New Marlin 336 Accuracy - HIT or MISS ? 🤔

Is the new Ruger made Marlin 336 in 30-30 ACCURATE? We'll find out in this video . . .
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[@jamesweaver9636]

Performs as good as it looks. Ruger did Marlin justice!

[@crafty714]

30/30 is an awesome old round, and a lot of people turn their nose up at the mention of "30/30." Thanks for showing what the old .30 caliber can do!! The "farm" is so pretty and green!!

[@randystevens6302]

I grew up close to North Haven, Connecticut so I have more than one of the original Marlin lever actions but I have to say Ruger has really offered a great tribute to the originals and in many ways has gone above and beyond.

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks for that comment. I think you have a unique perspective!

[@frankbrowning328]

True, but over $2000.00 for the 45-70 model is absolutely ridiculous. These were meant to be a kids 1st deer rifle or working mans hunting gun

[@randystevens6302]

@@frankbrowning328 retail is a little over 1200 for the 1895 SBL. If you are paying over 2000 to the scalpers on GB you are taking a bath. Search the largest Ruger dealers in the country and put in an order. You'll wait a couple of months but you'll get one at a reasonable price.

[@jonjames7328]

My Winchester 94 is beautifully made by Miroku of Japan. I’m now inspired to do some loading and accuracy work but frankly I doubt It will equal this 1moa performance. How did Ruger manage to accurize and mass produce a rifle that was never expected to compete with bolt actions? Looking forward to an engineering story. Best wishes from south west England.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

The originals are still better and you and me both know it bro. For key reasons

[@baitammo4652]

I should take time to comment more often. Your videos are always a pleasure and the Ruger made Marlins are proving to be outstanding! I hope they sell good so they can keep new models coming! Like strait griped cowboy models one day, but I'll start with that first 336 right there. So very happy they are doing this!!!

[@TargetSuite]

I appreciate the time you took to make post a comment! I appreciate it!

[@r23s82]

Looks pretty accurate to me! Especially for using off the shelf ammunition.

[@TargetSuite]

Yes. I suspect with either the right Factory ammo or good handloads those groups could be shrunk substantially. It's hard to imagine with a lever gun.

[@WallyMerc06]

More than accurate enough for any hunting you'd do within lever gun distances. I've seen factory bolt guns not shoot that well. Love it.

[@TargetSuite]

I agree. I struggled back in the seventies to make my model 700 Remington shoot this well.

[@danielsteiner7634]

I didn't know you could get that kind of accuracy from a lever gun. WOW I'm impressed even the 45-70 was highly accurate

[@TargetSuite]

Yes sir! It surprised me as well.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

​@@danielsteiner7634 In my experience, .45-70 always seems accurate out of any gun. I've fired it from H&R Handi rifles, Marlin 1895's and a Winchester 1886, it's always been incredibly accurate. Must be something inherent with the round. Of course, it's sheer mass is a factor - but that alone doesn't explain the accuracy I've gotten from gold. Ol' .45-70 Government

[@tberkoff]

Ballard rifling is the name for the standard rifling in rifles compared to Marlin's MicroGroove rifling, which Marlin introduced in 1953.

[@terryschiller2625]

Hi George, not only is that 336 pretty but it is very accurate. At 300 yards with a slight cross wind that group is not bad at all. Once again great video and sweet shooting. Thanks for all your hard work and time George.🤠

[@TargetSuite]

Thank you, Terry! I really appreciate that!

[@billdonnelly1134]

With that engineers mind and curiosity you've been gifted with you have shown the new ruger marlin 30 30 to have excellant accuracy. The 30 30 is a great piece of Americana. Thank you again for excellant measurable results of an ongoing historical firearm and cartridge. You leave no doubt. Go lever guns!

[@TargetSuite]

Great comment! Thanks!

[@johngallagher2313]

I think Ruger has done well with the 336. For a barrel band lever gun 1 MOA is great

[@kennethhowell1272]

Great video George with your new Ruger Marlin 336. Think it important that folks know the process for “Cold hammer forging” as compared to “button rifling.” (There are videos of the process on YT). I owned an old “straight grip” 95 Marlin which had a micro groove barrel but was never sold that more shallow grooves was an improvement over Ballard style rifling. Which later on Marlin discontinued the Micro groove barrel and went to Ballard rifling.

[@BommDiggity]

First round on steel at 1:33 neutralized both flies chilling at 3oclock 🤠 Excellent video, thanks for all the great content 👍

[@TargetSuite]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@TargetSuite]

Haha! I missed that@

[@thomashaley7657]

Cool comment, sorry I'm so blind that I didn't notice the flies!

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

This is LD'S partner Bob. I love your channel and just subscribed. I have had Marlins for years I love them. I have 336 with a 18 1/2" barrel, pre safety, and a 336 with a 24" barrel and the short tube I believe that was made in '54. The old one is sooo smooth! Thank you for what you do, I appreciate it.

[@douggiek9]

Nice shooting, if and when it's chambered in 35 remington I'll get one.

[@CHenry1951]

Thank you Ruger, for bring back this classic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, outstanding job !!

[@TargetSuite]

Amen!

[@paulshanley266]

Thank you for taking the time to do these entertaining and informative videos. I’ve been waiting to see how these new Marlin 336 were going to turn out. I feel like it’s more of an informed decision now when I try to seek one out!

[@TargetSuite]

You are welcome!

[@stonefree1911]

My man, you are the lever action Master. Love these video's. I used to be more into traditional rifles, and now that I'm older, they are even more of an interest. Just got a Henry 44m side gate to add to my collection and love it. My ancient 336 30/30 too..

[@Jaxon1776]

Good video. Thanks for posting. I’m sold.

[@45-70SBL]

Good stuff! Hope Ruger doesn't back out of the 35Rem option.

[@TargetSuite]

I hope so too

[@preacherbiggin]

Beautifully done sir! Excellent job! Folks have forgotten just how PROVEN the 30WCF is! Fillin freezers since 1895!

[@chrisgoodwin9612]

I have a centennial model that looks brand new. I love the classic looks and feel. Now I want the Ruger made Marlin 45/70. Great video

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks!

[@michaelrihel9584]

Great video as usual! Thanks for the info on the trigger pull. Oh yeah, great shooting! My '59 336sc will do 1-1/2" at 100 yards (scoped) with Leverevolution. I'm going to get a new Ruger Marlin when there are more on the market.

[@TargetSuite]

👍

[@chipsterb4946]

George - thanks for the really good video overall. Can’t wait to get a Mayodan-made 336 to call my own! I especially appreciate the bore scope and castings showing the difference between microgroove and normal rifling.

[@richfreireich4528]

Can't wait for the 35rem version I have the Remlin 336 30/30 all weather and it's a shooter as well! Good video

[@crafty714]

Also, that 30/30, was thumping that steel with power behind it!!

[@Lorenzo-fw3gx]

Wow! Ruger did a fantastic job bringing this rifle back. I’ve wanted a 336 for quite a while but have held off since they got by freedom group a while back. But this looks extremely well built and the accuracy is outstanding. Thank you for a well done video! I guess I can bump this up to the top of the list… Hopefully the 1894 cowboys are coming soon too. Everyone says the 30-30 has too much drop after 200yrds, but at 300 it seemed quite capable…I wonder if you could hit at 500? Really stretch those 30-30 legs in that Marlin!

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

looks as if I get the honor of the first comment. I appreciate the video, since this is a rumor I have heard often, and I am quite interested in the results. keep up the great work!

[@TargetSuite]

I believe you are. Congratulations. And thanks for watching!

[@larrysayers1377]

Wow. Ruger has done an excellent job from what your video shows. Good shooting too.

[@cervus-venator]

That's the way to finish off the melon. Thanks! I guess some folks are just not happy that it isn't a JM proofed Marlin no matter what and will find something wrong with it. Well those days of JM proofed Marlins are gone and I'm just happy that Ruger is making a great product under the original Marlin name. Loved the mud splatter from the spalling or would it be more appropriate to say bullet splash, lol.

[@TargetSuite]

Haha! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@billdye3530]

Great way to answer a lot of questions. Very good shooting Sir. The bore scope tells the story on which rifling is best now. Thanks for your time.

[@TargetSuite]

You are welcome. It was a fun video to make.

[@billdye3530]

​@@TargetSuiteCan not only hit the barn door but shoot the hinges off. Shot well with all the ammo. Says a lot. 👍

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

That microgroove rifling showed a lot of chatter marks. Maybe lapping the bore could reduce them some and improve accuracy or at least make it easier to clean.

[@castbulletshooter3486]

Another great video! Thank you for the clarification on the rifling. The trigger pull weight was a great idea as well.

[@TargetSuite]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@billdonnelly1134]

Trigger pull surprised me being that light, very good.

[@theguyinmaine]

That rifle is a keeper, likes that Winchester ammo. Excellent shooting. Got my early 70's "micro groove" 1894 44 mag back today. Need to fire a few rounds and see where it's at. Looks like it's still wet down there. Glad to see you still have a farm. Been watching Ryan Hall Y'all, tornado's, baseball hale have been relentless.

[@TargetSuite]

Yes Mark, it is still wet. Can't wait for it to dry out. Looks like I've lost the 200-year-old Post Oak in the front yard. That stings a bit!

[@frankbrowning328]

Excellent accuracy! I wish Ruger would price these the way lever actions used to be priced. That being affordable as a kids 1st rifle.

[@jonwalwick2517]

Another great video! I have always loved lever guns and it looks like Ruger is doing Marlin proud. I sold my Marlin 336 when I went off to college many years ago and I have missed it, so I think when the new Ruger Marlins are available I will buy one. Now I just need to find time to get out to the range! Keep up the good work.

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks!

[@teamcrooks6913]

They are available now! Check with your dealer and have them check their distributors!

[@hangmen71]

Great video and great shooting. Just over 1 MOA at 300 yards with factory ammo. I'm totally impressed. I have an older Marlin 336, it is a nice gun, but don't know if if would perform like your Ruger model. Thanks for what you do.

[@driftlesshunter9200]

If my house was on fire & I could only save one gun, I would grab my Marlin 336 in .30-30 Win. that my dad gave me for Christmas in the 1970's. It's not my most expensive gun, but it is by far my most valuable gun. A lot of hunting memories are attached to that gun. I shoot my Marlin 336 next to my .308 Win Tikka T3 quite often, & my Marlin still holds its own @ 100 yards quite easily. They are such solid, compact, good shooting rifles. I have always said, "if you can't harvest a deer with .30-30, you probably don't belong in the woods." It's a very adequate whitetail round even today! I really believe the Marlin 336 is a special gun, and I am glad to see Ruger is producing a high quality version of it.

[@TargetSuite]

What a great comment. Thank you for sharing!

[@rossilake218]

You should tell us where you are aiming on the Target. The Rifeling, fitment and accuracy, i'm buying one in 30/30win for my collection.

[@TargetSuite]

I'll be sure and do that. Thanks!

[@rossilake218]

I like your cool and calm delivery. I watch a lot of hickok45 for the same reasons, i'm 60 and don't want to hear crappy music. I like metal targets, my range only allows paper🥲....👍

[@roninkraut6873]

I’m happy that Ruger purchased Marlin. We finally get quality Marlins again!

[@TargetSuite]

Amen!

[@kubikariYOU]

Thanks, I always enjoy your videos. Very well done.

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@kevinsnow8300]

Good to see you posting on the new 336, seems others guys I follow and that have already received a new Marlin haven't posted much of anything. So maybe Ruger will consider sending the next batch out to someone who posts more than a 5 second music video of the they received. Thank you Sir.

[@TargetSuite]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching. I certainly have my ear to the ground relative to the next offering.

[@bryanschwertner3585]

Probably said this before but my wife's Marlin 30AS (cheaper 336) was very accurate. Sold it foolishly. But 1” to 1.5” groups with my thrown together handloads! 150 sierra fp, h335, CCI250 in RP brass. Factory RP 150fp were only slightly larger with nothing over 2”. Thanks for this video. Sadly the price of this Ruger will prevent me from adding it to my collection……maybe.

[@teamcrooks6913]

Don’t let it get ya down! Recognize the beauty and worth of these amazing weapons and invest!!

[@ladybuggunner]

I'd say that's extremely accurate but you also always shoot really well! Thanks for another great video with a beautiful RM Marlin! I hope folks watched to the end to see that last watermelon get taken out...finally😊

[@TargetSuite]

Haha! Yes I hope at least a few will get to experience my sense of humor😄

[@lawrencestanley8989]

I think that a lot of people have VERY skewed ideas of what "accuracy" means. I'm a brush hunter, so, if I get 4 to 6 inch groups at 100 yards from my 12 gauge, black powder pumpkin ball loads, I'm happy. And let me tell you, a 586 grain, .735 caliber roundball sitting on top of 120 grains of homemade black powder HURTS.

[@45-70Guy]

If we get a shot at 100 yards it’s very rare. 50 yards is even a stretch in our woods

[@johnharder5618]

Nice video I have a 1895 in 45/70 that I got about 2000 that shoots great I am now waiting for them to release 44 Mags As I sold the Marlin 44 Mag I had a few years ago to pay bills

[@TargetSuite]

I think your wish will come true later this spring maybe in a month or two.

[@MrBubajunk]

Well it looks like Ruger has done the Marlin name right !! Well done great video !

[@TargetSuite]

Amen! And thanks for watching!

[@ricktaylor5744]

Great job George! Thanks for the video.

[@TargetSuite]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@benjaminsims9046]

Fantastic video! If I hadn’t spent the last 20+ years breaking in my “old” 336 I would be very convinced to purchase a new one. Thanks for the great review, and awesome shooting

[@waynehajek6346]

Excellent accuracy from that new Marlin 336! With little to no wind, I'll bet that 300 yard group would tighten up even more. Now there is a lever gun with very close bolt gun accuracy! Great video! Ruger has not only resurrected the Marlin lever action, but has tweaked the hidden potential that I knew this rifle always had. Now if I could only find one. I noticed that a few(4) of the new 336's have already turned up on the Gun Broker site with asking prices about $200 above MSRP. Disappointing to us Marlin devotees waiting so long to get our hands on one. 😖 I would hope that Ruger will look into this and somehow correct the availability to consumer issue that seems to be, currently, somewhat exploited.

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks Wayne! I'm with you, and wish that these guns would go straight to our favorite local gun shops.

[@waynehajek6346]

@@TargetSuite BTW, the accuracy with both brands of ammo was indeed impressive, if not amazing. It's rare to get the same results with mixed brands.

[@TargetSuite]

You are right. And the initial groups with Federal 150 grain soft point flat nose bullets were also excellent. But I only had a few of those rounds and couldn't finish the video with them

[@waynehajek6346]

@@TargetSuite How many do you need?

[@TargetSuite]

I could have used a couple of boxes to finish out this video. But that's in the past. If you have extras I wouldn't mind a box or two next time we meet for lunch.

[@johncormier646]

I have a 1985 336 in 30 30 that shoots a 4" group at fifty yards with leverevolution. 1 1/4" at a hundred with hand loads. My 1975 336 in 35 Rem. puts the leverevolution in a very tight group. I feel like the 30 30 isn't able to catch the micro groove rifling. There's nothing in Florida either one won't take down. I'd really like to get a new one with that ballad rifling. That sure seems like a sweet gun. I'm glad to see Ruger stepped in and saved an American Icon.

[@comiketiger]

Good shooting brother. A lever action shooting two and three inch groups at 200 yards? Nothing wrong with that! An incredible rifle it seems . It's a beauty. God bless all here.

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks! I was impressed as well.

[@robertpowell2746]

I would like to know which bore camera you're using? It seems to be very clear!

[@TargetSuite]

It is from Teslong.

[@allen_p]

Just found your channel. Thanks for the video. I was wondering when Ruger would bring those back. My 1949 Marlin 336RC in 30-30 needs a grandkid. A hair more than 1 moa @ 300 yds with a 30-30. Looks good to me.

[@TargetSuite]

Welcome! Great to have you!

[@thebruffy1077]

My Remington Marlin shoots like that. Just got a vortex scope for it. Nice video, thanks!

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks for watching!

[@walth5336]

Just got my hands on one of the new Ruger Marlin 336's from Rural King. Going to sit besides my 1979 Marlin 336A in 30-30. Beautiful firearm!

[@thomashaley7657]

Great groups for any lever gun, and better than a lot of bolt guns that I have witnessed. I have to say that the groups with the Winchester ammo really makes me proud! I'll be looking for the 170's next sale! Thanks Brother!

[@TargetSuite]

You are welcome! Those 170s came from Ruger. I was concerned they would fall flat from an accuracy perspective. But boy, did they shine. As soon as I can get some more I will do a 200 yd expansion penetration test comparing the 170 PowerPoint with the 150 PowerPoint.

[@PK-ui7mw]

@@TargetSuite Hi George, I live in Australia and just wanted to thanks you for taking the time to make these really informative videos. Our local gun shop is apparently getting some of these new Marlin Ruger 336s next week. I believe they will be about $AU 2000. Best wishes and thank you George. 🇦🇺👍🇺🇸

[@TargetSuite]

Great to hear from you. I hope you get some of these great rifles down there.

[@theleveractionhunter]

Great shooting George. It looks like this rifle might be a keeper!! 👍🏻

[@TargetSuite]

Oh yes. "The checks in the mail," as they say. When you get a few hundred rounds through yours and get it broken in, I think we need to have a shoot off. I think our respective "publics" would enjoy that!

[@ladybuggunner]

Yes please...​@Target Suite and @The Lever Action Hunter shoot-off would make a great video!

[@trynsurviven2440]

I have one of the last JM stamped 336 30-30’s. I had the XS Sight system installed with the rail and have no complaints. I look forward to getting my hands on the new version hopefully soon.

[@garyK.45ACP]

As my father would say: "Any game you have any business shooting at with a .30-30 is in big trouble" Actually, that's really very good for a .30-30 lever gun. Nothing wrong with the rifle.

[@coelagos8645]

Over the past 45 years I've owned & shot original Marlin manufactured lever guns in 22 lr , 22 magnum, 30-30 ,45-70, 45 colt, 44 mag. 45 W.C.F. & 32 W.C.F. The first three calibers mentioned I've had in both Micro-groove & traditional Ballard rifling. All the rest are Ballard rifling. All the Ballard rifled guns consistently shot way more accurately than the micro-groove ones by better than 50 %. Suffice to say I'm not a fan of micro-groove rifling. I'd be curious to compare the Ruger version to my Ballard variants. I really enjoy your videos, & always look forward to what you come up with next. Thank you & keep up the good work.

[@TargetSuite]

Thank you! I appreciate that comment. I've already posted a couple of videos showing MOA accuracy with a 1958 336 with microbrew rifling. It also got sub MOA accuracy. And that was with Remington 150gr CoreLokt. ammo

[@coelagos8645]

@@TargetSuite I still have one micro-groove Marlin 336 in 30-30. Maybe I'll try the ammo you used & see if it makes a difference. Thanks.

[@nailswood167]

I look forward to you honing your methodology.

[@dowdawg]

You better buy that rifle!!! That or hold out for a cowboy model, hopefully they will make them?

[@comlbbeau]

Impressive... I'm glad, though not surprised, that Ruger is putting out such a good product. I'm smiling, for sure!

[@TargetSuite]

You and me both!

[@scvandy3129]

Although I didn't quite pick up performance variations expected from the micro-groove barrel and other, non-micro-groove barrel, the visuals are interesting. This fascinating visit to the range elicits three related questions pertaining to the VERY impressive accuracy, for a lever action: 1) 06:29 - 06:41 Trigger pull test: is dry firing okay because of the rebounding hammer. Or, ideally, should snap caps be used for trigger pull diagnosis (or dry firing practice at home)? 2) After an afternoon on the range are the metal targets repainted white -- or tossed away? 3 / final question) Regarding accuracy -- which we all strive for -- when shooting at 100 yards and further distances with traditional paper targets, with a suitable scope aiming at the 10x, dead center of the large black circle, seems like the standard practice. However, at 100 yards using the open sights (old school iron sights) it's near impossible with the naked eye to line up to dead center, the 10x ring, SO a six o'clock hold seems like the best alternative to have a fighting chance of precision hits. Regarding the latter, for point of impact specifics does the shooter want her / his rounds to hit the 10x, dead-center ring -- which will equate to point of impact being three to six inches high, depending on the size of the black circle. Or, is the preferred shot placement for accuracy determination the bottom of the black circle -- point of aim? "Thank you, 'Target Suite,'"

[@Almost_Made_It]

My jaw dropped when I saw how smooth and shiny that barrel was and I am no ruger fan at the moment

[@TargetSuite]

Yep that was pretty impressive!

[@adamthomson2873]

Excellent review.Apparently Ruger has done a fine job on the new 336. Ballard rifling is the way to go. Thanks.

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks 👍

[@royseifert3078]

Micro-groove barrels have 12 lands and grooves with the rifling being 0.002" deep. Standard barrels, regardless of the method to create the rifling, are usually 0.004" deep with 6 or fewer lands and grooves. It looks like you have a very accurate winner there, George.

[@TargetSuite]

I think so Roy. But I did notice that it is a finicky gun to shoot. As soon as I would get sloppy on my technique, those group sizes would balloon! But it's just a matter of shooting discipline. And once I figured that out it was fun to shoot

[@TargetSuite]

Yes, Roy, it was very accurate for a lever gun. Heck, it's pretty accurate for any gun. But it requires shooting discipline. Otherwise, it will spray with the best of them.

[@bradmauldin902]

Late to this thread but like everyone else, appreciate the format and detail. What scope are you using?

[@TargetSuite]

I believe that was a Vortex Strike Eagle scope that I borrowed from my son. If I remember it correctly the power was 1x8

[@stans5270]

Where did you get the armor plating for the watermelon?🙄🙄 Nice shooting and nice groups overall.

[@TargetSuite]

Haha! Believe it or not, I was in a hurry to get back home to see two grandkids at their piano recital. So I was rushing and couldn't get the scope readjusted for 200 yards and didn't even notice that I was hitting the steel above the watermelon. I thought I would just share the misses with all of you.

[@mitchelloates9406]

Accurate enough out to the ranges you'd be expecting to use a brush gun. Out of curiosity, which of the three types of ammo do you feel gave the best results? The feeling I'm getting from the video, is that you tended to favor the Winchester ammo.

[@TargetSuite]

I had more of the Winchester ammo than anything else. I started initially with some federal loads too which performed very well. But I ran out of that quickly. And I wound up with only three rounds left of the Hornady lever evolution ammo. So any sense of favoritism was just based on availability at the time😉

[@mitchelloates9406]

@@TargetSuite Speaking of ammo, Paul Harrell released a video yesterday testing different brands of 45/70 ammo. He seemed rather pleased with the Federal Fusion 300 grain soft point ammo, with it's performance on his "meat target", to the point he said that would be the ammo he would choose the next time he went deer hunting with his 45/70. That's a rare endorsement coming from him. It seemed that he considered the Hornady 325 grain FTX to be a very close second, with nearly identical performance - I'm thinking the deciding factor for him was, 2 of the 3 Hornady FTX bullets lost their jackets going thru the meat target, while the Federal soft point bullets stayed together.

[@TargetSuite]

Thanks for your comment. Shedding the copper is my biggest beef against the Hornady FTX and XTP bullets. Neither of them are bonded.

[@frankhinkle5772]

I remember as a kid, hearing other kids saying that their fathers thought the .30-30 was underpowered. These guys were most probably military veterans who had shot .30-06. But the first time I shot a .30-30 I was petty impressed by it's power! And this looks like a very nice platform for launching those bullets. Good shooting.

[@maxpinson5002]

Never lost an animal that I shot with a 30/30 Most detractors have never shot or hunted with one, and most likely get their information online or from a magazine

[@frankhinkle5772]

@@maxpinson5002 Or they did hunt with one and did poorly; it's the gun's fault.

[@TargetSuite]

@frankhinkle5772 The 30-30 has proven to be effective for 128 years. But it is not a magic round that will make up for misplaced shots or bad decisions. And you are right, that new Marlin 336 is a nice launch platform for that old cartridge

[@billdonnelly1134]

Too many animals have been taken down with the 30 30 to discount it. Within its range it's just fine and bullet placement. Amazingly how expensive even this ammo is. Target suite disproves many myths. We are fortunate for this platform.

[@rossilake218]

I shot an original Marlin. The gun had a pretty good kick, was very accurate with factory ammo.

[@thomasdodd4462]

Thanks for the video on the new 336! What scope were you using btw?

[@TargetSuite]

That's a 1x8 Vortex Strike Eagle scope

[@arthurwilkerson3274]

I argue with my friend all the time about the micro grove barrels. He said they are more accurate and I say he’s crazy. Cold hammer forged is best. I just try to get him riled up and it works.

[@TargetSuite]

Haha!

[@gilbertdelgado6703]

Well, this video answered my question about rifleing from your last video. Great shooting from a lever gun.

[@kmarshall100]

Hi there. Great video! I have the same gun that I just got over the holiday. Just curious, what scope ring and optic are you using? I’m considering options and liked your setup. Thanks

[@shirlandbranch109]

Yeah, that's pretty darn accurate!! Great shooting!!

[@easttexan2933]

that's a beautiful set up you have on that rifle. Looks great. I would be more than pleased with that accuracy. You better get that one George.

[@TargetSuite]

Yep, Max. It's probably staying in Texas😉

[@hutehund9519]

Awesome… every bit as good as my JM Marlins. Good shooting Sir!

[@kenmyers3052]

My First Favorite Leupold is , VX-3HD 4.5-14x40 (30 mm) Side Focus CDS-ZL Wind-Plex Reticle . For My M-70 H-Varmint 223..Plus I Like Your Second Choice Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5x20 CDS-ZL. That would be my First Choice Also , for Ruger 336 30-30 .. I Always use Leupold Scopes , Bases & Rings. I have used this Combo for many Years Now . If Not Broke Don't Fix It..I be waiting a Few Months for Price to go Below MSRP Price . Anyway .. I do enjoy your Channel when it Post Up-Coming Firearm Views..

[@TargetSuite]

👍

[@InGratitudeIam]

Nice! You sure know how to make extremely hard work look like fun, George.

[@TargetSuite]

I just Whistle While I Work😄

[@garymcmullin2292]

would have to look a long time to find a better illustrated video, very nice job on this production!

[@itsapittie]

Obviously a cold hammer forged barrel can be quite accurate. I don't want to say the Micro-Groove rifling was a gimmick exactly; it was just a different way to approach rifling. Marlin was familiar with it and it worked so they kept using it but I wouldn't have any qualms about buying one of the new Ruger-made ones.

[@1diggers1]

HI George, I've been enjoying your videos over the last good while. I'm interested in a lever .44 BUT was surprised, once I started looking into it how the rifle barrel specs are different from pistol AND some times over sized for standard .44 ammo, particularly cast bullets as well as having a 1:38 twist that wouldn't stabilize heavier bullets well. What the heck is up with that?? I have been looking at the henry Big Boy steel side gate. They have a 1:20 twist now (but also don't shoot anything over 260 grain 🤔) and have what kind of LOOKS like a micro rifling BUT zero info found about that. Now that Ruger-Marlin is going to start making the 1984 again, I will have to wait to see what they make. Any how I found all this barrel spec stuff to be pretty interesting and surprisingly little info about it out there, yours and fortune cookie 45 being the exception. If you"re inclined to make video on barrel specs and accuracy, I personally would be fascinated. 👍

[@Halfmilesniper]

That was some pretty decent shooting, 300 yards with the .30-30. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlesmorgan1879]

As I've heard " only accurate rifles are interesting ", that is a Very interesting one and you are making a difficult decision more so ! Thanks for the info !

[@TargetSuite]

I think that was Colonel Townsend Whelen, and with few exceptions, he is correct. And who would have ever thought we would be talking about accurate rifles in the context of a 30-30 video😄

[@kenmyers3052]

One Positive Issue in Purchasing the New Ruger 336 Classic is the Available 30-30 Ammunition at Your Local Walmart Store .Remington 150 Gr. Core-Lokt $25.00 and box and Winchester 150 Gr. Power-Point $27.00 and Box .Also Federal 150 Gr. and Box..Price Unknown. Mostly I have Seen at Least 3 Boxes of Each at a Time. The Really Low Cost Purchase of 30-30 Ammunition helps out at Range of the Ruger 336 Classic 30-30 . My Option ...

[@oncall21]

Great video and I'm now even keener to get my hands on one of these. What magnification is the scope that you are using? Thanks for sharing!

[@TargetSuite]

That's a 1x8 Vortex Strike Eagle

[@davidanderson1916]

Great video---as usual

[@TargetSuite]

I appreciate that!

[@daviddejong187]

As far as I'm concerned the 336/1895's are damn nice rifles. Thank God they're still with us!

[@TargetSuite]

Amen!

[@brittakriep2938]

A note out of context. When i learned english at school in late 70s, i german ( of swabian tribe) was rather surprised, when i heared barn, because in my dialect the upper part of a barn is called Barn too.

[@ytugtbk]

Like your videos but new to the site (have only watched two). But, as a long-time shooter who has owned everything from BB guns, pellet guns, .22s, deer rifles, and shotguns, and loved them equally for their design, workmanship, and sense of history, I find it interesting that two shows you've done on Marlin lever-action guns both had scopes on them. When I think of lever-action guns, I think of plain sights. What gives?

[@paulmoss7940]

You earned a sub with this informative video, Sir.

[@TargetSuite]

Awesome, thank you!

[@spencerboaz2385]

One moa for any gun is good and very impressive for 30/30 at 300 yds . It does seem to like the 170 Winchester . That was a great video enjoyed it as always . You have a blessed one .

[@cw2a]

Haha Good stuff George!

[@TargetSuite]

👊👊

[@GoldenClays1]

Loved the Barrel Demo

[@toddreeder3082]

I may have to add one of these along with my Henrys!!

[@TargetSuite]

I'm sure they will play nice together😉

[@sylvansearles9777]

Thats one sweet shooting rife. The Hornady FTX really does Make the 30 30 an effective 300 yard cartridge. I’m hoping I can afford to buy a Model 94 in 44 Mag when they finally come out this summer?

[@TargetSuite]

They may be out a little sooner than that, but it might be summertime before the price gougers are done, and we can actually find them in stores at an "affordable" price.

[@tygre7]

How much better could you want it to be? Well done, Ruger!

[@jamespescatore9551]

Worked at Remington Arms in Ilion, NY for quite awhile and initially was very excited when we acquired Marlin. Working there I was able to select my own rifles and get some really outstanding firearms. When I had to fill in on the Marlin manufacturing line I then got to see why the public wasn't as pleased as I was with mine. I always felt bad for the people on the Marlin line as they were always hamstrung by management whom in turn were held back by the awful money first then quality mindset coming out of the corporate office. I won't get rid of my Remlins as they are called because like I said, I got to cherry pick some quite nice rifles, but I will for sure be spending on the new Ruger made Marlins because I've heard nothing but good things about them. On the one hand it's painful to see a company that I loved working for be torn apart and see the comments people make online blaming the workers, but on the other hand it makes me beyond happy to see that the Marlin lever gun is back and here to stay.

[@TargetSuite]

Wow! I really appreciate your inside information. My beef with those years under Remington was not with the workers, of course. I knew exactly what that Investment Group was all about. And they certainly worked their "magic" on several companies, including Remington and the brands under it.

[@KrugerrandFarms]

Jim I live in Richfield Springs and allways got the scoop on what was happening ai the Ilion plant. I was puzzeled that Rem. didn't have success with the Marlin product line. I got the impression they just didn't want to.

[@maxpinson5002]

Just my experience- I had an H&R from NY and a Marlin, and both had obvious defects NIB that shouldn't have made it past QC They were fixed under warranty, but still, somebody was asleep at the switch. No excuse for that even with the understanding and knowledge that the bean counters were mostly to blame for Rem's nosedive

[@chadsteele1]

Thats ingeresting to hear,I had a marlin, loved it but.... it would always jam up. I sent it back, didn't see it for six months. Came back, took it out and whammo, jammed again. I was more the Pod. So I set it upon myself, got myself some diamond files and other things I needed and fixed it myself. Thank goodness for KZbin how to take it apart. Needless to say It always left a bad taste in my mouth and I sold it. Which I regret now. I did replace it with a Henry which is flawless and accurate. Never blamed the workers as I knew it's always about money. Cheers.

[@jonwalwick2517]

It has been my experience that it isn't the workers in the plant but the bean counting management. I have seen many different industries fall in quality because of this and then be surpassed by companies in other countries. It breaks my heart to see this happen over and over to great American Companies. I hope that this never happens to Ruger!

[@redneckcanuckdieseltech]

Can't wait to get one hope they crank up production ASAP

[@richardsveum8452]

It’s nice to see Ruger bringing Marlin back to its roots as a quality firearm. My 1940 36 ADL shoots like that Ruger made 336.

[@TargetSuite]

Sweet!