marlin model 3000 in 30/30

[LakeCruiser]

Anyone have an option about these? I have a eye on one of these. Any pros - cons?

 

[Abel]

I think the Model 3000 was made and branded for Big 5 stores. It is just like a Marlin 30AS. All of the Marlin and Glenfield 30-30 lever actions are essentially a model 336. The differences are cosmetic only. They are fine rifles, as are all 336's made before 2010. It should look like this:

http://www.littlegun.info/arme americaine/marlin/a marlin 30as gb.htm

Pros: Its an awesome rifle. Its accurate. Its easy to mount a scope onto. Its easy to take apart and clean. The 30-30 cartridge works very well. It has always been and will continue to be a great medium sized game cartridge out to 150 yards or so.

Cons: None come to mind. Parts for this rifle are still widely available. 30-30 ammo is found everywhere. Its only limitations come from the cartridge, which is good out to possibly 200 yards on game with the right ammo.

 

[LakeCruiser]

Thanks for the info. It does look like that. I just didn't know if there was some major difference between it and the Other Marlin models.

 

[dgludwig]

I'm pretty sure that the cheaper Marlins (Model 3000, Glenfield variants) came only with walnut-finished, birch or beechwood stocks-if that's important to you.