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Just in case have not view yet, this is a comparison of the new Henry side gate with a Marlin:

https://youtu.be/ednu0Na_xXM

first, I am a Hickok fan .... that said, this wasn't one of his better videos .... the basic premise was he liked them both which, of course, is fine .... I did find it interesting that he praised a new Marlin .... for me it was good to see that he liked the Buckhorn sights on both

I haven't watched this yet but I will. With of course a bias. After dealing with Remington on a customer service issue they would not honor I will not ever buy another Remington again. YMMV

Yes. I understand. Marlin does seem to have room for improvement. I found it interesting that he found Henry's side gate action almost identical to Marlin's, which Marlin has been using for years. I guess there are only so many ways to create an action. But, it is not surprising that Henry would have a decent product. I guess Marlin is doing better also. So far, I have been happy with both.

Henry must have made some adaption(s) to the Marlin action to accommodate the loading tube ... hopefully we will soon get to see it

I found it interesting that he found Henry's side gate action almost identical to Marlin's, which Marlin has been using for years.

It stands to reason considering Henry largely in part copied Marlin's action - and most likely the Side gate as well.

Don't see me buying any newer Marlin made by Remington, EVER.
Any more Marlins here will be like the others here, with the JM barrel stamp.
Now as for Henry, if they decide to make the side gate rifles in a Blued or Case colored 35, I could see me laying out money for one.
I have 5 30-30's now, 2 Winchesters, and 3 Marlins, and 3 35's, a pair of Marlins and a Savage pump.

RP

Don't see me buying any newer Marlin made by Remington, EVER.

Ditto this^

I did look at a new Marlin 'Texan' a while back (not interested in buying just look-seein!) and I'll admit it was not too bad at all.
Very nice fit and finish and smooth action.

The next JM .357 I see up for sale (that is close enough to go get) I'll be taking!

I'm in the same boat as Vaquero, wanting to see a Henry side gate in blued or CCH.

I just bought a Marlin 336W .30-30. I also have a Henry H001. I've always wanted a side loader and would have bought a Henry if it wasn't so expensive. The Marlin was a few hundred dollars less than the Henry. So now I have both.

ChefDuane wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2019 3:34 am

I just bought a Marlin 336W .30-30. I also have a Henry H001. I've always wanted a side loader and would have bought a Henry if it wasn't so expensive. The Marlin was a few hundred dollars less than the Henry. So now I have both.

I have a 336W. No complaints.

Mistered wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:33 pm

The next JM .357 I see up for sale (that is close enough to go get) I'll be taking!

I looked for a JM. Get tired of looking (none close by). So, new was the next best for me. So far, I am happy. But, I don't have too many to compare it to. Shoots all .38 and .357 that I have thrown at it fine. And, it has not jammed yet (after around 125 rounds or so). I guess, I am just getting it broken-in though.

I had a Marlin 336 in .30-30, Jm stamped, but I sold it to my little brother when I found something I liked better.
My other brothers wife asked my for help choosing a lever gun for my middle brother.
After a few questions I determined she was looking for a .30-30, so my thoughts immediately went to the Marlin.
Well, she wanted something new, and at the time there were none to be found.

I Googled .30-30 lever and came up with a hit for the new (at the time) Mossberg model 464 in .30-30.
It has a beautiful laminate stock and the marine finish.
I told her he would like this gun.
When it arrived my FFL called me to tell me it was in.
I picked up that new Mossberg and shouldered it.
I worked the action, then pulled the trigger.

I then turned to my FFL and told him to order the same rifle again, this time for me.
I sold my Marlin to my little brother the day I picked up the Mossberg and I couldn't be happier with my choice.
Both brothers really like theirs as well.

Mgderf wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:20 pm

I Googled .30-30 lever and came up with a hit for the new (at the time) Mossberg model 464 in .30-30.
It has a beautiful laminate stock and the marine finish.
I told her he would like this gun.
When it arrived my FFL called me to tell me it was in.
I picked up that new Mossberg and shouldered it.
I worked the action, then pulled the trigger.

I then turned to my FFL and told him to order the same rifle again, this time for me.
I sold my Marlin to my little brother the day I picked up the Mossberg and I couldn't be happier with my choice.

When I was thinking about starting to deer hunt (2016), I looked for a Marlin or Mossberg in 30-30, mainly because of cost. I did not want to buy a rifle and decide that I was not crazy about hunting deer. The LGS had a Marlin 336W with scope in stock. When I shouldered it, I did not want to give it back. So, it has a new home now. So far, I still haven't went hunting yet (maybe this season). But, I have purchased two rifles since then. Someone mentioned that after I bought my 336W, they seem to multiply. I did not realize that it may be in various brands (or flavors).