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 Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 01:30 AM
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I think Santa is going to bring me a Marlin Lever Action Rifle. I like the stainless models. I don't really have a hunting trip in mind for the rifle, it's just something I've always wanted.
So what's the best Marlin SS lever action rifle? I'm looking at the 336SS and the XLR. Thoughts? I don't really know that much about them but researching a bit. Thought I'd get some feedback on THF!
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 01:33 AM
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If memory serves me correctly, the XLR has a half magazine. I prefer full length mag on a levergun, so I would go with the 336.
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10/21/14 01:50 PM
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 02:13 PM
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something made before 2007...
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 02:21 PM
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Anything with a straight stock. Texan, 444, etc.
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 02:25 PM
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336, love those lever actions!
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 02:56 PM
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 03:04 PM
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Something made before 1950.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 05:08 PM
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I have a 2006 1895G that is pretty awesome.
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 08:28 PM
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 08:58 PM
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444 in any configuration. Something about shooting a 444 just makes you smile.
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/21/14 11:25 PM
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Thanks for all the posts. I appreciate the input. Was there a change to Marlin in some way (Maybe ownership or something) after 2007? Any particular reason that 2007 date's been singled out?
Never mind. I see Remington acquired them in 2007.
Last edited by Bowhunt Only; 10/21/14 11:27 PM.
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10/21/14 11:49 PM
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45-70 1895 SBL Stainless Guide Gun.
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/22/14 01:15 AM
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Remington purchased them. The old marlin guns have a proof mark on the barrel of JM. The Remington proof mark is rep. The main issue with the Remington guns is cosmetic. Fit and finish was horrible at first. They have improved though.
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/22/14 02:58 AM
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I've got a few Marlins. I like the SS models, but most of them come with laminate wood, which I don't care for. I've got a SS 1894 in 44 mag with a wood stock that I really like. Here is a photo from when I bought it a few years ago from another THF member. 
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/22/14 04:02 AM
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Nice dr_pepp. I definitely want the stainless but would prefer real wood too.
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Re: Thoughts on the Best Marlin Lever Action Rifle?
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10/22/14 11:00 AM
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Thanks. If you want stainless and wood, I think your options may be limited. I've also got a 336SS.
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