The brass makes me want to make a negative sexual reference. Not that there is anything wrong with owning one.
How bad can Marlin be?
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The brass makes me want to make a negative sexual reference. Not that there is anything wrong with owning one.
The elevation adj will be marked 'R' ,,and the windage adj will be marked 'UP' .
It's just plain confusing,,(I know you're figuring it out right now though)
.... at least don't mount the scope backwards like one customer did and then complain about poor quality optics.
He said the cheap scope made everything look smaller instead of bigger.
He was the winner of the Goober Pyle Award that day.
redneckemt
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How do you tell a true Marlin from a Ramlin? What markings do I look for?
tork'd
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look for a "JM" stamp on the left side of the barrel where the barrel meets the receiver
i've been told that those are the good ones
also, i think that remington purchased marlin some time around 2005 or 6.
so before that i would presume...
i have been know to be wrong in the past and i'm sure someone will correct me if so...
i've been told that those are the good ones
also, i think that remington purchased marlin some time around 2005 or 6.
so before that i would presume...
i have been know to be wrong in the past and i'm sure someone will correct me if so...
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Hack
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Remlin's will not have JM stamped on the barrel, and their serial numbers will begin with MRxxxxxxxx. At least that's how it is on my 336C Remlin.
Oiled it up good, and operated 700 times, for a total of 1k. It does feel better now. I can rack it slow, and not jam, as long as it is level. I don't remember if I was tilting it.
I coated the bolt with motor oil, that by itself made it operate smooth. Though I worry about dirt collecting. Cleaned it up, still a bit of oil in there I am sure, but still alot better.
I coated the bolt with motor oil, that by itself made it operate smooth. Though I worry about dirt collecting. Cleaned it up, still a bit of oil in there I am sure, but still alot better.
The jamming sounds like it could be the magazine follower.
In the Marlins it acts as the detent for the carrier to keep it all the way down or in the up (feed) position.
When the bolt is back all the way and the carrier is up,,the mag follower can come a bit too far forward out of the tube and on the return stroke of the lever, the bolt has a hard time pushing the carried down and passed the mag follower.
A better bevel on the bottom side of the carrier helps,,sometimes it lacking this or it's rough or very short angled.
The mag follower itself can be out of spec. But it's it can usually be adj by working the bottom bevel on the carrier.
Just some idle Marlin thoughts...
In the Marlins it acts as the detent for the carrier to keep it all the way down or in the up (feed) position.
When the bolt is back all the way and the carrier is up,,the mag follower can come a bit too far forward out of the tube and on the return stroke of the lever, the bolt has a hard time pushing the carried down and passed the mag follower.
A better bevel on the bottom side of the carrier helps,,sometimes it lacking this or it's rough or very short angled.
The mag follower itself can be out of spec. But it's it can usually be adj by working the bottom bevel on the carrier.
Just some idle Marlin thoughts...
Hack
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I don't know what's all involved in tearing down the .44 Mag carbine, but my Remlin 336C in .30-30, wasn't that difficult. As posted before, when mine was apart, it smoothed a lot of sharp edges and burrs with a fine tooth file, and 400 grit paper. The feed ramp had an actual burr, that needed some delicate filing, but the area is still rather rough from the machining, even after some work with the paper. I may take it all down again, and do some additional 'tuning'. The bolt is particularly in need of some detailing. However, I need to get some dummy rounds to fully test the feeding and action.
It looks as though the folks at Remlin, skipped the process where the parts are sent into a deburring machine. Ya know the vibrating tubs with the ceramic stones. I've considered applying some lapping compound or JB Bore Brite, to the moving (non trigger) parts and working the action like you're doing.
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There are enough older Marlin lever actions around at reasonable prices, why buy a new one? Or maybe it's just that I live in a Marlin rich environment! 
John
John
gregintenn
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In my opinion, your looking for one without a silly safety.
shouldazagged
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I like your reasoning!
Have you flushed out the action? Take the butt stock off and use a brake cleaner or the expensive gun scrubber and really hose out the action. Then put it back together and reoil it. See if that dosn't help.
I like a safety on my hunting guns, cause you are bouncing through the woods. I especially like them on levers cause you have to rack ever round out.
I do believe that you need to know where your finger is, and you are the safety. I just like on this gun.
None of my carry guns have safeties. I do prefer a holster that covers the trigger though.
Sighted in the Skinner peep sight at 25 yards and had a blast with this gun. 25 yards is fun shooting, cause you can see the target and feel good about your shooting.
Interesting note, I tried two loads. The hollow point was 2" lower at 25 yards, then the flat nose. Same grain and load.
Interesting note, I tried two loads. The hollow point was 2" lower at 25 yards, then the flat nose. Same grain and load.
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Andy Griffith
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If they put a picture of the gremlin from the Bugs Bunny cartoon Falling Hare (1943) on the barrel or stock, they'd be easy to indentify.
Likely made by said gremlin.
I'd suggest trying a Rossi. If you are looking for a .45-70, the Rossi makes one in stainless I'd like to have...just wish it had a long, octagon barrel.
Likely made by said gremlin.
I'd suggest trying a Rossi. If you are looking for a .45-70, the Rossi makes one in stainless I'd like to have...just wish it had a long, octagon barrel.
Sent the gun back, got it back fast. They didn't need it long, cause they only fixed 1/2 the problems. Scope mounts are as stripped now as when I sent it to them.
When I first got it back, I figured I could just forget about it, they made it right. Nope.
When I first got it back, I figured I could just forget about it, they made it right. Nope.
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