synthetic stocks for a marlin 336?

tahunua001 · December 18, 2012, 12:36 AM

hello all,
I am thinking about possibly attempting to make a modernized version of the american classic. I am trying to keep within a reasonable budget so I am going with the 336 since it has a reasonable track record and is fairly common yet still quite affordable. does anyone know where a fellow could get a black synthetic stock for the 336 without having to buy one of the rare, expensive, stainless steel models?

scoutman · December 18, 2012, 07:36 AM

Ramline

jmr40 · December 18, 2012, 07:57 AM

The Ramline is junk. The only other option is www.mpistocks.com and they sell for around $600.

You'll be much better off keeping the wood stock that comes on the rifle.

FrankenMauser · December 18, 2012, 04:51 PM

You can occasionally find new and used factory stocks through Numrich (gunpartscorp.com) and other vendors like "Bob's Gun Parts" (gun-parts.com).

tahunua001 · December 18, 2012, 05:09 PM

JMR, if you don't mind my asking, what makes you say that the ramline stocks are junk?

frankenmauser, thanks for the tip, I would have never even thought of numrich as I normally associate them with replacement parts for springfields and enfields.

jmfc606 · December 18, 2012, 05:27 PM

I was going to suggest Ramline as a cheaper alternative but somebody else on the internet says they're junk with no explanation so they must be garbage.

SteelChickenShooter · December 18, 2012, 05:33 PM

Good topic and funny you should mention it- it makes me think and offer this:
In my present mode, when I buy a bolt action hunting rifle, I favor synthetic and stainless. However, when it came to getting my 336, I liked it as it was just fine and never gave any thought at all to synthetic.
I guess, for me, a rifle like that just needs to be wood.
Some time has passed since my first words and I took a look at my hunting rifles. I think if a company made a good quality product to replace wood, and if it was every bit as good as the other stocks I have, I would buy that.

Shotgun693 · December 18, 2012, 07:37 PM

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black synthetic stock for the 336

I just threw up in the back of my mouth a little. Excuse me while I go wash my mouth out.

tahunua001 · December 18, 2012, 07:44 PM

^^^why does everyone instantly think of red dots, rails, flashlights, lasers, and telescoping stocks as soon as you mention plastic?

I see no problem with synthetic furniture on lever actions just as I see no problem with synthetic grips on revolvers but thank you very much for your helpful comments good sir.

jmr40 · December 19, 2012, 05:11 PM

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JMR, if you don't mind my asking, what makes you say that the ramline stocks are junk?

Because I bought a used a rifle with one on it years ago. It was thin, flimsey, noisy and left 1/8" gaps between stock and metal. If someone made a decent stock at a good price for a lever gun I'd buy it. I have no doubt the MPI stock is a good stock, but it is not worth the asking price to me.

Right now the wood stocks are about as good as it gets. I have seen a few guys "paint" lever gun stocks with the same stuff they use in the spray in bed liners to get a tough, weatherproof finish. I've seen photos of some guy in Alaska with a SS guide gun done that way. Unique and serviceable to say the least.

December 18, 2012, 12:36 AM	#1
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	synthetic stocks for a marlin 336? hello all, I am thinking about possibly attempting to make a modernized version of the american classic. I am trying to keep within a reasonable budget so I am going with the 336 since it has a reasonable track record and is fairly common yet still quite affordable. does anyone know where a fellow could get a black synthetic stock for the 336 without having to buy one of the rare, expensive, stainless steel models? __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

December 18, 2012, 07:36 AM	#2
scoutman Member Join Date: September 20, 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 56	Ramline __________________ If you can get closer, get closer; if you can get steadier, get steadier.-Jeff Cooper

December 18, 2012, 04:51 PM	#4
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	You can occasionally find new and used factory stocks through Numrich (gunpartscorp.com) and other vendors like "Bob's Gun Parts" (gun-parts.com). __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

December 18, 2012, 05:09 PM	#5
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	JMR, if you don't mind my asking, what makes you say that the ramline stocks are junk? frankenmauser, thanks for the tip, I would have never even thought of numrich as I normally associate them with replacement parts for springfields and enfields. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

December 18, 2012, 05:27 PM	#6
jmfc606 Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 99	I was going to suggest Ramline as a cheaper alternative but somebody else on the internet says they're junk with no explanation so they must be garbage. __________________ Joe C NRA Benefactor Member

December 18, 2012, 07:57 AM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	The Ramline is junk. The only other option is www.mpistocks.com and they sell for around $600. You'll be much better off keeping the wood stock that comes on the rifle.

December 18, 2012, 05:33 PM	#7
SteelChickenShooter Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Posts: 863	Good topic and funny you should mention it- it makes me think and offer this: In my present mode, when I buy a bolt action hunting rifle, I favor synthetic and stainless. However, when it came to getting my 336, I liked it as it was just fine and never gave any thought at all to synthetic. I guess, for me, a rifle like that just needs to be wood. Some time has passed since my first words and I took a look at my hunting rifles. I think if a company made a good quality product to replace wood, and if it was every bit as good as the other stocks I have, I would buy that. Last edited by SteelChickenShooter; December 19, 2012 at 05:36 PM.

December 18, 2012, 07:44 PM	#9
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	^^^why does everyone instantly think of red dots, rails, flashlights, lasers, and telescoping stocks as soon as you mention plastic? I see no problem with synthetic furniture on lever actions just as I see no problem with synthetic grips on revolvers but thank you very much for your helpful comments good sir. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin