Marlin 336 w/pictures

If I decide to keep a scope on this rifle then I will definitely look for a 1 piece base and maybe some lower rings too; After I`m done finding a few different reloads for it I`ll let the wife try it with the scope/set it up for her.
6mm06 that's a nice looking rifle, and cool you still have it through the years. If I recall, 1976 I was still with a Daisy BB gun, had not graduated to the Crossman 760 yet..lol
UncleDoc thanks for the clarification, I wouldn`t have known. I have been wanting another 30-30(lever) for a couple years. I have had a couple of Winchesters in the past, but never got enthused much with them. Something about this one/ease of mounting a scope, and being able to dial in reloads...well those that reload will understand.
 
You have to order direct from Talley but they make an extra low Lightweight for the Marlins thats supposed to be great. I read about them over on MarlinOwners. I have a Leupold base with lows on my 1895G and Weaver with lows on my 336.
 
Beyond the ease of scope mounting a Marlin over the traditional Winchester design; the ability to remove the bolt and clean the barrel from the rear is a really nice feature.
 
Originally Posted By: RiflemannHooked, I use plain old Weaver 1-piece base on all 4 of my Marlin Lever guns. I put a very thin coat of rubber cement in the bottom of my rings on all my guns, and have never had a scope move or turn in the rings. I use the Rubber Cement on my scopes too. Eliminates most slippage and also greatly reduces any scratching/marring of the tubes. Only difference is I do the top and the bottom rings. I don't worry about thin too much any excess just squishes out anyways.
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Originally Posted By: GCBeyond the ease of scope mounting a Marlin over the traditional Winchester design; the ability to remove the bolt and clean the barrel from the rear is a really nice feature.
Definitely a huge plus GC, this bolt has been removed 3-4 times already; not sure if it has to do with the `micro groove` or what but this barrel seems to not collect hardly any copper.
I will check out that mount from Tally.
Those who mentioned using rubber cement, are you talking about the stuff used to patch a innertube, or a contact adhesive?
Does that glue come off easy enough when/if scope is removed?
I just gave away a new tube of rubber cement 2 days ago; friend needed to patch swimming pool.
 
I just use a small jar of rubber cement that I buy at the local office max, with the brush in the lid.

6mm06, I also handload for my 444, I also use the 265gr. Hornady (#4300) with 42.0gr charge of H-4198 for a chrono speed of 2110fps out of my 22' barrel. I have a Leupold VX II 2-7x33 scope and have taken 7 deer in the last 5 years with it, (None last year) I think this gun is about as much fun as you can have. Good Luck with your "Triple 4",----Riflemann
 

Rifleman,

I haven't shot a lot of game with my .444, but have enjoyed the heck out of it. As I mentioned, I'm amazed at it's accuracy for such a big bore gun.

One time I loaned it to a friend, reluctantly, since he was in need of a rifle for an upcoming deer hunt. On the hunt, he showed a buddy how accurate it was. He said he consistently broke glass bottles (probably not good to have glass flying about) at 100 yards. Just noting the rifle's accuracy with that heavy slug.

It is indeed a fun gun, not to mention a game dropper.
 
Love the 444 Marlin. I have a 444S and have used it on Mule deer and Elk in Colorado. Great brush gun. For a lever it's really accurate! I load the 265 gr. Hornady FN with 44.6 gr. of IMR 4198. It'll shoot 1 inch groups at 100 yards if I do my part. I have an el cheapo 4x Tasco on it, lousy scope but durable.
 
This has been a cool thread to follow. Here in AZ I cant get drawn for deer enough and would love to try my levers. I never had an intrest in them but shot cowboy action years ago and aquired a few. Then tried some of the levers in Sillouete. Man I love to shoot the levers. I have all pistol calabers and one 38-55 all shoot cast loads well. I sure would like to buy a 30-30 maybe somday. I may even get a scope mount for working up loads. Eyes are not what they use to be for sure
 
Originally Posted By: 6mm06
Rbreb13,

Just curious how the cartridge worked for Mule Deer and Elk, results etc.

One Muley was shot in the spine from above (very steep hillside) and had to be shot again but he was anchored from the spine hit. Would have died very soon anyhow, the bullet was clean through from shoulder to belly.
2nd Muley was a smallish doe, probably just over 100 pounds. Lung, heart shot broadside. DRT.
The Elk was a broadside shot through the lungs twice. First shot she was stumbling forward slowly so I shot her again.
All shots were less than 150 yards and the Elk was right at about 75 yards. I had a private land, late season (January) cow permit.
Didn't find any bullets, at the close ranges they all went clean through. .5 inch entry and 1"-2.5" exits.
 

Wow, that's impressive. I would have thought the bullet wouldn't have completely penetrated the elk.

My son shot a wild hog in Tennessee several years ago with the .444 and the 265 gr. bullet. As I recall, the bullet didn't exit.

Here's a vintage video of the hunt. This was recorded with the antiquated VHS camcorder, copied a time or two, then transferred
to digital, so quality is not great. At least you can see the hunt / kill.


Click on the photo to see the video.





 
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