Marlin 336CS

bartzgunz

February 25, 2009 15:34

I have a Marlin 336CS and the action is quite stiff. You have to keep it pinned hard to your shoulder when cycling it. I have handled and shot a Cowboy Action Marlin in .44 Mag and it was slick as could be, and had been worked on to make it so. If I cock the hammer first, it works more freely, as expected, so I know that the bolt's pushing the hammer back is adding to the effort required. The loading gate is also tough to use. What can I do, other than the obligatory cleaning and oiling, to make this gun's action slicker? Actually I bought it used, and I don't think it's been used much yet.

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  richbug

  February 26, 2009 02:22

  http://marauder.homestead.com/files/TUNING_M_1894.htm
  
  This is for the 1894, but much of the info will apply to the 336 also.

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  NOTPARS

  February 26, 2009 08:00

  I have the same rifle and it was slick out of the box needing no work. I might check with a gunsmith on this one.

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  Oakie

  February 26, 2009 13:51

  TRY A PRODUCT CALLED GROIL. IT WORKS GREAT. IF THAT DOESN'T WORK HAVE A GUN SMITH CHECK IT OUT. THE GROIL WORKED GREAT FOR ME WHEN I HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH MY 336. YOU CAN GET IT AT A GUN SHOW OR MAYBE ONLINE. OAK

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