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Posted: 10/6/2009 8:49:55 AM EDT
| I am looking for a 30-30, and want either a 336 or model 94. Is there a noticeable accuracy difference between the two? |
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I am looking for a 30-30, and want either a 336 or model 94. Is there a noticeable accuracy difference between the two? No. When you are fondling them at the gun shop side by side, the Marlin feels a little more "put together". this is an illusion. NOTE: i am not referring to one of the tricked out XLR Marlins, just the basic 336 model. Both have roughly the same accuracy potential and both are hampered by what i feel to be rough triggers. Off the bench, 2 MOA is a good grouping, which means in theory you can hit the vitals of most game animals quite easilly at 200 yards. I have heard of people shooting better, but i have yet to see it with my personal eyes –– i have examples of both, Marlin and Winchester rifles. As far as my accuracy report, well, i will say that i am a failure as a bench rest shooter (i can only get .300 with my 6 PPC) –– but i can generally realize the potential of most hunting type rifles. i also shoot 5 shot groups and with the lever rifles, there seems to always be 3 touching and 2 flyers that completely ruin a good string. (but..... its still 2 MOA for Elmer Fudds old saddle gun –– which is not bad at all) btw ––- its more fun busting clay targets at 50 yards with a levergun than shooting 1/2" groups with a benchrest rifle at the range |
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I am looking for a 30-30, and want either a 336 or model 94. Is there a noticeable accuracy difference between the two? btw ––- its more fun busting clay targets at 50 yards with a levergun than shooting 1/2" groups with a benchrest rifle at the range A man after my own heart. Nothing is funner than a lever gun, except maybe a pump. 
Rob |
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The trigger is the thing for me. I hav a real ugly win94. This is one of the chain store models that have some type of black paint looking finish on the rieciever and a stamped lifter along with a very plain stock . It has a pretty good trigger and shoots very well.
A consideration for me is the Marlins with the "micro-grove" bores don't take well to cast bullets. |
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The trigger is the thing for me. I hav a real ugly win94. This is one of the chain store models that have some type of black paint looking finish on the rieciever and a stamped lifter along with a very plain stock . It has a pretty good trigger and shoots very well. A consideration for me is the Marlins with the "micro-grove" bores don't take well to cast bullets. The thing for Microgroove barrels and cast lead if to go at least .002" oversize on the bullet . I shoot .312" home cast bullets in .30-30 and they stay with in 2 MOA . The Marlin is much easier to scope than the older Winnies . The Angel Eject Winnies are easier to scope than the old ones . The answer , of course , is at least one of each . ( I have no experience with the Mossy . ) Presently , the Winny is more collectable . God bless Wyr |
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Quoted:A consideration for me is the Marlins with the "micro-grove" bores don't take well to cast bullets.
I had always heard that too. Tried some .431 cast in an old 444 marlin I had just on a whim and was very surprised at the accuracy, a little over 2" at 100yds. The velocity of the load wasn't what I was getting with a jacketed bullet of course, but it was the most accurate load I had for that gun. Rob |
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