New Ruger/Marlin 1894 .357 caliber lever rifle, shooting impressions....

Since I had a large .32 collection, and all the S&W.327 revolvers, including a Model 16-4 rechambered in .327, I had to have a rifle in .327 and Henry made the only one....I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and the smoothness of the action (unlike a previous Henry .44 Magnum). When I shot it is was even better....really pleasant to shoot and very accurate...
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I’ve been very pleased with my Ruger/Marlin 357 Classic. Function has been 100% with everything and accuracy is really excellent. Can’t ask for more.IMG_2255.jpeg
 
I collect levers and have Marlins in 357 from 1980 and even one from 2008, a Remlin. Other than change from the Microgroove there is not much real difference. Except my JMs will bring a chunk of money, but they are no better, that is just hype. I prefer the Rossis for most chores, I scope the Marlins and leave the Rossis alone. The Henrys I just display and the Winchesters, I do not want to get scratched up.

Bottom line if you hunt, get the Marlin, although there are about 8 companies now selling 357 lever guns and several are getting great reports and for much less money. I bought an RIA in 410, seems to be a great gun. Lots of choices out there now and the foreign made levers are just as good as any. IMHO

Love my Marlins and Rugers, just the same.
 
Baltimoreed11754 said:
Congrats. Have an old Cowboy Limited and a Marlin Carbine [bought for my wife when she competed] both in 45colt that I only use for cas. I’ll shoot the 24 inch CL when I want to be competitive and any of my ubertis when I want to play. Had the CL since the 90s and other than a broken firing pin and a case of the Dreaded Marlin Jam its been a workhorse. The firing pin got replaced with a one piece pin and I repaired the DMJ with jbweld and a piece of coping saw blade that’s still on the lifter. Rebuilt my wifes Marlin into a handy Trapper that holds 10 Schofield .45 loads. View attachment 773180
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I love that gun with no checkering!
 
Jerry in SC said:
I would love to see them make an 1894 CL again, in .32 H&R Magnum / .327 Magnum. My .25-20 was one of the nicest little rifles I’d ever owned (.25-20 cases are near impossible to find now).
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Phenix said:
But when are they ever going to start making the 336 copy in .30/30?
You would think that would have been the first of the Marlin guns resurrected.
Doing the octagon barreled Cowboy Guns again would be good.
Resurrecting the 39A would be wonderful, but it would probably retail at $1,600.
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I have seen quite a few of the new model 336 in .30-30 in the wild. Apparently they are popular and don't stay on the shelves long.

By the way, the new Marlin 336 is not a copy, it's a Marlin 336. I find them significantly better fit and finish than any of the JM marked Marlins. The best of the JM Marlins, in my opinion, were blue collar average, the new Marlins have upped their game.
 
Puller said:
I have seen quite a few of the new model 336 in .30-30 in the wild. Apparently they are popular and don't stay on the shelves long.

By the way, the new Marlin 336 is not a copy, it's a Marlin 336. I find them significantly better fit and finish than any of the JM marked Marlins. The best of the JM Marlins, in my opinion, were blue collar average, the new Marlins have upped their game.
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I thought it was a copy made by Ruger.
 
rockquarry said:
I thought it was a copy made by Ruger.
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It's not a copy, it's a Marlin. Ruger owns Marlin but Marlin is still a company that manufactures Marlin rifles although under direct management by Ruger.

I've read that Smith & Wesson's new lever gun is reportedly a copy of the Marlin.
 
Puller said:
I have seen quite a few of the new model 336 in .30-30 in the wild. Apparently they are popular and don't stay on the shelves long.

By the way, the new Marlin 336 is not a copy, it's a Marlin 336. I find them significantly better fit and finish than any of the JM marked Marlins. The best of the JM Marlins, in my opinion, were blue collar average, the new Marlins have upped their game.
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They should be extra nice, for what they cost. I have been wanting one for years.
 
Don't be afraid of the Remington made Marlins, I bought a new .357 and a .44 several years ago, and they are just as nice, or nicer, than my older JM Marlins. If you are looking to improve your sights, I would highly recommend Skinner Sights, quality stuff and a great upgrade over the stock buckhorns. Scopes just don't look right on lever guns, though in years past I did deer hunt a lot with a Weaver K2.5 on my 336 Marlin.
 
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Rudi2 said:
Don't be afraid of the Remington made Marlins, I bought a new .357 and a .44 several years ago, and they are just as nice, or nicer, than my older JM Marlins. If you are looking to improve your sights, I would highly recommend Skinner Sights, quality stuff and a great upgrade over the stock buckhorns. Scopes just don't look right on lever guns, though in years past I did deer hunt a lot with a Weaver K2.5 on my 336 Marlin.
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The Skinners are really nice, lots of options.

When I first started deer hunting, tree stand hunting was the norm, and short ranges were a given.

I used a Williams Foolproof (twilight aperture) with a Redfield Sourdough front sight (it has an angled brass insert) on Winchester 94’s and various Marlins. The combo worked well.
 
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