I bought my JM Marlins at below $500 price tag. I bought a couple Remington Marlins that I believe are better than the JM Marlins in all regards. Though I do like the waffle top 30-30 - it’s quite accurate. My Remington Marlin’s are 44 Mag and 45-70.
I doubt that the Remington machinery was in bad shape. I suspect that the Remington machinery may have been different than what would be appropriate for Ruger’s investment casting.

Last edited by Bugger; 04/16/23.
I prefer classic.
Semper Fi
I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally