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Monster 6×6 Elk Taken at 30 yards

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The Full Rundown of the Marlin 336

July 31, 2018 By freaknadmin Leave a Comment

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The Marlin 336 has been a staple among lever-action guns for the past few decades.

The Marlin 336 is perhaps the second-most-popular lever-action rifle in history, trailing only the venerable Winchester 1894, which was also chambered in .30-30 Winchester.

The Marlin .30-30 is popular for a good reason: it’s a reasonably priced, powerful, accurate, easy-to-use, utilitarian rifle. These qualities have helped make it one of the most prolific hunting rifles in the United States. As a result, countless deer, elk, bear, and feral hogs have fallen to this great little rifle over the years.

As a deer hunter, especially one hunting in a thickly wooded area where long-range shots are unlikely, you could do a whole lot worse than choosing a Marlin 336 as your primary hunting rifle.

Scroll down to learn all about the Marlin 336 and why it’s such a popular hunting rifle.

Marlin 336

The Marlin .30-30 was born in 1948 when Marlin introduced the Marlin 336 rifle. The lever-action Marlin 336 is a direct descendant of the Marlin Model 1893 and Marlin Model 36 rifles, sharing many common characteristics with them. However, one thing that sets the Marlin 336 apart from most other lever action rifles is the fact that it ejects from the side of the receiver instead of the top, a rare feature on a .30-30 rifle.

Over the years the Marlin 336 has been offered in a wide variety of calibers, including .219 Zipper, .32 Special, .44 Magnum, and .410 bore. However, the Marlin 336 is currently only produced in the legendary .30-30 Winchester and the highly underrated .35 Remington cartridges. The rifle is currently manufactured with either a 20-inch or 24-inch barrel and has a full-length tubular magazine that can hold six cartridges.

Scoped Marlin 336

The Marlin 336 comes standard with open sights and there are several types of peep or ghost ring sights available to use with it. However, because the Marlin 336 ejects spent cartridges from the side of the receiver and has a flat top, many hunters choose to mount a scope on the rifle.

Realizing this, Marlin builds the rifle with a reversible hammer spur to aid with the use of a scope.

Marlin 336 as a Woods Gun

Lever-action rifles are often lightweight, easy to carry, and quick-pointing. Weighing in at only 7 pounds, the Marlin 336 is no different. Though the .35 Remington and .30-30 Winchester are not great performers at long range, they are tough to beat at short to moderate range.

These characteristics make the Marlin 336 a great “woods gun” for hunters who need to take a fast, short-range shot on a big-game animal.

The Marlin 336 as a Deer Rifle

It’s tough to determine with certainty which particular cartridge has killed the most deer in the United States over the years. However, it’s a good bet that the .30-30 Winchester is in the top three (if it isn’t number one).

Since the Marlin 336 is arguably the most popular .30-30 rifle ever, it follows that it’s one of the most commonly used deer rifles of all time in the United States with untold numbers of whitetails falling to it over the years.

The great news is that a hunter armed with the .30-30 isn’t limited to just hunting deer. The .30-30 Winchester and .35 Remington are both great cartridges for hunting a wide variety of North American big-game animals.

At reasonable ranges, you can use the Marlin 336 on feral hogs, black bears, elk, or even moose (especially when using the .35 Remington).

Marlin 336 Durability

The Marlin 336 is also a pretty darn accurate and durable rifle. There are plenty of old Marlin .30-30 rifles out there (the one in the photo was produced in 1949) that hunters are still using successfully every year.

As long as it’s properly cared for, the Marlin 336 is a rifle that’ll give you and your grandchildren many good years of service.

Marlin Model 1895

Due to the smashing success of the Marlin 336 rifle, Marlin has produced several similar rifles over the years. Of these, the big-bore Marlin Model 1895 chambered in .45-70 Government is the most common.

Several different versions of it are in current production, with a “Guide Gun” model sporting a short, 18.5-inch barrel being extremely popular among hunters and outfitters in Canada and Alaska for their effectiveness for defense against big bears at close range.

Chris Pratt even carried a Marlin 1895 in the movie “Jurassic World.” Heck, you could do a whole lot worse than a Marlin 1895 in .45-70 Government if you’re looking for a good rifle for dinosaur defense.

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How to Hold Big Deer on Small Properties

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Warning About New South Africa Firearm Importation Regs for Hunters

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South Africa firearm importation for hunters just got a bit more complicated. Hunters on their way to South Africa must be aware of several new requirements this year for the importation of their hunting firearms and ammunition. First, hunters from the United States must have their US Customs Form 4457 stamped and dated for […]

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2 Ingredient Venison Marinade

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Ingredients: Venison steaks 1 cup Italian salad dressing 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce Directions: Combine marinade ingredients; pour over venison and marinade 2 hours (up to 8 hours). Cook venison as desired. This post was originally shared on the GrowingDeer Facebook page. Click this link to read the original post … Read more

The 5 Reasons Why Now’s the Time to Place Your Blind or Treestand

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Have you begun to prep your hunting spot yet?

The hunting season is closing in fast.

Here are the top reasons to place your blind or treestand now, before it’s too late.

1. Not disturbing your stand area during hunting season.

Got trees and brush in the way of your set up? Use the right equipment to clear out your shooting lanes and keep that big buck within sight.

If you do this with plenty of time before hunting season, any impact on game bedding, feeding, or traveling areas will be minimal. Treestand locations and ground blinds can be moved well before the opening day of hunting season, but shouldn’t be messed with with less than a month to go.

2. More time to research game movement.

When your stand or blind is in position, let the scouting cameras roll. This will allow you to get a general knowledge of what animals are working food plots, game trail travel corridors, and watering holes.

A quality trail camera near your deer stand is hard to beat. Deer activity in the area can be directly applied to your hunting strategies.

Be ready to target those mature bucks when the season starts. In many cases, early season is your best chance.

3. Zero hunting pressure.

If you’re on public land, set up your blind or treestand setup where you want, but do it early. This will keep opening day hunters from dropping a blind or stand right where you wanted to be.

Make sure you watch for food sources, bedding areas, and trails on the way in to your stand area. That knowledge will be good to know during deer season.

4. Make fine tune adjustments.

Got that hunting treestand up and realize the morning sun will be right in your eyes? The prevailing wind is going the wrong way?

With plenty of time to change your set up just make an adjustment. No need to spend opening day in a bad spot where your hunting performance will be negatively impacted.

5. Practice shooting from your stand.

This early in the summer, any target shooting at your hunting location with a bow will have minimal impact. You shouldn’t go blasting away with your rifle (leave that to the range), but a bow should do no harm.

Do you have clear movement in your location and can see the target well? Now is the time to fine tune that shot in a realistic location and not just an archery range.

Always be mindful of where your shot goes now and during hunting season.

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Video: Kayaker Scores the Most Adorable First Mate

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This kayaker has the best paddle when an otter hitches a ride.

There’s nothing more relaxing than enjoying the sunshine and fresh air while paddling a kayak.

But when an otter suddenly appears, flopping itself down clumsily at your feet, your leisurely paddle just went from memorable to monumental.

That’s exactly what happened to Bob Resnik’s daughter July 25 while she kayaked Monterey Bay’s Moss Landing.

As you’re about to see, the moment truly was heartwarming.

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This adorable video has quickly gone viral, garnering 14 million views in only a few days.

So who else would be up for having an otter as a first mate? That’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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You Wouldn’t Think You’d be Able to Catch Fish With a Trap Like This

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There are many ways to land a fish, but this fish trap is definitely one of the more creative methods you’ll ever see.

The old fishing rod and reel will work every time when you need to catch your dinner. But sometimes you have to think outside the box to get lots of fish in a short amount of time, and this fish trap seems to be crazy effective.

Fishing smarter rather than harder is always better when you’re trying to put dinner on the table. These anglers use this incredibly unique trapping system that’ll blow your mind.

It’s hard to believe until you watch it all unfold in front of your eyes.

Watch as this plastic pipe and piece of wood result in a heck of a catch!

It’s always amazing to find these primitive-style videos on YouTube. Some of these villages, like this Bengali Village, make the most innovative and integrated systems to survive. Seeing a fish trap this successful is extraordinary.

So much thought, design and engineering go into many of their traps and systems. You have to think a lot of trial and error came before they mastered these concoctions. But the simplicity on this one is what’s so unique about it.

Who would’ve thought that a pipe and a piece of wood could produce these results?

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Just Imagine

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Imagine you’re just starting out on your journey. You’re beginning to find your way; a cautious, measured approach setting goals and working toward them with an eye on some far away prize. Then imagine you’re told, “Scratch that, you’re on the accelerated program. You’re going to the show kid.” Well, meet Taggart Spenst. Tag is the […]

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7 Things You Need for Backyard Varmint Control

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Varmints can destroy your property in a hurry.

If you want to address a varmint problem, you need to address this situation with the right tools.

These seven items will make your job a lot easier.

Snap-Style Mouse and Rat Traps

The simple snap-style mousetrap is very useful for mice, voles, moles, shrews, english sparrows and other nuisance animals. Bait with peanut butter, peanuts, cheese or nuts of any kind for great success. Step up to the larger Victor-style rat traps for rats, chipmunks and starlings. These are quick-dispatching for humane animal removal.

Cage Traps of Varying Sizes

The cage trap became a popular item when the Havahart trap company first offered them to the public. Set the trap and release any unwanted catches completely unharmed. Check local and federal regulations on how to legally release or dispose of animals before trapping.

Larger-Sized Glue Traps

Place the larger-sized glue traps in your shed, barn or garage. Anything running across them will be caught in the sticky mire. They also work great for creepy, crawly bugs like spiders and centipedes.

Steel Traps

Steel traps, when used carefully in accordance with the law, can be very useful for wildlife management. The foot-hold trap has received bad some bad press, but in reality, it holds the animal until the trapper can dispatch it or release it unharmed. What good is a mangled animal pelt? That’s why foot-hold or leg-hold traps are so useful. The safety risks of unwanted catches (like the neighbor’s dog) are minimal and unwanted catches can be released. Bodygrip or Conibear traps, on the other hand, close quickly around a trapped animal’s body. Trappers can then quickly dispatch the pest. Cable snares also have uses, especially for larger pests like coyotes.

Air Rifle

Air rifles have come a long way since our Daisy BB guns and pump-up air rifles. The newer, more powerful spring-powered air rifles are available in many calibers from .177 and up. Pre-charged air rifles give the shooter more shots before needing to refill the air tank. While they’re not as loud as a traditional firearm, some of the more powerful options out there have a certain pop to them. To offset that noise, many air rifles now come with integral suppressors.

Modern pellet guns are on the cutting edge of technology and lethality. They work quite well for removing common nuisance critters. They offer an alternative in places where discharging a standard firearm isn’t safe or legal.

.22-Caliber Rifle

Any good shot with a .22-caliber rifle will put almost any backyard pest out to pasture (unless you live where great bears have adopted your backyard). With classic .22 Short ammunition, .22 CBs or the new .22 Long Rifle CCI Quiet Ammunition, you can have quiet shots that won’t disturb the neighbors. In bigger backyards, of course, you can increase your caliber selection. Always watch where your shots end up.

.410-Bore Shotgun

When pests are running wild and noise isn’t the biggest concern, a .410-bore shotgun has a lot going for it. With just the right amount of shot, varmints don’t stand a chance from close range. Step up to buckshot or slug loads for bigger animals.

Once again, we stress to check all federal, state and local laws and ordinances before you embark on any pest-control operation.

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