Author Topic: Marlin 336C: 35 Remington (Read 16921 times)

Cottonwood · « **Reply #30 on:** October 04, 2005, 09:10:20 AM »

Very good information here guys. I set out today to find a lever action 45-70 :-) But wouldn't ya know it, there sitting on the shelf was a 336CS in .35 Remington, and now it has a new home.

Last year I bought my son his first 336C in 30-30 which I gave him as a just because present. He didn't harvest a deer last year cuz he got buck feaver... acted like a breast feedin baby in a room full of topless women :-D and then shot over the top of the 6x6 buck he shot at. Well we still laugh at that one, and he still admits he still had fun doing it.

Well the .35 Remington was on my list... just didn't think I would find one is all.

millwright · « **Reply #31 on:** October 08, 2005, 03:22:48 PM »

If you sight the 35 with the 200 gr remington dead on at 17 yards it will shoot 2 inches high at 50, 4 inches high at 100, dead on at 162, and 4 inches low at 198. I know this to be true from a marlin 336 cs. :grin:

Graybeard · « **Reply #32 on:** October 08, 2005, 04:29:38 PM »

Using what sighting system how far above bore? Those things matter and change the effective trajectory path.

loaded4bear · « **Reply #33 on:** October 26, 2005, 07:17:31 PM »

Most guys who have been around guns & hunting long enough can recall at least one rifle that they traded or sold off only to regret it later.

That's my story. In my younger days I had a pre-crossbolt safety Marlin 336 in .35 Remington. I foolishly sold it when I ran into lean times, and regretted it ever since. It was a fine rifle that was easy on the shoulder and deadly on anything you pulled the trigger on. As everyone here has previously pointed out, the ballistics on paper are nothing special, but boy can that caliber put meat in the freezer & heads on the wall.

I was going to replace it a few years back, when Marlin did a special run of the 336 "Guide Gun" for Davidson's in .35 Rem, but missed out as the production was limited to only 500 units.

Fortunately, I was able to pick up a Remington 760 pump in .35 Rem from a dealer in PA last year. Pretty gun with the added bonus of a detachable magazine that allows you to load pointed bullets without worry (perhaps the only fault w/ the 336). Nice to have a "35" back in the gun safe. It's like being reunited with a long lost friend.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #34 on:** October 27, 2005, 11:17:38 PM »

heard rumors of a new .35 guide gun from marlin in stainless

Savage .250 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 28, 2005, 02:00:11 AM »

Got one, Marlin .35 that is, topped with a vintage Weaver 4X . Shoots great, easy to carry around all day in the woods. Always confident in the out come when i squeeze off a shot. Been a great gun for a lot of years
what else can you say?

" The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but in the experience."

Harry Snippe · « **Reply #36 on:** November 01, 2005, 04:59:03 AM »

Quote from: Savage .250

Got one, Marlin .35 that is, topped with a vintage Weaver 4X . Shoots great, easy to carry around all day in the woods. Always confident in the out come when i squeeze off a shot. Been a great gun for a lot of years
what else can you say?

" The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but in the experience."

Well said.

But there is also gleam in one's eye, chewing the harvest and talkin" about the experiance.
Every one in the camp does not get a deer . We all share what we have .

Some just want to play cards and have a beer away from it all and cook over a wood stove . I will do that the saturday before and at the end of a weeks hunt.

I say lets put away the beer get a good night sleep , be bright eyed bushy tailed in the Morning ,and lets hunt.
Happy

45-70 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 01, 2005, 06:16:14 AM »

loaded4bear,

Here's your 336LTD Stainless Steel Guide Gun in 35 Rem. for sale on gunsamerica.com...http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976649921.htm

Harry Snippe · « **Reply #38 on:** November 06, 2005, 03:35:17 AM »

Hwy guys
Hornady has a new bullet out for the levers and the 35 remington has not bwwn fogotten.
It is pointed with a rubber tip
Check out the web sit

papajohn428 · « **Reply #39 on:** November 06, 2005, 01:18:56 PM »

I was shooting my 336C at the range the other day, getting the usual sub-one-inch groups at 50 yards, with a 4X pistol scope in a Scout Mount. Several people came out to check out the setup, peer thru it, and shoulder it. All commented on the smooth action, the quickness of the crosshairs as they came on target, etc. One young guy who had never heard of the 35 Remington was asking about the velocity and trajectory, and laughed about it. But one of his buddies jumped all over him and said, "What's the farthest range you've ever shot a deer?" "75 Yards......." was the reply. And what are you shooting them with?" A 7mm Magnum", he answered. They all started laughing, and the oldest guy said, "Well, that explains why the there's no meat left worth eating! Personally, I like to enjoy my venison, not blast it off the bones into the woods!" The poor guy shuffled off to finish sighting his wonder-blaster in by himself, and the rest of us gloated at how smart we are for shooting a caliber that's about to turn a hundred years old.

We geezers have even started a new society for us diehard range guys. We call it the, "No-Hair Club For Men". (We crack us up a lot, we're so clever.) :roll:

Papajohn

Cottonwood · « **Reply #40 on:** November 07, 2005, 01:54:35 AM »

I'm taking mine out this weekend on an elk hunting trip.... it just seem's like the best choice as to what to carry in the heavy timber.

sphar · « **Reply #41 on:** November 08, 2005, 03:56:10 PM »

Gotta throw my two cents in here. My grandfather gave me his Marlin 336A Rem 35 (made in 1949) after he got too old to hunt. That was in 1993. It was the first gun I ever owned and got me started deer hunting. I got a 9 point WV buck on my first hunt and half a dozen or so more since then. It's a great gun with great heritage!

It may stay on the gun rack this year, in deferrence to my new Contender, but you can bet I'll have it back in the woods again before too long!

257Robt · « **Reply #42 on:** November 18, 2005, 08:34:00 AM »

My 35 Rem is a 7600 carbine w/ a Leupold Vari-X II 1-4*20 scope on it. After 3 years of owning it, it is my favorite rifle. The 35 Rem knocks em down just fine for this average hunter. Lately I've been selling much of my collection, but this is one of the few I am keeping. In the real world this rifle has enough of what you need. The guys I used to work with all laughed at me because my rifle didn't have magnum anywhere in the title. Like I told them; why carry a big heavy rifle when I know I don't shoot past 150 yards. Doesn't make sense to me when your on the move all the time. I guess I am a 32 year old who figured it out sooner then later. Thank god! Also, with new ammo from Hornady, it might just make the 35 Rem that much better.
And for the guys who have all the new gadgets, hunting clothes, toys, or whatever that looked like they just stepped out of a Cabela's catalog, we refer to them as "Joe Plastic" hunter.

Slamfire · « **Reply #43 on:** November 18, 2005, 03:38:52 PM »

A friend recently died and his wife wanted them "damn guns" outa the house. :roll: His sons, proper Bostonians, didn't want to jump through all the hoops necessary to ship them up there legally. I made her and offer and she took it. If you count 'em all and divide the amount I spent they cost $100 apiece. One of 'em was a 336 in .35 Rem. I picked up a Willams receiver sight that fits at an auction for $20. The only ammo I could find locally was the Winchester stuff. I love the Core Lokts in other cartridges, but for hog huntin' I'm gonna try these out. :wink:

Just another ol' fart, in dense woods who doesn't want a short action ultra mag. :-D

papajohn428 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 19, 2005, 05:38:23 PM »

I've said it before, and I'll keep on saying it.......If the 35 Remington had been introduced BEFORE the 30-30, the latter would have died a quick death. By the time the 35 came out, most woods hunters had already bought a 30WCF, and didn't have the cash to drop on a new, unproven caliber. If only the timeline was reversed! Then again, we 35 shooters are proven over and over to be the sages of critter-gitters, the supermagnums may shine, but in the deep woods, the 35 glows in the dark!

Papajohn the Sagely (hence the Avatar!)

Cottonwood · « **Reply #45 on:** November 21, 2005, 04:22:18 AM »

Yep, the .35's alive and well

but just a heads up on scout mounts.....

Express Sight Systems at Cabela's

Been thinkin hard about doing this, my eye-sight is not doing so good and missed a very nice 5x5 this week-end at about 100 yards using the iron sights of my 336 :shock: Should have been real easy with in the clearing that it was in standing broadside.

Well later in the early evening, I went to the underground range and benched at 50 yards. I fired 4 rounds, 3 of which are showing marked with the red dots.

Well making some head way I put up another target, and benched again which you will see the yellow dots on this bison target. I moved my rear sight over a bit see holes marked with red dots

I know if I put the target up to a life-like deer target, the shots would be leathal to say the least. But I figure we owe it to the game we hunt to be the best we possibly can be with what we use.

My Marlin 336 is getting a scope...

Correct me if I'm wrong here.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #46 on:** November 21, 2005, 05:27:49 AM »

If most of your shots are at that range then a scope might be in order...........I started the season Saturday with my Marlin 1895 and a Leupold 1.75 X 6......it was very thick where I was hunting, and the 1.75 was to much..........switched guns Sunday morning and hunted the same area with my 336 35 remington and a ghost ring set up.........

I think the lighter, shorter, faster handling .35 is perfect for this type hunting.......the 45.70 would be fine, but this is one of those places that the shooting comes fast, and a scope slows things down..........again, I can only see about 40 yards max.......

No deer yet, but I don't see how deer hunting can get any better than hunting at close range with a Marlin lever action! :-D

millwright · « **Reply #47 on:** December 17, 2006, 09:36:41 AM »

I bought my son a 3336cs in 35 caliber the first year of the crossbolt safety, I think 1986. I topped it with a cheap 3x9x32 tasco, all I could afford at the time. With the 200gr corelockt I sighted it in dead on at 17 yards. This resulted in 2in high at 50yd, 4in high at 100 yd, dead on at 162 yd. and 4 in low at 195yd. He has since sighted it dead on at 100 yards for brush hunting. Great whitetail gun for brush. He still uses the same scope and the same factory corelockts.

ihuntbucks · « **Reply #48 on:** December 17, 2006, 07:09:05 PM »

You'll LOVE it.My .35 is one of the best long guns I have ever had the pleasure of owning and shooting.I have never used factory ammo in mine,but Iam sure it will work flawlessly.I use Speer 180 gr. SPFN over H-4895.I have a 3 x 9 Leupold Rifleman mounted on mine.Iron sights will work well if your eyes are good enough;in my case,they are not.Have fun.........Rick

Troggy · « **Reply #49 on:** December 18, 2006, 09:32:43 AM »

My 35rem shoots under an inch @ 100yrds with Federal 200gr RN. I have a Weaver K2.5 on it. I have only used it twice and both hogs went down soon after the shot and left a nice blood trail. It is one of my favorite rounds in one of my favorite rifles. The low power scope helps with both long and short range shooting. The pig in the pic was shot running towards me at maybe 20-30yrds, then of course she decided to flip down a 200 foot ravine.

T.R. · « **Reply #50 on:** December 19, 2006, 02:10:51 AM »

Those 200 grainers by Remington have accounted for tons of tasty moose meat each Fall across North America. The core-lockt design for this cartridge is designed for it and no other. In other words, 35 Remington bullets are not factory loaded into 35 Whelen cases. Remington has the jacket thickness perfected after 105 years of continuous production.

This website carries a wide diversement of cartridges. http://www.cpcartridge.com The 180 grain loading features a Speer bullet initially designed for the 356 cartridge. But in the slower 35 Remington, you'll actually get deeper penetration than with 200 grainers. Trajectory is slightly flatter as well.

We've taken 3 bull elk in my family with a Marlin in 35 Remington and core-lockt ammo. All were taken along the banks of the Belle Fourche River in NE Woming. Distances ranged between 95 and 125 yards or so. The bulls didn't get away.

Good moose hunting to you.
TR

PeterCartwright · « **Reply #51 on:** December 19, 2006, 04:57:23 AM »

I picked up a 336 RC ('61 vintage) in .35 Rem. this summer. Great little rifle! Came with a Weaver K-3, post reticle scope. I've found a nice handload using H4895 that keeps three 200 gr. Core-lokts inside and inch and a half at a 100 yards.

I used this load during deer season. Two shots-two deer. Decisive harvests with minimal meat loss. I've fallen in love with this 336/.35 Rem. combination. (And I do NOT mean to take anything away from the same set up with the venerable .30-30).

cavebear · « **Reply #52 on:** February 02, 2007, 02:03:27 PM »

I have my Dads old 336 rc marlin in 35 remington and reload with 200 gr round nose sierra and it looks as good as the day it was bought. Dad rest his soul got it for around 89 bucks back in 1963 I hunt with it at least once or twice a year just to take it out and look at it. It always has been a tresure for me to have. when I take it hunting with me I think of Dad being right there with me. I will never let it go until I go and give it to my grandson.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2007, 03:00:24 PM »

Quote from: cocojo on September 29, 2005, 03:51:42 PM

I put the Bushnell on my Marlin 35 and shot a one inch group at 100 yards, with a heavy wind, with Remington factory CoreLok 200 grain bullets.

Another crappy can't-shoot-worth-a-darn Marlin!

TNrifleman · « **Reply #54 on:** February 02, 2007, 03:05:14 PM »

I've just got to jump in here. I have become a real fan of the grand old 35 Remington cartridge. Mine isn't a Marlin lever gun, but rather is a Remington Model 141 pump gun. I love this old girl! I still want a Marlin 336, but I'll never let this 141 get away. You won't go wrong with the well proven 200 grain round nose bullet from Remington. this load kills like double forked lightning. The 35 Remington was introduced in 1906. One hundred years and still gittin-er-dun!

burntmuch · « **Reply #55 on:** February 02, 2007, 04:06:58 PM »

I found a marlin 336sc 35 rem at a pawn shop for 250 .Old lookinggun, but just felt good & came up real nice. Bought it found out it was built in 1956. (older than me) Took the scope off it. Its the perfect walk about deer gun. those cheap corelocts are hard to beat

BigLost · « **Reply #56 on:** March 23, 2007, 02:47:36 PM »

you would not believe all the old timer cowpunchers that carry 336/.35 rem. as saddle iron back home in Mt.,,I always used a heavy loaded .444 for my black timber elk/bear huntin',,but now with Garrett and Buffalo Bore heavy loads in .35 Rem.I may get one for the little stuff I mentioned and keep the .444 with hard 325 grainers for my hunts for big shaggys out on the prairie.It is a long drive back home to Mt. from Louisiana,,,but the huntin's worth it

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #57 on:** March 24, 2007, 12:27:58 AM »

Another nice thing that i like about the .35 is the way it works with cast bullets. A few of you here know that i just about exclusivly hunt with cast bullets anymore. Ive shot quite a few animals with them. I know alot of animals have been shot with the 3030 and other 30s with cast but in my experience there is a big difference in the effectiveness of cast when you jump from 30 to 35. My favorite bullet in the .35 rem and the .356 is the 200 rcbs flat nose. Ive also got some 245s from frank at mount baldy that really do well in the .356. My girlfriend hunts with a little 35 i made for here and its dumped pigs and whitetail in there tracks with the rcbs bullet pushed to about 1900 fps. Its yet to not give complete penetration and even with a couple quetionalbe shots (shes far from a rifleman) ive yet to have to track an animal more then a 100 yards. Whats really great about this little rifle for her is she doesnt even know it kicks. I load up about a hundred rounds to take the range with us and use a .358 150 lee rf cast .357 bullet and 8 grains of unique and it kicks like a 22. When we go hunting i kick it up to 1900fps and in the excitement of shooting game shes yet to catch on to the fact that that shes shooting a completely different load. I tried some on her at the range one time and she shot two and handed the gun back and told me to go back to loading her (HUNTING LOAD) as this one kicked to much. By the way that 8 grain load wiill shoot into an inch at 50 yards and is a ball even for me to shoot. A finer rifle for a wife or new hunter would be hard to find. It allways leaves a blood trail thats easy to track and hits with athourity. Weve got another one for a camp gun. Back when I was younger and thought i knew everything i used to preach that light fast bullets were the way to go and bought my son a 250 savage bolt (which is another one of my favorite rounds) and preached to my brother in laws that they needed to get there kids nice 243s or equivalent guns for first deer rifles and like dumb ***** they all listened to me. I think between myself and my one brother in law and my dad we spent half the deer season chasing shot deer without blood trails and lost a few. Now a new hunter comes to camp and hes issued the .35 with an old tasco 4x scope and a pocket full of corelocks and since weve been doing that weve never lost a deer. Do you think i like the .35

7-30 Waters · « **Reply #58 on:** April 03, 2007, 04:34:13 PM »

Life begins and ends with the 35 Remington. I like it when a deer drops on the spot. In six years of hunting with my Marlin 336C no deer has taken more than one step.

375bandit · « **Reply #59 on:** April 22, 2007, 11:55:11 AM »

In the past 2 years I have only seen one 35rem for sale here in Australia. Luckily I bought it. Marlin CS in mint cond. Now my 270 sits idly in the gun safe and its all about the Marlin.
Testing on Sunday saw 41.5gr on Varget behind the Rem 200 CL @ 2100fps. funny thing is 42gr gets exactly the same speed. 41.5gr must be all the 20" tube can digest. Recoils seems gentler than with faster powders as well. The case is chocker block full
Looking to go deer hunting with it in the next month and will stick with the 41.5gr load if it groups as well as other loads have (1.5 moa VX-II 2-7)

ps can highly recommend the testing carried out by 35 Remington in Marlin Owners forum. One read and you will be clamoring at your local gun dealer for a 35 Marlin