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Marlin Dark Series 30-30: Knocking the Rust Off (Patreon)

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2020-12-15 17:58:20
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2020-12-15 18:01:37
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A surprisingly development in what should have been a slam dunk positive GRV!  We take it to the Bunker for the review on the Marlin 336 Dark Series.  

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Marlin Dark Series 30-30: Knocking the Rust Off

A surprisingly development in what should have been a slam dunk positive GRV! We take it to the Bunker for the review on the Marlin 336 Dark Series. TNPrs who donate to me in Patreon make the continuation of TNP possible! https://www.patreon.com/Nutnfancy You can now donate to TNP via PayPal if you'd prefer that method, humble gratitude from us for that support: https://tinyurl.com/y5zzf9tq Subscribe to TNP for more videos like this http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=nutnfancy Subscribe to Nutn’s B Channel too: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thenutnfancyproject Sub to TNP Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/nutnfancy TNP Branded Adventure, specialty knives items at: www.nutnfancy.bigcartel.com Gunnies Store in Orem www.gunniesonline.com is their new webstore! Please buy from them for their support of TNP. Gunnies Sporting Goods Store, Address: 396 State St, Orem, UT 84058 Hours: 10AM–8PM, Ph 801-226-7080

Comments

Charles Steimle

That looks badass. Can’t wait for this one!!! Keep em coming Nutn.... I’m trying to keep up!!

The Nutnfancy Project

THanks Charles! I will give the posting a break for a couple of days to let everyone keep up.

Adam Boyd

Bookmarked gunnies new online store. I ordered Glock magazines from them just because they support the project even though they'd be easy enough to buy here in the Philly area. Looking forward to watching the new vids soon!

NatvMan

Hope you are getting over COVID. I love TD's outlook on coming home. "What cool stuff does Dad have in for review?" Keep up the good work!

steve garrett

love lever actions!!! its actually thanks to TNP, my FFL has a 9422 I need to pick up as we speak. I have 2 336's and one winchester 94, its too bad winchester doesn't bring back the 94 and make it like the dark series. the 94 is 8 oz lighter and more handy, I generally prefer the winchester over the 2. I also prefer standard lever loops. I don't like the large ones. people laugh but I carry the lever gun ammo in a XL belt loop holder 40 rounds bandoleer crossways over my chest. a very effective way of carrying ammo,

Jerad Felix

i got one of these blued wood stock its my deer huntin gun hasnt rusted like that

Joseph Green

Been waiting on this review for a year! Awesome nutn. I ended up buying Henry's"dark series" version in 45 70 and I'm glad I did. I've put 100s of rounds through it and still running strong!

Firearms Fuel&Fabrication

Hard to find them now. I have wanted one of these to screw a can on and hunt here in PA. Great brush gun round

Drew strom

M500 huh? You should make a video of that.

David Gaines

Upload in the middle of the day?! My wife wants a level action. I find it strange she discovered the idea of second cool with a level gun but I can’t complain lol.

Aermotor

I had originally wished I bought one of these in .44 mag pre-covid because now they are 2K if you can even find them, but wow that look things beat! Great review as always. I buy ammo from Gunnies at least 3-4 times a week to support them in these times. Said hi to Wyatt the other day and told him he was YouTube famous and he giggled then hooked me up with a 30 cal crush washer I needed.

Drew Pitchford

I picked up a beautiful 336C like new (previous owner shot 6 times). I later found out it wouldn't cycle reliably at all. I just had to file a radius on the front edge of the carrier to square it away, took 20 minutes. Anyway, there is another data point for you guys. I have skinner express irons installed now and I don't ever plan on getting rid of the gun.

Shot442

Bought one in 45-70 and so far so good. Even took it shooting in the snow and no rust yet. Love the ongoing joke about Wyoming and oh yeah f***k communism

Harold Galen McPheron

Was there any rust in the barrel???? Doodle, the lever wrap comes from Cowboy Action Shooters!!!

Jonathan-James

I wouldnt knock the phosphate. It just isnt covid resistant. Maybe hand sanitizer instead of oil, or a thin coat of N95 spray on?

The Nutnfancy Project

Wow, I did not know these 1894s had gone up in value so much, incredible. Thanks for going by Gunnies, it sure is a great store. Things remain crazy over there; ammo can't stay in stock. Thanks Aermotor

The Nutnfancy Project

Great purchase on that one Drew, sounds like a great gun needed just a bit of work. We love our 336, definitely a must keep.

Andrew Maynes

Let me know if you wanna try it in 45/70. I’d lend her to ya, But you’re on your own as far as ammo. I barely have enough of that for myself to train with and shoot LOL

Buff Orpington

1894C has been rust-free so far (about 3 years and 2 hunting seasons). I’ve heard that some of the Remington Marlins had this issue, though. Inconsistency from the factory? Regardless, I’m looking forward to the era of Ruger Marlin Lever guns

Josh Payne

Wow that’s nutty, I was actually thinking of picking one of these up in 357mag... Thanks for the heads up!

Carl Bailey

Hope you can look at one of the Henry X Model. I have been unable to look at one yet.

Matt Yawn

Man I hope Ruger steps the game up on these! I'll stick to my JM stamped one Also would love to see a henry model X review. Looking for a 357 lever soon. Great info!

TenaciousAmerican

I've been looking at these and considering. Deflated....Sigh. In the Dessert of Utah? AND It Rusts? Wowser! Back to reality. Like the pic rail, loop lever, and threaded barrel. There is after market support for that cross bolt safety mod. Excellent Data Point. Happy Birthday Doodle!

Lon N

Coming soon to a pawn shop near you.... cheap rusty Marlin Dark Series galore.

Scott Orr

Happy B-day TD! That's gotta be a one off lemon because my friend has one in 45/70 and after about a year, it's still pristine. We do live in the desert in Nevada, but really not much different than where you're at...

J Ram

You stopped too soon Colonel!!! We need that rant on Communism!!!

Pedro

As far as 3030 what barrel and tube capacity is right for ya nutnfancy? Also marlin hit and miss QC is why I’m eyeballing Henry side loaders

Pedro

The new Henry are definitely setting the bar high. The new side loaders I think will absolutely bite into Marlins potential Customer base

Charles Steimle

I can testify to the price on 1894s. I looked at a 357 yesterday. $1849!!!!!

David and Elizabeth

We'll continue to steer clear post JM era. We have a JM 336 we'll never get rid of. It will be interesting to see what happens with Marlin now that they've been bought by Ruger. Thanks Nutn and TD!

Alan Carr

Surely Ruger won't let this continue. +1 on the .357 - I'm hoping to snag an FN'chester one of these days!

Todd Strelka

I love that I can correctly guess why Nutnfancy would or would not buy a gun. Nice review. Someday I will get a lever gun.

david rockwell

Obtained a sweet Henry 30-30 brass side gate last year that has 300+ rounds with no issues. Lever gun outing is a fun couple of hours. There are so many evidential accounts of Marlin quality control problems. Thank you for the continued effort and dedication.

Jerome J

Merry Christmas, guys.

Phake A'Count

Geez, Marlin. Get your act together.

Chris Marchi

Henry All Weather. It is interesting that the rust was in the back portion of the rifle.

RobK

Hey nutn' your gun has covid.... LOL

Andrettski

Looks like Marlin went on a money grab cutting corners while still charging top $ and leaving town. Thanks for the heads up. I was really looking at that Marlin lever in 44. I still have my Winchester Model 64 and will never relinquish it. My money will probably go to a 20 inch 5.56 build instead.

Andrettski

Oops, I commented B4 I got to the end of the GRV. And you brought out that 44!

Jon Stokesbary

I think they’ll be way better once Ruger production starts.

Kinoons

Everything is better with a threaded barrel.

Joshua Mount

If you want a good 30-30 you have to find a oldJM Stamped Marlin 336. You can find them for not much money in gun stores all over the place. Ive picked a few up over the years. They arent so much money that if you find one in decent condition and tinker with it. I have a a 336 BL that i switched to a regular lever and i had the muzzle threaded and magazine tube slightly cut back. Running a Leupold VXR 2x7x33. Have the XS rail with XS sights. Scope fits while retaining my iron sights. Warne QD rings allows me to detach the scope in case its damaged. Running a can on it with reduced loads is incredibly quiet. I have tons of modern firearms but i wouldn't be scared to run that thing in a WROL situation. I have a 1894 in 357 setup the same way suppressed and running a holosun. Its nothing to sneeze at you can really crank em out of the pretty quietly. I love lever guns.

Tim Bone

And it doesn't take Glock mags either 🙄😂

Racing Psychosis

Wow that finish makes me sad. I love levers, but that is horrible. you should do a follow of when you take it back to Gunnies to get their reaction.

Onewizeguy

Wow- crazy prices these are commanding now. I have an 1894 in .44mag, late 90’s vintage. Paid $429 for it new.

The Nutnfancy Project

No worries. That 1894 is superb quality and highly rec'd. It's really just the finish we have issues with on the Dark Series...oh yeah and that it doesn't take flat nose bullets.

The Nutnfancy Project

Great project guns you did there Joshua, I'm impressed. They are super quiet too. The .357 levers we've shot sound like .22s in the desert.

The Nutnfancy Project

Wyatt at Gunnies was equally shocked. I still use super fine steel wool and oil to clean it up prior to return and I forgot to post the video at the end. It's amazing: you can't even tell it was rusted. Maybe I'll post it here separately?

Mike S

How sad that a new production modern gun has that much rust on the finish... especially with the technology available today. Perhaps you got a bad apple out of a mostly good bunch, but who knows? I look forward to Ruger making Marlin products going forward.

Joel Zera

Loving the pink glasses LTC

Racing Psychosis

Yea those pink glasses remind me of Max Headroom for some reason. LOL

Boone Mill Farm

I know, I know, it’s just me but I do not like, care for, flat hate Marlins and their counter parts. Winchester’s, Henry’s and I m good. Even a Rossi. Yea, I’m a twit but I is what I is.

Conserve Liberty

I dunno. The Guide Gun is a classic longarm I’d love to see restored to its former quality by Ruger.

Tacticaldoodle

I suspect these tactical variants aren't subjected to the same harsh use the hunting ones are, so it flies under the radar. I doubt many guys are playing in the snow and leaving it in the case for a couple days or slinging it around in the wet foliage for a while without babying it after. Most of them are range toys or ban state truck guns, after all. First concern was likely something that fit in with their assembly and looked matte, no más.

Anthony Schaad

First, happy late BD Tacti Doodle, sec sweet review but dang that rust is a shame. I hope now that Ruger bought Marlin they can bring their quality back up to spec ! My Dad has a 336 , definitely worn but no rust , for a 20yr old gun it’s still in good shape.

Boone Mill Farm

Yea I get that. I do, but Winchester made a great .444 Marlin chambered 94AE, ported barrel, sweet. I do not like that it has a pistol grip stock, would prefer strait stock. There is something out there for everybody. My first exposure to these was a Glenfield from a Sears catalog back in the 70’s. Yikes. Heavy, bulky, soooo..... Some folks like ham hocks, some like pork chops, some like veggie soup

Boone Mill Farm

Conserve Liberty, I do miss some of the guns we can’t get anymore and it would be nice if Ruger or someone picked them up. Kinda like browning used to do. That could be sweet or a face plant. I suggest Gunbrokers. Hate to say it but I do it. Got 4 grandsons. Buying now what I couldn’t then.

B05T0N22

Nutn - I’d love to see you review the Midwest Industries Air Force GAU-5A ASDW.

Cyborg009

So I have watched this review 3 times because it is so funny. The third I stopped it at 11:45 where Nutnfancy has finished shooting in the mountains and flips the gun to show the camera the left side of the receiver. You can actually see the rust around the bolt next to the stock. So it was rusting while you were shooting it! WTH, Marlin.

Daniel Herb

Glad I have that stainless Marlin..... geez a rusty busty

Phake A'Count

It's not just the finish. Why doesn't it like flat-nose ammunition?

The Nutnfancy Project

Not sure. That S&B is just really sticky stuff. Probably would cause probs in a Henry also.