Kiowa Kid, SASS #69870L 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Howdy, I know a Marlin 1894 is an allowed rifle for main match as long as it meets caliber requirements, but my question is a Marlin model 336 allowed as a main match as long as it meets caliber requirements. Thanks KK Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 534 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Howdy, I know a Marlin 1894 is an allowed rifle for main match as long as it meets caliber requirements, but my question is a Marlin model 336 allowed as a main match as long as it meets caliber requirements. Thanks KK ?? Do they make the 336 is pistol calibers... GG ~ Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 105 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 If you had a 336 in a pistol caliber (which I doubt) it would work for a main match rifle, but would not likely hold ten rounds in the magazine and that would be the pits. The added issue is that the bolt is a lot bigger and usually requires more effort to operate it than an 1894 Marlin. Link to post Share on other sites
Kiowa Kid, SASS #69870L 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 ?? Do they make the 336 is pistol calibers... GG ~ You are right they don't should have looked before I asked. Thanks KK Link to post Share on other sites
McKenzie River Drifter, #74138 2 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Marlin made a few 336-44 mag. They had a 10+ shot magazine. It was a very accurate 44 being built on the 336 action and therein come the problem for cowboy. It has the very long stroke of the 336. It would be legal for SASS, but not very desireable. McKenzie Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 534 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Marlin made a few 336-44 mag. They had a 10+ shot magazine. It was a very accurate 44 being built on the 336 action and therein come the problem for cowboy. It has the very long stroke of the 336. It would be legal for SASS, but not very desireable. McKenzie Yup - just saw that as I 'googled' around. However, as mentioned they do not produce any pistol caliber 336 currently. GG ~ Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,355 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 The 336 did not come out till 1948 so I say it would NOT be "legal" no matter what caliber you used Respectfully, LG Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Morgan Rum, SASS #6859 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 The 336 did not come out till 1948 so I say it would NOT be "legal" no matter what caliber you used Respectfully, LG The Henry Big Boy came out a few years ago and has the same bolt style. That didn't stop it from getting approved. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 105 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 The Henry Big Boy came out a few years ago and has the same bolt style. That didn't stop it from getting approved. The 336 has exactly the same bolt as the 1895 which is a legal gun at least for side matches. Link to post Share on other sites
Bulls Head Bill SASS#33692 37 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 If you had a 336 in a pistol caliber (which I doubt)... Marlin DID make one........it was a .44 magnum........one of the Cowboys in North Carolina used to shoot one. I saw it several times! Link to post Share on other sites
Ketchum Quick, SASS #72923 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 This has been discussed before and I believe the conscenses was that the 336 in .44 Magnum would be legal. But, I can tell you that the lever travel would make it tough to shoot competitively. KQ Link to post Share on other sites
Flinthills Dawg 62 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 so the 336 is legal for long range side matches? Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 884 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 In 30-30 it would be as long as the sights met muster....... Link to post Share on other sites
Trailrider #896 1,809 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Howdy, Pards, Had one of them critters in .44 Mangle-em! Was a backup to several other rifles, including a Marlin C1894 in the same caliber, so I sold it. Wish I hadn't...but... No question that the longer leverl throw is not as desirable as the other, or for that matter an older Rossi '92. But they did make them. As far as I'm concerned, the side-ejection mechanism is nice for mounting a scope, but nowhere near as easy to clear jams as a top-eject. And IMHO, unless your eyesight is bad, I can't see mounting a scope on a .44 Magnum. Link to post Share on other sites
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