too_pointer Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I bought a new Marlin 336 in 35 Rem, and the action is awful tight. I have been putting a good oil on the moving parts, but it doesn't want to loosen up much. I sit and work the action pretty much every day, doesn't seem to help. Any help, opinions, whatever will help. I appreciate a nice fitting action, but would like a smoother action if possible. :gunsmilie: Thanks, too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I would think a really good cleaning to cut the factory lube off the gun's action would be a start. Lapping would no doubt work, but (and I am certainly no gunsmith) you likely wouldn't be able to tell what part to lap and where and how much. A gunsmith could probably answer your question instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hello and thanks. I found a tube of " Sil-Glyde " that I used for my fishing reels. It has silicone in it. I took your advice to clean off as much of factory goop as I could, used the silicone paste, and after working the action alot again, it is finally getting so much smoother. Happy camper now :yes: thanks too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.