Ok folks, I need some advise. My Marlin 336A is built by remington and the quality is not that great, however I love the gun and want to keep it, I have considerred selling it but I just can't do it. The problem I have is that it appears that the barrel is not indexed correctly and the original front sight was canted out of the box. I don't want to send it back to remington, so that is not an option for me. I tried to remedy this by adding the XS rail and ghost ring sights and I glued the front sight on using black magic, not using the original screw hole to try to get it as straight as possible, but it is still a little canted. I have pretty much given up on trying to fix the sights and now want to put a scope on it, but I want something that will be usable at close range as well as long range, I don't want to put a red dot on it. I need some suggestions on the type of scope I can use on it that will be usable at 25 yards and 150 yards and that is not to heavy as to throw the balance off.

Why don't you want to send it back to Remington?

 

They're pretty reasonable to deal with. I sent a 700 XCR back twice, and ended up with a brand new 700 Mountain SS in its place.

 

 

Regarding a scope....a fixed scope between 2.5 and 4x or a 3x9 variable will suit your needs, although 4x will be tough to get on target (other than paper) at 25 yards.

 

 

http://www.opticspla...ifle-scope.html

That's a known documented problem with some Remlin's. I'd send it back to Remington and have them fix it.

 

As for a scope, I like the smaller variables, like a Leupold 1x4 or 1.5x5. They are short, trim, don't add a lot of weight or bulk to the small lever-actions and are fine for the ranges you are anticipating. The low power setting offers a good field of view in close quarters.

Why don't you want to send it back to Remington?

 

Since I already put the new front sight on my self, with black magic which is pretty much permanent. I would probably have to pay for a new barrel as well as shipping.

Why don't you want to send it back to Remington?

 

If it sucks from the factory, make them make it right - in my opinion.

 

I have an older (pre-crossbolt safety) 336, it came equipped with hinged rings that allow the scope to articulate off to the left (via the hinge) to expose the iron sights - this allows the best of both worlds, scope AND irons without stupid see through rings.

 

JMNSHO

just called remington, to replace the barrel is $108 plus labor. If I can remove the XS front sight, they should be bale to re-index the barrel for $50. Know I have to find a way to remove the front sight. But then again, if I can remove the front sight I can probably put it back on straight this time. Need to figure out how to remove the black magic without damaging the barrel.

 

 

Just read that the working temp for loctite black max (don't know why I was calling it black magic) is between -65 degF to 225 degF. I will try to put a heat gun on it tonight see if it comes off. I still want to put a scope on, maybe on QD mount.

If it sucks from the factory, make them make it right - in my opinion.

 

I have an older (pre-crossbolt safety) 336, it came equipped with hinged rings that allow the scope to articulate off to the left (via the hinge) to expose the iron sights - this allows the best of both worlds, scope AND irons without stupid see through rings.

 

JMNSHO

 

 

Precisely...but I'm not sure how they'd handle the front sight mod.....although, it's the barrel, not the sight, and it's causing him headache with an aftermarket sight...so they might.

 

 

 

Just give them a call and explain the situation. They'll let you know.

 

 

Yea, my XCR had some pretty nasty pitting in the barrel....they tried to lap it out, but the pits were way too deep. When I got it back and the pits were still there...so I called and talked to one of the CSR's. She agreed that it was unacceptable and sent me another shipping label. I specified that I wanted a rebarrel or a replacement (knowing full well they didn't have parts for the XCR line anymore). They agreed to replace it and even let me pick which replacement I wanted. So....they made it right by me.

If it's a new gun within 2 years, it should be free.

If it's a new gun within 2 years, it should be free.

 

I need to check my paper work when I get home to see when I bought it. But if I can remove the XS front sights, which I will try to do tonight, and i'm still under warranty, I will definately send it to them.

The XCR I bought last year was a 2007 model....they did mention it to me when I first called, but I sent them the receipt and told them it was NIB and they didn't give me any guff over it. They replaced a 2007 gun under warranty with a 2012 model.

Ok, with the help of a heat gun I was able to remove the xs sights and rail and put the original sights back on. Both front and rear sights are canted a little to the left, it's not much but noticeable. It appears that I bought it in December 2011 so I still have my warranty. I will call Remington tomorrow to have them repair it. Now, I have never shipped a firearm anywhere, what is the procedure for shipping it to Remington? I am assuming they will send me a shipping label, but how should I package it?

Ok, just called remington, they are sending me a shipping label, again, what are the procedures for shipping a firearm?

 

 

Why don't you want to send it back to Remington?

 

They're pretty reasonable to deal with. I sent a 700 XCR back twice, and ended up with a brand new 700 Mountain SS in its place.

 

 

Regarding a scope....a fixed scope between 2.5 and 4x or a 3x9 variable will suit your needs, although 4x will be tough to get on target (other than paper) at 25 yards.

 

 

http://www.opticspla...ifle-scope.html

 

This scope looks promissing but I really want a variable power scope with long eye relief to set up as a scout scope. Any suggestions on a 1-4x or 2.5-7x scope, I am willing to go up to $300.

 

 

Anyone have experience with this scope?

http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-force-xr-riflescopes-2-5-8x28mm-eer-bdc-reticle.html