REMINGTON MARLIN LEVER ACTION

[MRT949]

What is the biggest complaint about the about the REMINGTON MARLINS
I have a 1894 C.S.B.L . In 357 MAG
Have about 100 rounds through it no problems
If you have a first hand experience to compare to
Let me know
RUGER MARLIN Is a different caliber

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Remlins just had horrible finishes compared to the JM marlins. The one i bought for a buddys kid was finished in a concrete tumbler with jagged rocks im pretty sure

 

[mike mccormick]

The one remlin that I had was an 1895 gbl in 45-70. The only way it would cycle properly was to be as forceful on the lever as possible. You literally had to be abusive to make it function right.

 

[dhagerty40]

I have not heard many complaints on the 357 Mag, BUT
My 1894 in 44 Mag shoots jacketed bullets fine (2"@100 yds) but will not shoot a cast bullet. Found out that it has a 1-38" twist barrel. all other Manufacturers use 1-20" twist barrels.
and a friend of mine has a 336 in 30/30 that would not shoot any load better than 8" at 100 yards. a gunsmith friend of ours slugged the barrel and found out it has a .311 bore..

 

[watercam]

Ruger has taken over the Marlin line from Remington and made a lot improvements in the Marlin line of rifles lately. They tossed some of the 100+ year old machinery and I believe they have former Marlin employees on the line now. Reviews have been been stellar since they took over.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ruger has taken over the Marlin line from Remington and made a lot improvements in the Marlin line of rifles lately. They tossed some of the 100+ year old machinery and I believe they have former Marlin employees on the line now. Reviews have been been stellar since they took over.

The one model they released so far is like a work of art compared to years past

 

[rayporter]

my stepson and i got a pair of 1895's just before they folded. both 45-70's are pretty nice [and accurate] too.

if i knew then what i know now i would have bought a dozen at $400 a pop.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

The Remlins are rough, rough, rough, machining wise. Never really checked them for accuracy comparison's sake but the old marlins were daylight and dark better, as far as machine work on them.

 

[Spook]

Took this one apart a few years back to convert to a more suppressor friendly caliber.
Rough sorta begins to describe it.

 

[Cbashooter]

I have not heard many complaints on the 357 Mag, BUT
My 1894 in 44 Mag shoots jacketed bullets fine (2"@100 yds) but will not shoot a cast bullet. Found out that it has a 1-38" twist barrel. all other Manufacturers use 1-20" twist barrels.
and a friend of mine has a 336 in 30/30 that would not shoot any load better than 8" at 100 yards. a gunsmith friend of ours slugged the barrel and found out it has a .311 bore..

My 1-38 microgroove JM Marlins shot cast just fine.For shorter bullets its just dandy.I had to use .431-.432 bullets and cast them hard though. I don't own them anymore as I just decided to go with 357 for my lever guns but I had no problems with them.

 

[Dub]

this is my Remlin 45-70. It has been superb for me

 

[spaniel]

I have a Remlin 336 35Rem, only problem with it was need to replace 2-piece firing pin setup, normal wear and tear, inherent to the design. Got it as a hand-me-down from a relative who didn't want to deal with the light strikes so it made for a cheap entry into lever guns for me. 30 minutes of internet research to diagnose and order parts, 30 minutes to fix, and it ran like a champ and was accurate.

I expect I got a good one and Remlins were hit or miss.

 

[DickE]

Did they improve the little button on the lifter(carrier) on the 1894 .357?

 

[PhilC]

this is my Remlin 45-70. It has been superb for me

My brother has the same one. I've shot it several times (did all the load work up for him) found it to be a nice rifle for a Remlin. Some were, many weren't.

 

[nakneker]

The one model they released so far is like a work of art compared to years past

I’m waiting for them to come down in price, going for insane money right now. First chance I get I’ll buy one, I’m hearing good things.

 

[rich44]

I have 3 later Remlins two 45/70's a SBL and a SS guide gun and a 336 Spikehorn that JES rebored to 38-55 and no complaints the fit and finish are fine, and they function perfectly.
I may have just gotten lucky but I would not hesitate to pick up a later Remlin, I have looked at some of the first Remlins and they were pretty bad.
I can't wait for a ruger built 357.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I have 3 later Remlins two 45/70's a SBL and a SS guide gun and a 336 Spikehorn that JES rebored to 38-55 and no complaints the fit and finish are fine, and they function perfectly.
I may have just gotten lucky but I would not hesitate to pick up a later Remlin, I have looked at some of the first Remlins and they were pretty bad.
I can't wait for a ruger built 357.

357 is coming real soon

 

[Adam in WI]

The one model they released so far is like a work of art compared to years past

Man those look sweet

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Man those look sweet

You really need to see one in person. Its just like running a well used 60’s jm marlin

 

[Adam in WI]

You really need to see one in person. Its just like running a well used 60’s jm marlin

My dumbass would probably trade it away like the JM 1895 CB I had ten years ago.