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The .50 Alaskan is also offered by Buffalo Bore loaded with the 450 gr. JFN Bonded Bullet @ 2,050 fps with 4,198 ft/lbs of muzzle energy.

Visit: https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=164.

Just as a side note, while loaded ammunition is available, we heartily recommend that if you are not handloading your own ammunition, you should get started. Handloading this cartridge not only saves you a truck load of money, it also allows you to explore the full spectrum of its potential allowing you to enjoy your Grand African the year around instead of just a few weeks during big game season. Cases and dies are readily available from several sources.

We begin the transformation of your Marlin into a Grand African by reworking and tuning the action for smooth, reliable Controlled Round Feeding, and a new 22-inch barrel is fitted and chambered for the mighty .50 Alaskan. To keep you fast and accurate under pressure, we install African Express-style sights—because quick, accurate shots can be essential to your survival.

We then restock the Grand African in finely checkered English walnut which is then finished in our rugged all-weather Vintage Finish for timeless good looks in any climate.

The Grand African's shotgun-like balance comes courtesy of our integral Recoil Reduction System hidden within the buttstock. For even greater comfort, we offer our Discreet Muzzle Brake as an optional upgrade.

Other available enhancements for your Grand African include Receiver Sights, engraving, casecoloring, optional .375 Renner Supra chambering, and premium grades of walnut to match your personal taste.

The Grand African isn't for everyone. It is a rifle that will be appreciated by the discerning hunter who demands more than mere utility from his hunting rifle. Whether your base rifle is a Marlin 336, 444, or 1895, we’ll transform it into a uniquely beautiful, powerful lever-action rifle—purpose-built for hunting the toughest game on Earth,
the Grand African™.

Price: $3000.00 with an 8 - 10 week build time.
Call or email for more information and order your Grand African™ today!

Call 775-453-9355 or email: rjrenner@protonmail.com

We realize that as grand as the Grand African is, it's not for everyone. So we have an alternative for the hunter or shooter who wishes to freshen up the tired old Marlin and give it a new lease on life, so to speak.

May we present for your consideration a new service offering.

Introducing, THE CLASSIC.

Introducing the

Grand African

From Marlin to Magnum—Introducing the Grand African™

We begin with your tired old Marlin…
Then we rebuild it from the action up into our Grand African™—a bold transformation chambered in the hard-hitting .50 Alaskan, capable of taking on some of the world’s most formidable game.

Loaded ammunition is available from HSM. The HSM 50 Alaskan, 450gr A-Frame is designed for serious hunters and shooters who require powerful, reliable performance.Visit https://hsmammunition.com/classics/ for more information on the HSM .50 Alaskan ammunition.

Introducing The Classic – A Modern Take on a Timeless Marlin

Give your trusted old Marlin 336 a new lease on life with The Classic treatment — our custom reworking of the legendary lever-action rifle, purpose-built for hunters who appreciate performance, style, and tradition.

We start by reshaping the factory stocks, reducing that traditional Marlin clubbiness and slenderizing them to create a cleaner, more refined profile. This not only improves the look but significantly enhances balance and feel in the hand. It’s remarkable how removing just the right amount of wood, from just the right places, can transform the rifle’s handling and overall effectiveness.

Next, we apply our proprietary Vintage Finish — an all-weather treatment that offers durability in the field and a timeless, classic appearance. Checkering is available as an option. As part of the process, we also eliminate the factory barrel bands, a modification that often leads to noticeable gains in accuracy. We also shorten the magazine tube to hold 3 rounds which improves the appearance as well as providing better handling. However, we will retain the original magazine tube length if the customer requests it.

The result is a rifle that looks better, feels better, and shoots better — all while honoring the rugged heritage of the original.

But The Classic isn’t just about looks — it’s built to perform.

We equip your Classic with high-visibility sights for faster target acquisition and improved accuracy in the field. And for hunters with aging or tired eyes, we offer an optional aperture-style receiver sight, providing precision aiming without the need for a scope.

Need more punch than the classic .30-30 can deliver? We’ve got you covered. Our custom barrel services include simple rechambering to the more powerful .307 Winchester, or full rebore and re-rifling for proven big-game rounds like the .38-55 or .375 Winchester.

And for serious handloaders seeking maximum performance, we proudly offer the exclusive .375 Renner Kodiak — a high-power cartridge that delivers commanding results in the field. Each package includes custom loading dies, loading data, and formed cartridge cases to get you started right. Call for more details on the .375 Renner Kodiak.

Ready to give your Marlin a new lease on life?

Whether you're looking for improved handling, classic aesthetics, enhanced accuracy, or more downrange power, The Classic delivers a complete transformation tailored to serious hunters and riflemen.

Pricing begins at only $1,295.00 (for stock work only). Barrel work must be quoted separately. Turn-around time is usually 6-8 weeks - longer if barrel work is requested.

To learn more or to discuss how we can customize your Marlin 336, call us today or send an email. Let’s build a rifle that honors the past — and outperforms in the present.

Call 775-453-9355 or email: rjrenner@protonmail.com. Either way, do it today!