Does anyone have any experience with the marlin 336? I was looking at one at academy sports tonight and almost bought it but it has a 16.5 inch barrel and wasn’t sure if it was a youth model or not and I’m concerned about how much muzzle velocity I’ll lose with that short of a barrel. Can anyone shed some light on this particular rifle?
Marlin 30-30 336 16.5 inch barrel
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Fast Frank
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I have an old 336 that was cut down at some point in the past.
My barrel is 16 inches long. The crown on it doesn't look like any Marlin crown I have ever seen.
I don't have any chrono information to give you, but I can tell you that this rifle shoots better than the "Normal" length 336s I have owned before.
In fact, I actually won a shooting contest here on the High Road with it about a decade ago.
I can just about always get three shots in an inch at 100 yards with this rifle when fired off sandbags.
The rifle is great for sneaking around in the bush, and doesn't seem to have any down side whatsoever. It balances and points nicely.
If you like the rifle, give it a try. It might end up being your favorite. Mine did, and it's earned a "Forever" spot in my safe.
My barrel is 16 inches long. The crown on it doesn't look like any Marlin crown I have ever seen.
I don't have any chrono information to give you, but I can tell you that this rifle shoots better than the "Normal" length 336s I have owned before.
In fact, I actually won a shooting contest here on the High Road with it about a decade ago.
I can just about always get three shots in an inch at 100 yards with this rifle when fired off sandbags.
The rifle is great for sneaking around in the bush, and doesn't seem to have any down side whatsoever. It balances and points nicely.
If you like the rifle, give it a try. It might end up being your favorite. Mine did, and it's earned a "Forever" spot in my safe.
playing with quikloads it looks like you should still be able to get 2150-2200 from a 16" barrel. This is down from a max of around 2400 from a 24" tube.
There are quiet a few 14" contenders out there doing the job with 150s at 2-2100fps so id be happy with the 16"....in fact if i EVER see one here im buying it.
There are quiet a few 14" contenders out there doing the job with 150s at 2-2100fps so id be happy with the 16"....in fact if i EVER see one here im buying it.
Carl N. Brown
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It's a question many have asked:
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/16inch-30-30-barrel.547204/
16inch 30-30 barrel. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by lobo9er, Oct 2, 2010.
How much you gain or lose per inch of barrel in .30-30 depends on the bullet weight, powder burn rate.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/16inch-30-30-barrel.547204/
16inch 30-30 barrel. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by lobo9er, Oct 2, 2010.
How much you gain or lose per inch of barrel in .30-30 depends on the bullet weight, powder burn rate.
greyling22
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Marlin made a cool rifle called the marauder back in the 60s. It was a straight grip 336 with a 16" barrel. It's a really slick rifle. I like mine a lot.
If you handload you can run a faster powder that won't need all the extra barrel length.
If you handload you can run a faster powder that won't need all the extra barrel length.
JeeperCreeper
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You'll love it!
I also have the 336y. It's such a handy little gun, it's great for hiking style hunting in thick woods.
Finish leaves a lot to be desired, so run the action a lot to smooth her out and oil the matte bluing to keep it from surface rust. But, for the price of around $400, it's well worth it.
I also have the 336y. It's such a handy little gun, it's great for hiking style hunting in thick woods.
Finish leaves a lot to be desired, so run the action a lot to smooth her out and oil the matte bluing to keep it from surface rust. But, for the price of around $400, it's well worth it.
351 WINCHESTER
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I was always taught that ammo in the .30-30 range will loose about 50 fps from each inch of barrel taken away. You would be hard pressed to find a more handy carbine.
Some real world numbers. I have several 20" 30-30's and one of the 1980's made LTS models that came with 16" barrels. Shooting Winchester factory ammo:
20" 150 gr ammo 2215 fps
16 " 150 gr ammo 2180fps
20" 170 gr ammo 2000 fps
16" 170 gr ammo 1970 fps
With my rifles, 30-35 fps slower.
Old wives tales. I've never seen any cartridge where shooters documented velocity before and after cutting a barrel one inch that lost over 35 fps. And that was a 300 magnum. Most cartridges are in the 10-15 fps/inch range.
20" 150 gr ammo 2215 fps
16 " 150 gr ammo 2180fps
20" 170 gr ammo 2000 fps
16" 170 gr ammo 1970 fps
With my rifles, 30-35 fps slower.
Old wives tales. I've never seen any cartridge where shooters documented velocity before and after cutting a barrel one inch that lost over 35 fps. And that was a 300 magnum. Most cartridges are in the 10-15 fps/inch range.
Wow and a straight stock too? Great looking rifle!
Armored farmer
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Straight stock, square lever loop.
Looks like a Texan?
The 336T in my safe has a 20 inch barrel.
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I have the same rifle as jmr40, a 336 LTS. I deleted the safety and it is one of my favorite rifles! I don't have an issue with the 16.5 inch Marlins, but like the 18.5 inch barrels as well. Lots of guys have been buying the 336 Youths, adding a red dot and using them as truck guns and hiking rifles; they work great! I vote YES, but generally always do when it comes to Marlin lever actions
Armored farmer
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Ok, so it did.
I owned a Texan for a couple of years until i gave it back to the marine that i bought it from.
Well crap.. now I have to measure. Just saying I didn't think the Texan had a 16 inch bore.
And the measuring tape says... 18.
I swore that was 20.
And the measuring tape says... 18.
I swore that was 20.
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Armored farmer
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Ha,!Well crap.. now I have to measure. Just saying I didn't think the Texan had a 16 inch bore.
And the measuring tape says... 18.
Ive been to the gun cabinet tonight too.
I had to check some markings on my mod 12.
Armored farmer
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There are many like that, including my 1894c.
They were plagued with that for a while.
Coyote3855
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I think bullet weight is mostly personal preference in this instance. Yes, the 170s will "work just as good" as the 150s. The heavier bullets may shoot to a slightly different point of impact with the same sight picture as the 150s.
You should shoot some 3 round groups at 100 yards to determine the sight alignment necessary to hit where you are aiming.
You should shoot some 3 round groups at 100 yards to determine the sight alignment necessary to hit where you are aiming.
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