[Benalpha]

Hi everyone, I wanted to say thanks to all of you who have offered your knowledge and advice. It's been very helpful! I recently got my first Marlin in a trade, a 1965 336 in 44 mag. - a rather scarce one from what I understand.

I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion on a nice, slim, padded carry case to fit this rifle. I don't plan on mounting an optic, and I'd like something I can carry on my shoulder. The only thing close I've found is from Boyt. Any thoughts?

 

[94win30wcf]

Your looking for a case with a shoulder strap? check ebay or triple K , old west trading post has a nice leather one.

 

[alawrence]

A heavy weight gun sock will provide protection, with less bulk than a gun case.
Andrew

 

[Golphin]

You can get one without spending a lot of money. Amazon for a new on or like 94Wi said ebay. Just don't store it long term in the case as it will rust. For a few days at a time and for taking it places a soft case works great.

 

[Ojaileveraction]

A heavy weight gun sock will provide protection, with less bulk than a gun case.
Andrew

For iron sights at least/
Keeps the Gun-Safe/Room dings and scratches off your beauties.
Easy off and on or even half off when your working.
They also protect the un-socked scoped rifles.

 

[Benalpha]

A heavy weight gun sock will provide protection, with less bulk than a gun case.
Andrew

Very true! And I'll probably pick one up. I do still need a small case or scabbard to shoulder carry when I am hiking or in the brush.

 

[Lever Jac]

I like my Midway canvas cases but they do not have a shoulder strap. Defiantly don't want to long term store them in the case unless you live in the desert.

 

[Juliet Mike]

OpticsPlanet sells a great non-scoped 40” case at a fair price and 10% first order.

I would also recommend a silicone treated sock.

That is a beautiful rifle and worth the investment of protection.

Boyt Harness GC97WC Alaskan Shot Soft Gun Case, 40in Small

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[Benalpha]

OpticsPlanet sells a great non-scoped 40” case at a fair price and 10% first order.

I would also recommend a silicone treated sock.

That is a beautiful rifle and worth the investment of protection.

Boyt Harness GC97WC Alaskan Shot Soft Gun Case, 40in Small

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Thanks Juliet Mike that's actually the exact Boyt case I was looking at. I'd love to get an American made case, but there aren't many I've found in this size and configuration.

 

[biggog]

I like the Midway padded cases. They have a shoulder strap. They make them for scoped and unscoped rifles.

 

[Sevastopol]

I like the Midway padded cases. They have a shoulder strap. They make them for scoped and unscoped rifles.

I have one of the Midway cases advertised as 'floating' (IIRC) and do recommend it. Because of all the protection (padding) it is very narrow inside; perfect for a lever action.

 

[Czy_Horse]

A heavy weight gun sock will provide protection, with less bulk than a gun case.
Andrew

For iron sights at least/
Keeps the Gun-Safe/Room dings and scratches off your beauties.
Easy off and on or even half off when your working.
They also protect the un-socked scoped rifles.

I like gun socks for transport as well. Their light weight, roll up easy, take up little space in my pack and meet the game law requirements when going to & from stand in the dark.
There are larger models for scoped rifles/AR's and long ones for shotguns.

 

[Benalpha]

I like gun socks for transport as well. Their light weight, roll up easy, take up little space in my pack and meet the game law requirements when going to & from stand in the dark.
There are larger models for scoped rifles/AR's and long ones for shotguns.

Just ordered a case and gun sock, so I should be set now Thanks for the input!

 

[FirstMarlin]

These guys make a good, sturdy, case. Pelican Cases.

 

[Chrisj357]

I got this at our local tactical supply shop. It has a zipper pouch that fits my screwdriver kit and another that fits my neoprene mat rag and spare parts. It’s perfect for me.

 

[mrmike7189]

I have 2 boyt rifle cases and they are top quality with leather straps and a nice velcro pocket for storage.

 

[Benalpha]

I have 2 boyt rifle cases and they are top quality with leather straps and a nice velcro pocket for storage.

I agree! I just got this one in and a sock along with it

 

[Benalpha]

Saw some other folks staging their marlins for photos, so figured I would do the same

 

[shawlerbrook]

Very nice Marlin. You will like the Boyt case.

 

[Juliet Mike]

I have a few of those BOYT cases that you bought.
The only downside was the case came with a cotton webbed sling/handle.

I swapped mine oit with 1-1/4” Buffalo Hide Slings found on Ebay from Amish craftsman for $25/each including shipping.

No modification necessary, just cut the cloth one loose and swap out.

Be sure to get 1-1/4” width because 1” is too narrow!

Sorry for photo quality, still at work. The photos came out slightly “wavy” using Panarama on phone.