Author Topic: which 35 Remington (Read 1968 times)

45/70fan · « **on:** January 16, 2008, 04:59:01 AM »

alright guys, help me out.....
I have a chance to buy a 1987 Marlin 336 for $300 or a Remington 760 BDL for $395. Both are described as in 99% condition.
I need pros and cons of both. How do the prices sound?

jneilson · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2008, 05:15:54 AM »

If you reload you can load the Remington 760 with regular pointed bullets and not have to use Levevolution ammo.

Dixie Dude · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2008, 05:31:14 AM »

Since the range of the cartridge is limited to 100-125 yards, I would opt for the Marlin. Using pointed bullets for this round may only gain another 25-50 yards or so. Don't know the effective range of the Hornady ammunition. I have bolts and levers, but levers are quicker for second shots, and somewhat more fun to shoot.

huntswithdogs · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2008, 06:01:51 AM »

Marlin all the way!

HWD

R.W.Dale · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2008, 04:49:17 PM »

I'm gonna be the odd man out. I currently own a 35 caliber marlin and enjoy it a good deal. But if I had the chance to trade it for a 35rem 7600 I would do so in a heartbeat. You'll end up with a more accurate rifle that will shoot a wider selection of bullets and you'll not have the accursed microgroove rifling.

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Since the range of the cartridge is limited to 100-125 yards,

Where do you get that? Even with old school 200grn RN ammo either rifle will be an excellent choice for deer out to 200yds or more

The Gamemaster · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2008, 05:03:37 PM »

I had an old Model 760 Gamemaster that I bought used off the original owner and I hunted with it for 5 years before I sold it.

I actually tried to shoot a trophy buck at 300 yards and didn't get it and blamed the rifle instead of the shooter and sold it on a whim and have been sorry ever since.

It actually shot it's best groups with the Remington Core lockts with the 150 grain spire point bullets.

Since then, I have had several calls from people asking if I still had it and if I wanted to sell it.

$395 is kind of steep for a .35 Remington - but I guess if it is what you want and it is in nice shape - it would be worth it, since a new one is almost $600.00

deltecs · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2008, 05:10:39 PM »

Quote from: Dixie Dude on January 16, 2008, 05:31:14 AM

Since the range of the cartridge is limited to 100-125 yards, I would opt for the Marlin. Using pointed bullets for this round may only gain another 25-50 yards or so. Don't know the effective range of the Hornady ammunition. I have bolts and levers, but levers are quicker for second shots, and somewhat more fun to shoot.

I wonder if a lever gun is faster than a pump. I don't think so. I've found it much easier to keep my sight picture on target with a pump than with a lever gun. I also, agree that the pointed bullets are more versatile for hunting various game. For my choice, I'd go with the 760.

7magfan · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2008, 02:57:16 PM »

I own a 336 CS in 35 remington and I own a 30/06 in a 7600 carbine pump. Both guns are awesome in the woods and I alternate between them..(I have been favoring the '06 as of late) Anyways, I can give you the pro's and cons of each through my eyes. As a background, I shoot 200 grain remington core lokts in the 35 and 150 grain hornady interbonds in the '06.

The marlin is a more accurate weapon (albeit not by much and using 100 yds as a measure)..At 50 yds , I am breaking the same hole..The '06 is good but not quite as tight. The '06 is about a quarter pound lighter and you can tell when you touch off the trigger

The marlin fits better when I pull it up but the 7600 carries better still hunting in brush country..

you should really stop by a gun shop and pick both weapons up and shoulder them as if in hunting situations..This should determine your purchase. The only thing that would sway me, if I were you, would be if you handload..Handloading, you could get more out of the pump. What you get is negligible if you plan to hunt at 140 yds and under..Either way, you will not be disappointed .
Enjoy

ihuntbucks · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:55:56 PM »

I vote for the Marlin....of course I owe one

........Rick

Bearcat 74 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2008, 03:45:32 AM »

I would just buy them both.

Siskiyou · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2008, 08:53:39 AM »

The .35 Remington has always caught my attention and I have seen what they do to deer at close range. This fall I was hunting some very tight cover and I was carrying a Marlin 336 in 30-30 Winchester. It was not until I got into some shooting lanes that extended the range out to 150-200 yards that I felt I was carrying the wrong rifle. I switched to a M760 in .270 Winchester loaded with 150 grain bullets. The 336 is a pleasure to carry but the 760 provided a little more punch at long range. I am well practiced with the M760/M870 and I do not think there is any disadvantage to the longer barreled M760.

Accuracy of the M336 is not an issue; I found mine to be very accurate. The big advantage for me falls to the M760 because of the ability to loaded more efficient bullets and reducing the margin of error for that rare 200 yard shot. Admittedly the scopes were part of the issue with the M336 having a 4X scope and the M760 having a 3x9 power scope.

Three hundred for a M760BDL in 35 Remington is good price.

45/70fan · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2008, 10:38:06 AM »

UPDATE: I went to local gun show today and all I can say is wow. Gun prices have really gone up. Used Marlins were going for as much or more than new ones. On the way home I picked up the 35 mentioned at the beginning of this thread. He threw in a nice padded gun case and a box of ammo, all for $300. He even brought a bore light for me to use. This thing looks like brand new. I got an awesome deal.

If the 760 is still available in a few weeks it's coming home too. It is also in excellent condition.

PeterCartwright · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:42:55 PM »

I found an older 336 in .35 Rem. last year. Mine has a Weaver K-3 with the post/cross-hair reticle. There's a fellow who writes under the name "35 Remington" who has provided many pages of invaluable loading/performance data using the 336 action in (naturally) .35 Rem. (Check out the Marlin Forum or Google "35 Remington".) I'm thrilled by the accuracy of my old rifle with hand-loads it likes. I'm equally thrilled by what happens when one of those fat 200 gr. core-lokts lands on a whitetail. I'd guess you'll grow especially fond of your Marlin. Then again, the 760 is also a great platform for that underrated cartridge.

lrs · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2008, 02:07:34 PM »

I'm pretty sure my next rifle will be a .35 Remington. I'd like to find a single shot rifle chambered for it, but if I can't I'll go with a Marlin.

thumbcocker · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2008, 04:08:46 PM »

Marlin!

Anduril · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2008, 11:29:26 AM »

Now go get the 760 and turn it into a .358 Win :-)
..

deltecs · « **Reply #16 on:** January 23, 2008, 01:45:25 PM »

Quote from: Anduril on January 23, 2008, 11:29:26 AM

Now go get the 760 and turn it into a .358 Win :-)
..

For the price of re chanbering, now that's a good idea.

Sweetwater · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2008, 05:53:09 PM »

If you have a decent scope for your tired eyes and have the rifle sighted properly, you should have no problem with the Marlin 35rem at any ethical distance - that's the distance where you can knowingly place the bullet where it needs to go to do the job. My grandfather would always caution me about fringe shots - those that were maybe's. He'd say, "if you can't plant him where he stands, leave him be". The only one I haven't "planted" in all my years of hunting was a cow elk and totally my fault. She was beyond the ethical distance for the weapon I was using that particular day. I yielded to 'end of season' pressure and made a poor shot. I did get her, about 200yards further "up" the ridge. It was several years ago and I'm still not happy about it...but I did grow from it and don't "yield" to such things anymore. BTW - I have a 356W in a Winchester BigBore 94 that I am anxious to put into service. It wears a little 2 1/2 power Leupold Compact and I believe it will do the job at any ethical distance. I have a friend with a Marlin 35rem and 'he' believes it's every bit as good as the 356W and totally good enough. He hunts in the wide open spaces of Eastern Wyoming, and maintains an ethical distance. Happy Shooting!

Regards,
Sweetwater

Sourdough · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2008, 12:44:00 PM »

I always wondered which was faster the pump or the lever. Got both Marlin 336 in 30-30, and Remington 760 in 30-06. After shooting skeet for a short while with a pump shotgun and getting used to pumping after each shot, no way the lever can compete. The pump is way faster, especially with a recoiling gun. Pumping the action helps bring the gun back down on target. When hunting with guys with Remington 7400s I can usually beat them to the second shot. I also use a Remington .22RF pump for small game. By using pumps often it keeps me in the shoot/pump frame of mind. The one thing you have to get into the habit of is pumping as soon as you shoot. Think about it for a moment. You are standing there using your left hand to pull the gun back into your shoulder. You shoot, suddenly your left hand no longer has the resistance so it moves backwards. Just continue the movement toward the rear till it quites, then shove the left hand forward till it stops, then pull it back into the shoulder tight. Ready to shoot your second shot. When I was a kid my mothers cousin was an avid hunter and he always told me a pump was faster than a lever gun. My own experience has proved him right.

Dixie Dude · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2008, 03:12:17 PM »

For some reason I was thinking the 760 was a bolt gun. Yes, the pump will be faster and if you reload you can use pointed bullets for more accuracy and range.