Originally Posted by 358WCF
Originally Posted by p5200
Can I use the same hunting bullets for a 35 Whelen in a 35 Remington Marlin 336 Lever action cases? Thanks!

More info about which bullets you are asking about would be a good thing to know.

Marlin 336 has a tube magazine, so only flat or round nose bullets are recommended. If you absolutely must use spitzers, you can load with 2... one in the chamber & one in the tube if the longer ogive will feed properly. The 358 caliber hasn't done too well for availability the last few years. Speer made 180 & 220 flat noses, thinking the 220s were discontinued, while Hornady makes a 200 RN or the 200 FTX. Sierra is MIA with their 35s the last few years. The FN & RN bullets should expand at 35 Rem velocities. The spitzer bullets may not.

If you want to go the cast bullet route, there are a number of casters making suitable bullets.

There are some custom made 220 FN bullets being made by a private individual. Member "Dinny" on here would have the contact info or you can try searching for the thread about them.

is too loosely of a word to use. Spitzer bullet not be used is a must would be the best advice to give here. If you wanna step up to a spitzer then load FTX bullets for better performance, which to me isn't much better and even with a 35 rem, will not be much better 1 in the chamber and one in the mag.

Loading 1 in the chamber and one in the mag is kinda defeating the purpose of a lever gun, would you agree?

Years ago I borrowed my father in laws Model 88. He was bent on fire forming and just neck sizing. I needed a second round to finish a neck shot buck. Guess you know the rest of the story.

Last edited by anothergun; 11/06/23.