I got it at Walmart of all places. :shock: Price was $387+tax. Fleet Farm has them for $419. I won't hate, that's a great price! I think the "W" had originally indicated the Walmart special low cost version, that may be something to consider... The 336BL or Stainless model still have my e...
The pistol grip, ease of takedown/cleaning, and ejector on the right as opposed to top makes me interested in the Marlin 336 over the Winchester 94. Price is more attractive as well! I'm pretty set on 30-30, I understand ballistics out to 100-150 are similar to the 7.62x39 AK round. I don't have a r...
I've been bit by the lever gun bug and the Marlin 336 30-30 has been the focus of most of my attention. I've been reading that the transition to Remington wasn't kind to quality control so pre-2009 rifles are favored, however most of the hiccups may be solved by now? Realistically this will probably...
I honestly don't see the issue. From a humane standpoint if you were using a .223 I could see eyebrows being raised but 6.8 ought to be fine for deer, don't know about bears though.