Sears Roebuck JC Higgins Model 45 30-30 @ 200 Yards / Marlin 336 - 30A

This video analyzes why several once-popular firearms are now struggling to sell in 2025. The Marlin 336 faces competition from bolt-action rifles, pump shotguns like the Mossberg 500/590 and Remington 870 Tactical are losing ground to AR-15s and semi-auto shotguns, and classic pistols like the Sig P226 and S&W Shield Gen 1 are outsold by modern striker-fired, higher-capacity alternatives. Even budget AR-15s like the Ruger AR-556 and revolvers like the S&W 686/642 are seeing declining sales due to evolving buyer preferences for features, capacity, and modern designs.

This video reviews the top 10 survival rifles Americans are currently purchasing, highlighting their unique features and suitability for various preparedness scenarios. The selections range from compact, lightweight options for portability to robust, reliable platforms for long-term survival. The presenter emphasizes availability of ammunition, ease of use, and reliability as key factors driving consumer demand.

This video compares the Marlin 336 in .30-30 Winchester and a Norinco SKS in 7.62x39mm as utility rifles. It details their differences in caliber performance, magazine capacity, bullet types, safeties, reloading challenges, ammunition and firearm costs, and ease of unloading/reloading. The presenter ultimately leans towards the .30-30 for its slightly more versatile round and nostalgic appeal for close-range hunting.

This episode of The Gun Collective News covers several new firearm releases and industry updates. Key highlights include the controversial Kel-Tec KP50, Sig Sauer's expanded P365 lineup, Tandemkross's first complete rifle, and new offerings from Henry, Savage, and GForce Arms. The segment also touches on ammunition updates from Federal and new optics and accessories from Zero Optics, MDT, Fixit Sticks, and Real Avid.

This video provides a comprehensive review and shooting test of a JM-stamped Marlin 336 chambered in 30-30 Winchester. The rifle features several aftermarket upgrades, including a Ranger Point Precision lever and Skinner Alaskan peep sights. The reviewer tests its accuracy and point of impact at various distances from 25 to 300 yards, demonstrating its capability with iron sights.

This video showcases a Marlin 336 lever-action rifle in stainless steel, chambered in .30-30 Winchester. The presenter highlights its 'dream gun' status due to its specific configuration, including a JM stamp indicating pre-Remington manufacture, a 20-inch barrel, and tasteful aftermarket RPP accessories like an extended lever, trigger, and hammer spur, along with Skinner Alaskan peep sights. The rifle is presented as a highly desirable, near-mint condition firearm with significant collector and shooter appeal.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.