Defensive Lever Gun - 30-30 Overview

[@willcaswell2341]

Thanks for helping me spend my money on accessories for my 336 Marlin Dark 30-30, my wife really appreciates it.

[@bobsmoot8454]

Great series, as a 70+ guy, I grew up on westerns and lever action rifles were the cutting edge of long distance weapons. Took a muley in Wyoming with a Winchester 30-30. Love levers

[@rainkydex1198]

Because of you I have one I'm building myself. Thanks

[@buildhuntxplore]

Welcome & thank you!

[@IHateYoutubeHandles615]

I love this buildout. 'really well thought out and executed. I particularly love the stock and the scope combo.

[@buildhuntxplore]

Thank you! It is definitely one of my favorites

[@pete5108]

@@buildhuntxplore who makes that stock and where can I get it? I have a Remlin 1895 SBL.

[@richardcolligon4277]

It's a great series and I've been going back and watching them. Of course it's going to take a week to watch everything you posted yesterday. I'll enjoy every minute of it. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@buildhuntxplore]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying them. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffpurdy2029]

Bought my 336W right around the time you started this build. Adding some RPP upgrades makes the platform really transition into a more modern version of a classic while still keeping that classic look and feel. I hope you guys do a review of both stocks from RPP and Chisel Machining. 👍🏻

[@buildhuntxplore]

Awesome! I definitely hope to. Just gotta get my hands on them 👍

[@brandtjustsayin]

You have built my DREAM lever gun. So wish I could find one. I want one exactly like that. I kick myself for not buying one back in the e Mid '90s when they were sub $300 off the shelf. :(

[@aaronsgross]

Love the work you've done on this rifle. I had a question for ya. Have you done any accuracy testing and comparing from when it was a 20" barrel to the 16" barrel at 50 or 100 yards? I have the same rifle and will be starting a similar project soon (waiting on parts) and have been thinking of cutting the barrel as well. Thank you

[@psav7]

Don't understand that short-barrel bias. 30-30 with a 16" Barrel brings the power down to 44mag level and limits the magazin capacity. In close quarters the 4 extra Inches of the 20" barrel does not rearly make a difference.

[@lexx8089]

Thank you for the video! Very inspiring! 🙂

[@buildhuntxplore]

Welcome & thanks for the support!

[@briankronberg]

I understand Hornady is your sponsor, but you are using the wrong bullets. You should be testing with "Barnes VOR-TX Ammunition 30-30 Winchester 150 Grain TSX Hollow Point Lead-Free". These are self-defense and hunting rounds that are absolutely devastating for soft targets.

[@djjd3027]

Looking forward to the Rugar releasing their version.

[@j-dub8399]

Thanks for the great vid! Trying to figure out if that optic would both be appropriate and sturdy enough to handle the Marlin 1895. Thanks!

[@petemitchell6788]

I wish someone would make a medium loop that doesn’t cost half the cost of a 336 W.

[@Lure-Benson]

I own 2 Marlin 336 in 30-30 and 35 Remington I wouldn't call them defensing guns, so I have 4 AR 15's chambered for different cartridges and 1 AR 10's with 2 uppers that are better for self-protection than the Marlins. Criminals now have semi autos with High-capacity magazines, and they also often come in pairs or in gang groups. Watch the KZbin videos of homeowners having shoot outs with gangs that invade the homeowners' house, you have a high probability of getting killed using a Marlin like that in a home invasion shootout of gang members. Cutting back the tube magazine also reduced the amount of ammo in the gun. I have for my AR 15's 40 round and German made 60 round magazines which both magazines work flawlessly. And feel a need for a 30-caliber rifle feels better for self-defense use an AR 15 in 7.62x39 using a 16-inch barrel which is what one of my AR 15 uppers is in. Using a C-Production 30 round magazine for 7.62x39 that is some fire power. My reloads for the 7.62x39 are 165 Grain 308 " bullets with 26 grains of W740 powder so I am just a little under the 30-30 . When I load 30-30 ammo, I use the same 165 Grain bullets with 30 grains of W740 powder

[@Mi6Vesper]

Love the build, where can I find the 16.5" barrel and tube?

[@buildhuntxplore]

Thanks! You have to get the factory barrel cut and threaded, and cut the mag tube.

[@kristianengen8616]

Hi, cool project. Just wondering where you bought the products? :)

[@HewstonPilai]

I love lever action rifles and I love 22 creedmoor cartridges. Do you think it's possible to customize one?

[@obiegarcia7754]

I have tried to find it but did you have a video that showed how to polish up the action in a lever gun? I've got a Marlin 336 that I am wanting to do some work to.

[@lukeorloff1666]

@6.29 when you talk about the Bradley cheek rest what stock is that on that you’re holding ultimately I’ve been looking for a black polymer type replacement to the wood type stock and forearm ? Thanks

[@Dumpsterfire88]

What are the height of the scope rings? I like ‘em

[@kaiokencruz3711]

Love this build! How much does it cost to have the barrel shortened and threaded?

[@buildhuntxplore]

Thanks! $250ish

[@rollisters]

@@buildhuntxplore can you give us more information about this, like size of the thread, barrel band, barrel cap and muzzle brake please, I finished my build but after seeing your rifle having the barrel shorten and treaded makes a very big difference!!

[@jonyork999]

Where can I get a stock like that with the adjustable comb height?

[@buildhuntxplore]

It's made by Form Rifle Stocks. They are based in the UK 👍

[@ChaohsiangChen]

It would be interesting to compare 30-30 lever gun to Mosin M44 in home defense. M44 with that pokey thing....

[@buildhuntxplore]

LOL the pokey thing is definitely a nice addition!

[@johndavid9973]

❤

[@brysonw1815]

Great now I need a lever gun, but I want to cut down to 16” how does that work with the tube up front

[@KentuckyHound]

Is there a m lok rail you’d recommend that would fit a Marlin 336w?

[@luisxavier5114]

On the ranger point precision website for the hand rail for the 336w says youth/compact will it fit ?

[@Sarge0311]

When you had the barrel shortened you had it threaded ?

[@buildhuntxplore]

It's been a while back. Actually not long after I finished the build.

[@dylandewees5623]

Ring height ?

[@derekhellam9861]

What about the mossberg spx 30-30? I only see old reviews nothing current

[@buildhuntxplore]

I've not heard much about them in years. They definitely were one of the early ones to market with this sort of offering, and for the price it still can't really be beat for a one-stop-shop. In my opinion, the full pic-rail was uncomfortable for this kind of rifle, it's too short for people like me (6'4") especially if you want to mount a quiver/light/etc, plus it's an outdated design. The M4 stock was an interesting touch, but not really that useful on a lever gun. I think it's more of a novelty these days, especially considering it's only offered in a top ejecting rifle with no real aftermarket support. I think if Mossberg would redesign it with a longer MLok handguard, offer a pic-rail/rear sight combo, and do a more practical stock, they would really have a great offering, especially for a factory tactical lever gun. Then, it would definitely be one I would have in my collection.

[@Al0f1]

Is the form stock the pistol grip style or standard?

[@adamdancer8907]

They sell both. The one in the video is a pistol grip.

[@blacksmithtacticalsolution7935]

who did your carrel cut for the 16.5?

[@buildhuntxplore]

Louthan Gunworks 👍

[@peterschmidt2849]

Plenty of energy on Tap.

[@user-rd8vp6nq8b]

I bet my model 94s shoots just as well with wood

[@lelait3586]

Who asked?

[@Maine307]

i want to do this to my son's Marlin 30-30.. and chirp up my inherited Sears Robuck 30-30 from my father...

[@DonHavjuan]

This is just an ad for ranger point

[@buildhuntxplore]

Lol sorry you feel that way. If I like something, I use a lot of it.

[@mikesalmon9945]

That is the stupidest,ugliest lever gun ever. And a defense rifle with a adjustable cheek piece? Disgusting

[@buildhuntxplore]

LOL everyone has their own opinion. I know of about 10,000 people that would disagree with you. That's one of the great things about America. You can spend your hard earned money on what you want, and I can do the same. I'm free to start a KZbin channel showing and doing what I want, and so are you.

[@johng2762]

I’m about to get a 35rem and do this. Thanks for the inspiration 🫠

[@buildhuntxplore]

Nice! Welcome 👍

[@normblack8509]

Check out the rifle stock at Form: formriflestocks.co.uk/