Author Topic: .35 Remington (Read 4158 times)

lrs · « **on:** June 25, 2007, 02:43:26 PM »

I am seriously considering a .35 Remington. I would not hesitate to get one in a Marlin lever action, but I am also curious what other rifles the .35 Remington was manufactured.
This would include any manufacturer and any type of action.
I could use some help here.
Thank You

superjay01 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2007, 03:36:07 PM »

Remington made one in the 7600 and I think the 760 although I'm not sure about that. They are hard to come by for sure. I found one at a local gun shop for 375.00 and it was in great shape so I grabbed that quick.

OLDHandgunner · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2007, 03:58:08 PM »

I purchased a new Rem 7600 Carbine in a 35 Rem last fall. Haven't had a chance to do any testing with it yet. Plan on using it for this deer season.

schoolmaster · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2007, 04:59:42 PM »

I have a 7600 in 35 Rem and took it boar hunting. The load was Rem 200 grain RN factory. I shot a 250 pound boar at about 15 yards and it ran around in a little circle and died. The 35 did the trick. The rifle has a short barrel about 18 inches and shoots 2 inch groups at 100 yards. The trigger was rough and heavy and I had to take it to the gunsmith to get it adjusted. Still not great but useable. At ranges out to 150 yards or so the 35 seems to kill better than it ought to or so several long time users have told me. My experience has been positive.

Crimson Mister · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2007, 10:29:55 PM »

I had a Contender in .35 Rem and wish I'd never traded it. It shot cloverleafs at 75 yards with 225 Ballistic Tips and left an exit wound the size of your fist in the only whitetail I shot with it. I looked at the 7600 and almost bought one in this caliber but decided not too because it didn't "feel right" to me. Just a personal opinion.
I like the leverguns but I've been looking for a repeater in this caliber that was clip feed so I could use the BT's or AB's. Just haven't found the right deal yet. I was going to buy a Mod. 81 but the dealer sold it before I got there.

Rich

35Rem · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2007, 03:32:03 AM »

Lets see,

Originally Remington Model 14 and 141 pumps, Model 8 and 81 Autoloading rifles, very few Model 30 bolt actions (I think), Model 760 (and more recently Model 7600) pumps. Model 600 and 660 bolts back in the 60's and 70's. Model 7MS (only $2600) bolt action.

Standard Arms are obscure and rare.

Winchester did chamber a handful of Model 70's, very rare.

Savage Model 170 pump, also hard to find.

Marlin 336 in a few different configurations, most common is the 20" carbine. Still currently made, used ones are a bargain.

Thompson Center single shots currently.

Think Stevens made a Marlin copy in 30 and 35 Remington, no too common, either.

I'm sure I've missed some, but today, in currently made guns, it's basically the Marlin or T/C. Used guns are great, so don't overlook them, either.

lrs · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2007, 05:50:37 AM »

Now that was a response! I sure wouldn't mind stumbling onto an old mod 30, or a mod 70. I think I once saw a mod 70 .35 rem at a gun show, but it must have been 10 years ago.
I wish NEF would come out with one.
I understand some people are having their .357's rechambered. I wonder what that costs, and who can do it.

35Rem · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2007, 08:40:40 AM »

Tim (quickdtoo) could tell you more than I could about it, he's done it! I think there's about a 2 month wait on 357 barrels now (they are only available as accessories)
http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,115813.0.html
http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,107116.0.html
That's all I could find, I went to page 100 in the NEF Forum and gave up. I know there are range reports and other info on the conversion specifically. I think around 50-100 dollars would get one converted.

Personally a used Marlin is gonna be cheaper and plenty accurate. Mine would put 3 touching at 100 yards if I could do my part, I can get 2 to touch, but always blow it.

The only currently made bolt gun I know of is the Rem Mdl 7MS from their custom shop. At about $2600-2700, they can keep it.

Savage .250 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2007, 09:41:40 AM »

The guys above have given some good information ref the 35 cal.
IMO, the 35/lever action rifle were made to be.. Now with the new Hornady Leverevoltion ammo
anybody who has one has gotten a bonus of sorts. Atleast that`s what Hornady says.
I`d bet there are far more .35`s in levers then any other type of action(bolts,pumps,etc.)
Check your local Gun Shows for a .35
Good luck.
.

OLDHandgunner · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2007, 02:31:42 AM »

The Marlin 336 lever action is one hell-a-va deer rifle. I've shot and loaded for many a 35 Rem lever action and always had exceptional accuracy with them. I'm hoping my new 35 Rem Carbine pump will do the same.
As for the new Hornady LeverEvolution ammo, I haven't tried it yet because I only shoot my reloads. But I think this should bring new life to the old 30-30 & 35 that so many people love to hunt with. I'm just hoping that Hornady will make these bullets available to us reloaders. If not I may have to buy a box of factory ammo which I haven't done in some 35+ years.

TNrifleman · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2007, 02:08:36 PM »

The Remington Model 141 has been mentioned previously. I have one and really like it. The Marlin 336 is a fine deer rifle, but the 141 is a classic hunting gun with an excellent design and wonderful craftsmanship. If you can find a nice one, grab it!

OLDHandgunner · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2007, 02:08:31 AM »

TNrifleman, not to get off the subject but, yes the Rem 141 is a very nice old pump action. My father-in-law still has his in a 32 cal. (I'm hoping that some day he will hand the Rem 141 down to me). And here in town we still have a couple of old-timers that still use there 141's for deer hunting. One has a 30 cal & the other has a 35 cal.
Sorry for getting off the subject.

35Rem · « **Reply #12 on:** June 28, 2007, 03:39:53 AM »

Old Timers??!! I'm 27 and love my 141 (35 Remington, of course!)

I like my Model 8, too...

OLDHandgunner · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2007, 05:02:45 AM »

No insult intended 35Rem.

But remember the young kids think 27 is old. You think I'm old at almost 60. These elderly gentelmen are in there 70's & 80's.
Remember your only as old as you feel.

35Rem · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2007, 07:01:43 AM »

None taken, just showing that the oldy-moldy's don't have the corner on the Good guns.

LEO · « **Reply #15 on:** June 28, 2007, 10:05:20 AM »

Guys, you all need to get realistic, the 35 Remington is an obsolete, anemic cartridge, I mean really a 200 grain bullet at 2000 FPS. Don't you know if the cartridge doesn't have a belt, shoot a premium bullet and burn half a pound of powder with each pull of the trigger it will not possibly kill anything larger than a barn rat. Now to be serious, I am one of the lucky few who got one of the stainless guide style guns in 35 that Davidsons did a couple of years ago. I liked to have choked when I counted out the money for it but now that I have used it a couple of years, I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone. I have been a 35 fan for years, the neat thing about the round is it is plenty accurate for its use, it doesn't have much recoil, it doesn't deafen you or make your eyes water when you shoot it, and if you put the bullet in the right spot the deer/hog is either laying there or is close by and easily tracked not to imply that it is not adequate for other larger critters I just don't have personal experience on others. I can't for the life of me see why it is not a more popular caliber except for the folks who really believe my comical opening.

GANDER · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2007, 04:13:13 PM »

Proud to be an "old timer"!

Anduril · « **Reply #17 on:** June 29, 2007, 12:14:41 PM »

proud he**, I'm LUCKY!

SM Bob · « **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2007, 09:23:54 AM »

Old guys rule!

Robert

Keith L · « **Reply #19 on:** July 14, 2007, 09:27:05 AM »

I'm a sad old guy because I don't have a .35 yet...

Graybeard · « **Reply #20 on:** July 14, 2007, 10:13:11 AM »

I have owned close to a dozen I guess and still have two both Marlins made long before that stupid cross bolt safety was even a gleam in their eye.

MS Hitman · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2007, 06:19:20 PM »

Yep, that d@mn cross-bolt safety; should be a special place in heII for folks that come up with that kind of stuff.

Aardvark · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2007, 07:49:37 PM »

I just acquired a Marlin 336SC .35 Rem...I made a deal with a buddy trading a rem '06.
I can't wait to get to the range with it.He gave me some Rem 200gr ammo but I would like to try the new Hornady stuff too.
This one was made in '51...It's 3 years older than me!
It is a good addition to my Marlin lever collection.
So far I have a 30-30,35 and 45-70.
Ammo doesn't seem too awfully expensive for factory stuff.

PeterCartwright · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2007, 01:08:20 AM »

If you pick up a 336 in .35 Remington, be sure to look at all the great information .35Remington has on this fine cartridge (listed elsewhere on this site)! The '62 vintage 336 I found last year will put 3 handloaded 200 gr. Core-Lockt rounds inside 1.5" @ 100 yards -which I worked up following his directions. Shot that little rifle twice last deer season...two deer.

Ireload2 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 01, 2007, 04:20:35 PM »

I have a 1951 vintage 336 with Ballard rifling, a mint 141, a nice old 1952 Model 760 Remington all in 35 Rem.
Great fun to shoot.

Rangr44 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 03, 2007, 02:46:33 AM »

Age, skill, wisdom & treachery will always overcome youth & enthusiasm.

S.B. · « **Reply #26 on:** September 03, 2007, 02:23:37 PM »

I purchased a Marlin pre cross bolt safety 336 in . 35 Rem. just this last weekend. Waiting on delivery.

jakes10mm · « **Reply #27 on:** September 28, 2007, 04:46:30 AM »

I really don't like you guys on this forum! I need another rifle like I need a second nose. Anyhow, I was reviewing the used inventory at a local gun shop and I saw a pre-cross bolt Marlin 336 (manufactured in 1971). I guess I should note that I have been a bit of a Winchester snob for lever and bolt actions...and Ruger for single shots. Anyhow, after looking at the pre-64 Winchester 94 with a swiss cheese left receiver (guys must have mounted 3-4 scopes at once), I asked to see the Marlin 336. Very nice condition...no noticable flaws...and look, the barrel says 35 Rem. I came home and started re-reading all the threads I could find on the 35 Rem cartridge. To make a long story short, I went back today on my motorcycle (so I couldn't take it home), looked it over a bit more carefully, and then had the dealer set it back for me to pick up next week. I'll get it a little late for this hunting season, but it will be ready for next year. Thanks for inspiring me to spend more money, collect more brass, add another die set, and one more caliber to the bullet collection! By the way, it already has a Marbles full buckhorn rear sight, so I won't need to add a receiver sight immediately.