My wally world has new Marlin 336 in 30-30 for $387, worth the risk?

Take the $400 and buy a used, older one.

 

Used older ones are $480 and JM stamped ones are $550 plus.

And they are rare in this part of the country.........everything is EBR's and tactical stuff.

I Have an older one that I got for $250 6 years ago. since then they have seemingly dried up.

I put $500 into this one to get it to where I like it.

What brand of sights are those?

small mom and pop stores have shit tons of huntin' rifles, because everyone trades em in for a tactical rifle.  Keep your eyes open and $400 in your pocket.



 

XS

https://www.xssights.com/Products.aspx?CAT=8282

If you look around you can find a JM one for cheaper, It only took me 3 weeks in my part of the woods. 325, from a gander mountain no less.

That's saying something right there.

OK, so Marlins "new guns" fit and finish is shit.

How are the mechanical's? Do they function?

Can I smooth one out if it's just rough?

To tell the truth the 1959 gun I just pictured needed tons of work too, it was a real John Wayne gun when I got it (Rough as hell but worked all day)

I just bought a new Marlin 336 this past week....seems to have been made in 2015.

The fit/finish of the receiver and wood stock look great on this gun. However, I was able to look over the Marlin in person before buying it. I have heard about quality control issues with the Marlin stocks and overall finish of the gun, so I didn't want to buy it online sight unseen. But I must admit, I am very happy on how this 336 looks and for the price of $390 OTD I couldn't resist.

Also, the action seems just as smooth as my brothers 1970's made Marlin 336.

I have not shot it yet, but am hoping to do so sometime this week and will report back.

I am hopeful that all the problems with the Remington Marlins are resolved.