Winchester 94 vs Marlin 336. How’s the recoil?

[Hawg]

My pre 64 model 94 30-30 will get your attention with the steel butt plate but it's not horrible. I put a limb saver on it and it is now very easy to shoot.

I've got a steel checkered plate off a junker made in 64. I want to put it on my 94 made in 79 but the dimensions are a little different.

 

[pricedo]

The 336 is a bit heavier, better suited for scopes for our old eyes, comes in stainless steel version (336SS) for harsher climates.
I'd get a 'real' pre Remington takeover Marlin.
If you get one of the new Marlins (Remlins) check it over good for defects, malfunctions and lousy workmanship before finalizing the sale.
The recoil of a 336 in 30-30 Win is a non-issue.
About the same kick as the single shot .410 ga shotguns kids hunt with.

 

[CLYA]

If you get one of the new Marlins (Remlins) check it over good for defects, malfunctions and lousy workmanship before finalizing the sale.

I bought two 2016 built Marlins (1895 45/70 and 336SS 30-30) due to the fact, that workmanship on these rifles had greatly improved since those earlier years of Remington ownership. They still look great, have never malfunctioned, and have managed to accurately shoot every factory and handload round cycled through them. So yes, it's best to check out the rifle before purchase. However, contrary to another forum, I'd say that human beings are capable of improvements, and didn't have to live their early lives in a cradle at the old Marlin plant, in order to produce a decent rifle. My two have very good fits between metal and wood, and had clean machining within.


BTW, until two months ago, I had a pre 64' Winchester 30-30. I don't consider recoil on either to be much. It's far, far less than a stout load in the 45/70.