A while back I acquired an older 336, see http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/3...ix-complete-question-sling-mount-experts.html
Today, I finally had a chance to try out some different loads and see how it could do. I was surprised to get a 1" group. This is with a cheap Bushnell Banner scope.
I had other groups in the 2"-3" range with different loads, but this was the best. The cast bullet is from the LEE 170gr mold with a gas check and sized to .311".
All I can say is this Marlin exceeded my expectations of 3-4 MOA. Is this normal? These old leverguns remind me of bolt actions!
Anyhow, Marlin 336's are awesome! Glad to be part of the family.
Click on picture to make it bigger.
Today, I finally had a chance to try out some different loads and see how it could do. I was surprised to get a 1" group. This is with a cheap Bushnell Banner scope.
I had other groups in the 2"-3" range with different loads, but this was the best. The cast bullet is from the LEE 170gr mold with a gas check and sized to .311".
All I can say is this Marlin exceeded my expectations of 3-4 MOA. Is this normal? These old leverguns remind me of bolt actions!
Anyhow, Marlin 336's are awesome! Glad to be part of the family.
Click on picture to make it bigger.
