Marlin

[HickFu]

I purchased my SBL in 2011 without knowing that Remington took over Marlin.. It was horrible but instead of sending it back to them, I sent it to Wild West Guns in Alaska and had them turn it into a WWG Co-Pilot take down rifle. Now My 45-70 fits into a small back pack if needed.

[wentbig]

HickFu Can I ask what it cost for that service

[HickFu]

At the time it was $2400.00 but that was with everything including a 500.00 leupold scope and custom rail that breaks with the rifle, bead blasting etc... Now I think they want 2600 to 2900 for it. If I was to do it again I would just get the rifle from them and save the price I paid for it.

EDIT: It looks like it would be pretty easy to do the conversion if you had a machine shop..

[Chuck67]

Stay clear of the remlins (336 Big Loop) I had one that looked beautiful and I thought I got lucky until the stock loosend up and almost fell off after only 20rds of 30-30. Not to mention the sights were canted and the rifle was unsightable. Take a look at the Browning BLR in 308 win stainless takedown.

[mattg1971]

I bought one just like that about 8 months ago. I heard they worked thru most of their problems. Local gun shop said they would bring it in so I could inspect it and if i didn't like it for any reason no problem. Gun was nice. Did not have any of the fitment problems I heard about. Took it out to the local range and first 3 shoots were within 4" group at 100yds. I was very impressed. I rarely shoot open sight. After a box I was able to tighten up that grouping. You will love this gun and if you have any concerns ask your local gun shop to bring one in.

[cbright1]

I bought one just like that about 8 months ago. I heard they worked thru most of their problems. Local gun shop said they would bring it in so I could inspect it and if i didn't like it for any reason no problem. Gun was nice. Did not have any of the fitment problems I heard about. Took it out to the local range and first 3 shoots were within 4" group at 100yds. I was very impressed. I rarely shoot open sight. After a box I was able to tighten up that grouping. You will love this gun and if you have any concerns ask your local gun shop to bring one in.

Good information, thanks

[quiet shooter]

I bought one just like that about 8 months ago. I heard they worked thru most of their problems. Local gun shop said they would bring it in so I could inspect it and if i didn't like it for any reason no problem. Gun was nice. Did not have any of the fitment problems I heard about. Took it out to the local range and first 3 shoots were within 4" group at 100yds. I was very impressed. I rarely shoot open sight. After a box I was able to tighten up that grouping. You will love this gun and if you have any concerns ask your local gun shop to bring one in.

....you can see a photo of my Remlin 336y in my signature.....It is 2013 construction and has been flawless and accurate. I did swap stocks with someone who wanted laminate for the birch and then refinished it in Russian Red.