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#2365848 - 08/12/08 09:44 AM

Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home

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That's a 68 Marlin 336RC origianlly chambered in 35 Rem that I had rechambered to 356 Winchester by Regan Nonneman http://leveractions.com

I took it to the range with some 220 grain Speer loads that clock 2300 fps and it shot great! 1" group of three at 50 yards - but it shot very high. So, I installed a higher front sight.

I also replaced the Redfield receiver sight with the XS as shown and put the sling swivels in place. Also strapped on that pad but the rifle didn't kick nearly as much as my previous 356 Win chambered rifle - a Winchester 94AE big bore. But I think the pad will stay because it is just so comfortable.

Looking forward to hunting with this fall in the woods.

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#2365948 - 08/12/08 10:35 AM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: OSOK]

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well that looks great. I hope it performs well on game for you.

I think its wonderful that lever guns are getting some exposure as being a great vehicle for custom gunsmiths to show their talent with.
Nothing wrong with a custom bolt rifle, but lever guns are just as much fun and are just as attractive.

Edited by Mannlicher (08/12/08 10:37 AM)

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#2366162 - 08/12/08 12:16 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: Mannlicher]

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Thanks $\:\)$

Please don't look at the finish or anything on this rifle. Regan Nonneman just did the rechamber and bolt work - nothing more and the rifle is in well used condition - but that's OK with me. I may get it reblued but that'd be it.

He does all kinds of cool things with leverguns - check his web site and you'll see. My little job here is just a filler task for him.

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#2366405 - 08/12/08 02:08 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: OSOK]

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Lucky SOB. I'm still waiting on mine. Yours makes me want mine all the more. Looks slick.

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#2366668 - 08/12/08 04:53 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: corelokt]

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Originally Posted By: corelokt

Lucky SOB. I'm still waiting on mine. Yours makes me want mine all the more. Looks slick.

You have one with Nonneman?

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#2367405 - 08/13/08 03:33 AM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: OSOK]

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Yeah. A 30-30 to be rebarreled and all that. Should be a different rifle stopping short of a new serial number.

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#2368155 - 08/13/08 11:14 AM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: corelokt]

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Cool - what's he doing? Rebarrel to what caliber?

Oh wait - I see on your other post -.356/358? Yeah, with the 30-30 bolt, no work needed on that. Mine needed the bolt opened up and extractor tweeked to fit over the rim.

Carbine length huh?

Edited by OSOK (08/13/08 11:19 AM)

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#2368255 - 08/13/08 12:10 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: OSOK]

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A short thumper. No barrel bands.

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#2368583 - 08/13/08 03:02 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: corelokt]

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you've got to post pics when that arives....

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#2368759 - 08/13/08 04:40 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: OSOK]

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I really want to see it too.

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#2373466 - 08/16/08 05:56 AM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: Mannlicher]

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I feel your pain. However, in today's world $1K for a rifle is more common than not. I have a few rifles that are kind of rare, but I take extra care when I hunt with them. You can take measures to protect it if you chose, e.g., wrap that special camo tape around it, put a synthetic stock on it, etc. True your rifle is one of a 1000 made, but there are many old rifles that are still valuable despite a few bumps and dings. Lou

#2374421 - 08/16/08 04:45 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: Dr_Lou]

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Lou, not sure what you are referring to.... I gave a total of $460 for mine - cost of used rifle and Mr. Nonneman's work...

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#2387821 - 08/23/08 05:21 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: OSOK]

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I can like, but if there was ever a rifle that shouldn't have a sling it's a lever.

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#2392095 - 08/25/08 06:15 PM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: Steelhead]

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On my last hunt - last month here in Texas, I used the sling on my rifle as a hasty sling to steady my shot. Don't see why that isn't also a plus on lever - especially when you are likely to take off-hand shots with it... I like my sling.

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#2393385 - 08/26/08 10:05 AM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: OSOK]

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To much to catch on, but I'm in the minority. I don't use slings on anything.

Wish you was closer, I have 3 boxes of 356 Win ammo you could have.

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#2402221 - 08/30/08 02:56 AM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: Steelhead]

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Originally Posted By: Steelhead

I can like, but if there was ever a rifle that shouldn't have a sling it's a lever.

If one is rich and can afford gun bearers, slingless rifles are fine.

When I kill a deer, I usually sling my rifle for the drag home.

#2402673 - 08/30/08 09:55 AM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: 9point3]

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I might have a sling in my pack or I might not. If I have any distance to go the deer goes in my pack.

Can't imagine fighting a slung rifle, deadfalls, brush and deer all at once.

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#2402738 - 08/30/08 10:44 AM

Re: Marlin 336 356 Win Nonneman conversion... is home [Re: Steelhead]

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Think I'm down to one rifle that wears a sling now. Ussually the sling stays in the pack.

Now some folk on here got me convinved that stuffing a deer in the pack is a better way than dragging it out. Who'da thought it.

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