Actually, Marlin 336's and Glenfields can be found in decent shape pretty reasonably so it doesn't have to be a rough one. I just need to remember to look for them when I check my favorite haunts. I think I'll wait until I get our move concluded before I commit to any more gun projects. I'll have to find favorite new GS's to frequent.
I've looked at doing the 405 JES several times and haven't moved on it. I have an MP mold that drops a .411, 265 grain with a hollow point option so I can have either a flat nose or a large hollow point. I think one of these, cast on the soft side, powder coated and stepping out about 1600 would make a fine deer load.
From what I can gather you'll want a 336 with the fore end cap rather than the barrel band. I guess they are a little larger and work best for the rebore. You'll have to check with him to be sure but that seems to be the consensus on the Cast Boolits forum.
Last edited by mart; 08/19/19.
