Marlin 336W 30- 30 Lever Action Rifle Review
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- Marlin 336W 30- 30 Lever Action Rifle Review. Starting in 1948, Marlin has offered the Model 336W in 30-30 and 35 Remington.
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After sighting in at 60 feet, I could easily cover 5 shots with a nickel th-cam.com/users/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL ! Truly a pleasure to shoot! Scope was easy to adjust for eye relief. Only problem the varmints must have seen it delivered lol!Update: So impressed with shot groups at 30 yards I purchased a Hammers 3×9 with adjustable Objective scope! Now a true nail driver!
Dad: Billy, If you get straight A's all year I'll get you your first hunting rifle! My Dad was true to his word! I got straight A's, and he bought me a Marlin 336 rifle! I'll never sell it!!
That's a legacy! Good stuff. Thanks
wschmitty1 Just pass it on through generations and make sure it is never lost.
wschmitty1 Beautiful story. Good on pops and you too! 👌
My Dad got me one of these when I was 14 as my first deer hunting rifle. I'm 64 now. Still have the rifle. Will most likely pass it on to my Daughter, as she has the bug also!
ufoabove awesome
I was using my granddad's .303 British until the Christmas I was 10 y.o. That Christmas "Santa" brought my brother and I a Marlin .30-.30 each. The next Christmas we got a 3-9x scope. 50 years and well over 100 deer later the Marlin is still a champ. Drops deer where they stand. I now have other deer rifles but the memories of Georgia woods and this one will never be surpassed. 🦌 🥩
I like the imagine "Santa" got the guns and looked at his deer like "its nothing personal just business" 🤣
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@Peach Tree 😂. That's a good one.
I bought my Grandson one for Christmas in 2018. That's a deer killing piece of art. But do us a favor brother, don't slide that rifle around on that tailgate gate like that - that made me cringe.
Oouch 🥴
This rifle can take it! Mine gets to travel in the cab of my truck. (dog is in the back).
@@firearmsinstructor320 good ole American style
Im the same way. I’m trying to change. Guns are tools, not jewels. There’s something about a scratched up stock on a lever action that rides in an oiled leather scabbard behind the drivers seat of a 20 year old pickup.
Kind of the whole reason why this gun was made. To slide around and get bumped...it's called a brush gun.
The thing I like most about your channel is that you review firearms that the common man can afford. There are so many other channels that would review the Henry and tell us that if we didn't spend that kind of money on a rifle that we would be wasting it. There is nothing wrong with a Marlin, especially for half the cost. Thank you for that, sir. Long live the Republic and God bless.
Good point
Until Marlin (Ruger) continues production of the 336 it's ALMOST cheaper to buy a Henry (with the side loading port ONLY)
Amen to that! LLTR!
I love the sound of a .30-30. It’s got this distinct “puhchow”
Great comment I love that rifle!!
Most fun and satisfying gun I ever shot. High-powered round, smooth recoil, and deadly accurate. Plus, of course, makes you feel like The Rifleman.
I bought a Marlin 336 when I got out of service when I was about 20 years old. It's still mint in box, unfired and I'm 66.
Why dont you shoot it
Dust that puppy off and go shoot some 2 liters.
Wanna sell it?
What a waste. Just dumb.
That rifle needs to be fired! You owe that to yourself! I'm a veteran too, thanks for your service. Now take that Marlin for a spin!
I have had my Marlin 30-30 for 45 years still deer hunt with it kill ground hogs with it and it is my truck gun
There great Guns.
Awsome one of the best
Sure would hate it if you killed air hogs with it ;)
Bet it would work pretty well on terrorists too. Ha ha.
Bruce Reich Maybe I should buy a used one that was made by Marlin and not Remington....
My first rifle was a Marlin 336C in .30-30 that my Dad bought for me. I've always wanted a lever action because of the old western TV show called "The Rifleman", starring Chuck Connors. I still have the rifle and will never part with it.
Another favorite of mine worth checking out is the Marlin Model 1895 Guide Gun in .45-70. The .450 Marlin is fun if you don't mind taking a little more of a beating. But then again who doesn't love a good ole big bore?
Keep up the good work my friend.
Bert Shackleford I hated that show
You are hundred per cent correct there Bert, I used to to watch The Rifleman way back in the early sixties and it's a peculiar thing - I got hooked on the Winchester Lever Action 30-30 and wanted one so bad back then now I own eight Henrys and one Marlin 30 30 and a Marlin .44 magnum. and I just love em all . And I still watch The Rifleman and like you mate , I'll never part with my Lever Actions!!! Good Luck to you Bert Shackleford.
Bert Shackleford I love my beatings alot
@@jayjanuary4357 Heck, no doubt you're not alone in that sentiment, I'll wager there's maybe 1 or 2 others somewhere in the world that agree with you
Just bought this as a Christmas gift for my dad. He should be very happy!
I love the 30-30. I still hunt with my great grandfather's model 94' manufactured in 1922.
Yurr Next precious, treat it super
Hell yeah, my dad gave me his after his stroke. Been in the family for years since my grandfather. Shot my first buck with that gun.
Wow incredible
The first gun I ever bought myself about three years ago. Will always be my favorite.
I just recently purchased a 30/30 marlin based on your review! NO REGRETS!!
THANKS sootch
Thank you for the review. I had a Marlin 30 30 years ago and loved it. Getting another one.
My grandpa got me a Marlin glen field model 30A with jm stamp barrel about 13 years ago it's my favorite rifle I'm now 22. Thanks for the review, love all your reviews they are straight to the point an entertaining. Thanks so much.
I changed out my loading gate to a lighter tension. Once I had done this the action was very noticeably smoother. Very pleased with the result.
I got this rifle chambered in 30-30 and a Leupold scope has a joint Christmas gift from grandparents on both my mothers and fathers sides of the family. What a fun and practical rifle it is. I used to take it cross country skiing which, considering how small I was has a kid, is a testament to how easy it is to pack around. What memories! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching and for sharing your story.
I own two Marlin 336's in .30-30. A blued one I have used for 32 years and a 336SS that I recently picked up as a truck gun. Great little rifles that last a lifetime.
Scott
Oh, and it may have already been mentioned, but the Hornady LeverEvolution ammo has a soft polymer tip that can be safely loaded in a tubular magazine. They are powered up and reach near .308 velocities and energy in a 30-30! Also available for 45-70 and .450 Marlin. Good stuff
Just got me one of these 3 days ago. Tested the energy on a water bottle, I'll let you know when the cap falls out of orbit. Picked it up brand new on clearance for $230 under MSRP. Can't believe there were no other takers, but very happy.
Mine's actually the 336Y, 16" barrel with a 5 shot tube. Good enough.
And now the prices of them are astronomical
I have a Marlin 336 manufactured in 1949 that I inherited from my grandfather. Great rifle!
Mine's a Model 336 SC in 35 Remington. Yours is a 30-30 seeing as they didn't offer the 336 in 35 Rem until 1950. Nice guns, all the way around.
Clear and nice video and I like the history background you mentioned. I love my Marlin 336W 30-30. Thank you Sir for posting your excellent video.
I received a Marlin 30-30 for my 16th Birthday in 1985. I dont miss with it and works perfectly every time. The gun was used when I got it but you would never know it. It was flawless and still is.
Honestly, one of the best rifles I've ever owned. Pair it with some LeveRevolution ammo, and it can reach out quite a distance.
That's what I'm using right now...hot ammo
It's a classic for sure. Good stuff. thanks
sootch00 keep up the great vids, informative and entertaining. Regardless of what ScrewTube says.
The LeveRovolution has transformed my 30-30. Last year I dropped a deer at 250 yrds with no problem.
Yeah, I'm surprised he didn't mention Leverlution...
I got one for 200 brand new when someone got hard up for money and that's the best 200 I ever spent
What a deal! Good stuff Brother
Kerry Sumners yup that was a preety standard price for these back in the 70s.
I sold one for $75 about 25 years ago, and it was probably 20 years old at the time. I'd love to have that gun back now.
Bought mine (in '92) for $90 from a pawn shop because it wouldn't load without jamming. Brought it home, disassembled and cleaned it and found it was jamming because the screw holding the loading gate was loose. Hasn't give me one bit of problems since. Love it. Best brush gun ever.
arborist460 good deal man! I just got mine I use the iron sights because my rifle are very wired but it is an awesome gun!
I bought one about a year ago and I love it especially the lever action!!!
Fired mine for the first time a few weeks ago. Great rifle, easy to work and powerful. Couldn't ask for a better rifle.
Love the marlin 30-30. That's why I own two.
I've always liked the 30 - 30, Marlin makes a really good rifle. Good review thanks sootch00.
just gave mine to my oldest grandson.going out in the am and get his first deer,don't get any better. keep up the good vids. thanks!
Thanks for being an awesome Grandpa. Passing down a legacy!
I've been happy with my older Marlin 30-30 to the point of installing XS Sight system and forward mounted rail on it.
My dad bought me a marlin 3030 when I was 14 years old and I still have it. I believe I’ll give it to my son someday if I ever have children. Its damn good rifle. My dad always told me if the shit hit the fan and he had to take one weapon with him to use to protect himself and hunt with, he said it would be that gun because it’s so damn reliable. As a man myself now, I tend to agree. I’d rather have a side arm for personal defense but for hunting, that wouldn’t do me much good.
Edit: actually I would take an AR-15, but if it was the 1800’s or even the mid to late 1900’s I would want my marlin
AR 15 if you're happy eating varmints the rest of your life
@@Aiden-vj2tg an AR15 can easily be used to effectively harvest deer and hogs with the right ammo and good shot placement.
I picked one up on my 18th birthday in 1980
It was the Burch stock, but had a weaver 4x scope.
No crossbolt safety.
Mines about the same age, no crossbolt safety and has a gold trigger and a scope. I love the rifle. Was my first rifle that I bought off an old guy at a gun show for $300.00.
I have had mine since 1979. She's just like new. Love her!
My Henry rifle had a break in period too. After a couple boxes it really became smooth and it’s quality showed
I have sears and roebuck model 45. which is a marlin 336 contract gun in .35 remington. It has been putting venison on my families table for 3 generations now.
It doesnt have the silly cross bolt safety and it came from S&R with a handle little hammer spur. best part is I load .358 158 grain bullets in it over some 3031 and it is fun to shoot all day for cheap. speer 180 JFPs are the way to go for white tail. the 200 grain ftx are ok too.
The 35 is bolt gun accurate and hits like Thor's hammer. In looking for one now for collection
I have the same Sears model 45 in .35 from 1965. .35 has been my Marlin and hunting rifle of choice for 30 years. Classic and classy.
@@71rcode72 classy AF as the kids say.
And way more accurate than a lever action should be in theory
Great rifles. Continuously reloading too. Lose the glass. Iron sights are good enough for 30-30's and 35 Rem.
I agree BUT, my eyesight makes open sights very limiting. Decided to use a scope. Not sure which one to get
I love a scope on a bolt but I agree a 30-30 lever is an ideal iron sight brush gun
@@robboss1839 why not have a scope of a good woods gun
I just picked this rifle up two days ago and fired it the same day. Fantastic so far. Everything about it feels like it's a quality gun. Sturdy and well made. I only put about 40 rounds through it and I agree the loading gate is a bit stiff, but everything felt to be getting a little more familiar to me as the day went on shooting it.
Have a 336 in .35 Remington my dad passed down to me. Took an 8 pointer this morning with it. My favorite deer rifle.
ive got mt frandfathers 30-30 marlin from the 1950s, still shoots wonderfully and accurately
You hold onto that, heirlooms and family homes keep your family strong
Bought mine out on Long Island...What a good gun! ;)
Another great review from sootch00 . Thanks sootch!!!!Keep 'em coming pardner.
Winchester 94 has been produced in the angle eject or AE style action for many years allowing scopes to be mounted, I have both the 94 and 336 love em both...
It has it's limitations. For instance it's limited to being an a**kicking deer rifle.
I had the honour of picking up one of these for someone. He could not stop to get it the day I picked it up. I was tempted to fire it, but did not.
A true friend
@@scottyhinds2283 He was actually a day shift worker that knew I have worked there a very long time because he knows what my vehicle looks like. He knew I was leaving from the night shift. I picked it up and brought it to him. If I knew him, I would have asked to go shooting with him. I really hope he enjoys his rifle. He paid a lot for complete restoration.
@@indridcold8433 I hope so too. Marlin 336 is a fine rifle.
I have the same rifle in my safe. Love it for its versatility. Love your videos! Stay strong!
I owned one back in the 80s and bagged a big javelina with it in the Texas hill country for my first kill with it and was very happy carrying it on other hunts . Loved it and never had any complaints with it. Just a beautiful and handy rifle perfect for hunting big game in the Great state of Texas.
As usual, great review.
Sootch your fine buddy, there are a lot of critics these days, I too like to promote the positives of things and tend to focus more on the positives so I understand completely. I also love the Marlin 336C 30-30 it was my first deer rifle given to me as a Christmas present from my parents. I lost the original but just last week received another 336C as a present from my wife (she knew I loved that rifle) I can’t wait to take my boys deer hunting with it.
Sootch--great review as always. Just ordered my first lever action rifle as a result. Keep up the good work.
Great video as always. Just got the 336C yesterday, can't wait to put some rounds through it when the range opens back up!
The 30-30 Marlin is the best deer gun ever made.
I had one of those rifles but it was chambered in Remington 35 I added a scope and a sling to it
long time fan, great info. THANK YOU
just bought a 336 today. its my first lever gun. got mine with the 16.5 inch barrel chambered in 30-30. going shooting tomorrow. cant wait
Love mine its awesome.
Marlin should consider a low power "dangerous game" style scope.
I'm looking to get my first centerfire caliber rifle soon and I've always loved and respected the place in American firearm history that the Marlin 336 and the .30-30 cartridge has. I know that Marlin's quality took a pretty substantial dive years ago after the Remington acquisition but I've been hearing that the rifles that Marlin has been putting out over the last year or so have shown noticeable improvement. I sure hope so.
Your review convinced me to get one. I like in Calif so more modern rifles are problematic. But this one is great, and adequate for self-defense and excellent for hunting. Love the channel.
My grandpa just gave me a 336 made In 1968 before the cross bolt safety its slick.
I inherited my grandfathers 1968 336 as well. Fantastic rifle, really feels great and looks the part
Awesome I love older marlins I have a Model 55 Original Goose Gun 36inch barrel lol.
Anthony Chambers guard it with your life! I own 2- a ‘74 in 30-30 and a ‘83 in .35 Remington.
Please throw a blanket on the tailgate before you start sliding the rifle around on it. That was hard to watch.
It's Rhino lined and doesn't mar the finish.....
sootch00 i think he was worried about the gun lol
@@sootch00 haha good one
Agreed. Rhino lined or not the material picks up grit, etc., that can and will mar the finish-especially if the action is worked while laying on it.
It’s his gun....he can do what he wants... it’s America, pleeeeesssse
I really appreciate your honest review of this riffle. Every thing you said about it is spot on.
Thanks Tim! I appreciate it brother!
That's me every morning before my coffee 12:35 *Sootch, you always make me chuckle.*
Thanks sootch, you inspired me to buy a 336w toady. I cant wait to shoot it
I own two, both .30-30s- a 1979 336C and a 1966 Glenfield 30 short-tube. The 336C wears a Williams 5D receiver aperture sight; the Glenfield 30 has its original open sights but will probably get a Weaver V3 1-3x20 scope...once the friend it's on loan to saves up to buy a rifle or pistol for herself. She had issues with a violent and abusive family member, so training her and lending her a good rifle was the least I could do! I've had a Marlin levergun in hand during several hair-raising situations and carried one up mountains; they're probably my favorite rifle for anything other than a real firefight.
Thanks for looking out for your friend. A firearm is the great equalizer.
Just bought a Leupold VX-R 1-4 Hog Plex for my Pre-Safety 336. Funny when on a lot of my builds the optics are just as much if not more than the gun itself. I wanted the Trijicon TR24 just couldn’t justify 700-800 for it compared to under $400 that I spent. Liked that it was 30mm, lighted, and the reticle is great for any game I would take with it. White Tail, Muley, Black Bear, and Hog. Especially with the walk run leads on the reticle, a huge plus.
Just bought my first lever action and it's a Marlin 336W 30-30. Super excited to try it.
I’ve noticed with this gun from owning one and other people I know having one that they only get better the longer you have it. This gun is addictive
I've had mine for almost 35 years, taken many a deer with it using an old Bushnell 3x9 scope. Still with that scope, I can shoot sub MOA at 100 yards. Use 150 gr bullet with 30 grains IMR 3031. Great rifle, will never sell it.
Mike Hancock that's the load I use!
Works great.
My grandpa gave me and my dad his old 30-30 and i love that gun so so very much
I watch the entire video. That was a really good quality made video and information. Thank you for that.
Loved this video Sootch. I have my fathers 336 gold trigger edition, my 336 that was given to me for my 10th birthday. I have as well a Marlin NRA commemorative edition 22 octagon barrel lever gun. They are all 35 years old or older and still smooth as silk. My 336 has put many, many deer in the freezer. Even after i had bolt guns for hunting in Union, Spartanburg, Cross Anchor I just always preferred my 30-30. And i also want to say i appreciate you staying in the game on here with all the aggravation from TH-cam. I hope that you are able to stay on here and keep the vids coming.
Thanks Eric! I appreciate the comment.
I have 2 and I love them , elk deer bear the 30.30 is awesome
Love the 30-30 but I would think that they're a little under powered for the long shots on ELK.
I only have a red rider BB gun and it’s a beauty even if it is a BB gun it doesn’t mean anything those are my favorite guns I have 2 and i don’t know what I would do without it
Great gun. Many uses. I like to use mine when I’m trekking through thick south Texas brush due to the short barrel. Lightweight and accurate.
Great video, very concise and informative , really good visual perspective on the rifle. thanks brother.
I can't be the only one who grimaced when he had that rifle laying on his rough truck bed.
No you wasn't SMH the dragging sound 😒
Very nice rifle. Thinking of getting this model
oldtractorsandfarming You Won’t Regret It
I love the quote and picture at the end.
My father left me his brand new one when he passed in 2001 .. I freaking love it
How old was this here father?
@@maddawg5016 he was 48
Holy crap! That’s sad how did he die
@@maddawg5016 lung cancer spread to his brain.
@@johnconway8199 smoker?
This was my first gun I still have it although I don't have a scope on it I want one on it though
have owned 2 3030 marlins and loved them, these days I deer hunt with a marlin lever 44 mag but just recently bought a 4570 and my plans r to get another 3030 next year, I love the lever guns
Sootch, I was waiting for this review ever since I watched that Lever Action Survival Rifle video. Great job!
Thanks Yungi! I appreciate you watching.
You have to watch Sootch vids all the way to the end. Who else includes outtakes??
Ian from forgotten weapons does
As does anyone without an original idea. Jackie Chan was doing that in the nineties and then all comedies from the early 2000s on started. But this doofus with a three-hundred word vocabulary does it and you're amazed. "Who does that?"
You need to try Hornady leverevolution ammo.
Kenneth Hanson I love Federal Fusion, but for a 30-30 the Hornady’s are the way to go for sure. Wanna smack a deer at 200 yards? Get Leverevolutions.
Why? Before Hornady’s LeverEvolution came out tha most deer in America were likely taken without them. And still being taken without LeverEvolution. Lol Internet forums- go figure
@@vincef5832: DUDE...The Hornady Leverevolution ammo was made specifically for the tube fed mag of the 30-30...To add effective killing distance of the round, with no chance of firing the shell in front of it in the tube...It took a 100 yard or less brush gun and turned it into a 200-250+ yard open field gun!!!
Leverguns can run the spire pointed higher-bc bullets just fine, so long as you treat it like a 2-shot; one in chamber, one in tube maximum loaded. But that's a risky issue and takes someone with rock-steady focus who pays attention to what they are doing, even during an exciting hunt.
Hornady's FTX projectile (LeverEvolution) increased the effective range by reducing the drag of the bullet in flight, providing higher velocity downrange. That's indisputable. That also pertains to big bore stuff like 444, 45 colt, 45-70, etc.
that is a nice 30-30 rifle sootch. keep up the good work!!!!
As always, good video...
I always wanted one since i was introduced to hunting.
Bought mine at a yard sale for $80. I refinished it and never shot it. i have ammo for it Im gonna see how she runs. Thanks for the video.
How she run?
Best damn gun ever made!!
Good old sootch, never met a freebie he didn't like.
Good vid, good rifle, good adequate scope.
I really appreciate his video 3030 Marlin is my first gun great Bush gun
Marlin in a nutshell : , just laying on the table you can see if there is ammo in the tube ( the loading gate shows if there is a round in the tube . You can see the the end of the case in the barrel . As seen in the video One of the few levers you can chamber rounds without losing your line of sight .The marlin is tight & doesn’t rattle like a Winchester ( something important in a hunting rifle ). I have marlin 39a .22, the 336, and an 1895 in 45/70 I have NEVER had a jam in 45 years of shooting them . He was was wrong about 1 thing , the marlin action is extremely strong , I have shot ‘ hot loads’ out of my Marlins for years with no problems.
What are the odds just came home from college taking that exact same gun huntin tomorrow for opening day of rifle season in VA pull up TH-cam and this is the first vid I see lol
Thanks Brother! Wish you a lot of success with your hunt!
Good news, rifle season opens up in a couple weeks here in VA!
I have always wanted a lever action. I think it will be my next buy for sure.
Love the lever gun Vid's... keep em coming!
Man, put a blanket underneath that rifle on the tailgate. I cringed every time you dragged it across the bed.
lol same
exactly!
Its a rifle not fine China.
I know! Game warden asked to see my license onece while just doing her job. I made the mistake of doing that and now have a scratch on the receiver.
Not all of us keep a blanket in our purse
Trimmed the flavor saver !
Glad to finally see a review of my first rifle i bought on your channel Sootch
Thanks Cobalt.
Beautiful rifle! Thanks for uploading!
Hornady leverlution ammo fixes the lever action bullet tip problem.... Definitely look into it. I did for my Marlin