“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”
I do remember when a 336 could be had at Walmart for $300. Even adjusted for inflation they were significanly less expensive in the early 2000s. I was making minimum wage back then and they still were still within reach for me after some saving. But it seems like these new Marlins under the Ruger umbrella are also better quality. I know my late JM stamped 336 is functional but the fit and finish is nothing to write home about. The current production guns I've handled look and feel much better but I haven't gotten to shoot one yet.
I'm guessing that with ARs being so affordable these days it makes more sense to them to go after enthusiasts.
Everything became "collectable" in 2020. People spent crazy money on stupid shit. Even before that it was already starting but 2020 was peak stupidity.
Anyone remember the 2012ish Russian capture K98 imports? Talk about junk. This was like shit that was just dug up from Kursk or Stalingrad that had managed to somehow stay intact. They were $175 at my local LGS. Within 6 years they were selling for $800 on GB. Mosins are another good example. Aside from a few rare and unusual models theres no reason a 91/30 should cost $500
Looks cool but im stuck on the 5+1. I realize they gotta get longer and heavier for more ammo capacity but it feels like buying a mid 00s sub compact 9mm in the days of Sig 365/XL/Mac, Shield+ or Hellcat...even G43X/48