Just bought a brand new 336 in 35Rem. I haven't hunted with it yet but am itching to give it a go.
Not all that common a cartridge here but I understand that it's used for deer hunting in our southern states.
I've shot the Leverevolution 200gn at the range and accuracy is outstanding. 3 shots in half an inch at 100yds! I let the barrel cool and shot another rifle, then back to the 336, and next 2 shots also in half inch but inch and a half from the first group.
I've since learned that it prefers the front mag cap screw and band screw to be loose-ish otherwise it strings vertically. The forend is still tight and I think that contributes to the stringing but doesn't help to remove the foreend and mag tube - wouldn't normally shoot it this way anyway though.
Even with pistol bullets it shoots well. I'll let the forend loosen naturally though.
I'd previouly used a 357mag on roos out to 70yds and that was very effective. The 35Rem should be even better. Pigs beware!
Its a solid cartridge. Handloading or factory ammo it’s a solid cartridge. You can also get good results with cast bullets.
