Marlin 336CS .30-30 Herter's 150gr SP Sighting in 100 yards

[@kamilklein2880]

Hello Sir! Your results are perfectly correct. At 50 you hit 4" right. This doubled to 8" at double the distance (100 yards). And if you were hitting dead centre at 100, no surprise to hit dead centre at 25 again. But: at 25 yards you have to adjust your scope 4 x the click value that is written on your turrets (.5" at 100 yards). To move the POI .5" at 25 yards you need 4 x .5" . Best regards! K.

[@valentineayuk9298]

Got in stock all ammunition ✅ 30-30 9mm 12 gauge .223 and more !!!! Don’t miss this out

[@ReloaderJoe]

Haha, yes thank you! I was getting worried there for a moment.

[@williamcornelison4721]

I still have my 336 C that I got on my 23rd birthday. And I'm 74 now.... Still shoots Great....

[@ReloaderJoe]

Awesome! I was 16-ish when I got this one for Christmas one year.

[@josephgomes8543]

I just this past season switched to all non lead bullets in my hunting rifles. I got an excellent group with the Hornady 140 mtx I think it is. Soft tipped copper alloy lead free with 1'" groups at 50 yards. factory open sights. I rarely have a clear shot at game over 50-75 yards so this is perfect. Great video.

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks for the video - I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that can burn up close to twenty rounds on a sight in. True that you couldn't bore sight it nor did you have a laser sighter. As for the moving 4" @ 50 and then 8" @ 100 to the right after the initial 25 yards center shot it could have been that the adjustment could have been stuck and then came lose (moved) just prior to the 50 yard shot. Some say that after you make an adjustment to tap the top of the turret to make sure there is nothing sticking. Anyway, it certainly is sighted in now. I have that same Marlin 336 only it is a Centennial 1970 edition. It's a fun gun to shoot.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Yeah, I can sure burn thru the ammo, all right. The scope seems to have settled in pretty nice. I once saw a 336 that was chambered in .32 WS. I'm kicking myself for not getting it.

[@buckshot4428]

It's easy to bore sight this Marlin. Just take the bolt out. One screw does it.

[@cervus-venator]

@@buckshot4428 Thanks Buck Shot, I'll have to look further into that as I am not that familiar with the disassembly process for a lever gun.

[@buckshot4428]

@@cervus-venator It' very easy. Just remove the screw that holds the lever, move the lever so the bolt moves backwards, pull out bolt & don't loose the ejector which is on the left side of the receiver and now you can clean your barrel and receiver as well as boresight. Reinstall the ejector - it only goes in one way.

[@royhubbard9075]

I cringe every time You pulled the trigger on one of those $2 shells. Find a video on the 2 shot method of sighting in, saves a lot of ammo.

[@reedmitchell6716]

Classic Rifle, Classic round. Just Perfect woods gun. Reliable and well made.

[@surrelljr]

I usually take the butt end of a screwdriver and tap the scope after I adjusted. It seems to settle in then. It’s worked for me.

[@GoldenClays1]

I enjoyed this... no rattled nerves, just good sighting in. Thanks. BTW loved the Cat behind you!

[@renelopez2244]

Great job. Fantastic rifle. Thanks for sharing.

[@jmccain6369]

Dang, $40/box. Those used to be only $13/box. Glad I got a bunch before all the prices went up. This year I'm hunting with 160 grain Hornady ftx 30-30 reloads. So far I'm impressed with the performance of those ftx bullets.

[@ReloaderJoe]

I have some FTX reloads for this 30-30 also. We'll see how they do one day.

[@megatrends]

Nice video, I enjoyed that. I shoot a 1976 Marlin 336C in .30-30 .... nice round and great fun. Looks like you had a great day. Awesome.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Hey thanks, it's a lot of fun to shoot...but then again, pretty much anything is a lot of fun to shoot, right?

[@ianmccutcheon6319]

Good video. Looks like you have yourself a shooter once it was dialed in .

[@m2gjam139]

Nice rifle I have a Marlin 336 in 444 Marlin. I've used Skinner sights for years. Before that the iron sights that came with the rifle. I did put a scope on a year or so ago. Now I can hit 200 yards consistently. I usally shoot at paper although freezing in a tree stand for a deer is not fun anymore. I rather hunt rabbits with shotguns and Beagles. I think I'm the only one who never had a 30-30. When I was a young soldier in the early to mid eighties I purchased a lot of milsurp rifles all bolt action American and German. Cheap and in great condition. I served thirty years 12 in the Ranger Regiment. I retired in 2010. My M1 rifles are my favorite. I have a good collection of rifles and shotguns and lots of ammo. I Also purchased a M1A a Ruger Mini thirty and Mini 14 they all remind me of M1 rifles.. Thanks for the video this is the second time I've commented on your channel. I also have a Henry Big Boy in 357/38 special. Funny how you were all over the place the good groups did you mix up the ammo. I think I have enough guns to last. My wife passed September 2018 crushed me She always hollered at me when I purchased ammo and guns. Now my kids took over. LOL good shooting glad to got it.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Thank you for your service and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. No ammo mix-up, it was all over the place because I was moving the scope between shots until the end. My brother and I were talking yesterday about wanting to get a pair of Henry Big Boy but in .327. I have several milsurp rifles I eventually want to get on video. I started collecting them in the 90's/early 2000's and they were cheap, now the prices are just absurd.

[@m2gjam139]

@@ReloaderJoe the prices are crazy you are right to start now you need deep pockets and know what you're doing. Its easy to get duped.

[@ReloaderJoe]

@@m2gjam139 I guess it's all relative though. My first surplus rifle was my M1 Carbine I bought in high school in the early 90's and I paid $450 for it then. My dad thought I was crazy because he bought his in the 60's for $50. Now they sell for like $2500.

[@m2gjam139]

@@ReloaderJoe At least my first milsurp was a M1903, M1903-1903a3, KAR98 M1 rifles and more private sales were legal then I got mine in the early to mid eighties. I have a nice group. I reload 3006 & 8MM. I load about 7 calibers mostly rifle and a two pistol.. I never got a deal on a MI carbine. I have enough. Enjoy.

[@valentineayuk9298]

@@m2gjam139 Got in stock all ammunition ✅ 30-30 9mm 12 gauge .223 and more !!!! Don’t miss this out

[@mallugunguy]

I think you can still bore sight it if you remove the lever and the bolt group out.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Yes, that's what I've been told. I'd rather just start close though.

[@easttexan2933]

Watched again. the mystery of different POI at different distances is just that....a mystery. It happens to me all the time.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Yeah, it kinda threw me for a loop when it happened. thanks for watching.

[@reb1050]

People often underestimate the Marlin 336, 30-30 accuracy. But often people do not investigate which ammo and weight is the most accurate for their particular rifle. After experimenting with mine, I lucked out. It is the most accurate with one of the least expensive and easiest to find ammo on the market. The good ole Remington 170 gr. Core Lokt. Using a inexpensive Bushnell 1.5 x 4.5 scope, I usually get a 2" group at 100 yds.

[@ReloaderJoe]

That's awesome. The 336 in .35 Rem I sold my Brother shoots the LeverEvolution stuff so good, he doesn't even hand load for it.

[@reb1050]

@@ReloaderJoe When shoping for a Marlin 336, I was looking for the .35 Remington but found a great deal on the 30-30. I am glad I did. I can find Remington Core-Lokt in the 30-30 for under $30. The .35, if you can find them, are almost $60 and the LeverEvolutions are almost $100.

[@ReloaderJoe]

@@reb1050 He bought several boxes when they were way cheaper. I'm sure he'll be reloading when his supply is exhausted lol.

[@robertrich5774]

Great video!!! I have the 1992. 336cs..

[@easttexan2933]

Outstanding rifle/scope set up on that 336. Just perfect. And with that Rem Mod 722, you have two of the most iconic rifles ever made. Since there was two of you doing the sight in, you could have done the sight in method of moving the cross hairs to the POI which done correctly is done the easiest with two people. However, with ony a 4 x scope, that would have been difficult at 50yds and almost impossible at 100yds. Those 4x Leupold scopes are great scopes.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Thank you! I do love me the classics hahaha.

[@kevinrollman3101]

So glad to see a video with a Marlin!! Sick of all these Henry videos!! Second rate lever guns!!

[@ReloaderJoe]

Hey thanks for watching. I'll get this one out again and try out some different ammo.

[@jaredpeterson380]

The old friction adjustments. They quite often keep moving as you shoot. Once you get them zeroed they're ok, but frustrating.

[@buckshot4428]

At 25 yards you need to make 4x the scope clicks than you would at 100. You can take the bolt out and bore sight it to save ammo. Once you are real close at 25 you need to move to 100.

[@ReloaderJoe]

You are correct! Thanks for watching.

[@casejasnoch2533]

at 25yrds where do you like it to hit?

[@musicmatty67]

Excellent video and a very competent excellent hunting rig you have there in your hand.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Hey thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@jaredpeterson380]

Just as a reference, i have a 30 year old 4x Tasco that I bought for about 25 bucks. When you adust it the poi moves.

[@geradebowden3293]

Is that a reliable scope? Bases tight etc…?

[@stephenrubin6810]

Check out "How to Sight In Your Rifle in 3 Shots". Just move the cross hair's to the bullet hole. Saves ammo.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Yes! I'm going to do that method next time I sight in a rifle. I'd still end up shooting the whole box or more afterwards. It's practice and I sure don't want to drag all my crap out for just a few shots.

[@stacywilliams1710]

Good job Gentlemen

[@ReloaderJoe]

Thank you, Sir!

[@m.ltucker4314]

Very interesting video.I've never used a scope before.I may try red dot one day. Tell your brother to be on time for the next shoot.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Haha, will do. Thanks for watching.

[@jeff3638]

Is this a BB Gun?

[@orlandodizo5097]

It does not get any better than that...if it shoots 2-inch at 100 yds is pretty darn good !

[@allen4758]

The good marlins 👍

[@the_watcher_abc]

My Marlin 336 shoots better than most bolt guns at 100y. How do I know? Because I keep winning the bets at hunt camp. That said I wouldn’t put it up against a top tear bolt action, but the lever gun is truly underrated.

[@briancaldwell1798]

That's called a dancing scope in the trash!

[@ReloaderJoe]

That's a classic Leupold with a lifetime warranty. Maybe I should just send it in to them to check out?

[@kentonhammond8938]

I have a 336 SPECIAL "Glenfield" edition model with the scope mounted at the factory. High grade beautifully checkered Walnut stock. Great Northern Woods gun,.. where we rarely get a shot longer than a 100 yards. They balance so well in the hand dead center & the easiest rifle to use in the Bush. I want to try the Lever Revolution nice pointy tipped ammo. The only bad thing about this set up is it makes it hard to get to the hammer, which is your safety also on these weapons. There's always a trade off on all firearms.

[@ReloaderJoe]

I'll eventually try out the leverevolution, I just like the traditional round nosed stuff too much. Oh, and just put a spur on the side of the hammer.

[@rustykimble5945]

I have a 336 in 35rem and a glennfield in 3030. They both like the heavier bullets. Don't punch paper just deer. I have a3006 and a 300 wby. I prefer the smaller rifles because I don't throw near so much meat away from tissue damage. The deer pretty much go down within fifty yards. Mostly down in their tracks. Love my lever rifles

[@ReloaderJoe]

@@rustykimble5945 My stupid butt sold my 336 .35 Rem to my brother.

[@rogerclark9285]

In my Mossberg the Leverevolution ammo shoots considerably higher than other ammo.

[@ReloaderJoe]

@@rogerclark9285 Better ballistics of the pointy bullet?

[@WombatAnnihilator]

Replacing Marlin Safeties with the Saddle Ring Safety Delete is the first thing I do for my Marlins.

[@ReloaderJoe]

That's an awesome idea. Is that something you can do at home, or does it require a gunsmith?

[@JayLewisFarmStyle]

This was the first of your videos that I've seen. It popped up randomly in my feed. I found your comradery with your brother quite entertaining. As a hobby level KZbinr myself, I'm always excited to find a new channel like yours to follow. If you mentioned your location in the video I missed it, but I'm guessing somewhere in the Midwest perhaps the northern part. I'm down in Texas, and wore short today, although it was chilly this morning. You earned a new subscriber here. Take care, and God bless.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Hey thanks for watching. We're in Arkansas and have family in TX.

[@michaellacy8510]

For next time- You can bore sight that rifle old school style by removing the bolt. Center the target while looking down the bore and adjust the scope to center.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Yes that had been discussed and would work great. I now have access to an old school Cabela's bore sight kit that I'll use and feature next time. It's pretty cool.

[@ohshoot444]

Great video! I enjoyed the intro. I have a lot like that myself lol.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Thanks! This is how it ends up when you don't know what to say hahaha.

[@LowkeyAirgunner]

I dont like when it is too serious so I enjoyed it also! it was funny especially when the brother showed up haha

[@ReloaderJoe]

@@LowkeyAirgunner Thank you. I enjoy the more natural bantering back and forth videos. It makes my video a little less boring lol.

[@FixioStudios]

8:39 there’s a cat interested in what’s going on😂

[@ReloaderJoe]

Haha, that's Dumpy. He like to hang out with us. You may spot him in another video or three.

[@LandonS_23]

Another sweet rifle!

[@ReloaderJoe]

Thank you.

[@merlinnorris817]

As someone else mentioned the the adjustment may have not been set Sometimes you have to tap them that being said I have also found that if it is not perfectly on at 25 it will be off 1 to 3" or so at At 50 yd or further

[@ReloaderJoe]

Yes sir, that's what I've come to realize.

[@michaelgarner4229]

You can bore sight a Marlin remove the lever by taking off the lever and pulling the bolt

[@waynehayes6703]

Definitely tap the adjustments after adjusting

[@ReloaderJoe]

I have started doing just that.

[@travischapin886]

I don't care who says what, the .30-30 should use 170 gr. ammo for the modern twist rights that have been used since the 170 gr,. projectile was used in said cartridge. I have an M-94 Marlin in .44 Magnum and I cuss that dang Micro Groove crappola. I wish my {JM} stamped barrel was the Ballard cut rifling. Wrong ammo for the right rifle. Try some 170 gr. Remington or Winchester, or roll your own and run it, 170 gr. ammo only.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Yes, 170 gr for the 30-30 is my favorite. This is the only 150 gr stuff that has ever shot well out of this rifle. The only reason I even bought it was because it was all they had. I normally just hand load with 170 gr but wanted to try out some factory stuff for the video.

[@theone031]

Agreed I shoot 170 grain and never had a problem. The micro grooves likes the heavier pills. I learned that from my grandaddy and uncles who hunted with these rifles all their life. What weight bullet does your Marlin 94 like?

[@clyderichardson6475]

The 170s shoot better in my Marlin too!

[@FrankLadd]

My newer Winchester has a safety instead of a half cock too. That movement from your first sight in seems like the scope moved again. I had that happen and took it home a used lock tite in every screw mounting the sight and it stayed zeroed after that. Hope it stays true for you too.

[@ReloaderJoe]

This one has the cross-bar safety and also a half cock. I have loktite on all the scope screws and so far the scope is holding zero. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@merlinnorris817]

My old 30-30 that was made in the seventies preferred the one fifties

[@ReloaderJoe]

They all seem to have a mind of their own. And like a kid, they'll prove you wrong every time.

[@johnnorman7708]

Who actually makes that ammo for Herters? Store brands used to be a common thing till the 80s.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Winchester.

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

Yeah I hate my Marlin 35 Remington as well can never get 1 inch groups but it has taken alot of deer 🦌 lol 🤣

[@ReloaderJoe]

I sold a 35 Remington to my brother, it shot well with the Hornady Lever Evolution stuff.

[@boostimalaka1]

@@ReloaderJoeMy Marlin 336 .35 Remington is a very accurate deer hunting rifle. When I bought the rifle from the gun shop. All he had was 200 grain Winchester ammunition. I asked him about the Hornady Leverevolution and he claimed they were not accurate in the Marlin rifles from his experience. Good thing I bought the 4 boxes left on the shelf from a small gun shop for $29 a box. Those Hornady are now $70 a box from another gun shop who has a sign at the front door, We Have .35 Remington Ammunition! Those Hornady Leverevolution are very accurate and drop a deer at 100 yards. On a positive note, Walmart had 30-30 on the shelf. Federal 170 grain blue box $22.

[@clintonlayne9253]

When I bought my Winchester Model 94 30 30 in 1980. I was paying 6.99 a box of 150 SP . I shot one shell took a Doe and had to leave the reminder 19 at the Armory . I think you got ripped off Herter's is sub standard Ammo and should cost around 14.00 a box.

[@ReloaderJoe]

I bought that box during the plandemic when ammo was pretty non-existant, especially 30-30. I reload but I like to see how factory stuff does.

[@clintonlayne9253]

Here's a Marine saying it's called the 7 P's Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance. Be prepared is a Boy Scout Motto . I think you know where I'm going with this . Don't get caught empty handed again.

[@jasonsherman89]

stranger things has happened ...lol.... that was very weird

[@tinkerwatts7343]

Back up to 100 yards, and set your scope to hit 2 inches high at 100yards

[@williamlaumius1669]

Cats a little gun shy...lol

[@LowkeyAirgunner]

Never heard of pressure adjustment scopes ! Thats weird but interesting at the same time Just like the sighting in issue you got here, maybe both are related? Who knows! I sure dont haha

[@ReloaderJoe]

The older scopes used friction adjustments. No clicks just a dial to turn with a coin. I think since my 25 yard shot wasn't EXACTLY in the center of the bulls eye, just being off center by a half inch or less was enough to drift the bullet. The adjustments on these old scopes are 1/2 moa so I'm pretty sure it was all on the scope. But now that it's good, I'm not touching it. It must be a pretty flat shooting load because i didn't have to make any elevation adjustments from 25 to 50 to 100 yards, and even back to 25 at the end.

[@jasonroes541]

I don't think your scope is squarely mounted.Stirring straight down the tube. It should not run that far. sideways

[@IrnMaiden304]

What scope are you using ?

[@ReloaderJoe]

That's a Leupold M8 4x.

[@stevewalker4638]

Gun is hot ,let it cool down.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Yeah, it sure doesn't take 'em long to heat up but seems to take forever for them to cool down.

[@SWATT101]

Parallax? That's odd...just about to iron sight in a 30AS...if I can find ammo

[@ReloaderJoe]

It's normal I just wasn't expecting it to be so drastic.

[@jrgamer9323]

Hey I have a ? I cut use 30-30 on a 1870 Marlin 336

[@ReloaderJoe]

Well, only if it's chambered for it, right? You probably meant a 1970 Marlin 336.

[@robertchapman4488]

If you're a 1/4 inch off at 25 you're going to be inches off at 100 if you're dead on right and left and up and down at 100 you're going to be on at 25 and you're closer ranges you always zero at 100

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

nice

[@BCBtrucks64]

now try 4 different brands of ammo as it is

[@ReloaderJoe]

I might have four different brands laying around...

[@kurtw176]

Best to zero in 3 inches high at 100 yards.

[@muddog2159]

Something loose scope rings or base

[@ReloaderJoe]

I checked, they're all tight and I used locktite. That driftage was just natural scope behavior, being 4" to the right at 50 yards would make it 8" at 100.

[@m2gjam139]

Sorry for the long comments and going off topic

[@ReloaderJoe]

It all good. I enjoy reading them.

[@lesallen1004]

I would be checking screws for tightness .

[@ReloaderJoe]

I'm definitely going to do that next time I take this one out.

[@roccoc.8425]

Your new dont feel bad….. probably need to loctite ring and base

[@ReloaderJoe]

The ring and base screws all have loctite on them. Thanks for watching!

[@henrypayton6098]

You said that you can't bore sight it but yes you can. Look at a video showing how to remove the bolt .Then you're able to do it.

[@ReloaderJoe]

Well, yeah, but who wants to take the bolt out when you can just start out real close to the target? They also have those laser boresight bullets that you chamber.

[@henrypayton6098]

@@ReloaderJoe very simple bolt removal and who wants to waste ammo like you did in your vid. Are you not open to doing something different ? I used yo do it your way back when I was afraid to try another way.

[@ReloaderJoe]

@@henrypayton6098 I just watched the video, I can totally do that. I probably need to do that more to clean the bolt than anything.

[@robertcomperry8643]

Cold bore

[@oldschoolron8602]

1 box of herters is one box to many.

[@ReloaderJoe]

eh, I'd try another box.

[@ELI-zi1kl]

Try different ammo it's wondering

[@grownfolkstopics2735]

Rookies lol

[@ReloaderJoe]

Ignoramuses more like it hahaha

[@richardgandara692]

Bullets

[@ReloaderJoe]

yep.

[@stevesmith917]

Same stuff 23$ cabelas

[@ReloaderJoe]

I've never been able to catch any while in stock at my local Cabela's.

[@markreaves8086]

Change Ammunition

[@ReloaderJoe]

I have other stuff to try out.

[@dalependleton6420]

You need to learn how to properly sight in a scope...

[@campbellmatt90]

This was painful to watch…

[@ReloaderJoe]

It all worked out in the end though. Thanks for watching.

[@keithscott3779]

You doing too much

[@michaelmaruffi662]

I have watched 4 of your sight-ins. You seam to be confused & willfully like being incompetent in how to sight -in a rifle. With all the info about checking scope mounting & how to click cross hairs while looking thru scope, Its like old country saying, "You can lead a mule to water but you can"t make him drink". I hope you have an Awakening it will save you a lot of time & ammo. Good Luck