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Old Marlin 30-30 vs New Marlin 30-30
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<blockquote data-quote="jmike314" data-source="post: 2270470" data-attributes="member: 26830"><p>From what I understand, the fit of the Marlington 336's was less than desirable shortly after the merger.....gaps between stock & frame and such. </p><p></p><p>The wood is now laminate instead of walnut or hardwood. That's huge. I like wood rifles. </p><p></p><p>Instead of bluing on the metal, there is now a matte finish. This would be mostly personal preference. I would think the matte finish would hold up better over time...have to wait and see. However, the bluing is awful purdy. </p><p></p><p>The cross bolt safety was introduced in the mid 80s...so there are true Marlins with a safety. Those I've talked to that despise the cross bolt believe a safety is unnecessary on a lever and diminishes the lever tradition. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I own both. The 2012 I have has a "beefier", stocky feel to it and I don't mind the matte finish too much. It shoots straight and is put together well. Others have said that they've gotten better. </p><p></p><p>The older ones I have are my favorite pieces. Not exact sure what it is about the lever I like, but they're darn fun to shoot. It's a bit of a slimmer feel and I really like the blued receiver & barrel. Of everything in the safe, the favorite is the '74 Glenfield 30A.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jmike314, post: 2270470, member: 26830"] From what I understand, the fit of the Marlington 336's was less than desirable shortly after the merger.....gaps between stock & frame and such. The wood is now laminate instead of walnut or hardwood. That's huge. I like wood rifles. Instead of bluing on the metal, there is now a matte finish. This would be mostly personal preference. I would think the matte finish would hold up better over time...have to wait and see. However, the bluing is awful purdy. The cross bolt safety was introduced in the mid 80s...so there are true Marlins with a safety. Those I've talked to that despise the cross bolt believe a safety is unnecessary on a lever and diminishes the lever tradition. Personally, I own both. The 2012 I have has a "beefier", stocky feel to it and I don't mind the matte finish too much. It shoots straight and is put together well. Others have said that they've gotten better. The older ones I have are my favorite pieces. Not exact sure what it is about the lever I like, but they're darn fun to shoot. It's a bit of a slimmer feel and I really like the blued receiver & barrel. Of everything in the safe, the favorite is the '74 Glenfield 30A. [/QUOTE]
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