Thread: Ruger marlin

I see the NZ distributor is advertising Ruger marlin SBL's as available.
I havent seen one in the shops yet, or do you have to order them ?
Am keen on one over the older Remlin version, but $3K seems a bit on the nose for a lever gun.
Has anyone bought on yet ?

I have a normal Marlin 336. I cant see why you would pay that kind of money for what is effectively the same rifle. The large loop lever is embarassing and useless.

[QUOTE=John Duxbury;1630261]I have a normal Marlin 336. I cant see why you would pay that kind of money for what is effectively the same rifle. The large loop lever is embarassing and useless.[/QUOTE

Those 336 do look good and would have one of those too.
Dunno about the useless/embarrassing thing , would want to try it out before passing judgement

I have, and I am reporting it. It's for style only, if you use one, it is much much worse than operating a normal sized lever. It is intended for spinning the rifle and cocking it with one hand, which is a movie thing. Pig hunters might need it. If you've got two guns and a pig charges you? Spin - clatchchick bang!

Yes, but it looks COOOL!! especially with the paranoid wrap

The big lever might not be much use here, but try one in a cold climate with big gloves on.