Marlin 35 Remington ***It's Just Right***
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- Looking at a classic Marlin chambered in .35 Remington. This one is a beauty!
we will be comparing the Hornady FTX, Sierra Pro Hunter 200gr. Round nose and Speer Hot-cor 220gr. SPFN bullets. Looking for expansion and penetration. Exploding pumpkins, bullets caught!
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The 35 Remington was and is an awesome cartridge that will take care of 99% of all hunted animals in North America within the reasonable range of the cartridge. All of us old timers that have been hunting the woods for 70 years know the 200 grain bullet will get the deed done. Enough said.
Amen ! ! ! 🙂
Guys like you need to say some more 👍
Still have my 35 Remington bought in 1961
@@philipmargotta8865 👍good keep it. It does not owe you anything.
The same can be said for most popular big game cartridges.
Yup I have the exact gun handed down from grandpa when he passed. Took it out for a whitetail tribute hunt and took a nice buck thinking of him.
That is so cool to have a gun like that with family history!
I inherited a .35 Remington, Marlin 336 SC, made mid-50s. Man, what a gem. So well balanced, easy to shoot.
Seems like a lot of these rifles have made it down through the generations. Thanks for sharing.
I bought a 35 Marlin in 1992 at a pawn shop for $150. I believe it was made in the 70's. Unfortunately, I left it at my dad house years ago and he recently lost his mind and thinks it is his and won't let me have it back...
@@hanc37 Better get that bad boy back!!!
My grandpa passed his 336sc down to me and it’s a beauty. Have you tried the leverevolution ammo in your 336sc? I found my lever won’t close properly when cycling it but when I go back to the round nose ammo she works just fine.
My uncle gave me his Marlin .35 Remington back around early 1974. No telling how many deer he took with it before I got it. Over the years, I've taken most of my deer with it (and one wolf that was about to eat my Husky), and my son has taken some with it too. I use it for woods hunting and 7mm Rem Mag for open terrain. I've used the Remington 200 gr Core-Lokt .35 Rem ammunition with it and have always been very satisfied with its performance on deer, always excellent expansion and retention. At some point, I put peep sights on it but eventually got tired of not being able to see well at first and last light, so I put a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5 on it (couldn't find a 1-4 power). To my mind, that scope is ideal for woods; put it on 1.5x for still hunting; crank to 5x if need to have a close look for antlers at distance. If I could have absolutely any rifle I wanted for the deer woods, it would be my Marlin .35 Rem. I am so glad to hear Ruger plans to carry on the Marlin line. Ruger should be able to do a credible job and restore quality to the line. Thanks for that update.
What a blessing to have your uncle's gun. I have three from my uncle.
@@TargetSuite A gun is great no matter what, but history in the family makes it a treasure. I am so grateful to my uncle. I have carried and used that rifle in the Yukon Territory, Georgia, and Minnesota. It's tough and reliable and, within range, can do whatever one needs. Thank you for your channel. You've earned a subscriber.
My Dad hunted deer with a .35 Rem Marlin 336, and when I started hunting I got one for Christmas. Killed several deer with it here in the woods of Pennsylvania. Now I inherited his. Great rifles, even better memories of hunting with my Dad.
Great rifle, great memories . . . priceless!
Yeah I understand that ,I have a couple of my dad's old guns priceless memories hope to one day pass them on to my son's along with some stories , thanks for posting really hits home
I almost bought a Marlin in .35Rem about 25 years ago. But bought a .3030 instead. Don’t regret it. As the years have marched in the .35 has been harder to find.
Yes you can't go wrong with a 30-30, 308, or 3006. That ammo seems to always be available.
Great review and another great cartridge covered by you that no one else thinks about. More's the pity.
The best cartridge, by far, of the "Remington rimless" line. The .25, .30 and .32 Remington were basically rimless versions of Winchester's lever gun cartridges (.25-25, .30-30, .32 Special) but the .35 Remington could not be an equal to the .35 Winchester because the action of the Remington Model 8/81 autoloader couldn't handle the length of the .35 Winchester case. (Incidentally, Marlin at one time offered it's own loadings of the Winchester lineup with the "Marlin" name attached)
While the .35 Remington couldn't match the ballistics of the .35 WCF, it managed to hit a sweet spot on it's own. Much the same way the .300 Savage did in .30 caliber.
I like .35 caliber cartridges, but I have no Marlin lever guns in my collection. I do have a Remington Model 81 in .35 Remington (and one in .300 Savage) and it is perhaps the best of the .35 caliber cartridges for most North American hunting... and I say that even though I love the .35 WCF and .35 Whelen. But I will concede that for most North American hunting, the .35 WCF and .35 Whelen are a bit "extra". For anything short of big bears, elk and moose the .35 Remington is nearly perfect. If I were hunting at ranges under 150 yards, the .35 Rem. would be a "go to". If the range were to be stretched out to 300 yards, the .300 Savage is the best. Beyond 300 yards...keep hunting, stop shooting.
Marlin was very shrewd to chamber this cartridge in their lever guns, even though it was designed for autoloaders. It allowed Marlin to offer something that Winchester did not in it's Model 94 line. Winchester has attempted many times to offer something besides the .30-30 in the Model 94...without much success. They probably should have just chambered it for the .35 Remington. IMHO the Marlin 93/36/336 rifle was kept alive by the .35 Rem. cartridge which is a heavy favorite in Northern whitetail hunting. I have hunted deer in northern WI, MI and MN, NY and VT and the .35 Rem is a very popular cartridge in those thick woods.
The only bullets I have ever used in this cartridge are the 200 gr. RN JSP and a 200 gr. cast RN. Even though pointed bullets are fine in the Model 81. Seems to be the bullet designed for best performance in the .35 Remington. Nothing wrong with that and it makes life easier.
Thanks for your comprehensive comment. You've touched on a lot of good stuff there that I didn't have time to cover in the vid.
Great cover! My father killed an elk with his Marlin 336 in .35 Rem. I sure wish I could find some ammunition for it!
@@dr.froghopper6711 Oh, I have no doubt it will kill elk and moose and probably has done so hundreds of times.
It would not be my choice, because I have other rifles available and have used the .35 Whelen with great success for elk, but I wouldn't skip an elk hunt just because I had a Marlin 336 in .35 Remington!
Here is a good online source that searches what is available across a large number of suppliers...Kind of like an "Orbitz" of ammo.😁 Nothing in stock for .35 Remington at the moment, but keep checking.
ammoseek.com/
@Rom vin Nothing wrong with that if it works for you.
The .35 Remington was never my choice for elk. If it was all I had, I wouldn't have passed up on an elk hunt.
For elk I left the .35 Remington at home and used either a .35 Whelen with 225 gr. SPT or BTSP or a Winchester Model 1895 in .35 WCF loaded with the same weight bullet. I acquired the .35 Whelen in 1988 when Remington added it to their line for the Model 7600 and that became my elk rifle.
The .35 Remington is admittedly more versatile than what I used it for.
I never tried the bullets you mention so I will defer to your experience. The only .35 Remington I own is a Remington Model 81 with a box magazine and it can use pointed bullets.
@Rom vin I was never impressed enough by the belted magnums to actually buy one for hunting. With the exception of a Winchester Model 70 in .375 H&H, I don't own any belted magnums, but I bought that for my Winchester collection more than anything else, and because I got a great deal on it at a pawn shop. I never shot it at anything but paper.
I can, however, report that my wife's garden has not been raided by a single elephant or rhino since I have owned that rifle.
I did pick up a BRNO O/U double rifle in Czech Republic chambered in 9.3x74R. That's a great cartridge. Again, though, it has only been a target rifle for me.
You probably know it already, but you can form cases for the 9.3x62 cartridge from the .35 Whelen.
My 336 in 35 Remington has been my “go to” PA brush gun for 45 years. Thank you for including this wonderful rifle in what in my opinion is the ultimate brush gun chambering. Get the coupons out George, but stick with the 200gr. soft points. Good stuff sir...And good shooting too!
Brush-up 3 . . . Yes!
I can only find the Levr Revolutions with the pointed plastic tip. They still shoot well and kiled plenty of deer for me but would like to know if the soft points might be a better brush bullet? I hunt in PA too.
@@MikeWitmerNatureJournal As demonstrated in the video, soft points are just more reliable than the Hornady FTX, and conventional wisdom is that round or flat nose bullets don’t deflect as much after hitting a twig or small sapling. Next year hopefully Remingtons and Federals will be a lot easier to find. Think I used AmmoSeek to find a few boxes of Federal Powershoks a year or two ago.
Love the levers and hopefully Ruger will do a great job on their Marlins!!
Yes! And I'm optimistic about Marlin's future.
They don’t compare! My 1959 is much better than my sons new one.
@@richjustrich8043 there is a huge difference between what was made before Remington acquired Marlin and after. I am hopeful that Ruger will bring back the same quality as pre Remington.
Can't wait to see one ,shame to see how far Remington has let their company go
The CEO of Ruger was hoping to have Marlin lever action on the market heading into Christmas '21.
I could not be more excited.
This was my 1st deer rifle.
I still have it.
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Awesome! I love the Marlin 336/35 Remington! Hang on to yours!
Mine too !!!
My father bought me a 336 in 35 REM in 1960. Still have it still shoot it and still love it.
Awesome. Hang on to that one!
My 336A and I took out a Groundhog Head on at 45 yards and turned It Wrong side Out. Awesome rifle!
Awesome! A little over gunned for the groundhog, but still, awesome!
@@TargetSuite Yes you're right, I actually felt a little bad about it myself. Destruction at it's best.
Great video, love my 35 Remington, owned one since 1971.
Awesome! Great vintage.
I have an 1894 Winchester .30-30 (30 WCF) that was made in 1920 and it still shoots great, I love it. I believe a big part of the success of .30-30 in taking game is the flat or rounded shape of the bullets. I see the .35 Remington as a sort of big brother to the .30-30, maybe big step brother would be more appropriate. The big round nose bullets hit like a freight train, they are thumpers. I shoot hogs here in Texas, and earlier this year when I was debating what caliber to build a new AR in I took the concept of these two great cartridges into consideration. So I built a 16" AR in 350 Legend, best of both rounds. With a .35 caliber bullet and ballistics very close to .30-30 out of the same length barrel, 350 Legend seemed like the perfect hog cartridge for me. It has been very effective at dropping hogs, its like having a 20 round .35-30? in a semi auto platform. And now that Ruger has acquired Marlin, I think Marlin (Ruger) could really benefit from the recent success of the 350 Legend cartridge and jump start the Marlin name by chambering a lever gun in 350 Legend. A new cartridge like 350 Legend that is legal in "restricted" states, chambered in a nostalgic Marlin lever gun might just give the purist that doesn't like the AR platform so much a very good option. Just my two cents worth. Thank you for the video.
That's a great idea. Who knows what cool stuff will come out of the "new" Marlin.
No George, I am not on the A list and did not get a response from Chris. So, thank you for sharing your response from him. That's a great response and I hope they start building beautiful Model 39's again. I look forward to buying Marluger lever guns.
R, Steve
Steve, I am with you on the 39a's. That is such a nice rifle. There are a lot of folks that would love to have one.
Your video is making me think I need to add a 35 Remington chambered 336 to my collection, if only because it's different. I have a mid 1950s 336 in 30-30 and it could use a bigger-bored twin.
I'm with you. The 30-30 is historic. But then, so is the .35 Remington and it does poke a bigger hole.
The 35 Remington is a caliber I have never owned and I do not recall ever having shot it. I have a few acquaintances that use the 35 Remington and they always remark about its effectiveness on deer size game. One has a 50's or early 60's version of the Marlin that is the smoothest lever gun I have ever handled. Interesting video and comment from the Ruger CEO. Tuesdays are better with Target Suite.
Thanks John! After making this vid, I'm a fan of the .35 Remington. It's a shame that it is growing less and less "popular".
@@TargetSuite Maybe Ruger will continue to chamber it. I think Henry offers a chamabering. I have to admit I'm intrigued by it too. If Federal who I think has the Remington ammo continues it perhaps it will become more popular and reasonably priced . Federal makes some pretty good ammo. The only negatives I have heard are some lite primer strikes with reloads and sometimes Rem Coerlockts. I don't know if those were Marlin issues or ammo issues. Regardless it seems like a perfect close range deer , hog and black bear rifle with plenty of pop.
At this point Ruger should make a 350 legend lever gun.
I have a Marlin 336 in .35 Remington that I bought in 1978, it was my first center fire rifle. I still use it when I'm hunting in terrain where it is appropriate. I've hunted this rifle for over 40 years and believe that I'm qualified to talk about it. I've killed many whitetail deer and at least an equal number of feral hogs with it, all in the southeast US. It is not my first choice for hunting over a bean field or on a power line. But, when you are "titty deep" in a palmetto swamp hunting feral hogs or in the Honey Island Swamp after whitetail deer and visibility is measured more in feet than yards, it's the one. I'm comfortable shooting mine out to about 100 yards but prefer to keep my shots under 75. At these ranges, the .35 with 200 gr round nose CorLokt ammo is extremely effective. Just one example, a couple of years ago I shot a hog that weighed in at about 190 lbs at about 50 yards. He was quartering to me and I hit him on the right shoulder. The bullet broke that shoulder, passed through the tops of both lungs and exited the left flank. The bullet center punched a rib on the way out. The entry wound was .35 caliber, the exit wound was about the size of a silver dollar. The hog dropped in his tracks. The venerable .35 Remington is as fine a woods rifle as has ever been created when used within its capabilities.
Amen, Eric! I am planning to post a vid next week comparing the 30-30 with the .35 Remington. I hope you'll check it out.
I just bought a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington over the summer. I’ve always had bolt actions this was is my first lever action. Made in 1959.
I was was worried that I should have gone with one of the rifles I knew a little better. An 1895 or Winchester 73. I was really looking for a 30-30 but it was sweet and the price couldn’t be beat.
Doesn’t look like it was used much at all and was taken such good care of that I had to take it home.
You've got a fantastic levergun there Nathan. Congratulations! Now, go enjoy that fine rifle!
The 35 Remington ruled one of the first old fashion Deer hunting camps I was invited to hunt from years ago. The camp gun rack had 5 model 141 pump action 35 Remington rifles in a row. Two had 2 power Lyman scopes and three had Lyman aperture sights mounted on them. Beside the rack was a stack of boxes of Remington CORE-LOKT ammo. Most were 150-grain and some 200-gain bullets too. All of the ones I saw shoot were more than accurate, they were deadly accurate rifles. Since that day long ago I realized never underestimate a pump action rifle’s accuracy. I always wanted one and still do. The 35 Remington cartridge is like a 28-gauge shotgun; they just work better than you think they would. The 358 Winchester is another overlooked cartridge that is just like 35.
@Gizmo Carr You've got some great memories there. I may never drop a deer with the 35 Remington, but I've heard as well that it just works better than you think it would. Thanks as always for your comment.
Great video. That rifle is on my bucket list and I would choose the Sierra as well. I received a similar response from the CEO of Ruger as well and I am excited to see what type of product they produce. I think my beloved Marlin is now in good hands. Take care George and thanks for the work.
Thanks Mark!
So you talked to Ruger and they said they were bringing back the .35 cal ?
I had one of these back in the 70’s My friends talked me into trading in in for a 30.06 to take out west to hunt mule deer.I’ve regretted it ever since
Ouch! I've let a few get away as well.
Almost made the same mistake. But did make same mistake other guns I sold. Think I would get another one if I was in your shoes.
I always thought the smooth action of the Marlin was superior to the Winchester that was so popular at that time
I’ll definitely have to keep my eyes open and find another although I’m sure it will be a lot more money than in 1974
@@Hodado you can find them used for about 400 bucks if the person who is selling it doesn’t know the value of 35rem. Your golden you will probably get is for 300 because 35rem is not sold in Walmart and it’s expensive when you do find it. For instance I met up with a guy at sportsman’s to buy 8lbs H4895 he was selling. And after we made the deal I decided to go look at the bear shelves or maybe pick up a box of 9mm (12/21/20). As I predicted nothing was to be had except 12 box of Remington 35rem problem was it was 40 bucks a box. That’s 2 bucks a cartridge nope I’m not paying that no way no how. So like I said if you want one of the best lever actions chambered in a very capable cartridge. You can just have to look on armslist or gunbroker I’m not sure where you live but I happen to see them quite a bit here in Michigan. That gun and cartridge combination was extremely popular here back in the day. To be honest since Henry has a model chambered in 35rem now hopefully is will regain popularity again.
@@Johnny-jr2lq
I will definitely be keeping my eye out to locate one although the price of ammo for the 35 is shocking.I’m from Michigan as well and will soon have time to pursue this endeavor as I am retiring soon,thanks for your comments
Hi George hope all is well. I'll be looking forward to Ruger making the 336 again if they do. I would definitely get one. Ruger I feel makes great handguns and rifles. Thanks for all your hard work.
Things are great Terry thank you. Like you I am confident in Ruger.
Great video, thanks. I purchased that exact rifle (336c - .35) new from a K-Mart back in the very early 1970's. Over the years I accumulated other "deer rifles", but the 336c remains my favorite (trigger) squeeze of all time. I have a straight 4x scope, and have never shot at a deer over about 80 yards. It's extremely accurate, light, and just feels good to me. And I prefer the lever to a bolt as far as getting off more than one shot if needed. Glad to hear about the Ruger development.
@Tom Herfel You got a good one. I'm planning to post a vid next Tuesday comparing two Marlins. A 336 30-30 Winchester and a vintage 336 .35 Remington. I hope you'll check back with me.
Houston, we need a bigger pumpkin... 🎃
I had one back in the 90,s . It was one of the best shooting rifles I have ever owned. Can’t find one now for less than $600.00 .
Hi Steve. I think the price is going up from the $600 number you mentioned. Sanity PLEASE!
Remington really dragged Marlin and H&R through the mud. Now I also hope Ruger takes over H&R and make's them into a great gun company again.
Agreed. I'm fortunate to own a older Marlin-made 336 and cherish it. I used to own a NEF single shot in 45-70 and to this day regret selling it. As you probably know NEF and H&R were one in the same. Hopefully Ruger starts making those great guns again.
Unfortunately, Ruger did not buy the rights to H&R. JJE capital holdings wound up with that part of the business.
This is the way!
I appreciate the camera quality and the simple efx to keep the story going. Thanks
By golly, George... You did it!
We talked about it, you got it, my top 2 favorite lever guns, the 336, .35 Rem. (and the .444) Thanks, buddy!
That thing hits the steel with serious authority. No wonder it's a favorite of mountain men across the country. Black bear, hogs, deer, coyotes, "mulies," anything up to a caribou has met it's match.
Please let me know if you see one available that doesn't require body parts accompanying the payment price.
@Boomer Taylor You are welcome. It really was a fun video to make. I'd really like to add one to the collection, but it's crazy what some of these vintage Marlins are selling for these days.
Really enjoyed the video review. Great to hear Ruger has got the rights to Marlin.
I have a Marlin 336 .35 Remington (first deer rifle) that is a prize possession.
Keep the content coming!
Thanks Joel!
I just got a 336-35 in mint condition from 1974 with an old weaver 3x scope and nice sling on it. Now all I need is ammo. Thanks for the nice review. 👍
May be my favorite centerfire Marlin. Shot my first deer with the 35
Mike I've always liked the .35 Remington, but it was from afar. After making this video I really like it from a-close.
35 Rem is a Great Brush Caliber..
Great short range caliber. Maybe I'll need to resurrect my test "coupons" and make another brush cartridge video with the .35 Rem.
@@TargetSuite dropped a fawn at over 200 yards with a carbine 336 Hornady lever evolution bullet
@@robertayoder2063 what state do you live in that let's you kill baby deer 🦌 😳
Its arguably the best brush gun. It has 2000fps and beyond so you're garaunteed to get wounding consistent with rifle velocities and its got a huge frontal surface area and you can kill anything 200 yards and in..which where I hunt is more than enough.
@@robertayoder2063 I hope you meant to say doe instead of fawn
Big fan of the Marlin 336, 35 Rem. I've had it almost 40 years and loaded Sierra 200 RN from the start. I installed Ashley (now XS Sights) Ghost Ring sights. Harvested feral hogs (TX) and numerous whitetail deer in Texas and Maine. One of my favorite rifles. Too bad your friend's rifle has that but ugly safety.
I bought a newer model 336c a few years ago. I've always loved it but have felt uncertainty in the 35 Remington cartridge, mainly just because I'm the only one in my group that has that platform. This was an awesome informative clip to put my mind at ease. Thank you!
Great gun! Shot my first buck with one. Both my Father and Brother use them as well for deer hunting. Highly reliable and get the job done. Completely under appreciated gun.
That's a great testimony to the effectiveness of the 35 Remington. I'm kind of a newcomer to the 35 Remington but have always had it in my mind's eye that it would be a good performer. And so far it's living up to my expectations.
I sold the one I had as a kid in a moment of insanity. To make up for that I basically buy every one I run across now. At least the ones that don't have that stupid safety!
Haha! I've had a few of those moments of insanity as well. I just bought my first 35 Remington last week (this was a loaner). It's a 1950 waffle top. You'll see it in a few weeks.
It’s been 62 years since I last held my Marlin 336 Texan chambered for 35 Remington. It was my deer rifle during my high school and college years. Unfortunately, it couldn’t go with me when I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1959.
I'm guessing you have great memories though?
@@TargetSuite Yes, I’ve been fortunate.
The very same gun Ronald DeFeo Jr. used to massacre his entire family in Amityville, NY. The stories told by the family that bought the house after the murders were the basis for "The Amityville Horror".
Glad my family doesn't watch horror flicks ;-)
Yes Thank you Rusty! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸 Thank you Ruger! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸
Yes to both!
The best bullet is a hand loaded 180 grain speer flat nose. Does somewhere around 2400 fps and have taken many deer with it.
Wow! I did a follow up vid with some of those 180's but couldn't find any loads with that velocity. Where should I look?
Nice rifle, the 35 Rem is great. Ive gotna few of these 35 rem in an old Remington model 8.
I love my 336 in .35 rem. It was my grandfather's and is such a great tool for harvesting game. Just wish the rounds were more reasonably priced.
Yep. .35 Remington ammo is getting harder to find and more expensive. I just paid $1.75/round for a box of 20.
@@TargetSuite 60-70$ a box here. Time to start reloading.
Wow, that's pricey. Even at $45 a Box it's cheaper (and easier) for me to buy reloading dies and components
Have a 35 Remington for a few years now, great gun... just added a 1975 336 in 30/30... love those 336’s!👍👌
Amen! I've had to slow down. They seemed to be multiplying in my gun safe😄
Thanks for another great video. I love my 35 Remington. It has been and still is. I'm only 36 but love the older stuff. When you have a rifle like that in hand you want to put on buffalo plaid and hit the deep woods. Thanks and keep it going. I'm also happy to see two of my favorite companies Ruger and Marlin come together. Thank you
Haha! That's how I felt shooting that rifle. But it was too hot for wool!
Marlin 35 Rem is a great rifle!! Great video! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Chuck!
Ditch the "suitcase handle" scope and slap on some Skinner aperture sights on it. Very handy for the majority of short distances here in La..
This rifle was a loaner and it's gone back to its owner. I bought my own a few days ago and it will not have a scope. You'll see again some of coming videos
We had flip mounts on our scopes which allowed us to switch to iron sights when needed. That was the technology available 40+ years ago, and it worked fine.
Another awesome video and another great looking rifle, thank you!
Thanks Lawrence!
Great video, first time watcher. I have a 35 rem H&R that I found in a creek. ? Had the Sheriff’s office run a search & came back clean so I started using it with a 200 gr and took a nice doe that year & then I had a nephew make up different loads for & getting the best results out of an 185 gr soft nose. Anywhere from 50 to 150 yds I have 100% take down’s , with most being head shots. The bonus of this rifle is being a single shot is I’m able to use it all deer season though out primitive weapon season. So yeah the 35 Rem is my favorite of all!
I agree!!! I picked up a 1985 JM marked 336 in 35 Remington in 2018 and added the scope and am using 180 grain S.J.S.P. bullets that I reloaded. It shoots to point of aim at 25, 50, 100 and 200 yards! Amazing rifle!!!!!
Awesome! I've got a few of the 180gr. Speer bullets to try out.
Hi George,
You and hickock 45 should do more ballistic research with ballistic gel..
Also I was glad to hear Ruger aquired Marlin....
I think their in good hands now..
Thanks Earl. Someday.
Wow When did that happen. Marlin was such a quality rifle before Remington ruined them
I wish I had a .35 Remington in a lever gun . I do have a .358 win and that 220 Speer hot chore is my favorite bullet . It also works in the .350 Rem mag . Thanks for the great video.
Thanks. Yep, that Speer 220gr. bullet is better suited for higher velocities.
Probably the best all around cartridge made. I wish I still had my Marlin. I need another one!
Underwood ammo is the stuff to use. Funny my grandpa grew up with the guy who makes the stuff out there is Sparta, Illinois
I'd love to try it. But it's hard to come by
Still getting caught up with your videos after finding your channel. You do a very good job. Thanks
Thanks. There's a few lemons in there, but I hope most will "make you smile". Be sure and watch the video where I skipped cannon balls across the pond at the GoPro. I've probably watched that segment a hundred times. Makes me smile every time!
Dad Jokes. I love it! Hammo
Haha! I could hear the groans after that vid went public!
Hi George thanks for the great video.
Thanks Rich!
I absolutely love the Marlin in .35 rem. Ammo has been scarce for it, long before any fake pandemic, but I think it is just about perfect for any type of medium/large game woods hunting. I have never understood why it isn't more popular. Thanks for the good video.
Thanks! I agree that it should be more popular. Not sure why it hasn't been "promoted".
Ammo is scarce. Pandemic is certainly not fake.
Scamdemic has sure made a mess of things (or rather the actors behind it) but I suspect that a large part of the lack of popularity of the .35 is it just isn't sexy. The newest flashiest hot rod seems to be preferred over steady reliable performance. I think the .30-30 survives in large part due to the sheer mass of rifles chambered in it over the years.
Would love a .35 someday. Don’t really *need* one, but too cool. Good news from Ruger, as well. Was gonna shoot pumpkins up here and make a video, but everything’s frozen! Take care.
Haha! I get it. Btw, I was thinking about you waaay up there and wondering if it was winter already! How about this for a title "444 Marlin (or 45-70) Vs Frozen Pumpkin" ? I wonder if those pumpkin "projectiles" would be dangerous😄
Great video I am digging the 35 Remington.
Thanks. I'm liking it more and more every day myself.
Another great video George. I had a .35 Rem a number of years back and shot about 3 or 4 deer with it using the Hornady LEVERevolution ammo. However, due to some of the longer ranges we experience here in Western Canada I ended up selling it. On my 35 Rem I used a 2.5x Leupold scope, very short and compact. I recall chronographing the LE ammo and it was just under the printed velocities but it shot 1.5" at 100yds.
Thanks Larry. It is a short range cartridge for sure. If you are hunting this year, good luck!
Nice video three very different bullets and outcomes 👍
Thanks Chris.
Good to know they want to continue the line. Ruger makes some of the best firearms I've ever used. IF they can keep the quality up without pricing themselves out of the market, they should do well with the brand. I kinda wish a real gun company had gotten hold of the Winchester brand. So far as I can tell Olin Corporation (long time maker of Winchester branded ammo) got the rights to the name at least as it applies to firearms, and they they licensed the name both to FN and Browning. When it comes to other things like knives and outdoor gear, the water gets very murky... and modern gear with the Winchester brand doesn't seem to be quality stuff.
I can remember when even off-brand or store brand stuff was of good quality and not too pricey. Years ago, I could go into JC Penney's buy their brand of clothing, whether it be a suit or sock or underwear, or even a lawn mower, and get good quality for a reasonable price, maybe not the cheapest price around, but reasonable for the quality. Then somewhere along the line the bean counters decided to sell cheap junk at quality prices... they're all but defunct now, same with Sears, Monkey Wards, and a host of other companies. Many got bought then they sold very cheap junk with the name on it until nobody would buy that name any more... You used to be able to buy guns from Penney's catalog. Some of their own brand (made by Savage or Marlin or whoever) or the name branded stuff. Same with the others, prior to 1968. After that, you could buy them in the larger stores only, filling out all the paperwork and crap. I never got the idea of that, do people really think criminals go to a store and buy a gun openly? Duh.
@too tall Do I notice a change to your channel name :-) I like it. It's only been a few years ago (few being a relative term) when WalMart advertised made in America. But the bean counters got the best of them for sure.
George is a genius, “Underwood Hammo!”
The comparison display at the end was interesting!
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Hello from Sweden!
I’m a big fan of Hornady and Sierra bullets 180 to 200 grains bullets SP/RN for hunting, You get a good end result.
As always you make a great video and really make a grown man smile at the end.
I smile through the whole video😃
Good to hear from you again! Thanks for the kind words!
Bought one today made in 55 mint condition.
That's awesome Albert. I bought a "nice looking" 1950 waffle top last week. Close inspection showed a few "warts". I'm jealous of your mint😉
How much?
@@richjustrich8043 $575 .
Thank you for the great video (even though I’m only 1:31 into it!) I have a 336 in 35 Rem and took a decent buck with it last year on my farm. It’s a Remlin (I also have JMs) but had no problems with it and have slicked ‘er up a bit (I’m a licensed gunsmith). In my experience, the 35 Rem is a deer and coyote hammer up to about 100 yards. I’ve also got some other “weird caliber” guns such as 35 Whelen, 7x57 Mauser, 7.52x54R, 22 Hornet, .etc. I have Skinner sights on a few of my levers but may need to try out the Ranger Point Precision clover leaf...anything to help my aging eyes. Just found your channel, enjoy it, and keep the good stuff coming.
Glad to have you watching! I've posted a couple videos on the Rangerpoint Precision Cloverleaf peep. It's a good sight.
nice lever action there with the scope...nice size too. i remember shooting bowling pins from the 70s through to 1997 with pistol.....until they were banned over here....you have all the fun George...into lockdown here come Friday and all ranges are now closing...stay safe my friend :)
I feel for you guys Mike. It's just not right. But as long as I have strength I'll keep having fun just so you guys can enjoy🙂
I’m having a very hard time finding ammunition in .35 Remington! I inherited my father’s Marlin 336 when he passed away and I would dearly love to shoot it! A “friend” of his loaded up 150 rounds of pointed ammunition, anathema in the Marlin tube magazine. I’m thinking that I’m gonna have to shoot all of it one round at a time. Then I need to learn reloading, buy the equipment, anneal the brass, buy components (in 2020? Suuurrrrre!), and get busy. Or I could pull the bullets and use the primed brass. That would be very much easier on the shoulder.
I'm afraid the .35 Remington is on the way out so if you are going to use your dad's rifle for more than a few shots per year then you will almost have to take up a new hobby. It's a shame to see such a great cartridge fade into oblivion.
I think the 35 Remington is a great all around cartridge. It's underestimated and almost forgotten when compared to today's magnums , short magnum and super high velocity cartridges. It did it's job back in its hay day and it'll do it now. I wish I had a lever action in that caliber.
Thanks Steven. That's a good perspective about the .35 Remington. I Think we've let marketing departments convince us that we actually need these space age meat destroying cartridges, or face ridicule for our poor "outdated" cartridge choices. What do us "boomers" know anyway😉
I inherited my fathers 1977 model 336 .35 rem . He can't hunt any more so several firearms are now in my possession. I am originally from maine but I retired from the service in Montana. I have used the Marlin to hunt elk and river bottom Whitetail . 5 whitetail shot at 150 yard to 250 yards and never went more than 5 yards from point of impact. 35 cal entry hole and half dollar exits using leverevolution 200 grain factory loads. My best shot was 325 yard head shot across the Teton river near Carter Montana the doe never felt it. . Within limits the 35 is a powerhouse that will take a maine moose and will take an elk. Never underestimate slow and heavy caliber firearms. They worked before modern smokeless power high velocitie became the normal.
Amen and thanks! That's a great testimony to the effectiveness of the .35 Remington.
I, too, love levers. And I think that Ruger will do a good job. Unlike Remington, Ruger has made lever guns before, so the steep learning curve that Remington went through after they bought out Marlin shouldn't be an issue for Ruger.
I'm with you!
180 gr.s were missed and I hope ruger does what is needed to continue the fabulous Marlon love guns back to the great level of quality it once was
I think Ruger is gonna do great.
Love that rifle. Open site hit a squirrel on the run at 150yrds. Luck and skill roled into one. At 300+ yrds on top of a hill shooting downward hit my target 3 out of 3 times. Great rifle! !
Awesome!
@@TargetSuite Bottom line I am and like old school. I purchased an actual lever action 94 from a guy who was going to make it a wall mount. The tangs are both broken and the stock has a small split in it with a 1894 old school bolt with a square nut sub set in the wood stock near where the tangs are. The action is clean and I want to get it fixed for use and conversation. All S#s match. I live in CA and there are not many smiths anywhere near me. I'd fix it myself but I am a hack when it comes to welding something like this. Any thoughts?
I'd like to help, but that is way beyond my abilities also.
I got an email reply from the CEO of Ruger also, it sounds promising.
Great. I really think Ruger wants to do this right.
I asked him to bring back some of the good ones like the 39A.
That's a good one!
Highly accurate. 👍 Shame mine was lost.
dont forget the Rem model 14!!! love mine!! you have great videos !
I've been putting those in my GB watchlist for months. So far, just letting the auctions end ;-)
What a great gun and Caliber!
Amen! Thanks for watching!
Subbed, you're a great gun-tuber don't know how I never saw your vids.
Thanks Shawn! Welcome aboard!
Deviled Hammo.....come on man !! Hilarious. That is one gorgeous 336 George. Just got back from the range. I put a new scope on my 336XLR and sighted it in with the Hornady LeveRevolution 160gr. It was a good day. Thanks for sharing this one.
Haha! Glad you get my humor. Most folks just roll their 👀 Great day for you to be at the range. I've been sitting in the front yard shooting shorts and answering comments.
I purchased a marlin 336 in 35 Remington back in 1964 used it for years hunting deer in East Texas It was my only rifle for many years
I still have it and can’t tell y’all how many whitetail I have Harvested with it, only used the 200 gr bullet
Thanks John. I've always dreamed of a 336/.35 Remington of my own. It's happened. More content coming.
No ill intent with this statement but, this is the first video of yours I’ve seen and when I first saw the thumbnail I though dave ramsey has started a gun TH-cam channel. Great content thanks!
Haha! Thanks!
I knew someone that had a semi-auto in 35 Remington used in for hog hunting worked very well.
Probably a Remington 742. I'd like the 760. That came in .35 Rem as well.
The original .35 Remington used the Remington Model 8 in 1906. It is a semi-auto designed by John Browning. The magazine reminds me of the 1895 Winchester Lever Action. The .35 Rem boasted of being able to shoot through a 5/8ths steel plate, something the .30-30 Winchester could not do. There are model 8's and model 81's available on Gun Broker.com but you'll pay dearly for them. I don't know if Remington ever chambered the .35 Rem in the 742, but I know they chambered it for the Rem. 760 Gamemaster not long ago. This uses a detachable magazine, so, you could use spire points in your loadings giving you a better ballistic coefficient.
@@Mark-uq9km The FTX bullet by Hornady took care of that problem in the classic Marlin 336.
Very nice gun you have. I have a 336 in .35 also and absolutely love it. My gun was made circa 1982 and is still in beautiful condition. I have a Bushnell 1X4 Banner on mine. So far I only shoot factory ammo through as I don't shoot it that much. I might take up reloading for it one day, as I'm sure you know .35 Remington can be very pricey and It used to be affordable.
Nice video, good shooting! The .35 packs a wallop!
Thanks! And yes, reloading is quickly going from hobby to necessity for those who like to shoot a lot. Especially a cartridge like the .35 Remington.
One of the things that I really like about the .35 Remington chambering is that I can handload it with jacketed ..357 handgun bullets for much less cost than 200 grains rifle bullets. I like to use Montana Gold 158 grain hollow points over 35 grains of Reloder 7. For 200 grain .358 bullets designed for the .35 Remington, I cut the Reloder 7 down to 31 grains. Both are very accurate in my carbine version manufactured back in '52.
Hi Mark. Good to hear from you again! Sounds like you have a great, and very vintage, .35 Remington chambered 336. Thanks for the heads up about the handgun bullets. I returned Rusty's rifle yesterday, but there is a 336 in my (near) future and I will be trying out a lot of different stuff with my own.
Not very familiar with lever guns or their chamberings, so this was fun and informative. Thanks.
Well done! Impressive penetration with the 220gr, I use those in my 358 and the 180 grains in my 35 in 336 too. My 35 Is a laser with the 180s
Thanks Mike. I've got a few 180's to try out.
Hi George, as you know I have written a comment a few weeks ago letting you know about my Marlin 336 in 30-30 with a build date from 1975 bought out of K-mart I think I might have paid about $75-80 dollars for it back then, lol
The Marlin has always been a flawless riffle, I have never had to worry about the craftsmanship it performed with out question, knowing Ruger will be taking over gives us all confidence the builds should be spot on... wonder if they will call it a “Ruglin” lol
I am in the hunt for a Ruger SR1911 .45 in the Target model very hard to find with this election time.
Have you ever shot a Browning BLR .308 I inherited my dads riffle it’s unbelievable how smooth it operates with that rack and pinion mechanism... luv that riffle
I haven't shot the BLR. I have heard it is smooth and I think Henry's Long Ranger is made the same way.
Marluger
Another great video as always
Thanks! I've been buried this last couple of weeks, but I've noticed you've posted a bunch of interesting videos on your channel. I need to get over there and catch up.
Target Suite yeah I am too almost a week behind on watching this video
I was pressed by my daughter to start doing Instagram and it is sucking the life out of me 😀
Reloading got me into casting which got me into leverguns. Now I cant stop wanting to collect different lever calibers
If there is a twelve step program that helps, I haven't found it yet😄
Marlin made 1000 blued 35 remingtons in guide gun configuration in 2000. I have #802 and it's one of my favorites.
Sweet. I wish the "new Marlin" would "reinvent" the .35 Remington. Otherwise, I'm afraid the cartridge will fade into oblivion.
I got my buck this year w/ a 1955, 336 35 Rem. good video.
Awesome! Congrats, and thanks!
some of my hunting buddies swear by the 35 remington i am looking forward to see what ruger does with the marlin brand
Thanks Andy. Me tool.
@Michael Neely Winchester 94(only the loading gate makes it right handed)
@Michael Neely All of mine were made before angle eject, out the top and over your head, only the loading gate is wrong for a lefty. if you lived near here I would let you try mine.
@Michael Neely Sounds like a hoot, but I live in southern B.C. Canada about 100 miles north of the Idaho panhandle, about as far from Florida as you can get.
@Michael Neelyyou got that right, but in our defense, we haven't had a murder here in 30 years, maybe cold weather makes us a little more easy going. lol
I told my dad the only thing I want when he passes is his marlin 35. Don't have any care to get into the fights that always break out with that sort of thing but I love that rifle
I hope that works out. A Marlin like that with family history would indeed be a treasure to the right person.
The marlin 336 in 35 Rem and 30-30 is quite possibly responsible for more North American game being harvested than any other rifle or calibers. Great gun and great calibers, used both in my youth and still have them.
Wanted the 30-30 as a youth. Got the .35 Remington 336 in my . . . "late middle age"😉 and love it! But you are right, the pair probably put more venison in the freezer than anything else.
The .338 Marlin zips out the 200 grain FTX Hornady at over 2550 feet per second with a muzzle energy of nearly 3000 ft pounds. A very potent game cartridge to be sure and cycles nicely in the 336 platform. Of course the hand loader can tailor load combos of powder and projectiles to suit near any situation.
A wide range of available calibers in 336, 1895, 1894, and previously issued bolt action Marlins.
Mine have proven time and again the accuracy of these hunting rifles. That bullseye in the stock is an indicator of the potential of the Marlin lineup.
That 338 Marlin Express will really empower a lever gun to reach out there! Just be sure to use a flexible tip bullet😉
Yes but try to find them at any old gun shop even the 35 can be hard to find
Yes, I'm having to reload all the 35 Remington ammo I use in these videow.
I have a unfired JM stamped Marlin 336 in 35 Rem. Looking forward to try it soon. It has peep sights on. I live in the woodlands in Norway and are planning to use it one roedeer . Together with my Drever hound,that would be a nice trio i think,and for hunting alone.
Good to hear from you Morten! That sounds like a great rifle. I hope the hunting is good!
Basically a ballistic twin of the 30/30, both great.
Hi Red. Similar ballistics for sure. But the frontal area of the .35 Remington is what separates the two for a lot of folks.
What a sweet rifle!
Yes it is! I'll miss it when it goes home!