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The only levergun I've put a receiver sight on and not needed to replace the front sight was a modern Marlin 1895 w/22" barrel. That said, why the aversion to replacing it? There are lot of nice post-style front sight options out there. My favorites are the ones from Skinner. Pisgah nailed the...

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Fellas, I finally found a good condition Winnie 94 Trapper (.30-30). It is a pre safety top eject model, with a post front sight as opposed to a bead. I am very interested in installing a receiver sight on this carbine, but I have a few questions. First, is it true that I will not be able to zero a ...

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The old .30 WCF strikes again....

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Guys, any advice on a starting point for reloading jacketed bullets in a Marlin .30-30? Is there a powder that is more likely to give accurate results than others?

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Guys, will it make it overly difficult (or impossible) to install a WWG Happy Trigger with a scope mounted to my 336?

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BrentD wrote:What is it going on and what won't an old Weaver not do?

Well, the Tasco still works. She just wants a new one, and she never denies me the new purchases that I want.

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My wife would like a new 4x scope for her 336 to replace the aging Tasco Pronghorn. (To its credit, that little scope has been very reliable for more than ten years) What are your recommendations for an affordable 4x replacement?

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If I'm remembering right, these are "low" Talley's, and the scope is a 32mm. If you want "extra low" then I'd look up the specs on the two and see how much shorter the extra low are. I suspect they will put the bell just a hair's width above the folded rear sight, and certainly ...

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TedH wrote:The most rediculous thing is those three inch tall "see through" mounts.

I wouldn't give you a nickel for a set of those.

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I have a set of lows on my 444 with a 32mm scope, and there is approx. 1/8" clearance between the scope and the folded down rear sight. Not sure how much lower the extra lows are, but I would think they would work for you. I can get you better measurement tonight if you want. That would be gre...

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Anyone have any experience with these on a Marlin 336? I was told that extra lows would work with a 32MM or smaller scope, but I wanted to check with you guys.

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Alright, I got her home! No time to shoot tonight, as I had to stop by for dog and rabbit feed, but I looked the finish over again and I am satisfied. Decent walnut, bluing is pretty good, no jacked up screw heads. The loading gate is surprisingly smooth, and I put several different types of ammo th...

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Seems to me Brian Pearce had an article this past summer or fall in either Hanloader or Rifle about Remington/Marlin owning up to the errors they had made in the past and setting a much different course in the future with the result being better quality products forthwith. Hopefully you'll be able ...

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Well, I couldn't resist. I needed another .30-30 lever, and my local store had 5% off all long guns. I looked it over first. Sights were straight, decent wood that was acceptably fit to the receiver, bluing looked even with a decent polish. The action seemed "new" but not rough and didn't ...

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One of my local shops has a used 96/44 on the rack right now.

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This will be a deer/woods loafer rifle. We get in the woods year round. I think I would put a peep on it, as I hunt the Ozark hills 90% of the time.

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I know many would say Henry, but they are way too heavy for my purposes. That leaves Marlin, Rossi, and Mossberg. If you had to gamble on one, which provides the best chance to get a decent rifle? Not a showpiece, but a good deer getter...

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No, it isn't a "Y". It is marked "CS", and has a walnut stock, with no checkering. I have looked at the current "Y", and I'd almost rather buy a Mossberg 464. They are only 379.00...

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. I don't remember any such combination coming out of the factory - Maybe somebody with a M336 Youth Model could chime in. Did you look at the SN to determine when it was born ? . No, I did note a crossbolt safety. And the barrel band was not centered, but placed directly behind the front sight.

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I spied a used Marlin on the rack at my local store, but I am wondering if it has been tinkered with. The barrel says it is a CS, but it has a 16.5 inch barrel and a youth length stock. Does this sound like a 'smith job to you guys, or a factory rifle?

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Huge body and great antler mass! Hats off to you, sir!

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I saw a 336C that didn't appear to use the laminated stuff.

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Gents, Anyone have any thoughts/recent experience/opinions on the current state of Marlin QC? I am definitely looking for a new levergun (my tried and true '66 336RC is going to my son for Christmas) and so I am in the market. I have looked at a few new Marlins off the shelf, and they look better co...

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Is there a peep sight for the 336Y that will allow me to use the factory front sight?

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Have there been any developments? My store has but two levers for sale. A 336Y and a Mossberg 464. I have heard bad and good, but I need a new .30-30 and those are my choices. FWIW, they are both under four hundred dollars. Any honest assessments?

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I would recommend the Crossbreed Supertuck. It gets rave reviews, and is demonstrated on Youtube... It hides even large guns pretty well.

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Fellas, what items are needed for a quality full featured reloading setup? Can it be done for 5-600 dollars? Just curious, what cartridges are you going to start with? Joe .30 WCF, .308 Winchester, maybe .45-70... What I described above will work for both pistol and rifle calibers... just get your ...

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J Miller wrote:
nralover wrote:Fellas, what items are needed for a quality full featured reloading setup? Can it be done for 5-600 dollars?
Just curious, what cartridges are you going to start with?

Joe

.30 WCF, .308 Winchester, maybe .45-70...

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Fellas, what items are needed for a quality full featured reloading setup? Can it be done for 5-600 dollars?

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Has anyone shot one of these? They look to be nicely made...

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Yep, they are called the Cactus Cuties. Here is another video of them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PItHw8a7MIQ

It is moving to hear them sing the anthem, isn't it?

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damienph wrote:I currently have 4 marlin leveractions. I have never purchased one new. But, if no one buys these new ones, it won't be long before there wont BE any new ones. Just saying...

Valid point- Hopefully they get squared away soon...

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In my quest to acquire a quick handling carbine that can cover the cornfield stand if need be, I have noticed the 94 in .307 Winchester. Can anyone comment on these rifles? Are they generally accurate? Will they accept a scope? What do they weigh approximately? Any help would be appreciated, Jay

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I just stopped by a local store on my lunch break. They had a new Marlin 336C, and it had one of the prettiest pieces of walnut. Still I couldn't help but think of this thread, so I laid off....

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How long is the barrel life for a .30-30? I just don't want to buy a used one and spend the time and money to convert it if it wont last a long time.

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Who else makes a new manufacture lever?

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Guys, I want a new .30-30 to convert to AI. I know you all dismiss the Mossberg, and I have heard bad things about the new Marlin rifles. Is it safe to buy one, or am I just out of luck?

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Guys, I have a 1966 Marlin 336RC in .30WCF. This rifle has the original front sight. If I put a Williams FP on it, will I be able to use the front sight, or will I have to buy a new one?

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Guys, it seems like I saw a tutorial on a .30-30 AI rechambering job. It had a list of needed materials, photos, etc. Does anyone recall this info?

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I am looking for a low power scope for a Marlin 336. Preferably a variable power, like a 1-4X, or 1.5-5X. I'd like a 20mm lens, so it isn't bulky, and perhaps I can get away with low rings...Anyone have any suggestions?

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Okay, this rifle has been on the market for awhile now- has quality improved at all? I know that sometimes a new rifle has growing pains, and I had read several posts on various boards about subpar fit and finish, broken extractors, etc. Has anyone been satisfied with one of these? Also, do they hav...

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Lefty Dude wrote:A LEE loader in your caliber of choice, & a plastic mallet.

About $20.00 will get you started.

And a Lee reloading manual.

This is how I started 45 years ago.

Okay- do they make one for .44 mag? And does it crimp so I can fire them in my new Marlin 1894?

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Guys, what will I need bare minimum to start reloading? Will a Lee Anniversary kit plus a dial caliper and components do it? I am on a really tight budget....

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God be with all of you...

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I gotta tell ya- I love this little rifle! What setup do you guys recommend- leaving the standard sights, adding a replacement barrel mounted sight, aperture, scope, etc? This will be a combination deer/plinking gun. Also, will the Winchester "white box" 240 grain loads suffice for deer si...

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Anyone know a site where I can look at some of those old black and white deer hunting/deer camp photos? I love those things, but I don't know of any place that has a collection of them...

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I just had to help retrieve an 18stone red deer that was shot with a 7x64 (280Rem) the next day because it ran, all the reds I shot which is only two with the 30wcf went straight down. The phrase killing power is pure folly, if I swat a fly with all my might how is it more dead than with a gentle s...

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Gents, please understand that you don't need to convince me:) I was just trying to get a set of real world pics to show my in laws as part of my argument. My wife and I both have straight grip Marlin 336's as our go to rifles every November. My wife killed a huge drop tine buck last year with one 15...

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Guys, I have been having a running debate with the in laws about the killing power of the .30 WCF, especially in regards to mature whitetails. Anyone who could post a photo of some of their trophies would be greatly appreciated.

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http://www.gunblast.com/30WCF.htm

I couldn't say it better than that...

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