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But, lots of folks don't know that the brass they use is shorter than standard .35 Rem brass, which can create problems if you like handloading standard 200 grain rounds.
Mannyrock Same with the .45-70. They have to do that to maintain COAL and accommodate the ogive without leaving the case mouth/lip sticking up to catch on stuff. But, for the non-reloader, that .35 Rem. ammo is a good deal, especially sale priced at MidwayUSA. DF
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But, lots of folks don't know that the brass they use is shorter than standard .35 Rem brass, which can create problems if you like handloading standard 200 grain rounds.
Mannyrock Same with the .45-70. They have to do that to maintain COAL and accommodate the ogive without leaving the case mouth/lip sticking up to catch on stuff. But, for the non-reloader, that .35 Rem. ammo is a good deal, especially sale priced at MidwayUSA. DF The Hornady .35 brass or loaded ammo is NOT shorter..the .444 and 45/70 is. Doc
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I've had very good luck with my older long barreled Marlin chambered for the mighty 35. Sherwood
FIRE UP THE GRILL - is NOT catch and release!
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I've had very good luck with my older long barreled Marlin chambered for the mighty 35. Sherwood Sherwood, Dang...that's a very clean 336-A. A 1973 model or a pre-1959 model? Doc
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I've been playing with a 1956? RC model I picked up at a gun show for $200 in rough shape. Stocks aren't too bad but the metal is a faded green more than blue. First try with 200gr Rem bullets and mid-range load of IMR-3031 resulted in 8+" groups at 50yds. Replaced the bent forearm band screw and re-crowned with the Brownell's tool got me 5" groups at 50. I tried two scopes and a receiver sight, so it is definitely the rifle. I fire lapped the bore last weekend because I felt some choke in front of the chamber and a loose spot out front. Didn't have the correct cleaning material with me but at the end of 40 rounds, ten each 220, 400, 800, 1200 grit it shot a 5 shot group 3.25" wide and 1.5" tall at 100yds using a K2.5 scope. Starting to show promise so I will continue accurizing with a through-bolt in the butt stock and bedding the stocks. Love to get this to a reliable 1.5" gun and then I will rust blue the metal to finish off the restoration.
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I bought a 80's vintage 336 in 35 Remington a few years back. It would shoot 5/8-3/4" 3 shot groups with handloaded 185 grain Speer flatnose bullets. I still kick myself in the arse for letting it go.
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I bought a 80's vintage 336 in 35 Remington a few years back. It would shoot 5/8-3/4" 3 shot groups with handloaded 185 grain Speer flatnose bullets. I still kick myself in the arse for letting it go. Yes you should, Marlins shooing sub MOA should be cherished. Doc
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