446 Stock

beenthere · July 14, 2007, 10:40 PM

What stock material and supplier would be the most durable for stock and forearm on a Marlin 336. I have one which was split in shipping and while the epoxy repair appears perfect I've decided to replace it. While doing so I can't think of any reason not to go with the most durable. Birch, synthetic, laminate? Who is a good source also.

Thanks

Scorch · July 15, 2007, 12:57 AM

Laminated wood is super-strong, although a bit heavy. Marlin makes laminated stocks for the 336. You might check with them. Or look at Boyds.

Harry Bonar · July 15, 2007, 07:11 PM

I agree, Boyd makes super stocks but I just waited 7 months for one!
Harry B.

beenthere · July 16, 2007, 11:28 PM

That's quite a wait. I checked the Marlin website and they show a lot of stocks, but none for the 336. I'll have to call them and see if there are some available but not cataloged.

Thanks for the suggestions.

July 14, 2007, 10:40 PM	#1
beenthere Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2004 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 460	446 Stock What stock material and supplier would be the most durable for stock and forearm on a Marlin 336. I have one which was split in shipping and while the epoxy repair appears perfect I've decided to replace it. While doing so I can't think of any reason not to go with the most durable. Birch, synthetic, laminate? Who is a good source also. Thanks Last edited by beenthere; July 14, 2007 at 10:42 PM. Reason: Should read 336 Stock (typo).

July 15, 2007, 12:57 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Laminated wood is super-strong, although a bit heavy. Marlin makes laminated stocks for the 336. You might check with them. Or look at Boyds. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 15, 2007, 07:11 PM	#3
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	Sirs: I agree, Boyd makes super stocks but I just waited 7 months for one! Harry B.

July 16, 2007, 11:28 PM	#4
beenthere Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2004 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 460	That's quite a wait. I checked the Marlin website and they show a lot of stocks, but none for the 336. I'll have to call them and see if there are some available but not cataloged. Thanks for the suggestions.