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Hello, I was wondering if I could have a few peoples opinion on which marlin lever action to purchase to shoot groups at 350 to 400 yards. I am leaning towards the 1895 series or the 336 lineup. I like the stainless 336. I can't seem to find much on accuracy of any of the rifles. Any input would be much appreciated.

I hope that you will be happy with large groups. I can't imagine the Marlin lever action being suitable for serious shooting at those distances.

Ditto, Mickey.

Got to go with the two fine fellows above. Lever is a great gun in the woods but you are going to want a bolt action for long range work.

I've rung steel pretty consistently at 750 yards with an aperture sighted 30/30 and 35 Remington. Can't talk to groups but could keep them in 20" diameter metal float at that distance.

My Marlin 308ME is easily MOAish at those ranges.

Better buy an Marlin XL bolt action of some flavor if you're looking to shoot accurately at the distance that you specified.

I guess that if any Marlin lever action had a chance to shoot a decent group at that range it would be the 308 XLR.

And that is fun shooting. I loved to reach out with Contender in 45-70. I could sometimes reload before the gong rang.

the most accurate Marlins would be the Marlin Ballard single shot, lever rifle. Any one of a number of calibers and configurations are quite suited to those distances.

Steelhead said:
I've rung steel pretty consistently at 750 yards with an aperture sighted 30/30 and 35 Remington. Can't talk to groups but could keep them in 20" diameter metal float at that distance.

That makes you the exception and not the rule Steelie. Good shooting but the average Joe won't have the talent or the reloading skills to make that happen. At least not over night. I say go with the 336 in 30-30 and shoot for 150 yards. My son has one and it is suprisingly accurate but every person and rifle has their limits. YMMV. kwg

OK, you win that round. I forgot about the Ballards. Wish I had one.

There are lots of them out there. Very fine rifles indeed. A #5 Pacific in .45-70 like the one below would do exactly what you want to do. But there are many others. Folks always seem to bypass the single shots and notably, the Ballard double set triggers are among the 1/2 dozen best triggers ever made.

This is mine. It will probably be antelope hunting with me this year along with an 1885 Winchester Singleshot

never seen so many people bite so hard on an obvious joke post

Only a joke post to people that can't/ain't done it.

What a beauty. I am drooling all over the keyboard. What is one like that worth if I am ask?

I'm talking about the original question...here, I'll do one.



"I am thanking about taking my .30-30 out to Wyoming where I have been invited on a elk hunt. They say the ranges will be long.....how high do I need to set my peep sight for elk at 500 yards. I use 150 grain bullets"

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cast out, reel in....I mean, do you really think ol' Jake has a "350 to 400" yard range that he wants to shoot groups with his Marlin lever action, and just joined our little forum to ask that question?

Maybe that's what you need to bring to Weirgate next time...

Probably but is sure got a pretty Ballard picture posted.

Nah, your right(grin) The Marlin part was the bait that made me not even look at the poster.

that was mean