Ruger releases Marlin 336

[bobbyboy]

 

[Big7]

Just saw a YouTube Short and apparently the new 336 doesn't have the Micro Groove barrel.

Micro Groove has been a thing since 1953.

 

[Dub]

Just saw a YouTube Short and apparently the new 336 doesn't have the Micro Groove barrel.

Micro Groove has been a thing since 1953.

I'm cool with anything that will be accurate with jacketed and also work well with cast lead bullets, too.

 

[Jester896]

Just saw a YouTube Short and apparently the new 336 doesn't have the Micro Groove barrel.

Micro Groove has been a thing since 1953.

didn't they change to ballard cut rifling in the mid 2000s on most of their models

 

[Big7]

didn't they change to ballard cut rifling in the mid 2000s on most of their models

I just saw the clip about them doing deep groove in the new model 336 so I just assumed that's when they ditched the micro groove.

They used Ballard type prior to 1953 too is what I read.

I got one about 2 or three years old and I'm going to call Ruger/Marlin and see what I got based on the serial number.

You can look up depths and number of grooves for the different Marlins but I figure calling would be easiest since I only have the 1 rifle + it's in controlled storage so I'd have to go get it to even look.

 

[Robust Redhorse]

I'm not convinced that "micro-grooved" was anything other than an advertising gimmick.

I like the old Marlin lever-actions, but I would not use any as a "sniper-rifle".

A couple of their older bolt-action rimfires are my "go-to" rifles.

I don't have one, but the XL7's they came out with right before their first demise, seemed to among the most accurate of the "budget" centerfire rifles that I have experienced.

 

[Jester896]

Ballard cut barrels are better for shooting lead bullets. Microgrove barrels have dificulties with them if they aren't real hard and slow moving IIRC.

I kinda miss my old .45-70 with the Microgrove barrel but the newer Ballard cut one I have is pretty good. I have a bunch of 405gr lead for it, but I normally just shoot jacketed bullets in all of my lever guns. It isn't sniper accurate but is sure puts a smack on a running hog

 

[35 Whelen]

I just saw the clip about them doing deep groove in the new model 336 so I just assumed that's when they ditched the micro groove.

They used Ballard type prior to 1953 too is what I read.

I got one about 2 or three years old and I'm going to call Ruger/Marlin and see what I got based on the serial number.

You can look up depths and number of grooves for the different Marlins but I figure calling would be easiest since I only have the 1 rifle + it's in controlled storage so I'd have to go get it to even look.

Ruger-made Marlin rifles are marked with "Mayodan, NC," bear an "RM" or Ruger-Made serial number prefix, have the Marlin Horse and Rider logo laser engraved on their grip, and also feature a red and white "bullseye" on the buttstock.

 

[Dub]

Cold hammer forged 6-groove barrels.

Sounds good.