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Accuracy for a Marlin 336: 30-30; w/ 16.5" barrel

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20 January 2009, 08:40
Jon Beutler
Accuracy for a Marlin 336: 30-30; w/ 16.5" barrel
What could one expect for accuracy out to 150 yds with the shorter barrel? The game would be small mule deer.
21 January 2009, 07:35
swampshooter
If i was shooting a good marlin with good ammo i would expect groups of around 2 inches at 150 yds. I've seen many 1" groups at 100 yds. from marlin lever guns. I'm referring to a scoped gun of course.


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06 February 2009, 17:01
Two tone
My 336 groups consistantly right around 1" at 100 yards. This is with reloads using a 150 Speer flatpoint and a scope.

With 125 Nosler Bal. Tips it groups nicely under an inch. Single shot with those of course.





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07 February 2009, 17:38
nordrseta
quote:
Originally posted by Jon Beutler:
What could one expect for accuracy out to 150 yds with the shorter barrel? The game would be small mule deer.
I had a Marlin LTS back in the 90s. I only ran it with irons but it was good for three inches or so at 100 with Federal 125, Remington 150, and Winchester 170 gr factory ammo. Handy little gun; wish I'd kept it. Any mule deer that walks away will not be the fault of the rifle.