Owner Report - Marlin 336C 30-30 Pt2 - comparision M1A

This is part 2 of the owner's report / review of the Marlin 30-30 lever action rifle. I mentioned it was small and light so here is a quick comparison to the Springfield Armory M1A .308. You'll notice the Marlin is much shorter (38.5" versus 44") and it weighs 7 lbs versus 9.3 lbs for the M1A. The Marlin lever action rifles have a lot of great features that make them suitable for regular deer hunters, young adults, or women. Light recoil, light weight, smaller size plus a history of reliable and durable service!! I would recommend a rifle of this series to any gun owner!! Thanks for watching!

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[flintstone9812]

Nice video.

You might have added the 30-30 has put more food on tables in America than any other bullet. And the Marlin has the microgroove barrel which adds to its accuracy.

I notice what appears to be a magazine protruding from the lower end of the receiver of the "M-1A".

Unless there is a modification I am unaware of that makes it an M-14. The M-1 used a metal clip that was forced in from the top of the receiver. We called it the thumb buster.

M-1 used 30-06 round

M-14 used .308 round

[nashi55]

@flintstone9812 Not sure I understand your question in the 3rd paragraph? This is just a standard M1A and not the M14. This model M1A has the detachable 10 rd magazine that the rifle is shipped with. Based on what I read the Army wanted troops to load it with the strpper clips, in the hopes of conserving ammo.

[vetryder]

@XxLeggZxX Actually .223/5.56 ammo is pretty cheap. I see various brands for around $5 a box for 20 rds all the time. But I like lever actions too, you're far from unarmed with a levergun.

[flintstone9812]

@nashi55 What threw me off was the magazine loaded from the bottom. I was totally unaware that an M-1a was a civilian version of the M-14.

So the M-1A uses the same parts and ammunition as an M-14 but it is made from precision investment cast AISI 8620 alloy steel instead of drop forged.

There is a 20 round magazine to fit that. We had those in Nam. Used to tape two of them together back to back.

That is a mighty fine rifle. Saw one at Gander mountain for $1,400.

[flintstone9812]

@nashi55 I was in high school ROTC 1964, we used M-1's at an army base to train in live fire. That M-1 had a spring steel clip with 8 rounds. It was inserted from the top. You HAD to pull the bolt back and lock it first before you could insert the rounds.

When I was in the army in 1966, we were issued the M-14. It used a magazine that was inserted from the bottom of the receiver. The bolt could be closed. That was the main difference. M-1 clip from the top vs. M-14 magazine from the bottom.

[chevyZL169]

marlins are great rifles. for the price you cant beat them and they shoot straight also. made in the good ol' usa too

[XxLeggZxX]

ARs are nice and all, but if you ask me a bit "over rated" if you will. I think a lever action can hold its own just fine for plinking around, and a better value for hunting not to mention the price of an AR and it's ammo is a bit much these days, compared to a nice 30-30. Thanks for answering the question about the different 336's. I appreciate that :-)

[nashi55]

Yes I agree...the Marlin is light, thin, and shorter so it has advantages in certain situations. That is what I was trying to get at with this video. Don't overlook this gun since it isn't an AR with a 30 rd mag, lights and lasers. It has a lot good points!

[nashi55]

Basically - 336A is base model w/ a lower grade wood, 336c has all walnut stock, 336w has the A wood, but adds a factory scope. Otherwise not much difference. Their website lists more details if you want them

[XxLeggZxX]

Ahhhh yeah 25 yards isn't much to base on, but then again, at least it's something. For hunting purposes or a trail gun I bet the Marlin is perfect due to it's thin profile and light weight. The M1A is a great firearm, but I think a bit too bulky long and heavy to carry around for those purposes.

One last question about the Marlin 336 if you don't mind, but what exactly is the difference between the 336A, 336C, and 336W?