Henry vs Marlin
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Comparing a couple of popular and similar lever guns.
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Review the ruger 44mag carbine semi auto rifle please hickock 45 .
Man guys yall do you. We all know that your the man.
I own three Henry lever-action rifles and one Marlin lever-action rifle. I can vouch for the accuracy and smoothness of the Henry vs the Marlin. Fit, Finish, and quality of the gun are superior in every way to the Marlin. If you can only buy one lever-action rifle, buy a Henry, you always get rave reviews from friends and fellow shooters regardless of size and bullet caliber. Also, if you ever need service there is a huge difference. Henry will send you a mailing label and return it within a week to ten days. Sometimes they can do it even faster. I returned a Henry pump twice because I was unhappy with the smoothness of the action and Anthony Imperato called me and said He's sending me a replacement Pump-action or any other gun of my choice in the same caliber. I chose a Silver Boy. That's customer service when the President of a company follows up personally on a service call. I don't know what Marlin would do but Henry is famous for their Service and lifetime warranty.
The Henry warranty is second to NONE! Simply can't be beat! I had to buy the only remaining golden 45-70 side gate at my local gun shop, and found a small putty repair in rear stock nest to sling lug. Got home and immediately sent them a message and did not see the spot to send them a pic. This was Monday, and Friday, just 4 days later, I receive not only a rear stock complete with butt plate and sling lug, but also a new fore stock! WOW was all I could say when I got them! Fantastic service, bar none!
@@olcowhand I wouldn't say their warranty is second to none. I had a Henry after a few Range days it started to jam. The magazine tube had came loose and was causing it to jam. I called Henry and the guy o talked to said to "send it in and we'll replace the tube, it probably won't fix it but we can try." I asked if it didn't fix it would they be willing to replace the gun? he laughed and said don't count on it. He said cause I'm sure you have already tried to put the tube back in yourself, so how do we know you didn't screw it up. i got rid of the Henry and bought a Marlin. I love my Marlin.
@@Jerry-jg1uc Just shot my marlin this season today. Had it sighted in from last year and it's been in the safe since. I was shooting 50 yards and it was dead on. I love my Marlin as well, the smoothness of the operation is what I really like. The sweet succulent flow of the lever as you pump another round In...great feeling
I just take mine to my local shop and they fix my guns up. Never really tried going through the gun company like marlin or Henry. Will definitely look into it, thank you!
@@Jerry-jg1uc I’m sure you got someone at Henry who picked up the phone by accident. Call Anthony and tell him this story. Who ever told you that was dead wrong and Anthony will say so too. Henry will do anything including replace the gun to make a customer happy. They absolutely did that for me and I didn’t even have to ask. Call Anthony and you will understand what customer satisfaction is all about. If he doesn’t take care of you let me know.
I been watching Mr Hickok for years. Hes just a knowledged, down to Earth, Solid Man.
They say he has a way bigger gun than John Holmes ever had too.
@@cbo9090 Ha!
He does put off that energy
Two christmases ago my Grandpa gave me my great-grandfather's Marlin 336 .30-.30 that he bought new in back in the 60s or so and it has been the best rifle I've ever used. I hope one I'll be able to pass it along to my grandson😊
We're so lucky Ruger picked up Marlin when Remington went down. I am sure Ruger will have Marlins being made better than ever. I am partial to the brass Henry's myself, but both are beautiful guns.
Yes. Remington is garbage
The new marlins are selling for way above msrp. I'd love to buy one but just can't afford $2500 for a $1500 rifle.
@@jesusisalive3227 yeah. True street price should eventually be around 1200
@@davematney1918 probably going to take 3 years to get there
@@jesusisalive3227 You ain't kidding hey lol wtf is goin on man! Free market is meant to create competitive pricing....but when they can make an extra couple hundred dollars all at the same time they say fck the Workin Man..
Thank God Himself my local shop is owned/ran by a dam good man too, picked up my Henry 30-30 side gate all brass for I believe like 1015 bucks out the door. If you were to find one (it was incredibly difficult to find one when I did too) you know dam well it'd be much more expensive.
Still waiting to find either an X or an all weather in .44 mag aswell as the little pea shooter 45-70...
Henry's raised the bar so high overall man it's forced Ruger to make damn sure the Marlins start to bring back some of that good ole American Pride. That's a win there I guess 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I just got handed down a 1949 marlin 336 and I love it. Such a smooth and satisfying gun.
Same. 1950s 336SC in .35 Remington. What a gem.
yes they were nice then. Today naaah want henry
@J Mills the same ZAMAK that hi point uses
Lucky, lucky you! Happy for you brother! NEVER sell it!
David Shapiro it’s a very good all around hunting rifle
hickok45 is a real gentleman. . .i watch a lot of blogs and i know most of the guys that have pages. . .there is nothing in his manner that is abrasive whatsover----no cursing, eff-bombs etc. ----just the facts, delivered in a gracious & humble manner ---the world needs more of his ilk
I've been shooting a Marlin .30-30 since I was a kid, have a 1995 .30-30 in my inventory to this day. Never had a problem, shoots great, still tight, and very accurate. The Henry's are nice, shot two of them in the past. Not enough difference to choose one over the other. Guess it's more personal preference than anything.
The fit and finish on my Henry's is second to none on my lever actions. I own both Marlin and Henry lever actions.
There is absolutely no comparison in machining and attention to detail between the two. Henry is without a doubt the better firearm in that arena. As far as accuracy is concerned, I cannot tell any noticeable difference inside 100 - 150 yards. As always Mr. Hickok is majorly objective and spot on. Thanks again for all you do for the shooting community with these videos.
Marlin seven days a week and twice on Sunday.
Remington Marlin were the first ones to make the carriers out of billet block steel instead of machining.
I do not believe Henry nor Winchester do this. I realize now what looks so different about Henry forearm stocks.
They are elongated and flat, verses Marlin’s being more rounded.
I still have my Marlin that my Dad bought me in 1971 when I was 15 years old. The action is smooth as silk and still looks like new.
Have a Marlin 30 30, that belonged to my Dad (gun at least 60yrs old). It has put plenty of meat on the table. Still shoots sweet.
I got one from my grandad that's about 50-60 years old. It's been put through the ringer and still shoots beautifully
@@Arto257 my great grandpa will bequeath his onto me which hes had for 40-60 years, IF i can shoot a deer dead in one shot with it due to bot having enough .243 ammo for me to properly sight in my rifle's scope for once. I tested the marlin out and wow its lighter, has even less kick, quieter shots somehow, and more ammo and better accuracy.
My grandpa's Marlin 30 30 been with him for 70
I love them all!!! Winchester, Marlin and Henry!! Levers are awesome! Cheers from Alberta, Canada!
and Uberti who makes great replicas of the classic rifles
My Henry "Big Boy, Steel" .357 magnum lever-action carbine is top notch in quality. And I had experience with Henry's customer service and they were top notch. :)
I have the same. It's so loved that it has been added to our collection of heirloom firearms that will be handed down to children and grandchildren. It's in good company with a H&K 22Mag, Weatherby 257 mag, an Ithaca 16ga and a Winchester 22 LR pump
Agreed, it is the prize of my collection. Everyone wants to shoot it when I bring it to the range.
My favorite of my fathers guns. So beautiful and such a well rounded rifle. Just wish he was more careful with it he gets scratches from stuffing his gunsafe full.
@@bengarcia3063 Yeah, either you never use it and just hang it on a wall as a decorative piece, or you actually use it, and it gets scratched, rusty, or the finish of the brass starts to come off. But still, it's so fun to shoot that I could never just hang it on a wall forever!
Ditto. I bought the same model last year. Only changes I've made is changed out the lever loop for an oversized lever loop, put a hammer cross tab to pull back the hammer with and I scoped it with a 4X30 scope. I never hunt at distances over 100 yards but my old eyes can't see with the iron sights at those distances.
Marlin would almost always be the first choice except when it’s compared to a Henry. Marlins are fantastic. Henry’s are exceptional.
true statement. every henry ive ever bought has been a tack driver right out of the box
True statement.
I love every one of my JM Marlins. I also love every one of my Henry’s! My 35 Remington Henry is identical to that Henry you are shooting. It’s really a fine rifle and I’ll never part with it OR any of my JM Marlins!
Winchester 94
What guys say when they dont have a marlin ^^^^^ ,,, jk
Using some of the high tech ammo out for the lever action 30/30's I was shooting nice groups at 200 yds so the new tech helps stretch out the effective ranges for these older style hunting rifles.
That mass produced firearms can have such tight tolerances between wood & metal is just amazing.
I've always admired people who can work wood and/or metal to make such fascinating objects.
None of the wood metal fit compares with the old Winchesters of a 100 years ago
Enjoy your videos. I'm a Marlin guy. Bought my first one almost 40 years ago. A used 336 R.C. the most reliable rifle I've owned.
If one listens to the mechanics of the lever action during a round loading into the chamber and discharge, you can tell which brand has spent a little more time on quality work. It's the suttle details, sounds and feel that is key in my decision: Henry for sure if I had the cash.
Just my opinion but since I own a Marlin 1895 I can tell you after handling, firing, and cleaning my Marlin it is the Marlin that reigns supreme!!
@@kevinrollman3101 When was yours made? Is it a JM? I recently compared a Henry and marlin side by side and the fit finish and mechanical feel of the Henry was just superior.
Best 22 plinker I ever had was a Marlin Golden Mountie 39A which I lost when Hurricane Katrina put my house under 20 feet of water. I sure miss that rifle. Great video, Hickok. I learn a lot from your videos. Keep 'em coming.
Absolutely this! I have my Dads from the 1950’s. My favorite firearm!
I bought three 39As over the years. . first when I was 18 for $50 could have had his matching 30/30 for another $50. That was in the 60s.
Just bought the exact Henry side gate 30 30 and shot it few days ago, it’s beautiful and shoots right on target. Very happy with it!
Love levers! Cheers from Canada, where the firearm sports are growing in popularity! We've even started a federation for universities and colleges to compete.
That's great!
Do they get support from any universities?
As a Canadian gun owner all I can say is our beloved sport is more at risk now than ever. Maybe competition Olympic shooting, but the current liberal government would ban everything including slingshots if they knew it wouldn't stop a re election.
Meaning I'm glad to hear out any fellow Canadian who takes pride in their firearm ownership, we need all the help we can get. Cheers.
@@buymoreguns5924 The universities are becoming quite supportive of the firearms sports. My university has two official clubs, one for firearms in general and another for the clays. They are both experiencing healthy growth and interest from all kinds of people who hadn't considered the sports before.
Love the lever action 30/30. Wouldn't mind having a Marlin, Henry and Winchester..
I don’t know if there is a gun I dislike! I love the marlin ... well I love them all but I prefer the marlin.
I love the Winchester, but the only thing is you can't top mount a scope on a Winchester.
@@jackwatkins7382 Find a Winchester 94 AE.
@@towtruckmafia well mr. Matteson I have actually thought about that but I wasn't sure about their angle eject. I've heard some dislikes over them but I've never owned one so I wouldn't know. One guy said that the case is still a little long but that wouldn't matter to me if I can get it in a 44 caliber because the shoulder case I think would not give no problem. But finding one in 44 is kind of a problem. I guess I'll have to buy it new. I don't spect you know anyone that has got a 44 for sale? Thanks for the reply, Jack
I have all 3. Love them all
Picked up the Henry side gate couple weeks ago. I love this rifle!
Do they have it in .357?
@@beijingbiden5931 Not yet, currently it is only chambered in 30-30, .38-55 and .35 Remington.
I hope they bring out the .357 soon that’s for sure!
@@joe13h Looking at getting a Henry big boy in 357 magnum. If available in side gate model, certainly would consider.
@@terrypublow7038 as soon as they make one in .410 with a steel reciever ima getn one
I own a 1951 336 Marlin 35 rem and it is in perfect condition . Back when Marlin made really good guns, I also have a Ruger /Marlin 1895 45-70 SBL and this gun is just as perfect as the 51, So I feel that Marlin is in good hands now
I have a 1965 Marlin 336 44 magnum that is smooth as silk and never given me a bit of trouble.
I've got the same year Marlin 30-30, also in mint condition. If you want my Marlin, you'd better be prepared to kill me. That said, I'd also love to own a Henry.
@@backwoods6050 How about just buy it from you? Seems easier and less messy than killing you.
That Henry is beautiful and well finished. The Henry looks like it would cost twice the money. Also like the ability to load side gate or tube loading on the Henry. I bet the wildlife have become accustomed to the firing on the range and keep coming back for the free watermelons and pumpkins.
If you dont like lever guns there's sumpin' wrong with ya
They are very underrated.
@@Smasho8000 I like lever guns but I would not say they were underrated. Henry and Winchester are both north of a $1,000 and you can buy a decent bolt action rifle with a scope for well south of $500 that will shoot a more effective cartridge.
They are my favorite action.
@@Glock2201 Winchester for sure, but Henry gets in the 700s on their more popular stuff, and their “fun guns” in 22 are around 250, which isn’t bad for their quality. In fact, it’s GREAT for their quality
Well you’re not American if you don’t like them.
Thanks Hickock! I was literally wondering about these two. You have helped me cement the Henry side gate as my first lever I shall buy. I'm halfway saved up.
You go kid!!
Game warden: "So, Mr Hickok, you claim the deer ran in front of your bullet?"
Game warden "Tell it to the judge."
I don't get it
@@muffin2147 Just before the 17 minute mark, he sees a deer react to his shot, and talks about what would happen if he hit one.
After years of shooting with open or iron sights, I've come to prefer the semi-buckhorn sight over the the full buckhorn. That might be enough to swing me to the Henry~!! Marlin has been in turmoil for a couple of years now while Henry is very stable. I've also read that Henry's service is as good as it gets~! My choice is clear~!!
I picked up a Henry because it has a transfer bar safety (and doesn’t have a manual safety)
That sealed the deal for me. But both are wonderful lever guns!!!
Henry is just a Great rifle in any caliber !
amen
Really classic designs. I shot a Marlin 39A and a Marlin 357 lever gun for years. Then I got my first Henry. I like old Marlin's and new Henry's ever since that moment. I think both shown are good looking but my eye kept coming to the Henry.
I would love to have that 39A! I’m in the market for one. I just bought an old 1894cs in 357 and one in 44 magnum. I love those marlins.
Thanks for the great video.both are great rifles.Just bought a new dark series 45-70 marlin for my son's graduation which field tested excellently . Also purchased a Henry all weather 45-70 for myself because it is so slick and fits my scabbard nicely . It also shoots well.One thing I've noticed is that when you purchase a new rifle it instantly becomes a whole lot better than before you own it.Love lever guns!! Thanks for the videos!
A lot of reviews online of Henry rifles always show the brass receiver version. I’m a Henry fan, but for those who think this is a bit ‘gaudy’, they do offer black receivers and case colored hardened versions which I prefer.
That's the difference between those of us who hunt. And those that buy a gun for show. Just my opinion. I buy my guns to use and hunt with. I have a old school single shot 45-70 henry in old school furniture. Put a lot of deer down with that old girl.
Yeah, the brass is a bit over the top. I’m a bit more subdued. I with they did them in a Tenifer/QPQ like finish honestly…
Truly informative, solid video reviews and information. Mr Hickok is extremely knowledgeable. And I love the way he has that skin on the gun table so that the lovely woodwork and metalwork on the guns remains cared for and remain un-scratched.
Deer in the back ground @7:25. I guess they hear shooting and come running for that tasty red soda before it all soaks in the ground.
I saw that and thought "LIVE TARGET!"
I know Hickok wouldn't shoot it, nor would I. I'm glad it was able to sneak across, while John was recording.
Guess to them, the bangs are just like the birds in the background by now, must be more than used to it
Great eyes man! LOL!! Deer has courage, also knows Hick was talkin, made his move!
If Henry puts a Octagonal Barrel on the Side Loading 30-30 that would make it a MUST Have! at the top of my List.
And heavier if you're actually going to hunt with?
Same. If they throw a side-gate on their current Color-Case Hardened 30-30 I'd probably pick it up really quick
It would be nice if Henry tapered their octagon barrels properly... the original Winchesters and Marlins of the 19th century all had gracefully tapered barrels. I believe that for ease of manufacturing Henry is using straight octagons, which look ungainly and add needless weight.
Then it would be a complet knock off of marlin Bicentennial 30-30 with the octagonal barrel.
If Henry comes out with a side gate model with steel/all-weather receivers they will DOMINATE the market. I don’t understand why they haven’t done that yet. Brass receivers aren’t good for hunting.
I think Henry is waiting to see how their stealing of the Marlin design for this rifle plays out before expanding production with steel/all-weather receivers. lol
@@gabbyhayes1568 Pretty sure any Marlin patents have expired, how many companies are "stealing" the design of Colt's 1911 and Single Action Army.
My Dad bought me a Marlin 22. automatic from Western Auto in late 70s. Silver trigger w leaf. forearms & squirrel on the front of stock. Still got it...
Always keep the rifle your dad bought you!
Hold on to those your dad gave u!
I let a few slip away when I was 18,now at 45 I regret that greatly!😢
I just bought a new Marlin 1895 CB in 45-70. Shot it today for the first time. That thing shoots like a dream! Smooth action, easier to load as my other lever guns, and the feel was fantastic. I put a rear peep site on it (Williams) and the sight picture is fantastic. I love that Marlin.....I've had old Marlins before and this one is no different in my opinion.
For the past year I’ve been debating what to get, a henry or a marlin for 45-70. After researching for months, I finally decided to go to henry for the better quality firearm and I won’t have to worry about potentially having a “marlin” issue.
Just an FYI, I also have a Henry all weather gun .357 and some how when cleaning it I caught the extractor and the lever would not close. I contacted Henry and set up a warranty repair and a day later they sent me a return postage paid label to return the rifle for repair. I guess guaranteed for life means just that, even when I screw things up.
I couldn’t decide so I bought a Marlin 336 .30-30 and Henry .22 with octagon barrel and brass receiver! Love them both!
Just putting these two lever actions side by side for comparison speaks volumes for the quality of both. I have a Marlin and never shot a Henry but would love to own one in the near future.
Love that henry is doing side gates thank you to all the people that asked henry to do this much appreciated
I like that Henry went gate as well, but ALSO keep the tube load option. Nice…
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy these videos. They make my day.
Im normally a Marlin guy. But this Henry is so nice. I love the shine and the wood work on the Henry.
That's about all it's good for the name and the looks I have the Henry golden boy octagon barrel 30/30 tube fed garbage gun
@@jimmygarrett735 yeah my two Henrys never did feed correctly , got rid of them but kept my JM Marlins
Wanted: Henry side loading, octagon barrel 26", 45-70. BLUED... waiting... waiting...
Thank you! Finally somebody else haha. I really want a Henry with a 24"-28" barrel length (and the extra capacity from the longer tube), just like Marlin's 1895CB. Although, I would rather it be in 30-30 myself.
Hopefully one day we get our wish
@@cbeaudry4646 for real, I also really want someone to reproduce the trapdoor Springfield
Blued, or case hardened, that looks beautiful as well
YES! Basically their version of the 1886!!
@@kevingipe6923 YEEEESSSSS, finally someone, but not only a 45-70 trapdoor, one in .357 mag or .44 mag for plinking and combining with a revolver or even one in .30-30 winchester
Never shot a Henry, but I love my Marlin. Also have a .22 Marlin. Both great and dependable. My model 336 was made in the early sixties and has a curved, rounded lever, topped by a Redfield scope. Steel butt plate. Same for the .22.
I have two old marlins from early 60’s 30/30 , 35 rem and all my new lever guns are Henrys’s and I’ll be staying with Henry.
Same for me, they are just better made and need nothing out of the box
wanna sell the Marlin?
The Henry side-gate and tube load/unload lever-action is the best design hands down.
Opinions vary, that was the reason I picked a marlin over the henry.
@@austinwhite969 opinions vary yes but features are my muse.
I would have to give the advantage to Henry, for sure, if customer service is factored in.
That Henry is a Beauty!
The old Marlin .35 was my favorite, out of a numerous rifles dad sent me off with, hunting in the deer woods as a kid & teen.
So light. Great for walking up and down the forested ridges of the Ozark Mts, and a good brush gun for those deadfall-heavy backwoods. Still did great, open sights, even at longer ranges after coming out of the thick brushy woods.
I do have a Marlin 336W 30/30. I chose it because it has the ejection port on the side, which makes it suitable to use a scope. I also have a hammer spur accessory that makes access to the hammer under the scope easy. I bought it in July, 2012 for $409.99.
A couple years back I shot my cousin's brand new henry 45-70. I hadn't shot a gun in a decade, and right out of the box I was amazed how accurate it was.
i used my dads .444 Marlin for deer hunting... absolutely love that lever action.
Henry certainly is a good bet. My one Henry firearm is a .22 rifle, beautifully made, superb fit and finish, shoots flawlessly. I inherited it quite unexpectedly and soon learned just what good fortune that was. The rifle has a scope, for which mounting the rear sight had been removed -- and was lost. I called Henry to ask about buying that part, finding none anywhere on offer for sale. They asked for my address. The sight arrived in the mail a few days later, no charge. What a service-minded company!
JamesG, Henry's customer service second to none. Truly one of the best I've dealt with in any industry.
@@paulshayter1113 Unrelated to guns, I recently had a similar experience with another American company, Thermo Fisher Scientific. I had a piece of lab equipment that had a problem. When I called seeking a replacement part that would have sufficed to repair it, they informed me (rather than me informing them!) that it was in-warranty, and with no further ado they sent an entire new device. Then they informed me I need not bother to return the ailing one. Well, the "bad" device still has most of its function intact so I reckon I hit a jackpot of sorts. Both now see productive use in the lab. The superb service had the proper effect: I'll happily buy more of their products anytime, even at a price premium.
Great guns! But, I tend to side with the new Henry side loader. Sure hope Henry comes out with a 357 and 44 side loaders. Will buy the 44 mag for sure!
Wish Marlin and Henry would do a 445 Supermag and 357 maximum version… would be a very versatile option that falls in between the 44mag and 45-70 and 357/30-30 models…
I’m new to firearms and a recent subscriber. I really enjoy your channel. Besides the history lessons on firearms, I’m learning how to look at the details. I’ve seen 2 of your Marlin videos, this being one, where I’ve learned to look at details differently. I’d pick the Henry here, but the details on a specific Marlin I held could make the difference because of workmanship.
FYI
Passed through Tennessee for the first time this summer. Beautiful state and people. On the short list for my upcoming retirement transition!
Me too !!! First time in Tennessee!! Wonderful state!! I like the Henry!!🤓
I actually like the cross bolt safety on my Marlin. It allows me to fully lock and load my rifle so it's ready at the the drop of a hammer. Fully loaded holds at 7... and it's a gorgeous gun. Not likely to find many like it. Wish I knew how to post pics cause I certainly would
Old comment but just FYI you can keep Henrys with one in the pipe with the hammer full down perfectly safely. They can’t and won’t fire from dropping the hammer from full cock by thumb drop or random bump, due to the built in “transfer bar” safety that won’t fire unless it’s full cocked and the trigger is pulled. It’s worth looking into just because the technology itself is very interesting.
However, I love my Marlin too, so this is certainly not a nod either way. Just a heads up on interesting design. They’re both great rifles.
I love it when you bring out the lever action rifles. Great video Hickok! Thanks for sharing.
Henry/Marlin, Marlin/Henry? It's easy, I'd like one of each. They're both cool.
A Marlin is a Henry improved. An improved Henry is a Marlin.
Dammit you might just be right 😂
For me the choice is easy: Henry. I've had the Henry Big Boy in 44mag for several years & absolutely love it.
Might be buying a big boy in .44 myself
Hickok patting the Henry while he's explaining how upset people get when he doesn't outright pick one was enough for me. Henry wins. lol
Not even close, brother. Henry is a copy. Great workmanship…etc. Marlin stands alone. That Marlin he has is a REM made.
16.5" Henry Big Boy Side Gate in .357 Carbine/Color Cased Receiver with large lever is what I have!! Love Henry quality!! Very few discounts with some hard to find Henrys. I payed MSRP of $1198!! Marlin 336 no longer in production! Thanks for another great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, that Henry sure is a lovely rifle. You're one of the best (if not THE best) reviewer from the States. keep 'em coming.
ATB from the UK.
for me i like the look of the Marlin the best. but, thetight tolerances on the henry is above and beyond. very nice rifles, both of them!
I’m looking at a a lightly used Henry in .44 magnum, octagon barrel, brass receiver. Beautiful lever action.
Just picked up a 1972 JM stamped marlin 336 today and put 20 rounds down range and it ran better than my newer one. 30-30 is probably my all time favorite rifle caliber, both my girls learn to shoot with a 30-30 and they love it to, they said they prefer my 1873 model 44-40wcf.
When I was 11 in 1967, I started collecting reloading equipment for a 30-30, I knew that was what I wanted. I went to Sears with my dad and I checked out a New Winchester 30-30 and it felt good right up until I went to put it up to my shoulder. It was very light and the butt of the gun went over my shoulder. We went to a Gun dealer and he had a 30-30 Marlin and when I put it up to my shoulder it went in the right place. So, I decided I wanted a Marlin. A year later my dad traded in his old Webley for a 30-30 Marlin for me. It was a 336RC with the Pistol grip stock, which I preferred. I already had over 300 rounds loaded up with cast bullets, I cast and Sized with Lyman mold and Sizer and lubricator. I used 19 Grain of IMR 4227. The Bullet was a 173gr. with a gas check. I used to shoot a couple hundred rounds whenever we went shooting. I was pretty good with that Carbine, I could hit anything within 200 yards without a scope and further with. I dididn't like using a scope and took it off after a few months. I put a sling on it. I had that gun for 40 years and ran about 3000 round through her all Lead bullets and about 500 jacketed 170gr bullets. I used IMR 3031 powder for that, I do not remember the weight. I NEVER had any problem with that Marlin, I Highly Recommend them. Great gun for in brush or around a lot of trees. You need to do a comparison between the Marlin and the Winchester both in 30-30.
Will the Marlin unload out the side gate . Some are made to ?
Own a Henry 45-70, Henry .22, Marlin .357/38 and a Rossi .22 mag. All lever action and all shoot great. The Henry is brass so it looks the best.
Best shooting rifle I ever owned was a 22 marlin semi automatic. It had a 4 power scope and was probably the cheapest rifle you could buy at the time. I believe I got it at K Mart. I took it out of the box and put the scope on it and set up a target at about 70 yards to zero it in. A friend was with me and I fired about five shots from a rest in a prone position. We couldn't tel were the bullets hit so we walked to the target. Every round was within the small bullseye, im still amazed at the accuracy of that little rifle, it was the demise of many a bullfog and squrriel. I sold that rifle many years ago when I guit hunting whised now that I had kept it.
That Micro-Groove rifling! That's what sold Pop and I on our jointly-owned Model 80 when I was 13-back in 1959. Still shoots straight.
The world needs more pistol caliber lever actions!
With side loading gates!!!
Henry!!! I love my Henry 44mag. Just an absolute joy to play with. Henry’s customer service is #1.
Have one as well , goes great with my Ruger Bisley Vaquero.
Fun day ...
I have contacted Henry several times via there email and there response was quite quick. The helped me in decisions on sight changes and attaching a scope. I did order the Talley 1" base/rings to attach my scope. The also have a great selection of Henry parts and accessories. If you own a Henry their site is a must. Life time warranty on all Henry's.
Throughly enjoy these videos, Great Guy ! Any firearms enthusiast can enjoy and understand that many rifles are very close in comparison, it’s just like Mr.Hickok-45 states “Sometimes it just comes down to personal preference.” I own several levers, Winchester, Marlin and Henry… I also enjoy them all for some reason or other ! Keep up the Great information and comparisons . Thank You Mr.Hickok !
I bought a Marlin 30-30 as my first lever action. Really didn’t like the action. Bought a Henry and it’s night and day better in my experience
Love old Marlins. I’ve got a 1929 lever 410 and an old model 36 in 30-30. Hopefully my grandson will understand how important they are.
Henry is crazy, put a side loader on all of them! DAMN
i just paid a couple hundred more for a marlin 357 over a henry 357 simply because henry doesn't have a loading gate on theirs. and damn did I really want that brass look
People make way too big of a deal out of Henrys not having a side gate. I bet I can tube load a Henry as fast as most people can side gate load.
@@bsmithhammer not speed I care about. 1, its convenience. 2, its 1 more part that can break
@@ranndomundead9112 Sure, I get that. But I find most people who are put off by the idea of not having a loading gate have never really spent much time with a lever that doesn't have one. It's still easy to load, or top off. And it would take a fair bit of effort to to break the mag tube. Even so, they're cheap and having an extra one on hand isn't a bad idea. Gates can jam/break as well.
Hammer 67 yeah, but when I want to put a suppressor on one the side gate is important. It’s also annoying to have to put your hands near the muzzle if you’re topping off(and yes, I know you can just have the action open and have no danger, but still)
I've owned all of the Winchester 30-30's, owned the Henry, pumped countless rounds thru all...
No disrespect to Winchester nor Henry at all, they are all fine rifles.
I've owned a marlin model 60 for 43 years...fine, accurate rifle .
Then I bought a Marlin 336 GT. ..
I sold my Henry and all of my Winchesters...for me, the 336 is the epitome of the perfect 30-30.
Fit, finish, action, reliability and above all, accuracy is superb..
I have an older Marlin in .45-70. It has the Ballard cut rifling not the micro groove. It has an 8 round magazine tube (8+1), and the buck horn sight has been removed and a Williams peep sight installed. (I leave the screw in aperture out and use the 3/16" threaded hole as a ghost ring). The stock has been sanded down, reshaped and checkering removed. The forearm has been belt sanded to a thinner shape and checkering removed. The cross-bolt safety has been removed and has a dummy bolt placed in the hole. It also has a brass butt plate, Brass trigger, brass barrel band and a brass mag follower.(Easier to see) Last is the big loop lever which has been wrapped with leather boot laces to make it fit my hand better.
It has been stained with a dark walnut then given 4 thin coats of linseed oil, dried well, steel wool polished and then carnuba waxed.
I bought one of the last JM Marlins (2011) and it needed a lot of work finishing/polishing the innards. But, action very nice and buttery now. Fit and finish are fine.
What delayed good production from Remington was the conversion of the old, worn out tooling from the Connecticut factory to CNC. Then, getting the CNC refined . . . CZ had to do the same thing with Dan Wesson. Anyway, seems the revised Marlin out of Remington are worth looking at . . . better than the latter days of Marlin.
Ruger owns Marlin now...They will keep the Marlin name but they will improve the quality.
7:25 anyone else see that deer run across the range? Haha
They do that from time to time lol
No I didn’t notice until I read your comment. Good eye, Bear
yep from 7:26 to 7:29 he darted across it was hilarious.
BEAR TOOTH LOL!! THAT is one BRAVE deer!!!!
I didn't see the deer. And I looked again.
I’ve always wanted a Henry and a couple of days ago I got the 22. Now I’m going to buy the 3030. Great Video thank you
Dont get the tube fed one its garbage
Always loved Marlin. Started with model 60, 22 long rifle, age 12. Now 53, my Marlin 22 mag and 17HMR heavy barrel.
Both will hold dime groups at 100yd.
Got to love it. :).
I’m a traditional original JM Marlin fan & own several Marlin rifles, but I recently acquired a Henry X (all black) with a side load gate 45/70 & love the feel of it, the side gate was the closer for me, I’ve always wanted a Henry & said if they put a gate in it, I’d buy it. So there you go, love both.
Have always been a bit of a Marlin fan but now that Henry is adding the loading gates I am really taking shine to them.
I am happy to see a new Marlin that does look good and functions well. The loading gate from Henry is a nice feature also. Great Video
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Back in the Spring I bought a new 1894 in 357 mag and its a beautiful rifle and functions perfectly.
It is a much better rifle than my previous 1894 that I bought in the 90's. It's much smoother and runs 38's with no issues
Doing a side by side between the Martini Henry and the Trapdoor Springfield would be a cool video to see.
Trapdoor and Snider-Enfield would honestly be a better matchup.
@@Seseous Dang, I had never even heard of that rifle. Thanks for commenting. Snider-Enfield does seem more similar to the Trapdoor Springfield, but the Martini Henry is the closest i knew of at the time to compare to, as well as being more known of a rifle that i would still like to see the comparison of between the Trapdoor Springfield.
Rifle Service Time
Snider-Enfield 1867-1901
Martini Henry 1871-1918
Trapdoor Springfield 1873-1892
If you wanna see that you would love to watch his new video! Lol
My only dig with new lever guns is the safety. I grew up old school with the old model 94 where you cocked the hammer when you were ready to shoot or had it in the half cocked "safe" position
I'm a Henry guy. Got a
22lr Henry at 13 and a 30-30 brass receiver and blued octagonal barrel at 18. Love em both
I'm going with the Henry, It's prettier! And its USA! The attention to detail is awesome and is has two loading options.
And Marlin isn't made in the USA?
Fiveo waf, from what I have heard, the parts are sourced from other countries and assembled here. I could be totally wrong. I do like both companies.
My marlin 336 SS said made in USA on the box... so I hope it was lol
Now that Marlin is owned by Remington, I would prefer if their parts came from another country. It would probably work better
Courtesy flush52, I see this is your second comment criticizing the new Marlins. I have a dozen lever action rifles: 7 Winchesters, 4 Marlins, both JM and new Models, and a Henry. Not sure what you own or know, as opposed to what you have just heard, but I can tell you from over fifty years of extensive gun collecting, buying, selling, shooting and hunting that the Marlins currently being produced are excellent. Now don’t get mad and start typing, it’s true. Have you owned one, shot them, or are you just repeating what you’ve heard? If you have, well of course you’re entitled to your opinion, but my experience has been nothing but very positive with new Marlins.
So glad I found this video. I was considering getting a Henry 30-30, but I didn't know they made a version that is a side loader and tube. I'll wait until that one is back in stock. :)
It appears to me the side loading gate combined with the tube style loading system of the Henry would better facilitate UNLOADING.
I own several Henry lever action rifles, a couple Winchester lever action rifles and even a lever action shotgun. I've never owned a Marlin. Marlin has never been one of the big go-to lever action rifles when I was growing up. I'm sure they're exceptionally built rifles but I went with what I grew up with and what I know what works. Deer hunting was our way of life when I was a kid and to this day, everyone at home still carries on the deer hunting tradition. I'm from Franklin County in Pa and school would close down for first days of buck season. I think that's changed now but that's how serious deer hunting was and still is in Pennsylvania. Thanks for the great video. I always enjoy your videos. Another full-watch. 👍🏽🤠 12/14/22
I have a 30-30'lever action with the western auto name on it. Except for a few differences it is a marlin I bought it in late 1963. It has great performance.
That Henry stock, both pieces are absolutely beautiful!!! The Marlin’s wood is top notch also, IMO
I own a Henry 30-30, no side gate and that would be nice. Bottom line with me, Henry is 100% made in the USA and that makes my choice easy.
Keep up the great work!!
Lever actions are so fun to shoot. My first gun was a Winchester 30-30 when I was 13, I still have it and it shoots great.
Keep it forever!
Years ago, I was struggling with the question you pose-which lever gun to get and I was agonizing over the Winchester, the Marlin, and the Henry.. Best 'gunman' I ever met showed me a Browning BLR (the steel one, not the aluminum )- game over:) I had him procure me one in 7mm rem mag...Never looked back :) ANYTHING on North American Continent can fall to that rifle, under any circumstances, just change the loads. As my grand dad once told me, 'multiple rifles don't make a better shooter- its multiple shots from the same rifle that make you good.'
I owned an early 70’s 336C Marlin which was a very good lever gun. I now own 3 Henry’s. A .22 lr, a 44 mag & a 45-70. Henry’s are the best!