There is also lots of information on-line on how to replace/repair this wear part, and of course gunsmiths all know how to replace the worn part. .338 Marlin Express - Wikipedia The rifle is accurate and I could not be happier. I wanted to send the out-of-spec unit to them for an exchange, and he gave me some song and dance about how it was just going to sit on his desk for a week or two, until he had time to go down the street to the machinist they use to fabricate these things, and have him check it. EXPAND YOUR ARSENAL GET REWARDED! A standard velocity (or "controlled recoil") load using a 200 grain Hornady FP (BC .200) at a MV of 2400 fps has muzzle energy (ME) of 2558 ft. lbs. Furthermore, the projectile's high ballistic coefficient allows the .338 Marlin Express to maintain velocity to greater distances than big bore lever cartridges such as .45-70, .444 Marlin, or even the high performance .450 Marlin. Dont forget the crap Winchester put out in the lat 60s and Early 70s. Don't forget to like, subscribe, friend, and share all my posts. I couldnt help but to giggle here Because most of those people were laid off. The .338 Marlin Express has plenty of power, the FTX bullet is good and tough, but 2,500 fps is good only up to a point. At this writing, I'm planning an elk hunt with the .338 Marlin Express. It shot okay, but the fact that it just wasnt right kept nagging at me. You see the lever was not throwing the bolt back far enough to cock and seat the hammer. I want a lever gun, too, in .38spl/.357mag; but Ive been conflicted over the choices out there. Hornady solved that problem with soft but resilient plastic tips that deform easily under sudden pressure and are safe in tubular magazines, yet fly like hard-tipped spitzers. Still, it didn't rattle my teeth, even in prone position with my collarbone hard against the butt. Yes. Export them in package deals for the overseas importers. Death of the Marlin Levergun | Long Range Hunting Forum While millennials may not be as brand-faithful as previous generations, by the same token they may not be as brand-rejecting as previous generations.