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Offline nrb

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Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« on: November 13, 2008, 09:21:00 AM »
Anyone have a quick comparison of the models 336 and 30?
Which do you prefer and why?

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Re: Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2008, 10:06:11 AM »
I have looked at them side by side and don't see major differences.  It looks like the metal finish is glossy on the 336, and matte on the 30.  But I have seen glossy 30s and matte 336s.  The 30 is suposed to have a hardwood stock and the 336 walnut.  My 30 AW has a great chunk of walnut on it.

I don't worry about the difference any more.  I have seen 30s in gunshops sell for more than 336s and the other way as well, so I don't know.  I do know my 30AW is a great shooter after I did a trigger job on it and cleaned up all the burrs and stuff in the action.  It will be one of the last to leave my safe.
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Re: Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2008, 01:53:37 AM »
Thank you, Keith for the input.  I suspect there must be some difference, otherwise why the different model ? With all the users on the forum, I thought someone would know. I cannot find a reference in the Marlin site.

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Re: Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2008, 04:00:25 AM »
mechanically there is no difference in the two. stocks and sight options are about all that separates them.

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Re: Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2008, 07:25:12 AM »
someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the 30 such as the 30TK was made
for K-Mart and was the only difference besides maybe the wood as mentioned.
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Re: Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2008, 07:35:10 AM »
OK guys, I did more research and found that the 30 and 336A are basically the same, with the 30 made for box store sales. Both have dyed hardwood stocks and a different forend clamp from the pricier 336C or other fancier 336 models. The 30 was an earlier designation and I guess was later changed to 336A to simplify inventories. The metal parts are all alike.

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Re: Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2008, 07:43:24 AM »
There has been a good numbers of members on MarlinOwners that have said nothing
but great things about the 30's and their accuracy!! Personally, I've never owned or shot one...I've always had 336's.
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Re: Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2008, 11:22:22 AM »
i personally have both. a "centennial" 336 in 30-30 with smooth walnut, and a glenfield 30A in the same caliber with birch stocks. the 336 will do a inch or less with factory fodder or handloads, the 30A shoots even tighter.

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Re: Compare Marlin 336 and Marlin 30
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2008, 05:12:29 AM »
I've owned several 336's and currently own a Marlin 30TK in 30-30.  The TK differs from the standard 336 carbine in having a 18 1/2 inch barrel, a shorter forend, a 2/3 magazine , hardwood stock,  simpler sights, and weighs about 6 to 8 onces less.  My 30TK is very compact and a great carry rifle.  These, I believe, were made in 1989-1990 for KMART.  Hope this helps.