Thread: Marlin 30-30 setup

Originally Posted by 308mate

@dannyb how short of a barrel did you go and what model of Marlin?

Have my 336 Dark 16" zeroed at 100m with a VX6 1-6. It is CDS so I may work up some loads for it for further but really I wouldn't shoot more than 150 - 170m with it I suppose.
@eamars has worked some loads up I think and may be able to provide some useful input.

I didn't get any of the smithing done but it's 16.5" the mag tube also shortened at the same time so only holds 5 rounds, the trigger also appears to have been fettled.
I actually decided against buying one till after lock down but this one fell in to my lap for a great price.....it's a 336 stainless wish it had a big loop.
It's sitting in Hamilton until level 2 anyway so I have plenty of time to think about things.

Originally Posted by dannyb

I didn't get any of the smithing done but it's 16.5" the mag tube also shortened at the same time so only holds 5 rounds, the trigger also appears to have been fettled.
I actually decided against buying one till after lock down but this one fell in to my lap for a great price.....it's a 336 stainless wish it had a big loop.
It's sitting in Hamilton until level 2 anyway so I have plenty of time to think about things.

@dannyb

That is a nice looking rifle man, do you know what Gunsmith did the work?

I am looking at buying a 1895SBL but wouldn't mind getting it threaded.

It would probably ruin the look of your rifle but I can say that the Midwest Mlok handguards that 55six sometimes has in stock are really useful, especially when if you want to use a bipod, I found the shape of the stock Marlin foregrip hopeless for a Harris type bipod.

Originally Posted by 308mate

@dannyb

That is a nice looking rifle man, do you know what Gunsmith did the work?



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No idea @Calikiwi might know ?

I used to crimp mine in 30-30, stops projectile getting pushed back in tube mag,don’t use pointed bullets unless they are the flex tip ones,can detonate the round in front in tube mag apparently.

Originally Posted by 308mate

@dannyb

That is a nice looking rifle man, do you know what Gunsmith did the work?


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Just spoke to @Calikiwi apparently Vern Wilson did the smithing, dunno if he has a reputation for working on levers ?