Marlin 336 by Ruger

[murf205]

I just scoped my new to me Marlin/Glenfield and No matter how "unthinkable" it is (btw, I agree), when you can't see the cotton pickin' sights, you can't hit whatcha' shootin at. If I hadn't found a 4x Leupold compact in the safe, I would have put a 1-4.5x on mine too.[ATTACH=CONFIG]315457[/ATTACH
I am leaning toward an Ultra Dot on my next lever gun

[FergusonTO35]

Leupold M8 is an excellent scope, one of the best ever made. I had one and sold it like a big dummy, so if you ever decide to part with yours let me know! Also, are you sure that one is a 100 yard parallax? Quite a few of them were 50 yard. Don't know if it really makes a difference at typical .30-30 distance, but you might want to ask Leupold to be sure.

[murf205]

It is a 100 yd parallax scope. Leupold doesn't make the fixed 4x in anything but a rimfire model now. I guess you and I are the only people who like fixed 4x scopes. This one has friction adjustments and the full size M8's I have owned gave me a bit of trouble responding to adjustment. The later FX II series had click adjustments...I believe. Heck, I leave all my 3x9 hunting scopes set on 4x anyway. No surprises if a critter shows up at 20 yds or less. I love the compact scopes and wish somebody would revive them. A scope that looks like another rifle on top of a rifle looks a bit weird to me. Out of balance.
As far as shooting groups with the lower powered scopes, I just use a bigger bullseye on my homemade targets.Attachment 315464

[FergusonTO35]

I love the compact scopes and wish somebody would revive them. A scope that looks like another rifle on top of a rifle looks a bit weird to me. Out of balance.
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This 100%. Far as I know, Leupold is the only one still making traditional 1" compact scopes so they will be getting my business for them. I so wish Burris still made compact scopes. I have three Fullfield II's and they are awesome but unfortunately too big for lever actions or carbines.

[huntinlever]

I am going to do the unthinkable and put a scope on it. I can barely see the front sight while tilting my head for the right spot in my bifocals.

Ordered a Leupold 1-4.5x-small and light. Really wanted a fixed 4x with standard crosshairs, could not find one that I liked.

I will put pics up when I get it all put together and some targets shot.

I have an FX II 2.5-20 on my 45-70, and if I have to scope, I'm happy with the setup. My son currently has a Skinner on his 336, but we've luckily kept another 2.5-20 for him, if he finds he needs or wants it. I'd thought we'd sold this other FXII so was looking into that 1-4.5. Looks like a perfect fit. I may even sell of the extra FXII for this 1-4.5.

[1006]

I took my new Marlin to the range with a scope installed. I fired some hand loaded and some factory loaded 150 grain bullets, standard 30-30 jacketed round nose.

The groups were not worth photographing. Most 100yard groups were 3 to five shots, usually two bullet holes were within an inch of each other and the others were 3-4inches away. I am hoping for better results as I get used to the gun. But, I think the trigger pull is the issue-It is very heavy and has quite a lot of creep. I have consistently fired 1&1/2 inch groups with an older Marlin 35 Remington. So, I know that I should be able to do better if the gun will perform.

The hammer forged barrel was very smooth feeling as I pushed patches through it during the first post range cleaning. It did not take much effort to clean. I had fired 35 rounds through it.

[FergusonTO35]

I have an FX II 2.5-20 on my 45-70, and if I have to scope, I'm happy with the setup. My son currently has a Skinner on his 336, but we've luckily kept another 2.5-20 for him, if he finds he needs or wants it. I'd thought we'd sold this other FXII so was looking into that 1-4.5. Looks like a perfect fit. I may even sell of the extra FXII for this 1-4.5.

If you ever want to sell the extra 2.5 FX II let me know!

[huntinlever]

If you ever want to sell the extra 2.5 FX II let me know!

Will do!

[1006]

Well, after mounting the scope with an excellent set of EGW rings, I found the scope to be too high above the receiver. The low mounts were out of stock and still are. I have replaced the standard EGW rings with a set low mount of Warne “Vapor” rings. The bases are Warne, as well. Anyhow, no accuracy data at this time, but here is a picture.

[308w]

I can highly recommend Wild West Guns after market trigger.
I put one in my Ruger Marlin Trapper.
Trigger is nice now, about 3lbs ish.

[GregLaROCHE]

I hope Ruger has their act together and are producing decent guns. From what I’ve heard, the mechanical parts are good, just a little shy on the stock fitting sometimes. Maybe there’s hope.

[TD1886]

I hope Ruger has their act together and are producing decent guns. From what I’ve heard, the mechanical parts are good, just a little shy on the stock fitting sometimes. Maybe there’s hope.

Best thing to happen to get Marlin away from Remington.

[firewhenready7]

I love all lever guns

[TD1886]

I love all lever guns

Although I've never had one, I think I don't like Henry's. Might be a bad assumption.

[FergusonTO35]

Well, after mounting the scope with an excellent set of EGW rings, I found the scope to be too high above the receiver. The low mounts were out of stock and still are. I have replaced the standard EGW rings with a set low mount of Warne “Vapor” rings. The bases are Warne, as well. Anyhow, no accuracy data at this time, but here is a picture.

I would say that depends mostly on how your face and shoulders fit the rifle. I find medium Weaver USA rings work best on mine.

[Lonegun1894]

Although I've never had one, I think I don't like Henry's. Might be a bad assumption.

I used to say the same thing, until i shot one of their .22s. Now I own a .22 Henry, and still hate the rest. But I'd say try them if you get a chance to fire a few rounds without having to buy the rifle.