I'm with you, Gary. And based on what the product manager said in my interview, they will have other models. I think it's just taking them longer to ramp up than we anticipated.
I had high hopes for how Ruger would treat the Marlin brand and from what I've seen they have more than exceeded them. Thanks for bringing this one to us
Had all the fun watching you shoot. Back in 1975 when I turned 20 I picked up a 336c gold trigger from Kmart (which I could barely afford!). Then I bought another one. Cost plus tax... $106. I knew it would never get any better than that. Today, about 500 million years later I still shoot the one and still hold onto the other. Never had a deer go more than 20 yards after treating with a Federal 150. Woof!
They priced the average guy out...here in WV growing up....there are and were tons of them and still are in 30-30 and 35 REM which is my main gun. I wanted a 30-30 but I'am not paying 1300$ for one!!!
Glad to see the 336 is alive and well. Ruger took the time to be sure the manufacturing and tooling was up to the high standards they’re known for . Years back I was able to purchase a mint condition used marlin jm 336 from gander mountain for $350.00 . Best deal ever
I liked Gander Mountain, but around here, but their stores died from lack of effective management, and advertising. So many great firms die from pi$$ poor management.
The first rifle I ever bought was a 336! That was October of 1969 and I put a lot of rounds through it. When I gave up hunting, I gave it to my step son and he is still hunting with it! At one time I did have Marlin 336, 35 Remington, and the Marlin 444...... The 444 was quite the brush gun and seemed to tunnel trough most anything that got in its way LOL Thanks for the video... brought back a lot of memories for this old man!
Very nice Ruger/Marlin! I think Ruger is the only company that could actually resurrect Marlin and really make it even better than the JM Marlins! I have four JMs, but can easily envision having one or two of the Ruger offerings. If it's Ruger, you know with confidence it is super quality, reliable, dependable, durable, and accurate. I think Marlin having been acquired by Ruger is a marriage made in Heaven!
@@chadhaire1711 I guess you have had a lemon or two. You really never know how service is until you need some. Luckily, I have not had a bad enough one to have to need service. You are good to call them out if they did not take care of a problem you had with one of their firearms.
@@garrytalley8009 I guess you cant read. I never said Ruger service was bad, in fact it is very good. It should be they have enough practice on warranty work. I said Ruger makes their guns as cheap as possible. You have not had one bad enough to need service because you baby them. Ruger makes sporting goods for recreational use. NOTHING they make can hold up to police or military spec (aside their AR15 copy) which is why you NEVER see a Ruger 9mm, PC carbine, or Mini 14 used by cops.....they dont hold up--CHEAP. So I would wait on these Marlins.
In my short 60+ years of hunting collecting and reloading I have found Ruger makes a basic rifle that will last for generations and do everything that most hunters will ever need! I don’t own any Rugers right now but I have owned about a hundred of their rifles in different models and they aren’t fancy but they just work!
That is one special and very beautiful rifle! It's really great to hear that Ruger sent you ammo. Nice! Sure enjoyed your little ride on the mule through your beautiful woods. Thanks for your hard work! I appreciate your knowledge on all the guns you bring us and like to hear about the history of them. Please keep them coming👏
There's still not a better rifle to hand a new young hunter than a Marlin lever action in 30-30. It's a rifle he/she would probably keep for most of a lifetime, before handing it to another new young hunter.
Where I grew up, in Rural America east of the Mississippi river, the .30-30 was THE go to cartridge! Deer, black bear, cougar, bob cat, all kritters in that size range were commonly taken with the family. 30-30. Short barrel carbines with iron sights were limited to about 100 yards. But rifles with 24 or 26 inch barrels and good scopes all easily put down big deer with one shot out to 150, even 175 yards! It all really depended on the hunter and where he could place the shot. Still an excellent cartridge.
Beautiful job by Ruger! My first deer rifle was a Marlin 336 in 35 cal. Got my first buck with that rifle the second year I had it. Can still remember those days hunting with dad. 🤠
Terry Schiller, I have been looking for that rifle for two years. Finally found one on Saturday and brought it home. S/N indicates it's from '68 and it is in fantastic shape. I'm beside myself!
What a beauty Ruger has made! I'm glad to see that Ruger has continued the tradition of Marlin and the quality appears to be top notch. The 336 (in 32 Win Spcl) was my first hunting rifle, a gift from my grandfather, and brings back many pleasant memories. Long hot summer days driving deer down the ravines, sitting round the camp afterwards listening to the "old timers" out do each other and especially bagging my first deer. Thanks for the review!
I'm 75 years old and I got a Marlin 336 C on my 23rd birthday.... I adapted my 30-30 with a Harnady Revolution Bullet which improved and made my 30-30 easily to a 150 Plus rifle.... People still can't believe the accuracy my 336C shoots. Still Love my Marlin..
So excited to see the 336 resurrected! I've always wanted one and it looks like the new Ruger made is the way to go. Thanks for another awesome review George.
Thanks, Keith! They really hit it out of the park on this one. I'm working on an accuracy video right now with this gun, and let me just say, it's awesome!
Hey, hey. 2 years and MSRP. A batch of Trappers went out 2 weeks ago and absolutely randomly found one online from a small legit FFL. I do agree with the point of your comment though and would rather they keep the lines going to meet current demand rather than introduce new product
As am I, but the prices are insane. Marlin made their bones by making a quality rifle that was affordable. The Ruger Marlins are definitely quality, but very far from affordable.
One of the most accurate rifles that I ever have owned is a 336 in 35Rem that I bought for $89 at KMart in 1974. #2 is a Model 39 .22 LR. both are tack drivers. Glad that Ruger has kept the quality, unlike Remington did.
It's a hero. I looked at one, in 30-30, at a gun show, this past Saturday. The only thing that gives it away, as a Ruger, is the little white circle, on the underside of the butt-stock has a red center, instead of a black center. The Ruger name is nowhere on the rifle. Kudos for Ruger for doing that. The wood to metal fit was excellent with no gaps. I think that is called the wood is "proud" to the metal. There is checkering on the wooden fore-arm, and also on the grip as well. This one is a hero, thanks to Ruger doing it right, and also their quality control folks. Well done Ruger!!! The Marlin 336, in 30-30, is back!
Two great classics, that Mule you're driving George, and the wonderful 336, and it would seem that Ruger has made this mode even better. What a nice looking rifle!
George, I know you work hard to produce excellent content. I know you plan and execute your camera work. I know you take time to plan your lines. I know you spend time networking and making connections with people in the industry. I know that there is a considerable effort doing what you do. I really, really respect it, and I am a fan of your work. So, I hope you take this the right way when I say: You lucky dog. Great content, my friend. Keep up the good work!
I have a "JM" 336 in 30-30 and love it. Bought in 1975 it was my first deer rifle and served me well until a Remington 742 in 30/06 took it's place. That 742 is gone but the 336 remains, the game changer was Federal's 125gr Power-Shok loading, it's now my truck gum during deer season JIC. I did my own loads with 125gr. Sierra's and recently with 130gr Mk 319 130gr bullets at over 2600fps. I handled a new Ruger 336 and found it very worthy and I liked it very much. I gave the owner 25 of my 130gr handloads and we found it to be very accurate at just over 1.5" groups at 100 yards, a very nice rifle IMHO and after a few hundred rounds I believe it will smooth up even more and shoot even tighter.
I love my 336 in 35rem its one of my favorite rifles I had a 742 in 06 as well couldn't get rid of it fast enough marlin makes the best lever guns I have 4 336 in 35rem 1895 in 45-70 1894 in 38-40 and a 1888 in 32-20
@@michaelthiboutot7944 I also have 2 20” Rossi stainless steel M92’s. One in 454 Casull and the other in 357 Magnum but the Marlin just feels right especially with those 130gr handloads. It’s amazing how fast it drops deer with those rounds.
I just mentioned the marlins I also have 2 win trappers one in 44 mag and one in 45 colt my wife's favorite is the browning 357 and browning 22 I have taken 3 deer with my 38-40 my reloads sound like big CB caps
Thanks for a well made and informative video. Good to finally see a Marlin that lives up to the Marlin name. Ruger took on a big challenge and scored a 1st round knock out. It's been many years since I've seen a Marlin riffle that I just need to have. The wood, overall fit and finish on that 336 looks better than I had hoped for. Well done Ruger.
Congrats on another outstanding production. We appreciate your efforts. The low altitude, slow speed, fly-overs are most informative. I house and feed several 336s from the 50s-70s and except for the infernal safety (and price of course), the new Ruger production seems at least as good, plus sling swivels. I am personally delighted that this new Classic has omitted the accursèd Big Loop abominations that besmirch so many of the newest offerings. Good shooting. We anticipate your next uploads, Sir.
I'm so glad that Ruger is bringing the Marlins back. I have a JM 336 that if I remember correctly was made in 1968. Bought it on GunBroker. For some reason this gun was overlooked by all the other buyers and I got it for opening bid. I received it in excellent condition like brand new actually and I questioned whether it had ever been fired. Anyhow it definitely was a closet queen. Love the gun. Another great video. I sure envy your green grass and warm weather. I still have 2 ft of snow and it was 4 degrees F this morning
Make sure your comment. From a Tubers perspective, warm weather is a blessing and curse. Down here, it means sweat and mosquitoes are right around the corner😄
So incredibly glad to see this. Wishing I could afford one. I want one just like that, wood and steel, no threaded muzzle, no plastic stock, no picatinny rails, just an old fashioned rifle. Man. got to get me one of these.
You didn’t mention the forward sling stud on the barrel band. Excellent! It’s where it should be! Good job Ruger, for putting the front sling swivel stud where it belongs!
Looks gorgeous. Beautifully made rifle. I’m the proud owner of a 1974 JM 336 which was a bit butchered by a previous owner. They tried to put aftermarket sights on, ruined both dovetails, then hand drilled and tapped the receiver (very wonky non-alignment). I have built a pic-rail to line up with the awful job they did, and have a Romeo 7 on her. I felt it unnecessarily cruel to attempt to put proper irons as the dovetails are filed way too huge. I’ve put a slew of Ranger Point Precision upgrades (loading gate, lever and quick removal screw, trigger kit) and carved new wood. The original wood furniture is bubble wrapped in my cupboard. She was absolutely pristine, apart from the butchered sights, so my thinking is she was modified as a newly bought rifle, which failed, and then became a safe-queen. I use her for fallow deer here in Tasmania.
Nice video George. It warms my heart that they’re bringing back a lil of the good old days with this Thirty-Thirty. A beautiful piece. I would like to see an option of “without checkering”. The walnut is so handsome that I’d like to see the grain more. Call me crazy. Keep up the great content. Dave. Waiting on the 1894 in 44 Mag. For deer hunting in Southern Michigan.
In my neck of the woods a 44 magnum will reach almost all deer opportunities, especially if I load them warm. I don’t know enough of the new cartridge to make any real opinions. But if Ruger makes the rifles barrel a sloppy .431 or greater I’ll have to pass on it. I had a JM in stainless 44 magnum that was very sloppy from the factory and would group 4 to 8 inches at 100 yards.
I also had a couple of 1894 Marlins, JM models, that had those big bores. And they suffered from terrible accuracy as well. Both are gone and now I am waiting with bated breath for the Ruger made version. I sure hope it doesn't disappoint as well😉
I love the 44 magnum cartridge. I’ve reloaded for it off and on for over thirty years. I felt I was pretty good with my 9.5” Super Redhawk with 2x scope. 100 yards wasn’t a problem. Now the JM Marlin, to group, I had to go with .429 185 jfp at max loads to get any “accuracy”. Explosion on impact with deer inside of 60yds. Then I went to .433 cast with a gas check If I remember correctly. Sizing problems and crushing cases. Not much improvement on groups. I bought a cheap CVA break action and have great groups with different loads. I can use 300 gr projectiles with the 1/20” twist barrel. I hope Ruger goes this direction.
You made my day. First time viewer since your channel popped up when I opened up to work on taxes today. The 336 coming back is the best news I have heard in weeks. Like a lot of folks, a 336 was my first deer rifle in .35 Remington 40+ years ago. Solid, reliable, fills the off hand well with the slight forearm swell and easy to carry. I own 2 and added one for my teenage son. Marlin is up the road a few minutes in Madison, NC. I have clients that work for them who speak highly of their employer and with pride about the quality work they get to do. When I ask what is next , they give me a smile and say just wait. So happy to see an American company with American workers bringing back American classics. The fit and finish look great and, while I do not own anything in .30-30, this video has got me primed to go find one to buy just as soon as tax season ends. Great video. Thanks
Welcome! And thanks for your comment! I too have the 35 Remington version of this rifle from back in the fifties, actually two of them, and always prefer that over the 30-30. But I thought Heck if I'm going to get one this is the right 30-30 to start with😄 and boy was all right! Thanks again for watching!
We all loved Marlin because we could afford them and they shot well. I will be watching for these Ruger's to complement my Marlin lever collection and tho probably better will never be the same as that 336 I got in '84 for prob $200. Still have it btw and looking forward to adding the quality Ruger is putting into these!
Amazing. The good times are here again, Thank God. Ruger reviving Marlin gives me hope. Thanks for the video on the latest iteration of my favorite lever gun.
My dad accumulated a half dozen or so Marlin lever guns over the years. I have two from him I used while I still hunted on the rural property I now live on. Both are from the 1970's. I shot one from a bench to learn how to use it since I had not handled a lever gun since I was a teenager. I hit an 8 inch plate at 135 yards over the iron sights while doing that.
What a beautiful and fun rifle to shoot, George. I also have a JM Marlin 336 built in 1976 which I converted into a takedown rifle. Another great video from Target Suite. P.S. I hope you're saving your brass; the .30-30 can be very flexible with different bullet weights and powders.
Roy, I've been saving 30-30 brass for a long time in anticipation of finally owning one😄 And, I'm pretty sure this beauty will eventually become part of my "stash"
Yes! Most shooters, probably without much .30-30 experience, don't recognize that. I load and shoot from 110 gr. to 170 gr. All jacketed bullets. I haven't tried any cast or plated bullets yet. 110 gr. are doing better than 2800 fps. That's in the category of the 250 Savage with 100 gr. bullets. 125gr. Sierras knock deer down right now. 170gr. with Hodgdon LVR (actually, LVR in everything from 140gr up) has changed the game for effective range. The point is, I get good performance from almost any 30 cal. bullet weight. I know some folks load even heavier bullets in .30-30. So far, I don't need to. I have not tried any reduced loads. That may be my next experiment with 110gr. or maybe some plated Berrys.
I really appreciate the camera work on the latest Marlin 336. The choice and finish of the walnut stock by Ruger has brought the quality of the stock back to what was the standard of the original Marlins. The Remlins never came close and the finish was often open pored and cheap looking. Fit and finish also look great. I'll be looking out for one of these when they are released down here in Oz. Many thanks for sharing!
My wife gave me a 336CS for our first Christmas as a married couple back in 1992. My first center fire rifle and this 30-30 was what i cut my reloading teeth on. Many years and reloads later and it looks and shoots as new as the day I unwrapped it. When the Ruger made 336 becomes available I'm getting another one...
My first rifle was a Winchester 94 in 30-30, loved the rifle. I’ve bought , let’s say a couple rifles since then, but I recently picked up a Glenfield model 30 30-30 with a short mag tube I fell in love with. I’ve been following Marlin since Ruger bought them, glad to see it’s as nice as I’ve hoped it would be. Ruger really seems to do this classic justice. Great video and review.
One simple thing that I really like about my Ruger made 1895 Guide Gun is that the loading gate is user friendly. I have a mid-1990s 1895 LTD that I love, but I swear the loading gate is trying to take a chunk of finger off every time I load it.
@@chipsterb4946 My wife has a Guide Gun from mid 2000's. Doesn't seem to have the same problem. The thing is a beast. I took it to Wild West Guns and had them install the ghost ring rear and high vis front sight. Back before they became a "realty" show.
so glad to see the horse and rider on the butt-pad, also the "bullseye" on the stock. Nice I did not see the warning stamped into the barrel. Clay ... Great video.
Thanks for the vid George! Ruger sure seems to be hitting it out of the park with each new model released. Very nice looking rifle, overall build quality looks very very good. And this is coming from a Winchester man! I can honestly say the new Marlin is more pleasing to my eye than the older JM.
That was my thought exactly. I'm certainly not going to sell off the 3 JM models we currently have. But I will certainly be very selective if I'm thinking about buying any more in light of the quality of these new Ruger made Marlins
Yes Sir, really nice. Great overview and review as always. I'm glad they did the classic as well and they really enhanced an already great lever gun with their fit and finish. It makes me want to get my 1970 JM out to shoot. I love the M274A5 Mule too.
When I was in my early 20s I bought a JM 336 around 2006 for $299. Since then I have taking numerous deer with it and they dropped right in their tracks. It's one I will never give up and will be my sons when I am gone.
The .30 wcf, or 30-30, was first introduced in the Winchester model 1894, but it was not the first cartridge to come out for the Winchester '94. The first cartridge, introduced in the model 1894 Winchester, was actually the .38-55, in 1894, and then in 1895, Winchester introduced the .30 wcf, or the .30-30. It was never a black powder cartridge, as was the .38-55, but was introduced with smokeless powder. Lots of folks do not care for it, but it is still very popular, and does great in the woods, or within limits in a more open setting. Like as not, more deer have been taken with a .30-30, since 1895, than probably any other cartridge. One of my favorite calibers, and I ain't alone in that boat.
I prefer the looks of the 79 model but that's just me. I don't buy a firearm and go over everything like the fit of furniture with a fine tooth comb, function is more important to me but that is a beautiful rifle and I'm glad Ruger saved Marlin. I doubt if the price will ever be reasonable enough for me to buy one but I already have a JM Marlin 336 and a couple of older Winchesters which I prefer. I like your channel, great reviews keep it up.
Spent my life owning Marlins. Was my first rifle given to me by my dad as a boy. I really hope Ruger upholds the Marlin quality. Lever actions are such pretty rifles.
I am getting long in the tooth and sold my Weatherby Mark V 300 a while back as it was over 12 pounds with scope. Since then, I have been hunting with a tikka Stainless light 270 with a Schmitt and Bender 6x40 fixed power scope and quite happy with it. When I was a young man, I used to have a 30-30 and always regretted selling it. I have requested my gun shop to order me two of these, one for my grandson, and one for me:-)... My 270 likes the Hornady ammo as do I and intend on running the Hornady leverevolution 30-30 ammo in this rifle when I finally get one. I expect the Classic 336 will make a great bush gun and deer rifle with a 4x fixed power scope.
The new Marlins look great and I hope to get a chance to handle one. Something to consider is when your JM Marlin was made it was to a MUCH Lower Price Point than the new reintroduction model. So something to consider when comparing them. With a good condition JM Marlin approaching $1,000.00 I'm happy to see Ruger giving us a quality option even if the price is 2x the cost of a Marlin just a few years ago.
I understand the sentiment about the good old days. But those days are gone. The price of every lever gun brand has gone way up. Even Henry's are bringing $1,000 and up
I purchased a 336w 30-30 with scope combo from rural king in 2019 brand new in the box for less than $500, it was a "remlin" what we called the remington made marlins down here in the south. but it still shot well. i gave it to my son as his first deer rifle.. and later I came across a 1979 336 JM stamped Marlin in 30-30 at mom and pops gun store for $600 so i snatched it up last year since 35 Rem ammo went from 20$ a box to 60$ then it became non existant. now i have three JM levers, 45-70,, a 35 Rem and the 30-30. the prices and the market have really exploded recently with the gun grabbers in office sending people in a frantic run to the store to buy up everything and forcing up the prices.. but ammo production is ramping back up and the once barren shelves are starting to fill up so eventually the crazy prices will have to fall do to the reversal of supply vs demand. so i see ruger having some sales and price cuts in the future. because really its going to be hard to convence someone who already owns the old tried and true marlins to actually run out and buy a new version of something they already own especially for 2, 3 and even 4 times what they paid for the ones they already own. the reason remlins did so well was the price point. For the majority of the buyers it was a necessity. they are not out for a pretty rifle to hang on the wall, or one to sports shoot and dump brass on the ground. they need it to put food on the table. so price does matter.. and for those of you who know what squirrel, rabbit, possum, quail, pheasant, duck, turkey, as well as deer, all taste like especially when you killed and cleaned it and not some butcher up the road. Then you understand.. not everyone has big pockets...
Kinda surprised they went with the button safety, would've figured they'd do something like a "new model" version and change to just a transfer bar. Still a lovely piece for sure, really looking forward to seeing what more they do with the brand.
Henry has done the transfer bar. I had one and really didn't like it. For those of us who grew up with a lever gun we just really want to feel that half cock safety. But I'll be the first to admit that in today's litigenous culture, just a half cock safety is probably not enough for most American companies. So the crossbolt, especially the way Marlin and now Ruger have implemented it is a good compromise. Of course, that's just my two cents😉
Very nice, I appreciate that Ruger really didn't Rugerfy the Classic Marlin. I appreciate that they left the circle and dot in the stock...only changing the dot color from black to red, Also very nice of Ruger to send you one to try out and video...kudos Ruger, thanks George.
Beauty! Butt pad and grip cap are nice touches. Love that stock. Nothing like blued steel and walnut. I'll buy the first one produced in 35 Rem :) Thanks George!
Well Henry was doing it while Marlin was homeless and had nothing. I'll bet the price is three times now what I paid for a Marlin 1894 brand new which was $398 at Walmart. What are they now? $1,200
@@cbsbass4142 exactly I'm sure they're quite expensive and I have no doubt that they have the horrible Ruger trigger pull that I've experienced on the various Ruger's I've bought and I see they still kept the crossbolt safety and I wouldn't even consider owning one with the crossbolt safety or the Winchester with them
My first deer was with my dads Marlin 336. These have a special place in my heart and I was sad when I saw Marlin was no longer making these iconic guns. So happy Ruger kept them alive!
I have a Ruger made Marlin 336, with scope , it’s a marvelous rifle , and about American as you can get, beautiful to shoot, beautiful to look at, not easy to get 3030 ammo these days
I don’t know why I have never seen your channel until today, but I must say I have been binge watching your content since I found it. I like your style. Many gun channels out there seem to be run by jackasses. You behave like an adult, thank you. Subscribed
I have a remlin 336 and it is super accurate out to 200yds, I got lucky. I can't wait to get a rumlin 336 and try it out. Best one goes to Dad and my kids get the other!
that ruger made looks more like my '59 Marlin, darker, checkered, and I love the Marlin pistol gripped stocks with the curved levers as well. May have to have a new one, lol..
This rifle and the Remington 742,7400 are still extremely popular with hunters in New York for Big Game hunting. Sadly Remington discontinued the 742 and 7400. Those rifles are handed down to the next generation of hunters. Nothing beats the beautiful wood and deep blued finish on the Remington BDL Deluxe!
My 7400is a 270 and it’s ironic. I’ve never needed a “fast follow up” shot from this very capable very accurate semi. She’s a once and done meat getter.
Some things were meant to be together... like the Marlin and the Mule. :)) Thanks, George for sharing the awesome news and bringing the Mule out again.
Ahhhhh....... thank you for introducing us to a new/old friend. Great review as usual, brother. Looks like they did a fine job with it. Thank you Ruger. God bless all here.
what a nut
Just in case you are right, I have pinned your comment so everyone can be warned😉
@@TargetSuite lol, lol. 😉
I would bet that you are the nut, waiting on YOUR video 🤔
@@TargetSuite looked at a couple at gun store and they where horrible.
@@cloycespears9632I'm surprised they are already in the stores.
The 336 is an iconic American rifle. Kudos to Ruger for keeping Marlin alive. Great video.👍🇺🇸
Thanks, George. I knew Ruger would be a good caretaker for the Marlin brand. I hope they expand on the line.
I'm with you, Gary. And based on what the product manager said in my interview, they will have other models. I think it's just taking them longer to ramp up than we anticipated.
1894CB in 357/38, please.
@@Salieri47 took the words out my mouth
Waiting for them to get a 327 Fed Mag to pair up with all there Revolvers in that fantastic little caliber
It's not a marlin it's a ruger 336.
I had high hopes for how Ruger would treat the Marlin brand and from what I've seen they have more than exceeded them. Thanks for bringing this one to us
Your are welcome! Thanks for watching !
The checkering on the wood stock with the dark metal really tie the whole gun together, what a gorgeous piece of work.
I thought so too.
Had all the fun watching you shoot. Back in 1975 when I turned 20 I picked up a 336c gold trigger from Kmart (which I could barely afford!). Then I bought another one. Cost plus tax... $106. I knew it would never get any better than that. Today, about 500 million years later I still shoot the one and still hold onto the other. Never had a deer go more than 20 yards after treating with a Federal 150. Woof!
They priced the average guy out...here in WV growing up....there are and were tons of them and still are in 30-30 and 35 REM which is my main gun. I wanted a 30-30 but I'am not paying 1300$ for one!!!
Glad to see the 336 is alive and well. Ruger took the time to be sure the manufacturing and tooling was up to the high standards they’re known for . Years back I was able to purchase a mint condition used marlin jm 336 from gander mountain for $350.00 . Best deal ever
Yes. That was a sweet deal!
@Target Suite I got a jm 336 in great condition from a buddy who almost never shot it for $75. It even has the original sling.
This would be a great addition next to my Henry 30/30 👌
Yea roger that , in 08 I was lucky to find a 1965 ish 336 in excellent condition with a crystal clear red field 4x scope
I liked Gander Mountain, but around here, but their stores died from lack of effective management, and advertising. So many great firms die from pi$$ poor management.
Thank you for the video and thanks to Ruger for keeping Marlin alive.
Amen! And you are welcome.
The first rifle I ever bought was a 336! That was October of 1969 and I put a lot of rounds through it. When I gave up hunting, I gave it to my step son and he is still hunting with it! At one time I did have Marlin 336, 35 Remington, and the Marlin 444...... The 444 was quite the brush gun and seemed to tunnel trough most anything that got in its way LOL Thanks for the video... brought back a lot of memories for this old man!
Thank you for the close up montage! Looks like Ruger did a great job and did the Marlin name proud.
Very nice Ruger/Marlin! I think Ruger is the only company that could actually resurrect Marlin and really make it even better than the JM Marlins! I have four JMs, but can easily envision having one or two of the Ruger offerings. If it's Ruger, you know with confidence it is super quality, reliable, dependable, durable, and accurate. I think Marlin having been acquired by Ruger is a marriage made in Heaven!
Amen. The Marlin Legacy couldn't have fallen into better hands.
Ruger makes cheap crap...warranty claims always busy......I say wait and see how these hold up.
@@chadhaire1711 I guess you have had a lemon or two. You really never know how service is until you need some. Luckily, I have not had a bad enough one to have to need service. You are good to call them out if they did not take care of a problem you had with one of their firearms.
@@garrytalley8009 I guess you cant read. I never said Ruger service was bad, in fact it is very good. It should be they have enough practice on warranty work. I said Ruger makes their guns as cheap as possible. You have not had one bad enough to need service because you baby them. Ruger makes sporting goods for recreational use. NOTHING they make can hold up to police or military spec (aside their AR15 copy) which is why you NEVER see a Ruger 9mm, PC carbine, or Mini 14 used by cops.....they dont hold up--CHEAP. So I would wait on these Marlins.
@@chadhaire1711 What is your problem?
I was happy to see Ruger buy Marlin. I really believe that Marlin is in good hands now with Ruger. What a beautiful rifle.
Amen!
In my short 60+ years of hunting collecting and reloading I have found Ruger makes a basic rifle that will last for generations and do everything that most hunters will ever need! I don’t own any Rugers right now but I have owned about a hundred of their rifles in different models and they aren’t fancy but they just work!
Well said!
That is one special and very beautiful rifle! It's really great to hear that Ruger sent you ammo. Nice! Sure enjoyed your little ride on the mule through your beautiful woods.
Thanks for your hard work! I appreciate your knowledge on all the guns you bring us and like to hear about the history of them. Please keep them coming👏
Thank you ma'am! I appreciate your comment as always!
So nice to see new classic style firearms. That one is a beauty. Can't beat a 30-30 for an all around rifle.
There's still not a better rifle to hand a new young hunter than a Marlin lever action in 30-30. It's a rifle he/she would probably keep for most of a lifetime, before handing it to another new young hunter.
Mark, I couldn't agree more!
@@63DW89A Depends on where you are.
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 OK m⁸
Where I grew up, in Rural America east of the Mississippi river, the .30-30 was THE go to cartridge! Deer, black bear, cougar, bob cat, all kritters in that size range were commonly taken with the family. 30-30. Short barrel carbines with iron sights were limited to about 100 yards. But rifles with 24 or 26 inch barrels and good scopes all easily put down big deer with one shot out to 150, even 175 yards!
It all really depended on the hunter and where he could place the shot. Still an excellent cartridge.
Great comment! Thanks!
Shot my first buck in 1979 an 8 pt with a marlin 30-30 at the age of 12
How much could it cost?
Beautiful job by Ruger! My first deer rifle was a Marlin 336 in 35 cal. Got my first buck with that rifle the second year I had it. Can still remember those days hunting with dad. 🤠
Thanks for your comment, Terry. I don't think folks realize how much American and family history is wrapped up in this classic rifle.
@@TargetSuite yes Sir it does bring back lots of memories!
Terry Schiller, I have been looking for that rifle for two years. Finally found one on Saturday and brought it home. S/N indicates it's from '68 and it is in fantastic shape. I'm beside myself!
35 is a damn good black bear round as well
What a beauty Ruger has made! I'm glad to see that Ruger has continued the tradition of Marlin and the quality appears to be top notch. The 336 (in 32 Win Spcl) was my first hunting rifle, a gift from my grandfather, and brings back many pleasant memories. Long hot summer days driving deer down the ravines, sitting round the camp afterwards listening to the "old timers" out do each other and especially bagging my first deer. Thanks for the review!
The real question for me is, is marlin best or Henry? I will be in griz country....my life may depend on my weapon
I'm 75 years old and I got a Marlin 336 C on my 23rd birthday.... I adapted my 30-30 with a Harnady Revolution Bullet which improved and made my 30-30 easily to a 150 Plus rifle.... People still can't believe the accuracy my 336C shoots. Still Love my Marlin..
So excited to see the 336 resurrected! I've always wanted one and it looks like the new Ruger made is the way to go. Thanks for another awesome review George.
Thanks, Keith! They really hit it out of the park on this one. I'm working on an accuracy video right now with this gun, and let me just say, it's awesome!
Might buy one in 5 years, when they actually start getting product out. Still have not seen an 1895 for sale anywhere except scalpers online
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 - You're 💯 % correct
Hey, hey. 2 years and MSRP. A batch of Trappers went out 2 weeks ago and absolutely randomly found one online from a small legit FFL. I do agree with the point of your comment though and would rather they keep the lines going to meet current demand rather than introduce new product
@@lacrossed55 i’m surprised that FFL didn’t list it on GunBroker for $1600…that’s the only place they are sold these days
Lol, yeah - I’m thinking about starting a UA-cam channel to get one…seems to be the only way 😮
Libs will have guns unattainable by then
Absolutely beautiful workmanship on the new model from Ruger. ❤
I'm so glad Ruger has done Marlin a good resurrection! It's a beautiful rifle.
As am I, but the prices are insane. Marlin made their bones by making a quality rifle that was affordable. The Ruger Marlins are definitely quality, but very far from affordable.
Love my marlin, and Ruger has always been my favorite firearms manufacturer, not surprised they did such a fantastic job on this rifle
One of the most accurate rifles that I ever have owned is a 336 in 35Rem that I bought for $89 at KMart in 1974. #2 is a Model 39 .22 LR. both are tack drivers. Glad that Ruger has kept the quality, unlike Remington did.
It's a hero. I looked at one, in 30-30, at a gun show, this past Saturday. The only thing that gives it away, as a Ruger, is the little white circle, on the underside of the butt-stock has a red center, instead of a black center. The Ruger name is nowhere on the rifle. Kudos for Ruger for doing that. The wood to metal fit was excellent with no gaps. I think that is called the wood is "proud" to the metal. There is checkering on the wooden fore-arm, and also on the grip as well. This one is a hero, thanks to Ruger doing it right, and also their quality control folks. Well done Ruger!!! The Marlin 336, in 30-30, is back!
Two great classics, that Mule you're driving George, and the wonderful 336, and it would seem that Ruger has made this mode even better. What a nice looking rifle!
George, I know you work hard to produce excellent content. I know you plan and execute your camera work. I know you take time to plan your lines. I know you spend time networking and making connections with people in the industry. I know that there is a considerable effort doing what you do. I really, really respect it, and I am a fan of your work. So, I hope you take this the right way when I say:
You lucky dog.
Great content, my friend. Keep up the good work!
Haha! You had me there!
Thanks for sharing! I am certainly glad to see Marlin is in the hands of people care about the brand!
Me too!
I have a "JM" 336 in 30-30 and love it. Bought in 1975 it was my first deer rifle and served me well until a Remington 742 in 30/06 took it's place. That 742 is gone but the 336 remains, the game changer was Federal's 125gr Power-Shok loading, it's now my truck gum during deer season JIC. I did my own loads with 125gr. Sierra's and recently with 130gr Mk 319 130gr bullets at over 2600fps. I handled a new Ruger 336 and found it very worthy and I liked it very much. I gave the owner 25 of my 130gr handloads and we found it to be very accurate at just over 1.5" groups at 100 yards, a very nice rifle IMHO and after a few hundred rounds I believe it will smooth up even more and shoot even tighter.
Great comment. Thanks for sharing!
I love my 336 in 35rem its one of my favorite rifles I had a 742 in 06 as well couldn't get rid of it fast enough marlin makes the best lever guns I have 4 336 in 35rem 1895 in 45-70 1894 in 38-40 and a 1888 in 32-20
@@michaelthiboutot7944 I also have 2 20” Rossi stainless steel M92’s. One in 454 Casull and the other in 357 Magnum but the Marlin just feels right especially with those 130gr handloads. It’s amazing how fast it drops deer with those rounds.
I just mentioned the marlins I also have 2 win trappers one in 44 mag and one in 45 colt my wife's favorite is the browning 357 and browning 22 I have taken 3 deer with my 38-40 my reloads sound like big CB caps
I forgot to say thank you
Thanks for a well made and informative video. Good to finally see a Marlin that lives up to the Marlin name. Ruger took on a big challenge and scored a 1st round knock out. It's been many years since I've seen a Marlin riffle that I just need to have. The wood, overall fit and finish on that 336 looks better than I had hoped for. Well done Ruger.
Beautiful rifle… My dad bought me a 336 for my first hunting rifle in the early 90’s
I’m happy to see Ruger continuing the legacy 👍
😆I noticed how you gave the new riffle a loving pat.👍Yes sir it's mighty fine indeed.
There's just something tactile about guns that make you want to put your hands on them, especially the ones that are smooth and have wood furniture😉
Congrats on another outstanding production. We appreciate your efforts. The low altitude, slow speed, fly-overs are most informative. I house and feed several 336s from the 50s-70s and except for the infernal safety (and price of course), the new Ruger production seems at least as good, plus sling swivels. I am personally delighted that this new Classic has omitted the accursèd Big Loop abominations that besmirch so many of the newest offerings.
Good shooting. We anticipate your next uploads, Sir.
Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it!
I love the River/Marlin rifle, but your ride brought back some good memories of place far, far away in a different time.
I'm so glad that Ruger is bringing the Marlins back. I have a JM 336 that if I remember correctly was made in 1968. Bought it on GunBroker. For some reason this gun was overlooked by all the other buyers and I got it for opening bid. I received it in excellent condition like brand new actually and I questioned whether it had ever been fired. Anyhow it definitely was a closet queen. Love the gun. Another great video. I sure envy your green grass and warm weather. I still have 2 ft of snow and it was 4 degrees F this morning
Make sure your comment. From a Tubers perspective, warm weather is a blessing and curse. Down here, it means sweat and mosquitoes are right around the corner😄
So incredibly glad to see this. Wishing I could afford one. I want one just like that, wood and steel, no threaded muzzle, no plastic stock, no picatinny rails, just an old fashioned rifle. Man. got to get me one of these.
You didn’t mention the forward sling stud on the barrel band. Excellent! It’s where it should be! Good job Ruger, for putting the front sling swivel stud where it belongs!
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I have an older Marlin lever action from the 80s in 444 Marlin . Love the gun!.
That is a nice iteration of the 336!
Much nicer fit and finish than Remington made guns.
Nicer than the Henry’s as well.
Looks gorgeous. Beautifully made rifle.
I’m the proud owner of a 1974 JM 336 which was a bit butchered by a previous owner. They tried to put aftermarket sights on, ruined both dovetails, then hand drilled and tapped the receiver (very wonky non-alignment). I have built a pic-rail to line up with the awful job they did, and have a Romeo 7 on her. I felt it unnecessarily cruel to attempt to put proper irons as the dovetails are filed way too huge.
I’ve put a slew of Ranger Point Precision upgrades (loading gate, lever and quick removal screw, trigger kit) and carved new wood. The original wood furniture is bubble wrapped in my cupboard. She was absolutely pristine, apart from the butchered sights, so my thinking is she was modified as a newly bought rifle, which failed, and then became a safe-queen.
I use her for fallow deer here in Tasmania.
Good to hear from someone from "Van Diemen's Land"😉
Nice video George.
It warms my heart that they’re bringing back a lil of the good old days with this Thirty-Thirty. A beautiful piece. I would like to see an option of “without checkering”. The walnut is so handsome that I’d like to see the grain more. Call me crazy.
Keep up the great content. Dave.
Waiting on the 1894 in 44 Mag. For deer hunting in Southern Michigan.
Would you rather have the 1894 and 44 Magnum or this beautiful 336 in 360 Buckhammer. I think you'll have a choice😉
In my neck of the woods a 44 magnum will reach almost all deer opportunities, especially if I load them warm. I don’t know enough of the new cartridge to make any real opinions. But if Ruger makes the rifles barrel a sloppy .431 or greater I’ll have to pass on it. I had a JM in stainless 44 magnum that was very sloppy from the factory and would group 4 to 8 inches at 100 yards.
I also had a couple of 1894 Marlins, JM models, that had those big bores. And they suffered from terrible accuracy as well. Both are gone and now I am waiting with bated breath for the Ruger made version. I sure hope it doesn't disappoint as well😉
I love the 44 magnum cartridge. I’ve reloaded for it off and on for over thirty years. I felt I was pretty good with my 9.5” Super Redhawk with 2x scope. 100 yards wasn’t a problem. Now the JM Marlin, to group, I had to go with .429 185 jfp at max loads to get any “accuracy”. Explosion on impact with deer inside of 60yds.
Then I went to .433 cast with a gas check If I remember correctly. Sizing problems and crushing cases. Not much improvement on groups.
I bought a cheap CVA break action and have great groups with different loads. I can use 300 gr projectiles with the 1/20” twist barrel. I hope Ruger goes this direction.
You made my day. First time viewer since your channel popped up when I opened up to work on taxes today. The 336 coming back is the best news I have heard in weeks. Like a lot of folks, a 336 was my first deer rifle in .35 Remington 40+ years ago. Solid, reliable, fills the off hand well with the slight forearm swell and easy to carry. I own 2 and added one for my teenage son. Marlin is up the road a few minutes in Madison, NC. I have clients that work for them who speak highly of their employer and with pride about the quality work they get to do. When I ask what is next , they give me a smile and say just wait. So happy to see an American company with American workers bringing back American classics. The fit and finish look great and, while I do not own anything in .30-30, this video has got me primed to go find one to buy just as soon as tax season ends. Great video. Thanks
Welcome! And thanks for your comment! I too have the 35 Remington version of this rifle from back in the fifties, actually two of them, and always prefer that over the 30-30. But I thought Heck if I'm going to get one this is the right 30-30 to start with😄 and boy was all right! Thanks again for watching!
Phenomenal combination between Ruger and Marlin. I think it will have a solid fallowing. Thanks for your time and effort for the great content 😂
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
I hope they are priced right ✅️ I've been looking everywhere for a Marlin 336 none to be found so I'm very happy to see your video 👍
Been waiting for this day!! Next , THE 1894 Marlin ! I'm really hoping one day Ruger will put it out in 41 Magnum ! Thanks
Yep i had one in the 1894 model 336 in .44 magnum and traded it in on something else like a nut back in the early 90's !!!
We all loved Marlin because we could afford them and they shot well. I will be watching for these Ruger's to complement my Marlin lever collection and tho probably better will never be the same as that 336 I got in '84 for prob $200. Still have it btw and looking forward to adding the quality Ruger is putting into these!
I’m patiently waiting for them to become available in my area of WV. I’ve yet to see any new Rugers. Great job on the video 👍
Thanks!
TOTALLY agree on the "Classic first"......GREAT place to start Ruger !!, Thank You aswell Ruger........
Amazing. The good times are here again, Thank God. Ruger reviving Marlin gives me hope. Thanks for the video on the latest iteration of my favorite lever gun.
You are welcome. Thank you for your comment!
My dad accumulated a half dozen or so Marlin lever guns over the years. I have two from him I used while I still hunted on the rural property I now live on. Both are from the 1970's. I shot one from a bench to learn how to use it since I had not handled a lever gun since I was a teenager. I hit an 8 inch plate at 135 yards over the iron sights while doing that.
What a beautiful and fun rifle to shoot, George. I also have a JM Marlin 336 built in 1976 which I converted into a takedown rifle. Another great video from Target Suite. P.S. I hope you're saving your brass; the .30-30 can be very flexible with different bullet weights and powders.
Roy, I've been saving 30-30 brass for a long time in anticipation of finally owning one😄 And, I'm pretty sure this beauty will eventually become part of my "stash"
@@TargetSuite That would definitely be a keeper.
Yes! Most shooters, probably without much .30-30 experience, don't recognize that. I load and shoot from 110 gr. to 170 gr. All jacketed bullets. I haven't tried any cast or plated bullets yet. 110 gr. are doing better than 2800 fps. That's in the category of the 250 Savage with 100 gr. bullets. 125gr. Sierras knock deer down right now. 170gr. with Hodgdon LVR (actually, LVR in everything from 140gr up) has changed the game for effective range. The point is, I get good performance from almost any 30 cal. bullet weight. I know some folks load even heavier bullets in .30-30. So far, I don't need to. I have not tried any reduced loads. That may be my next experiment with 110gr. or maybe some plated Berrys.
I really appreciate the camera work on the latest Marlin 336. The choice and finish of the walnut stock by Ruger has brought the quality of the stock back to what was the standard of the original Marlins. The Remlins never came close and the finish was often open pored and cheap looking. Fit and finish also look great. I'll be looking out for one of these when they are released down here in Oz. Many thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. Thank you for watching!
Another great video - your aim and targeting as always is phenomenal.
Thank you Joe!
My wife gave me a 336CS for our first Christmas as a married couple back in 1992. My first center fire rifle and this 30-30 was what i cut my reloading teeth on. Many years and reloads later and it looks and shoots as new as the day I unwrapped it. When the Ruger made 336 becomes available I'm getting another one...
My first rifle was a Winchester 94 in 30-30, loved the rifle. I’ve bought , let’s say a couple rifles since then, but I recently picked up a Glenfield model 30 30-30 with a short mag tube I fell in love with. I’ve been following Marlin since Ruger bought them, glad to see it’s as nice as I’ve hoped it would be. Ruger really seems to do this classic justice. Great video and review.
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate that!
....ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL "Marlin",.....well done Ruger,....& Thank You Sir for graciously sharing.
You are welcome. It was a pleasure to make this video for sure!
I'm all spun up with anticipation to see the 1894, and this video is encouraging. Well done Ruger.
I'm pretty spun up too! And I don't think we have that long to wait before those guns go into production.
A Ruger made 1894 in .44 Magnum is at the top of my wish list. I’ll get a .45 Colt 1894 as well when Ruger offers them.
One simple thing that I really like about my Ruger made 1895 Guide Gun is that the loading gate is user friendly. I have a mid-1990s 1895 LTD that I love, but I swear the loading gate is trying to take a chunk of finger off every time I load it.
@@chipsterb4946 My wife has a Guide Gun from mid 2000's. Doesn't seem to have the same problem. The thing is a beast. I took it to Wild West Guns and had them install the ghost ring rear and high vis front sight. Back before they became a "realty" show.
@@TargetSuite Do you have an idea of what that 336 cost?
so glad to see the horse and rider on the butt-pad, also the "bullseye" on the stock. Nice I did not see the warning stamped into the barrel. Clay ... Great video.
Thanks for your comment. No warning, just a barely visible, "Read your instruction manual before using" nicely etched into the barrel.
Thanks for the vid George! Ruger sure seems to be hitting it out of the park with each new model released. Very nice looking rifle, overall build quality looks very very good. And this is coming from a Winchester man! I can honestly say the new Marlin is more pleasing to my eye than the older JM.
That was my thought exactly. I'm certainly not going to sell off the 3 JM models we currently have. But I will certainly be very selective if I'm thinking about buying any more in light of the quality of these new Ruger made Marlins
@@TargetSuite well stated Sir 🙂
Beautiful! I've been patiently waiting for Ruger to release the 336 and I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on one.
Yes Sir, really nice. Great overview and review as always. I'm glad they did the classic as well and they really enhanced an already great lever gun with their fit and finish. It makes me want to get my 1970 JM out to shoot. I love the M274A5 Mule too.
Thanks for your comment. And as always, thank you for watching!
When I was in my early 20s I bought a JM 336 around 2006 for $299. Since then I have taking numerous deer with it and they dropped right in their tracks. It's one I will never give up and will be my sons when I am gone.
Beautiful gun glad to see them being released. I would buy one in .38-55 if ever offered.🇺🇸
You can find Win 94's out there. I've thought about it, but that ammo is crazy expensive for the non reloader
Or .375
.444 Would be sweet if they ever get to it.
Hey Ruger, there are still plenty of us out here that still love the older calibers. What's next? 38-55 or 358 Winchester would be my first choices.
Winchester/Miroku is still making a half-octagon 24" model 94 in .38-55. Of course Henry makes their own version of .38-55.
The .30 wcf, or 30-30, was first introduced in the Winchester model 1894, but it was not the first cartridge to come out for the Winchester '94. The first cartridge, introduced in the model 1894 Winchester, was actually the .38-55, in 1894, and then in 1895, Winchester introduced the .30 wcf, or the .30-30. It was never a black powder cartridge, as was the .38-55, but was introduced with smokeless powder. Lots of folks do not care for it, but it is still very popular, and does great in the woods, or within limits in a more open setting. Like as not, more deer have been taken with a .30-30, since 1895, than probably any other cartridge. One of my favorite calibers, and I ain't alone in that boat.
I prefer the looks of the 79 model but that's just me. I don't buy a firearm and go over everything like the fit of furniture with a fine tooth comb, function is more important to me but that is a beautiful rifle and I'm glad Ruger saved Marlin. I doubt if the price will ever be reasonable enough for me to buy one but I already have a JM Marlin 336 and a couple of older Winchesters which I prefer. I like your channel, great reviews keep it up.
Thanks! I appreciate your comment.
Spent my life owning Marlins. Was my first rifle given to me by my dad as a boy. I really hope Ruger upholds the Marlin quality. Lever actions are such pretty rifles.
I'd like to see you do a comparison with that and the Henry 30-30 with the side loading gate. Nice rifle, Ruger did good as I knew they would.
That's a great idea. I'll see if I can get my hands on one of those Henry 30-30s.!
I am getting long in the tooth and sold my Weatherby Mark V 300 a while back as it was over 12 pounds with scope. Since then, I have been hunting with a tikka Stainless light 270 with a Schmitt and Bender 6x40 fixed power scope and quite happy with it. When I was a young man, I used to have a 30-30 and always regretted selling it. I have requested my gun shop to order me two of these, one for my grandson, and one for me:-)... My 270 likes the Hornady ammo as do I and intend on running the Hornady leverevolution 30-30 ammo in this rifle when I finally get one. I expect the Classic 336 will make a great bush gun and deer rifle with a 4x fixed power scope.
Way to go grandpa! I know your grandson will be thrilled!
Amazing rifle and the content isn't half bad either. Always enjoyable, thank you!
Not half bad . . . I'll take it😄
Few things make me happier than seeing an iconic rifle built the way it should be built. 2023 is turning out to be a great year for guns,!
The new Marlins look great and I hope to get a chance to handle one. Something to consider is when your JM Marlin was made it was to a MUCH Lower Price Point than the new reintroduction model. So something to consider when comparing them. With a good condition JM Marlin approaching $1,000.00 I'm happy to see Ruger giving us a quality option even if the price is 2x the cost of a Marlin just a few years ago.
I understand the sentiment about the good old days. But those days are gone. The price of every lever gun brand has gone way up. Even Henry's are bringing $1,000 and up
Bought mine at Walmart about 15 yrs ago for approximately $400. Times surely change.
I purchased a 336w 30-30 with scope combo from rural king in 2019 brand new in the box for less than $500, it was a "remlin" what we called the remington made marlins down here in the south. but it still shot well. i gave it to my son as his first deer rifle.. and later I came across a 1979 336 JM stamped Marlin in 30-30 at mom and pops gun store for $600 so i snatched it up last year since 35 Rem ammo went from 20$ a box to 60$ then it became non existant. now i have three JM levers, 45-70,, a 35 Rem and the 30-30. the prices and the market have really exploded recently with the gun grabbers in office sending people in a frantic run to the store to buy up everything and forcing up the prices.. but ammo production is ramping back up and the once barren shelves are starting to fill up so eventually the crazy prices will have to fall do to the reversal of supply vs demand. so i see ruger having some sales and price cuts in the future. because really its going to be hard to convence someone who already owns the old tried and true marlins to actually run out and buy a new version of something they already own especially for 2, 3 and even 4 times what they paid for the ones they already own. the reason remlins did so well was the price point. For the majority of the buyers it was a necessity. they are not out for a pretty rifle to hang on the wall, or one to sports shoot and dump brass on the ground. they need it to put food on the table. so price does matter.. and for those of you who know what squirrel, rabbit, possum, quail, pheasant, duck, turkey, as well as deer, all taste like especially when you killed and cleaned it and not some butcher up the road. Then you understand.. not everyone has big pockets...
Love the "mule" haven't seen one in 40yrs.! Those things are fun!
Ruger has done well! Very handsome rifle. Took my first whitetail with one.
Kinda surprised they went with the button safety, would've figured they'd do something like a "new model" version and change to just a transfer bar. Still a lovely piece for sure, really looking forward to seeing what more they do with the brand.
Henry has done the transfer bar. I had one and really didn't like it. For those of us who grew up with a lever gun we just really want to feel that half cock safety. But I'll be the first to admit that in today's litigenous culture, just a half cock safety is probably not enough for most American companies. So the crossbolt, especially the way Marlin and now Ruger have implemented it is a good compromise. Of course, that's just my two cents😉
So glad they brought the Mod 336 30/30 back! Thanks for taking us along on your videos- really enjoy them!
You are welcome! I enjoy bringing this content to you, especially when it involves guns like this Marlin model 336😉👍
Very nice, I appreciate that Ruger really didn't Rugerfy the Classic Marlin. I appreciate that they left the circle and dot in the stock...only changing the dot color from black to red, Also very nice of Ruger to send you one to try out and video...kudos Ruger, thanks George.
You are welcome. It was a joy to review this gun, and there will be more videos to come featuring The 336 Classic.
They changed the rate of twist and left off the peep sight threads but yeah whatever.
So glad to see this video. One of my favorite lever guns. Been waiting for the the “Ruger” version. Thanks again.
You are welcome!
Thanks for the review, looks like Ruger is bringing back the quality to Marlin. Is the barrel micro-grove or cut rifled? Your M274 Mule is so cool!
The barrel is neither. Ruger cold Hammer forges their barrels. I think it's safe to say that microgroove rifling is a thing of the past.
Thanks for the reply, keep up the good work!
Beauty! Butt pad and grip cap are nice touches. Love that stock. Nothing like blued steel and walnut. I'll buy the first one produced in 35 Rem :) Thanks George!
You are welcome! Great gun! Great fun! I'd go for a 35 Remington or 360 Buckhammer. Maybe both!
Surpasses anything Henry puts out. Love the Marlin.
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@jamesweaver9636 Which Henry did you compare to your new Marlin 336?
i dont think so im henry #1 fan and marlins #1 fan........love both .........
Well Henry was doing it while Marlin was homeless and had nothing. I'll bet the price is three times now what I paid for a Marlin 1894 brand new which was $398 at Walmart. What are they now? $1,200
@@cbsbass4142 exactly I'm sure they're quite expensive and I have no doubt that they have the horrible Ruger trigger pull that I've experienced on the various Ruger's I've bought and I see they still kept the crossbolt safety and I wouldn't even consider owning one with the crossbolt safety or the Winchester with them
I wondered where Ruger was going to make these Marlin’s and now I know. That’s a sweet rifle for sure.
My first deer was with my dads Marlin 336. These have a special place in my heart and I was sad when I saw Marlin was no longer making these iconic guns. So happy Ruger kept them alive!
My. Family has a few of them over 40 years old and all still working and have been truly a. Legend among Deer hunters. In 39:30 or 35 rem caliber
I have a Ruger made Marlin 336, with scope , it’s a marvelous rifle , and about American as you can get, beautiful to shoot, beautiful to look at, not easy to get 3030 ammo these days
I find it at Walmart from 22 and Change 2 26 and change pluses tax.
Even has the gold trigger! I bought my Marlin 336 back in 1977 for about $140. Getting ready to pass it on to my son.
FINALLY the 336 is here again! Great looking rifle and great video! Good job sir!
Thanks, Wayne! I was sure excited to get this!
@@TargetSuite Kinda like getting that first BB gun at Christmas? 😊
Yes! Just like
Classic Rifle!! Back in the day my Dad carried one and even shot a New Zealand Chamois with a Win 94 3030 back in the late 60’s. thanks Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
I appreciate the comment, Dave.
I don’t know why I have never seen your channel until today, but I must say I have been binge watching your content since I found it. I like your style. Many gun channels out there seem to be run by jackasses. You behave like an adult, thank you. Subscribed
Thank you. Good video. Nice additional touch with the Mechanical Mule.
That checkering really stands out. What a beauty.
I have a remlin 336 and it is super accurate out to 200yds, I got lucky. I can't wait to get a rumlin 336 and try it out. Best one goes to Dad and my kids get the other!
So beautiful. Magnificence like a diamond! Welcome back Marlin 336 in 30-30 Winchester.
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What a beautiful piece of art... Thanks George.
that ruger made looks more like my '59 Marlin, darker, checkered, and I love the Marlin pistol gripped stocks with the curved levers as well. May have to have a new one, lol..
Looks to me like Ruger did a really nice job on this one. I've been waiting for this one. Thank you for the video.
This rifle and the Remington 742,7400 are still extremely popular with hunters in New York for Big Game hunting. Sadly Remington discontinued the 742 and 7400. Those rifles are handed down to the next generation of hunters. Nothing beats the beautiful wood and deep blued finish on the Remington BDL Deluxe!
My 7400is a 270 and it’s ironic. I’ve never needed a “fast follow up” shot from this very capable very accurate semi. She’s a once and done meat getter.
Some things were meant to be together... like the Marlin and the Mule. :))
Thanks, George for sharing the awesome news and bringing the Mule out again.
You are welcome, Tom! And it was your urging that caused me to bring it out into the light of day once again. And what perfect time!
Ahhhhh....... thank you for introducing us to a new/old friend. Great review as usual, brother. Looks like they did a fine job with it. Thank you Ruger.
God bless all here.
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I like that 274 Mule, wanted one of those for years. Good video, brother.✝️👍🏻
Thanks! I appreciate your comment!
Purchased two, one in 35 REM and the other in 3030. 1982 ish, still have my Marlins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!