Marlin 336 rechambering 30-30 to 307 win

boots62

November 28, 2001 11:39

Hello, Can anyone tell me if the Marlin 336 lever rifle can be safely rechambered to 307 winchester? I know Winchester made some of these on its big bore 94 action some years back. Marlin made a 336 in 356 winchester, but I want a 307. Any input welcome.

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  boots62

  November 29, 2001 08:36

  btt

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  Der Gebirgsjager

  November 30, 2001 06:43

  The first thing that comes to mind is that the .307 is virtually a rimmed .308 and quite a bit higher pressure-wise than a .30-30 for which the rifle was made. The next point to consider is that the .307 would have to be loaded with blunt nosed bullets--so if you're looking at .308 ballistics you wouldn't quite get there. You could probably tinker around and make it work; but it would probably prove less satisfactory and more expensive than a rifle originally chambered for .307--and the Winchester version can be had if you look around.

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