Marlin 336XLR
Marlin 336XLR is the ultimate long-range evolution of Marlin’s traditional lever action Model 336. Used in conjunction with today’s spire-point flexible-tip ammunition and a 24” barrel, this rifle turns the 30-30 Win. cartridge into a 250 yard deer dropper. For weather resistance, all major components are crafted of stainless steel, and the woodwork is two-tone laminate. It has a full pistol grip, swivel studs and cut checkering. Along with fully adjustable sights, it’s drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Five-shot tubular magazine.
Firearm Specifications
- Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms
- Model: 336XLR
- Caliber: 30-30 Winchester
- Capacity: 5 Shot Tubular Magazine (spire point bullets)
- Action: Lever action; side ejection; stainless steel receiver futed bolt barrel lever trigger guard plate magazine tube and loading gate; hammer block safety
- Stock: Black/grey laminated hardwood pistol-grip stock with futed comb; cut checkering; deluxe recoil pad; nickel-plated swivel studs
- Barrel: 24″ stainless steel barrel (6 grooves)
- Twist Rate: 1:12″
- Overall Length: 42.5″
- Length of Pull: 13 3/8″
- Approximate Weight: 7.5 lbs.
An evolution of the Model 36 rifle, the Model 336 is easily distinguished from its predecessors by its open ejection port machined into the side of the receiver. Design improvements include a stronger and simpler round-profile chrome-plated breech bolt, a redesigned cartridge carrier, an improved extractor, and coil-type main and trigger springs in place of the flat springs used in earlier Marlin rifles.Like its predecessors, the receiver and all major working parts of the Model 336 are constructed of steel forgings.
With its solid, flat top receiver and side ejection of fired cartridges, the Marlin 336 is prime candidate for use with a rifle scope. In 1956, Marlin also incorporated its proprietary Micro-Groove rifling system into the Model 336 and other centerfire Marlin rifles. This rifling system, which used an increased number of relatively shallow rifling grooves, cut down production time and significantly extended the service life of machine tooling. According to Marlin, the Micro-Groove system provides very uniform bore dimensions and a very smooth bore finish designed to improve accuracy, prevent gas leakage, and reduce bore fouling.
The Model 336 is designed to be easily disassembled for cleaning. Removal of the lever pivot screw with a flathead screwdriver, allows field stripping of the lever arm, bolt, and ejector for maintenance. Unlike many lever action designs, the Model 336 can be cleaned from the breech, much like a bolt-action rifle. This in turn avoids damage to the muzzle caused by cleaning rods and tools.
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