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New Ruger-built Marlins coming in December

Post by bladeracer » 07 Oct 2021, 1:34 pm

https://1895gunner.com/news/10-06-21.html

"OCTOBER 06, 2021
Ruger Announces Their First Marlin Rifle Release
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MAYODAN, NC., Oct. 06, 2021.
Christopher J. Killoy, Ruger CEO, said the first Marlin rifle to be delivered in December 2021 from their Mayodan, NC plant will be the Marlin model 1895SBL in 45-70.

Killroy indicated that the company will release this model first and will be followed up by some 336 models and the popular model 444 as well. These centerfire rifles will then be followed up by some model 1894's in 357 and 44 magnum.

He also indicated that the Marlin famous Microgroove and Ballard rifling have been replaced with their method of rifling and that initial results are offering extremely good accuracy that they are use to producing from their other centerfire rifles in the Ruger line.

The model choice for first release is a proven best seller from past Marlin releases and is anticipated to sell very well.

The company emphasized that although initial availability will be light they expect to ramp up quickly."
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Post by in2anity » 07 Oct 2021, 1:49 pm

IMO, a Ruger barrel outshoots a Microgroove. Ruger barrels IMO punch above their price. One of my critisims of the 336 is the micrgroove seems more finicky to projectile choice, which is why I purchased a Marlin XLR (which has the ballard cut rifling).

Very interested to see how the fit and finish compares to a "Remlin". I wonder if/when any will come to Australia?
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Post by bladeracer » 07 Oct 2021, 2:14 pm

Agreed, Ruger makes great barrels.
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Post by in2anity » 07 Oct 2021, 3:06 pm

I bought a Remlin 336 soon after JM closed shop. The fit and finish was terrible, and I had to work hard to get it to shoot just averagely. I replaced it with a 1996 built JM 336 and it drove tacks compared with the Remlin 336 - 3-shot clovers from cold at 50m were a constant. It would be very interesting to retrospectively compare all three of them (including the new one from Ruger).
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Post by Bugman » 07 Oct 2021, 4:18 pm

I await with anticipation. Hopefully the new rifles will be of quality and accuracy. Just have to wait and se.
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Post by Downunder » 07 Oct 2021, 5:34 pm

3 Rugers 1977 to 2020 all different profiles, models and cartridges and all shoot incredibly well with minimal fine tuning.
I hope Ruger carries they tradition forward.
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Post by keenstalking22 » 07 Oct 2021, 7:34 pm

I cant wait. I always wanted one of these laminate stainless lever actions, but 2000 AUD sounds like a lot especially when all I heard about them were that they were filled with problems.
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Post by animalpest » 07 Oct 2021, 9:02 pm

My very very well used Ruger Deerstalker (a semi-auto .44 mag) had what was the equivalent of micro groove rifling. And it would outshoot Marlin levers in .44 every day of the week.

Hopefully the rifles are well built and if they are, terrific
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Post by boingk » 07 Oct 2021, 9:28 pm

keenstalking22 wrote:I cant wait. I always wanted one of these laminate stainless lever actions, but 2000 AUD sounds like a lot especially when all I heard about them were that they were filled with problems.


I got one of the 1895GBL's (18.5" barrel, blued, walnut laminate stock, large loop and full length 6 round tube mag) and it's brilliant. Had a minor hiccup with a screw that needed a tiny burr taken off to promote 100% smooth feeding, but other than that its been flawless.

It's got 95% of the appeal of the grey laminate/stianless (to me at least) and it was $1250 brand spankers. Cant argue too much there. Highly recommended.

What were we talking about?

Oh yeah, hope Ruger does well with these things! Didn't think they'd stuff around. They're like the GM or Ford of the firearms world - they make stuff people want to buy at a realistic price, from cheap utilitarian clackers right through to quality finished pieces.

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Post by Oldbloke » 07 Oct 2021, 11:16 pm

Marlin 336 30.30. About 2.5" groups
Marlin ba 223 0.8" groups
Marlin ba 30.06 0.9" groups

All micro groove

I'm happy.
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Post by in2anity » 08 Oct 2021, 8:23 am

Oldbloke wrote:Marlin 336 30.30. About 2.5" groups
Marlin ba 223 0.8" groups
Marlin ba 30.06 0.9" groups

All micro groove

I'm happy.


Don't get me wrong, I agree a microgroove can definately work OB. As a said, I have a very accurate microgroove JM 336... that's also been RTV bedded (which is another story which you know about OB ;) ). But in my experience, Ruger barrels just wanna shoot, no matter the pill; a relatively painless exercise. ik ik - lots of annecdotes here :unknown: but annecdotes are fun!
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Post by Oldbloke » 08 Oct 2021, 10:48 am

In2anity. Not arguing. Just saying.
Both BAs are hard loaded.
The 336 only shot cheap "super" and Winchester ammo. Many years ago.

Personally. I don't think there is much in it. 2 or 4 deep grooves. 5 or 6 smaller grooves!
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Post by bladeracer » 08 Oct 2021, 11:32 am

in2anity wrote:
Oldbloke wrote:Marlin 336 30.30. About 2.5" groups
Marlin ba 223 0.8" groups
Marlin ba 30.06 0.9" groups

All micro groove

I'm happy.


Don't get me wrong, I agree a microgroove can definately work OB. As a said, I have a very accurate microgroove JM 336... that's also been RTV bedded (which is another story which you know about OB ;) ). But in my experience, Ruger barrels just wanna shoot, no matter the pill; a relatively painless exercise. ik ik - lots of annecdotes here :unknown: but annecdotes are fun!


My Marlin 1894 shoots very well with jacketed bullets, but getting cast bullets to work was a long and painful exercise.
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Post by Communism_Is_Cancer » 08 Oct 2021, 11:40 am

Ruger American is the best value rifle on the market. Cheap, reliable and available in all calibers. I would love to see a Marlin 1895SBL in 223 and 308.
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Post by bladeracer » 08 Oct 2021, 11:46 am

Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:Ruger American is the best value rifle on the market. Cheap, reliable and available in all calibers. I would love to see a Marlin 1895SBL in 223 and 308.


Ruger offers a great selection of chamberings. When I went looking nobody else offered .204 and 7mm-08 in the same platform.
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Post by in2anity » 08 Oct 2021, 12:35 pm

bladeracer wrote:My Marlin 1894 shoots very well with jacketed bullets, but getting cast bullets to work was a long and painful exercise.

Yup that was my experience also with my 336 30/30. Nevertheless, my 1894cb in 32H&R is a very accurate lead slinger: https://youtu.be/FgFWgdY8tYM heavy ballard style barrel on her. Bit of wind that day also :clap:
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Post by boingk » 08 Oct 2021, 8:24 pm

Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:Ruger American is the best value rifle on the market. Cheap, reliable and available in all calibers. I would love to see a Marlin 1895SBL in 223 and 308.


Yes on both accounts.

Love my Americans, I've got the 223, 308 and 350 Legend. Really nice mix and realistically way more than I need for pretty much any selection of Australian game.

Makes me think what the other dozen longarms I've got are for...

...until I get out and about with the 1895GBL, ah, 45-70 Government; the best kind of government!

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Post by Oldbloke » 08 Oct 2021, 8:32 pm

bladeracer wrote:
in2anity wrote:
Oldbloke wrote:Marlin 336 30.30. About 2.5" groups
Marlin ba 223 0.8" groups
Marlin ba 30.06 0.9" groups

All micro groove

I'm happy.


Don't get me wrong, I agree a microgroove can definately work OB. As a said, I have a very accurate microgroove JM 336... that's also been RTV bedded (which is another story which you know about OB ;) ). But in my experience, Ruger barrels just wanna shoot, no matter the pill; a relatively painless exercise. ik ik - lots of annecdotes here :unknown: but annecdotes are fun!


My Marlin 1894 shoots very well with jacketed bullets, but getting cast bullets to work was a long and painful exercise.


I'd its a micro groove cast a little larger and gas check. Works for me.. Don't resize.

More here.

http://www.lasc.us/FryxellMarlin-MicroGroove.htm
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Post by Marlin44 » 08 Oct 2021, 8:52 pm

Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:Ruger American is the best value rifle on the market. Cheap, reliable and available in all calibers. I would love to see a Marlin 1895SBL in 223 and 308.

Too much pressure for this action.
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Post by in2anity » 08 Oct 2021, 9:21 pm

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Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:Ruger American is the best value rifle on the market. Cheap, reliable and available in all calibers. I would love to see a Marlin 1895SBL in 223 and 308.

Too much pressure for this action.

Yup need the rack-and-pinion Winchester 88 pattern. Ie the BLR.
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Post by straightshooter » 09 Oct 2021, 7:31 am

Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:.... I would love to see a Marlin 1895SBL in 223 and 308.

Unlikely due to the magazine feed and interlock mechanism which relies on there being an adequate rim on the cartridge.

Also I wouldn't go in for effusive praise of Ruger products. My son bought a 77/44 which shoots 2 to 3 MOA scoped.
Perfectly adequate for a 150 meter medium to larger game rifle but nothing to brag about.
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Post by bladeracer » 09 Oct 2021, 8:22 am

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Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:.... I would love to see a Marlin 1895SBL in 223 and 308.

Unlikely due to the magazine feed and interlock mechanism which relies on there being an adequate rim on the cartridge.

Also I wouldn't go in for effusive praise of Ruger products. My son bought a 77/44 which shoots 2 to 3 MOA scoped.
Perfectly adequate for a 150 meter medium to larger game rifle but nothing to brag about.


That's similar to my Marlin .44 so I wouldn't say it's a Ruger issue, more the cartridge I think.
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Post by boingk » 10 Oct 2021, 11:35 pm

straightshooter wrote:Also I wouldn't go in for effusive praise of Ruger products. My son bought a 77/44 which shoots 2 to 3 MOA scoped.


Not rings or projectile weight issues?

FWIW I've always had good results with quick-release Nikko Sterling ring sets.

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Post by wrenchman » 11 Oct 2021, 6:41 am

My son has 2 Marlin guns a 4570 that was made by Remington and and a 3030 made by Marlin both shoot verge nice it will be good to see how they handle when Ruger starts making them
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Post by PoorShot300 » 05 Nov 2021, 10:14 am

bladeracer wrote:https://1895gunner.com/news/10-06-21.html

"OCTOBER 06, 2021
Ruger Announces Their First Marlin Rifle Release
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MAYODAN, NC., Oct. 06, 2021.
Christopher J. Killoy, Ruger CEO, said the first Marlin rifle to be delivered in December 2021 from their Mayodan, NC plant will be the Marlin model 1895SBL in 45-70.

Killroy indicated that the company will release this model first and will be followed up by some 336 models and the popular model 444 as well. These centerfire rifles will then be followed up by some model 1894's in 357 and 44 magnum.

He also indicated that the Marlin famous Microgroove and Ballard rifling have been replaced with their method of rifling and that initial results are offering extremely good accuracy that they are use to producing from their other centerfire rifles in the Ruger line.

The model choice for first release is a proven best seller from past Marlin releases and is anticipated to sell very well.

The company emphasized that although initial availability will be light they expect to ramp up quickly."


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Post by PoorShot300 » 05 Nov 2021, 10:29 am

keenstalking22 wrote:I cant wait. I always wanted one of these laminate stainless lever actions, but 2000 AUD sounds like a lot especially when all I heard about them were that they were filled with problems.

Are you still in the market for a Marlin?
If so, PM me about an as new pre factory move to Remington location XLR 336 in.30.30 SS with only 60 rounds down the tube... a safe queen by any name... cheers.
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Post by bladeracer » 05 Nov 2021, 12:24 pm

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Sent you a PM bloke, it’ been a while... cheers, Gypsy.


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Post by PoorShot300 » 05 Nov 2021, 1:18 pm

bladeracer wrote:
PoorShot300 wrote:
Sent you a PM bloke, it’ been a while... cheers, Gypsy.


Sorry, lost my computer so I'm trying to battle on with the phone...until I find it so annoying I fix the computer :-)

No apology required or expected, I’m bashing this out on an iPad...

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Post by bladeracer » 05 Nov 2021, 4:29 pm

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bladeracer wrote:
PoorShot300 wrote:
Sent you a PM bloke, it’ been a while... cheers, Gypsy.


Sorry, lost my computer so I'm trying to battle on with the phone...until I find it so annoying I fix the computer :-)

No apology required or expected, I’m bashing this out on an iPad...

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You have my profound sympathy!

I know people that don't even own computers, they do all their "internet" on a phone. Must even worse than it was before they invented the internet :-)
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Post by PoorShot300 » 05 Nov 2021, 8:08 pm

I had use of a computer after mine was farked, until recently, and now the internet means less to me each day, and my phone is on prepaid, so only calls and text to preserve funds. Old mate where I’m camped out lets me piggyback his wifi so life is good, and cheap.. more funds for hobbies that way.
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