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I built a number of super accurate bolt rifles. Moved on to 99 Savages. Feeling like I might need to add a Marlin to the herd. I would want one of the late 40s- early 60s 2/3 magazine rifles. Either the shorter barrel one, or the one with longer barrel that was to compete with the 64 Winchester. 35 or 32 preferred. Want to mount a scope. Something like a waffled top that has been violated with D&T? I don't know what models I am trying to find? Help.
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Marlin 336-A.....24 inch barrel
Marlin 336SC ....20 inch sporter carbine
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People have preferences, and I like the half-mags too, but any marlin can be a good marlin. Get what you like and don't worry about it. 35-stuff interests me more these days, but my old dirty thirty has laid down truckloads of stuff, for all sorts of folks...it's often my loaner.
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Marlin SC 336 in 35 , starting with the year of 1955 ( I think this is when they started factory tapping the receivers) would be nice.
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I'm thinking 336A 35 or 32. Of course wouldn't automatically say no to SC or 30-30. If 55 is the start of D&T, when does Microgroove start? Prefer D&T w/o Micro.
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Don't dismiss the microgroove barreled guns. I own 3, 44mag, 35, and 30-30. All will shoot one inch or better with factory ammo and a 4X Leupold.
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bassi, I like your tag line. I have a .308 that has turned in numerous sub 1/2" three shot groups over the years. Getting a little older and I would not bet the rent money that I can still shoot it within an inch....
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I'm thinking 336A 35 or 32. Of course wouldn't automatically say no to SC or 30-30. If 55 is the start of D&T, when does Microgroove start? Prefer D&T w/o Micro. How bad do you want a 336A in 35 Rem?  1953ish, unmolested waffle-top.
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WiFowler, I would be very interested if it wasn't for the fact I want to scope it. Hate to drill a nice waffle top.
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I may have a 35 rem d&t early model I could part with. It’s not pristine, but it’s honest.
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I'm thinking 336A 35 or 32. Of course wouldn't automatically say no to SC or 30-30. If 55 is the start of D&T, when does Microgroove start? Prefer D&T w/o Micro. My1955 had micro groove.
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Don't sweat MicroGroove, they also shoot. You may have to play with the fit of bullets if using lead through either type rifling.
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