Marlin "336W Tactical" .30-30 Winchester Rifle (with accuracy test)

[@ozziereviews]

Check out our review of the Ruger made Marlin 336C in 3030: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3S0pnmYqq2hbrs

[@geralddyke4378]

The rifle arrived today and I dialed in the scope just a couple hours ago kzbin.infoUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL . I haven’t shot with a scope in probably 25 years. The X on the left was my target. (the shot almost in the bullseye on the right X was my father in laws first shot after I made adjustments) The two shots circled are my first 2 shots. Then I brought it down - shot once. Then brought it over to the left. From there zeroed it in to dead center. This all was from 25 yards out. Follow instructions carefully when mounting the scope. So far I'm very happy with the purchase.

[@mudbutton2]

Those used to Model 94 style levers often remark on how much larger and heavier the 336 is. But it has a lot more features and a more modern action and more metal in it. I do like the modern features on finishes on these style of levers. Makes them appeal to a whole new audience and does add some practical features. Seen plenty of pigs bowled over with Marlins and all sorts of levers over the years. I love my Ruger 96/44 over the lot!

[@fredsmith9347]

Those are cool rifles. They are not precision rifles and are plenty accurate for their intended purposes/range. The ones in the states have a threaded muzzle and big loop, so some extra goodies there. Lever actions aren’t for everyone but everyone should try one - they are a lot of fun.

[@dylandekeyzer1451]

I was confused because I’m Canadian and mine has a huge loop on the lever

[@tippy8358]

You have no clue very few have large loops and very few have threaded barrels 😂

[@tippy8358]

@@dylandekeyzer1451 he has no idea what he’s talking about you can get them with large loops anywhere

[@dylandekeyzer1451]

@@tippy8358 yeah lmao you’re right brother cuz I was at my local shop asking questions and they said the same

[@reptiliancow]

@@tippy8358 did he say you cant get the large loop everywhere? Ir just that the ones in the states do...hes not wrong. You just need to insult someone i guess? 🤷‍♂️

[@scottkessler186]

An older shooter I be and I have the Marlin Dark in .45-70 with the Mid West hand guard and assorted pic rails and accessories for just about any situation night or day but by far the best addition was an Aimpoint H34L. Much better than the smaller aperture red dots. Load up the Hornady or Nosler ballistic tip 300/325 gr and it’s devastating on pigs especially in the short open scrub.

[@aussiemick2885]

Another honest review Mate. I have never had any Winchester ammo that shot any decent groups in any caliber.

[@TheMarshy-wb7wu]

Winchester ammo is shit I do agree

[@BrodieTheAthlete]

I love the look and definitely will have to pick something like this up.

[@jasonrunyon2663]

I enjoyed your review. I am nearly 50 yrs old, and a huge 30/30 caliber fan. Do not get me wrong. I do love my traditional 30/30 marlin. Although, I have been looking for a tactical 30/30 rifle about just like this. A very good home defence weapon of choice. Thank you for all your advice!! Keep the videos coming. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@andrewallason4530]

I’ve got a 1974 336 in 30-30. Beautiful rifle. I’ve got the Ranger Point Precision loading gate in ‘gold’, to match the trigger (I think it was an upgrade), and have bought a second stock set, so as to not damage the originals in the field. The rifle was bought new by the previous owner, who tapped the receiver and mounted a crappy air rifle/rimfire rated red dot. He damaged the original sight dovetails ( probably drifted them out the wrong way), so I’ve modified a length of pic rail to match the existing wonky holes, and run a Sig Romeo 7 red dot. I think he bought the rifle, couldn’t keep it on target, and just shoved it to the back of the safe, until he died, as the action was still super tight. My Lockdown program was to take the internals apart, dremel polish everything, and sit running the action repeatedly while watching TV for several hours over a few weeks, with a d without snap caps. I now have a gorgeous rifle, that shoots ~2MOA with Hornady Leverlution 180g ballistic tips for significantly less than I paid for each of my 22LR plinkers. Very happy boy.

[@paulvenn4447]

Lookin' jacked mate! Good review as always!

[@TyFenwick]

Gee you’re look fit mate 💪🏼 been waiting for this review cheers

[@JW-km3by]

That round is no joke... liking the gun.

[@angrytrek]

Ruger have acquired Marlin firearms. Be interesting to see what happens to the quality given Rugers are pretty good.

[@regsparkes6507]

If I were a betting man, I'd bet the quality will be back up to the old Marlin quality, at least, if not better. Ruger does not make 'low quality' gun, does it?

[@paulvenn4447]

@@regsparkes6507 Own several Rugers, even they're lower end Americans Ranch/Predators have always been very decent quality for the price. They clearly hit the nail on the head with the Precision line and Hawkeyes and that's before you even get to the #1s and 77s which ooze quality.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@paulvenn4447 Me too, but I have not yet, bought a model 77,..I am looking, but haven't found what I want just yet. ( Some of the fun ( for me) in this sport/hobby is buying a rifle ) Cheers Paul!

[@mudbutton2]

More innovation is what will happen. Ruger are forward thinking and innovative. That said, Marlin has brought out some really nice, innovative lever action rifles and other guns in recent years.

[@angrytrek]

Yeah I've got one Ruger rimfire in 22wmr. Absolutely love it. Such a great shooter.

[@kawashimaarisaka2682]

Marlin now belongs to Ruger...Marlin's quality was actually not that bad from 2018. They improved the quality control. I got a Marlin 1895 Dark Series in 45-70. It was full of fun and I like it.

[@paulvenn4447]

I would have confidence in Ruger not dropping the ball with Marlin rifle, if anything they should get better.

[@Joshb4570]

Did you put a red dot or scope on 45-70?

[@kawashimaarisaka2682]

@@Joshb4570 I used to put a Bushnell red dot on it, found it’s bit useless. Then just back to factory ghost ring. It’s not accurate enough compared to any of my bolt rifles, but just full of fun and heritage.

[@kawashimaarisaka2682]

@@paulvenn4447 Never own a Ruger so can’t give any comment. Remingtons’ quality varies a lot among all its models, my friend bought a 700LTR Police it was so rubbish that can’t shoot into 3MOA at 100 whatever ammo he used, however, I got a short 700SPS tactical with 16” barrel in 308, best scores using federal ammo is 1.5 MOA and can do 0.75 MOA with my hand load rounds. But, after owning a Sako 85, I personally will never go back to Yanks’ rifles ever.^_^.

[@harleydavidson8380]

3 weeks ago I bought the marlin dark in 30-30 and I’ve had jamming issues and issues with cartridges getting stuck in the magazine. Some guys have said it might be just because it’s a new gun??

[@jdam2296]

Great review. I've upgraded my 3030 with all fruit. XS rail and Sight. Mlok foreend. Ranger Point precision synthetic stock. Aluminium tube and follower. Ranger Point precision trigger and medium size Aluminium lever and aluminium loading gate and mlock handguard. Its lighter than the stock standard 33w. Can send details if viewers want more info.

[@blackssakkura]

Hey bud, just wondering where can I get the ranger point parts in Australia?

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍I’ve got the Remlin 3030 and it’s fantastic. Honestly I wouldn’t change anything.

[@BCBtrucks64]

G'day ozzie , hope things are going well for you, i started watching older reviews and I'm glad I came across this 30-30 review as i planned to take my marlin 336XLR SS with the grey laminated stock 30-30 out on the next shoot ' it's a 2015 model so i guess that would make it a Remington made model? I've always tried to use the hornady red tip ammo but its around $71 now and i was looking for a cheaper alternative in ammo and to do some group comparisons for fun, great vid and hope to see you back and healthy soon, cheers.

[@tonynudl3105]

Used to have a 45/70 marlin years ago was lots of fun to shoot

[@pricelessppp]

Fine rifle that came from my country! It’s a shame to read about the Remington breakup.

[@oncall21]

Not my thing but thanks again Ozzie for another great honest review!

[@andrewcox710]

I run the Hornady FTX rounds in mine..... Absolutely fantastic

[@zxtimmy4]

Any comments on accuracy/range mate? 100/150/200/250m?

[@andrewcox710]

@@zxtimmy4 I don't use the 30-30 past 150m mate, just because the spreads outside my ethical practice for game. Inside 150m though it poops all over flat nose rounds! Expands better too. Just wish I could do a GMX FTX projectile for it!

[@awizardalso]

I bought my Marlin 336W back in 2012. Since it had a side ejection port I did put a scope on it

[@gablia2002]

love my 30-30 336w... traditional with leather sling. Hope Remington ammo returns as I drive nails with it in mine.

[@kodez9667]

Just ordered a 336 stainless. Should be able to pick it up soon. Holosun holographic sight, weapon light, sling and Midwest industries mlok rail have arrived and I’m keen to build it.

[@banana3955]

Good review, I've got the 336y it shoots 1inch groups with both remington and federal with only 1/2 inch difference in the point of impact. And the winchester shot the same.

[@patrolman948]

Hey mate great review, very helpful. If you are willing would you be able to run the new Hornady lever evolution rounds through it. Is be very interested to see if they are as good as they claim to be. Cheers 👍

[@scottkessler186]

Hornady red tip is as good as it gets for lever gun ammo. Bench rest out to 100 yards in .45-70 is MOA and if you up a pig centre mass it will go straight through and fuck up everything in-between. I dropped a 60 odd kg sow at 20 yards running away from me at St George over Easter and she went end over end legs in the air and that shot was through scrub so yeah the ballistic tip stuff is good shit. Check out the Nosler 300 gr orange tip demons if reloading. Lighter and faster. The 250 gr Hornady pills are scarce and way too expensive.

[@smarty_7997]

1.6” @100 is more than acceptable for a lever gun.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

That Marlin needs a "big loop" in black on it. I installed a big loop on my 336SS (stainless steel) and it transformed my shooting. BTW, you gotta break that action in. Once it's worn in, she cycles like butter.

[@oldbull4785]

Got an original Marlin 336A 30-30 that shreds the new ones for accuracy.

[@victorbongiorno1382]

Liked your review and while this isn’t my cup of tea I thought 1.5 MOA from many bolt action hunting rifles to be acceptable. From a carbine it is exceptional. Could it be that a cold barrel was the reason for the spread with the Winchester ammo?

[@larrysayers1377]

Nice review with the limited ammo you had. Good choice to use a scope for accuracy. I have done the same in the past. It will be interesting to see what Ruger has in store for the 336. I've had a number of Marlins in various calibers and all seem to need a break in period on the action. My current Marlin is an XLR 30-30 stainless with a 2.5x Leupold on it (I cerakoted it to matte black) and I have tried numerous types of ammo in 150gr/170gr bullets and it only likes 170gr. In fact it likes Fed Prem 170gr Noslers the best. It will not shoot Hornady LEVERevolution ammo at all yet my 24" barrel 1972 Win with 3/4 mag using a Williams Peep will put them all in a 2.5" circle all day. However, I am convinced that an aftermarket trigger with 3lb pull will make some difference in groups.

[@philiplucky7170]

love it, allows for so many options and shooters stop hating g on others half the issue we have in Australia, so it may not be your cup of tea, and vice versa.

[@johnmettam1573]

Thanks for the review

[@vincetytler6175]

Thanks this confirms for a lever action I will stick with Henry

[@sebastianhabel7312]

I prefer the action on a new rifle to be rather sticky than wobbly, it will get smoother over time. If it is too wobbly from the factory I think it feels kinda cheap.

[@Puddin127]

Ruger owns Marlin now so i imagine theyre in better hands now than they have been in quite some time

[@philiplucky7170]

It’s a nice looking rifle

[@ckg1776]

I don’t like this but I do like marlin dark series.I got one in 45-70.

[@tammyvincent5142]

Works just like it's supposed to 😊

[@radicalrichardson9824]

imagine how people back then would react to this tactical version

[@michaelbritain5546]

Now that's a rifle 👍

[@Alan.livingston]

Great review.

[@garytrigg-graynoth4034]

Not a lever action fan either, poor accuracy and with a rough action why would you spend $1500 on it? Great for dressing up as a cowboy I suppose but that would be it. Good review as always👍

[@scottkessler186]

Sub MOA @ 200m is poor accuracy? Both my BLR’s will out shoot bolt guns and are faster all round.

[@garytrigg-graynoth4034]

Your blr is a totally different gun mate.

[@skay9443]

I love lever guns and one is high on my wish list, but I just purchased a carbine as I find it a pain to lug a heavy rifle through alpine areas and heavy forest when hunting deer, etc. I think I know the answer to this already, but I'm guessing it's going to be quite bulk and heavy in this configuration? It's a handy design for sure, but I just can't help but wonder if it's keeping true to the idea of a compact lightweight repeater. An interesting review as always Oz.

[@wdtaut5650]

1988 to 1990, Marin made the 30TK, a special version for Kmart only. It had an 18.5" barrel and a short, 4 rd. magazine. That's a rifle you could carry easier.

[@skay9443]

@@wdtaut5650 I actually found a pristine Marlin 336 in 30-30 that I've added to the collection. Very easy to carry, quite accurate and a bunch of fun.

[@petergurney5079]

I load my own using the Hornady ftx 165gr, can easily get groups at 100 within an inch, I won't use flat nose rounds anymore

[@offtap1395]

Yup same. Tried heaps of stuff, ftx 160gr with 2208 powder. Schmako!

[@wdtaut5650]

Unless they have improved the trigger substantially, you will get better groups as you get used to the trigger. My first groups with my 1973 336 were way worse than yours here. Now, 1.5" is no problem. It does better with Remingtons than Winchester or Federal, but they are all acceptable. As for the look, I love wood and blue, but there is nothing wrong with today's finishes and materials. If it is reliable and makes holes where you want them, its good.

[@tommysmyth254]

I like it look good 👍

[@andrewdods2236]

It will wear in, and smooth out :-)

[@bestestusername]

My marlin 30.30 likes the 170g federal ammo, does the job for me. Torch and a red dot on that and it would be pretty handy

[@zxtimmy4]

G'day Ozzie - could you try this with the LeverEvolution ammunition? Would be keen as to see how that performs around the 100/150/200m range!

[@hectorlawson9283]

Be interesting to compare with an old Winchester 92.

[@fugwa]

Hope you can find ammo easier in AUS, mine is sticking alson brand new, take it out every once in a while to work out the action.

[@CarOnStands]

I found with mine, pulling it down and giving some of the points of contact within the action a bit of wet and dry made a world of difference 👌

[@darrenc4096]

In this uncertain world of availability, you’d be screwed if you could only get Winchester ammo for that rifle. For $1500.00 with that big accuracy discrepancy, it’s a big no from me. Thanks Aussie for your review. 🍺

[@williamchadwick9482]

Where can I get that military stock and forearm

[@herby375]

Hi Ozzie, Any Chance of a review on the Benelli Lupo, like in 300 win mag?

[@williammccaslin8527]

I could take it either way, with wood or tactical, but mine are wood, a marlin and a Winchester, prefer the win as it lighter in weight an came beat up an slightly rusty from my brother, its good for hunting, so that's what I tote in the woods, thx

[@christopherrobert92]

I’ve seen a review on the coating on these black ones go rusty after a few months so we will see how it goes with ruger

[@scottkessler186]

Bought my Marlin Dark in 2019 and there’s no rust on it as I clean it regularly and liberally use G96. A bigger concern might be scratching the anodised surfaces. That will leave bare metal and without care it will rust.

[@christopherrobert92]

@@scottkessler186 check out nut fancys video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4uue3R7jch7n80

[@15sixmedia]

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that because it “looks scary”, it is therefore prohibited in NSW.

[@MrDankozi]

Minute of pig, is that anything under 3moa

[@AskAboutMyZombiePlan]

you need the ranger point precision medium loop

[@mackbolan1733]

Not interested in a tacti-cool lever action...I much prefer wood stocks, and you can very easily fit a torch with a magnetic clamp to a wooden stocked lever action...

[@crusadershuakbar]

WHERE CAN ONE BUY SUCH A SCARY WEAPON

[@frankgagas9569]

You even roll your own ammo? It might Improve your groups.

[@bruce6099]

I was out last week smashing pigs with my 1895 45/70. Even reduced loads with hard cast lead pile drives them.

[@Gonefishing93]

Mine shoots unreal with the 150g winchesters. An inch at 100🤷🏼‍♂️

[@davidjensen2411]

If Federal Blue Box is your most accurate ammo, you're probably going to have a rough day... =-p

[@davidfreese7681]

Nope can't bring myself to come to the party with a "tactical lever action". Each to their own but just no from me.

[@NiteWorXTV]

Id buy it just to upset the FUDDS out there lol

[@redtobertshateshandles]

They're like modern poxy flat black motorcycles. Cheap.

[@SpeKterDesigns]

Why I dont own 30-30.

[@MegaRich7]

Do you have a bore scope?

[@sandybarnett7502]

Accuracy is awful, no way I would buy one, but always enjoy your work

[@petermorgan1813]

Red dot instead of a scope

[@Andy81ish]

Everyone knows red cars are faster and black guns are more dangerous. That's why I only buy safe silver guns, made from stainless steel.

[@tomconner5067]

Infrared emitter

[@montana1636]

A pistol grip on the picatinny

[@lookingoverhell3448]

tactical looks ugly , however i do have a tactical m3000 stoeger 12 g dark tan and black beautiful shooter not 1 jam ever

[@harrykalos8540]

Sellier & Bellot 150 grain

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍

[@1LonePuma]

*HORRIBLE RESULTS, BETTER USE THE IRON SIGHTS.*

[@youneszreika]

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