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The XS Sights ML-1008-5 is a two-in-one upgrade for the Marlin 336 that solves the classic lever gun problem: how do you mount a modern optic without giving up good iron sights? This kit answers both. You get a lightweight anodized aluminum rail machined to Picatinny spec along with a matched set of steel ghost ring sights, so you can run glass and still have a rock-solid backup ready to go.
The rail is the star here. Because it extends forward over the receiver, you get real flexibility with where your optic sits. Mount a traditional scope directly over the action, push a scout scope forward for that fast, both-eyes-open sight picture, or drop a red dot on top for close brush work. Owners consistently point out how solid the platform feels once it's on, holding zero through repeated range trips and even a season of hunting with a variety of optics from red dots to variable scopes.
The rear ghost ring is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, and it ships with two apertures, a .230 inch and a .191 inch inside diameter, so you can size the ring to your light conditions and your eyes. Pair that with the white stripe front post and you've got a sight picture that comes together quick, which is exactly what you want when a whitetail steps out or you're running the gun fast. The all-steel construction means these are true backups you can lean on, not throwaway irons.
This set is built for the Marlin 336 with a round barrel and a screw-on front sight in the ramp, and it works on the 336CS as well. It does not fit octagon-barrel models. Install involves removing the factory rear sight, and depending on your rifle's vintage a little hand filing to get everything snug is normal and covered in the instructions. XS includes a full screw kit, pillar assembly, and blue threadlocker, plus install videos are easy to find. Just remember to torque the screws to 20 inch-pounds so you don't strip or fracture anything.
It's designed for the Marlin 336 and 336CS with a round barrel and a screw-on front sight seated in the ramp. It does not fit models with octagon barrels. If you have a newer Ruger-made Marlin in the SBL, Dark, or Trapper series, the front sight screw spacing is different, so the included front sight may not line up, though the rail portion still works for the Classic 336.
Yes, that flexibility is the whole point of this rail. The extended Picatinny surface lets you set a conventional scope over the receiver, slide a scout scope forward for longer eye relief, or run a red dot up top. You just adjust the position along the rail to dial in your eye relief and sight picture.
No, and that's a big reason folks buy this kit. The all-steel ghost ring rear and white stripe front give you a durable backup sighting system that stays usable even with glass mounted. The rear is adjustable for windage and elevation and comes with two aperture sizes so you can tune it for bright or low-light conditions.
Most people find it a straightforward job. You'll remove the factory rear sight, and depending on your rifle's vintage a little light filing to get a snug fit is normal and spelled out in the instructions. XS includes the screw kit and threadlocker, and there are install videos available, just be sure to torque the screws to 20 inch-pounds to avoid damaging them.
| UPC | 647533001915 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ML-1008-5 |
| Action | |
| Color | White Stripe |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Sight |
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