Marlin 336SS cycles so hard -> I am such an idiot!
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MattShlock
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On my Remington-Keene, as they were designed, you have to cock the hammer after working the bolt (Remington's first bolt-action). But who cocks a lever action before working it?
http://www.guns.com/2013/05/10/the-remington-keene-their-first-bolt-action-rifle-nightmare/
Remove stocks, graphite-oil the lever-action, work it liberally, rinse out even more liberally with cleaner, lubricate with teflon-oil, enjoy for the rest of your life!
http://www.guns.com/2013/05/10/the-remington-keene-their-first-bolt-action-rifle-nightmare/
Remove stocks, graphite-oil the lever-action, work it liberally, rinse out even more liberally with cleaner, lubricate with teflon-oil, enjoy for the rest of your life!
Stevie-Ray
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Yeah, show of hands. Who here was actually able to leave a Daisy shouldered while simply backhanding the lever for another shot? (crickets chirping)handlerer2
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Comparing your Blaser to a Marlin 336 is about like comparing a Ford F-150 and a high end Mercedes.
My first centerfire rifle was a Marlin 336 I bought with my G.I. Bill money in 1975. It was never hard to cycle and once I really learned how to use it, I loved it! I also took up reloading then. These rifles are very simple to take down, almost idiot proof.
I put a moderate scope on it , K-6 Weaver, and with good handloads, I was able to put 7 shots in 8" target, offhand as fast as I could cycle the action, at 100 yds. The only time I fired from a bench, a card table, and a folding chair, was to zero the scope.
I hunted with it a couple of times, but mainly it was a fun gun.
The 336 I bought in 1975, was a nice version, decent walnut, gold plated trigger and hammer extension. I can't comment on their quality lately.
If yours is that hard to cycle, I would cycle it a bunch, to see if it will work in. If that doesn't help, I would contact Marlin, in my time they were very helpful, with advice on even non quality issues, scope mounting, zeroing suggestions, ect.
A Blaser, Wow! I want one! I have a couple of Weatherbys and Coopers. I have admired them but never held or fired one. I think I'm going to tell my wife I want one for my birthday.
I hope your Marlin gets around to being fun to use.
My first centerfire rifle was a Marlin 336 I bought with my G.I. Bill money in 1975. It was never hard to cycle and once I really learned how to use it, I loved it! I also took up reloading then. These rifles are very simple to take down, almost idiot proof.
I put a moderate scope on it , K-6 Weaver, and with good handloads, I was able to put 7 shots in 8" target, offhand as fast as I could cycle the action, at 100 yds. The only time I fired from a bench, a card table, and a folding chair, was to zero the scope.
I hunted with it a couple of times, but mainly it was a fun gun.
The 336 I bought in 1975, was a nice version, decent walnut, gold plated trigger and hammer extension. I can't comment on their quality lately.
If yours is that hard to cycle, I would cycle it a bunch, to see if it will work in. If that doesn't help, I would contact Marlin, in my time they were very helpful, with advice on even non quality issues, scope mounting, zeroing suggestions, ect.
A Blaser, Wow! I want one! I have a couple of Weatherbys and Coopers. I have admired them but never held or fired one. I think I'm going to tell my wife I want one for my birthday.
I hope your Marlin gets around to being fun to use.
SteelChickenShooter
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Not Too Bright
Been there done that myself.
I'm described as being scary smart- but do dumb things.
In my trained field- yes I'm a giant.
Outside of that- not too bright and lacking common sense.
Could not chamber a 30-30 round in a 336 because a cleaning patch got left in the chamber.
Could not cock the rifle after scope install due to the length of one screw.
Others may follow, but I say if you want to play the game: I'm dumber than you are.
Been there done that myself.
I'm described as being scary smart- but do dumb things.
In my trained field- yes I'm a giant.
Outside of that- not too bright and lacking common sense.
Could not chamber a 30-30 round in a 336 because a cleaning patch got left in the chamber.
Could not cock the rifle after scope install due to the length of one screw.
Others may follow, but I say if you want to play the game: I'm dumber than you are.
Go to www.marlinowners.com The gunsmithing section has A how to on action jobs for marlins. Easy to smooth it up.