Just for conversation about witness trees. The first deer I ever got after cleaning it I stuck my knife in the tree next to it. Because I was so excited about getting the deer I forgot about my knife. I went back to were I thought it was several times and never found it. Some ten years later my then new brother in law was hunting in the same area and found it. He came a got me to show me, talk about a fun little thrill. The tree had grown around it a couple of inches and I could not pill it out. I decided to leave it as a marker of my first deer that was1964. I never did go back after that as we had moved to Florida I often wonder if its still there. Side note I was also born in 1950.
Those sc models are nice. My dad found a regular 336 at a pawnshop years ago and the pawnshop owner gave him a sc model as a parts gun. He took both rifles to his gunsmith and had the sc fixed and reblued and the other old 336 reblued. The gunsmith said that the only thing the sc needed was a few pins and a extractor. Someone obviously didn't know what they had. Thanks for the video. Oh yeah, both rifles along with all of his other firearms are safe and sound in my gun safe.
I have a.35 rem 336 made in 1968 with the waffle top but some one tapped it and put about 10 coats of varnish on it . now it looks like it did when it was new kind of . Love the rifle and the cart. long live old thumper
Thanks Steve. Lots of those Waffle Tops were drilled for a scope. It's a shame, but then again, if it is a man's tool, he's got to make it work for him.
Thanks. "On paper" it seems to have terminal ballistics that are equal to the 30-30 but folks with lots of real world experience say it whacks with more authority.
The elusive "Waffle Top" in 35 Remington. It took me a few years to finally find a good one, and to top that, I found a matching SC in 30-30 a couple months later . You got a real nice one.
gosh a mighty George, what a treasure you have there. I was so pleased to hear you say, "when I bought it". I was hoping it wasn't another loaner. If you remember some of our previous conversations and photos, I had a Remington Model 760 in 270 (circa 1954) that I purchased at the Conroe gun show a few months back but had to return it due to its failure to fire. Well Sunday at the same dealer's table he had another Model 760 Gamemaster (circa 1968) in 30-06 that was dang near new looking. He made me a great price (I know that's what everyone says lol) due to bad one before so I couldn't pass it up. Took to the range today and with 180gr Federal shot less than 1.5". I am pleased with it. I'll messenger you a photo later. Oh, BTW....back to that old beautiful, perfectly made Marlin you have.....now that's how you conduct a "brush gun" test. And anuther thing, a dealer had one exactly like yours for $800. I acted all serious about buying it and asked him for his bottom dollar out the door.....$800.00 lol. I had one about 10 years ago that I paid $450 for at the Fort Worth gun show but like most of my rifles, I kicked that can down the road. It's my butt that needs kicking down the road lol. For your new conversations, may I suggest for beginners a series on learning how to hold, aim, and fire a rifle starting with a good .22LR with all safety concerns thrown in too. Start at the beginning so to speak.
Maybe when I "grow up" I can afford to buy and not borrow, but this one was a dream come true. Really. Congrats on your Gamemaster. I really wish I could have been there to share the experience. As you know, my first "deer rifle" was a 760 in 270. So yours would almost be like a walk down memory lane. I'm actually looking for one in .35 Remington, if you can imagine that. They made it in that caliber from '52-'67. Thanks for the "newbie" suggestions. I've added them to the list. Btw, have you ever been to the Tulsa gun show?
@@TargetSuite No sir I haven't. I understand it's the largest there is. The Dallas Arms show use to be huge but when I went couple months ago, all of it was in 1 hall where it use to be in 3.
Nice shooting and it seems to hit hard . The Ballard rifling should make reloading for accuracy a better deal than the microgroove for certain bullets any way. I like the stain color on those older Marlins.
@big ben There's nothing like the patina on 70 year old wood and steel! And you are right about the Ballard rifling. It will be easier to find good loads for cast bullets.
I bought my 336CS (crossbolt safety) in 1984. Two things I was advised:You can't use lead bullets in the microgroove barrel, and about 4 times is all you can reload the brass. I have proved both to be wrong. Use hard cast lead, and resize to fit your chamber. Don't full length resize, just resize enough so the lever snaps closed and the brass doesn't stretch when fired.
Yep. There is a lot of faulty advice floating around on the internet. I try to stay with what I know first hand, but even then I catch myself voicing an "opinion" every now and then.
I'm not a newbie but I get questions from them and those questions have picked up over the last year. Main ones are: 1) What gun should I buy for home defense and personal defense? 2) Where can I find ammo? 3) Can I go shoot with you? 1) The type and caliber of gun depends on the purpose, much like the type of vehicle you buy. 2) Ammo is hard to find for everyone and reloading isn't even an option any more because primers are so hard to get too. Keep at it and maybe consider choosing a gun for ammo you can get or already have. 3) I wish I could teach everyone to shoot but I can't. Go watch some people online like Target Suite and see if you can mimic the way they shoot to get better at it.
Another great video, thanks. I’ve been needing a reason to add another old Marlin (in 35 Rem) to my collection, now I’ve got it. I do have a Marlin 336RC, waffle top made in 1952, my birth year plus 6.
I watched this video here some time ago , and it inspired me to look far a rifle like this . Well … guess what !? I found one identical to yours today at a local gun show here in Northern Michigan. It’s the Marlin 336SC in .35 Remington , has an H preceding the serial number ( which indicates it was made in 1951) it is in EXCELLENT Condition, no pitting or rust , only slight wear on the blueing right under the receiver where it was carried while in the field . Light scratches on the stock some small very minute dings , common wear on a rifle from that era . It has a plug on the barrel where the rear semi buckhorns would have been used, with a proper period correct Williams peep sight on the ‘ waffle top ‘ receiver , original front post sight … with exceptional beautiful wood grain on the stock and fore end. Looking inside the barrel with a bore light , it looks like new , perfect condition no pitting or rust , shiny new , just a beautiful piece ! I’m so stoked about this rifle I had to come back here and tell you about it. The guy was an old Korean War veteran ( which my father also served in the Korean War) and he had it on a table for $925 , after talking with him for a little while, he learned I am also a veteran ( Desert Storm Vet) and so he offered to sell me the rifle for $825 and threw in a free box of ammo and a gun sock to go with it . I was speechless and very grateful and thankful for his offering to sell me such a classic old rifle at a bargain price . Can’t wait to shoot it this week .
Hello George, another exciting video for us as well as yourself . We get to watch and you get to have , share and enjoy that fabulous Remington M 336 in 35 Remington that I know you’ve been wanting ! PS very happy that you found it and 😂 don’t lose any of that brass !
Hi George, what a awesome find in that 336! The 35 cal is a great brush gun as you proved going through that iron wood not once but twice!! On your new content this Friday are you going to include handguns also? With all the new shooters and new gun owners cleaning care and simple maintenance would be helpful. Maybe how to use different kinds of sights like buckhorn,peep, ghost ring, marble arms bulls eye. Love that sight or I should say my eyes LoL. The bead on a shot gun also comes to mind. And don't forget to emphasize gun safety. Zero in a rifle or handgun if it has adjustable sights on it. Eye protection and ear protection. I would think a lot of newbies run out and got AR'S. Mine for example is a AR9 so my ammo matches my carry gun Beretta FS compact in 9mm. I think your Friday videos are going to awesome George look forward to seeing them. O by the way I'd be happy to help you pick up after the videos!!! Stay safe
Nice find George. We just landed a '55 336 35 Rem in good shape, though the bluing has turned a bit brown. It is an in-betweener year: drilled and tapped not waffle top, but still standard rifling not micro-groove.
Great video. Buffalo recommended your channel so here I am. I've had a 35 Remington Marlin 336 for somewhere around 10, maybe 12 years now. I really like the cartridge and after several boxes of factory ammo my plan was to handload for it (here in PA you can buy the ammo but it seems to be seasonal and it is expensive). I was low on funds so I bought the Lee Hand Press and...it did not go very well. So, with the price of ammo, I just never shot it anymore. Sometime after that I bought a proper press (a Lee single stage) but did not follow through. Now with the ammo shortage I have finally taken up the hobby properly (although I had to buy primers at 15 cents ea.) and have had a great time making 38 sp and 357 magnum rounds or my GP100 and Rossi 92. I think the 38 special has to be the best cartridge to learn handloading with. Soon I will try my hand at loading for the 35 Remington again. I say all this to say that I share your enthusiasm for the 35 Remington and lever guns and am hoping to get mine out regularly soon, so I am quite happy to find your channel.
I inherited my father’s Marlin. It’s a waffle top too! Love it but finding ammunition now that Remington went down is really hard! It’s 3 years older than me. Looks like I’m gonna be having to learn to reload!
@@TargetSuite no sir, you are correct! I’m looking forward to bringing my father’s favorite rifle back to life. I was never a lever action guy myself but, at 65, it’s time I became one! Great content and videos!
It would be a lot faster (but not as much fun) if you used a saw on that Ironwood tree, George. Watching your videos sure is a great way to start my day. Thanks.
I would watch your videos for newbies even though I grew up shooting and competition in NRA when I was a kid because I think the fundamentals are very important and sometimes forgotten. I love watching those old WW2 videos on the M1 Garand. Have you ever watched those? Super interesting to me positions, sight picture, sight adjustment for wind and range and judging wind speed. Even though the video is from 70+ years ago it's all still relevant today. I found those because I'm a fan of the M1 Garand and plan to compete in the CMP matches one day. Lol Thanks
Still planning to launch a new channel with the "newbie" content. I'll keep everyone posted when that launches. I love the Garand too and have one here that I'll feature soon. It is a modified version that shoots .308 and not the original 30-06 round.
I just bought the same rifle, 1950 336 SC 35 rem.in very nice condition, almost afraid to use it for deer hunting because it’s in such nice shape. Have some ammo on the way, can’t wait to try out out.
@Wdroster I posted a new video last Tuesday about this rifle and a 1957 model that I got for Christmas. If you have time, you should check it out. Thanks!
A lot of those came with an precision adjustable peep site. I have one. However, I need to rest the front bead at the very bottom of the peep hole and have the elevation completely screwed to the bottom to print two inches high at a hundred yards. That works for me though. Mine was built in '52
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have a great vintage Marlin there. I was fortunate enough to have a taller front sight to drop in. So I don't have that issue. I really like the blade front sight anyway.
George, a friend of mine had a 35 Rem 336 similar to yours. He would load rounds with .357 125gr pistol bullets and use it for pest around the farm. You ought to try that on a Hominy can
I have a 30-30 waffle top made in 1951. My wife bought it for me years ago. It is a great old rifle and I shoot cast bullets out of it fairly regularly. It’s a good shooter with cast and jacketed ammunition.
Gun stuff for newbies sounds like a great series! Safety first and foremost (in my opinion) - the first time I went shooting with my wife she nearly scared me to death holding the gun 'casually' with her finger on the trigger; I didn't care that it wasn't loaded. At least now she knows better!
I simply can’t wait for those videos in regards to 35 rem. There isn’t much on TH-cam about 35rem. I was doing so searching on the net about 35rem and found out 38 357 and 9mm projectiles can be used to create a cartridge. Now idk how true that is but if it is I want to learn about it
@@TargetSuite I have a Marlin 336 just like the one you have Sir. I got it on accident a friend of mine got it from his grandfather. Well he isn’t really into Gus and he knew I was looking for a level action. So he offered it to me at first I was going to say no because it was chambered in 35rem. But the rifle is in such good condition I decided what the heck I use it for hunting and maybe the occasional range session. As far as I was concerned it would put down a deer and it was just perfect. So I did the deal well later on after buying it I started to do some research on the cartridge. Come to find out it is indeed a loved round by the guys and girls who own them. It’s a Joy to reload for and as far as deer are concerned will just put them on the grill because it’s not only accurate it’s considered a thumper. So this has been my quest to find out as much as I possible could about the gun and cartridge.
Well George I would like to put in my two cents when it comes to newbies. I have taught a lot of kids how to shoot in my days. I know from how you handle a weapon that whoever taught you must have taught you one of the most important lessons of all and I am pretty sure you will do your best. My one and only pet peeve about teaching kids and anyone else how to handle a gun is first; the importance of the safety on a weapon and secondly as important is muzzle etiquette. If anyone learning about firearms learns these two most important lessons everything else will fall into place. These to me are the most critical things anyone handling a gun must learn first. I look forward to seeing how you teach these things, I know you will be a great teacher from the videos that I have watched so far. You shoot that old 35 pretty well. I bet your shoulder got a little sore. 50 years (70) old is no spring chicken.
Very nice rifle. Looks like the .35 Remington is a great round for out in the woods. If it can go through a small tree and still get the water jug then it could possibly still take something down out there like a pig or a deer. Thanks for the video.
Hi John. I bought some .35 Remington Hornady ammo a few weeks ago for almost $2.00/round but I don't shoot much factory stuff on my channel. It's just too hard to find and too expensive.
@@TargetSuite I’ve reloaded every case I have but haven’t been shooting for weeks now. Who knows when this will end. Trying to conserve what I have if/when/until this craziness ends. It’s nuts!
I've got to were I never mess with odd calibers if it's not .22 .38 .45 357 .44 9mm .40. 12 gauge. .223. 30.06 7.62x39 and they are a couple more. but I always keep in mind how hard it's going to be to find ammo for the guns you use. A really awesome gun with no bullet's is just a walking stick.
@@TargetSuite yeah if you reload it's a little easier but I still like knowing that I will be able to find ammo if ammo becomes even harder than it already is to find. Keep pulling that trigger love the videos and godbless stay safe.
That is a beautiful rifle and a great caliber I have a .350 REM mag and a 358 Wjn. In bolt actions I would like a. Marlin lever let’s hope Ruger will bring back that Marlin just like the one you have that would be awesome.
Great Shooting George! My Model 336 *** Waffle Top *** in .30 -30 was also made in the year that I was born, 1949. Installed a Lyman #66LA receiver sight on it and it is without a doubt my most accurate lever gun and one of my favorite woods walk'in rifles. Congratulations on getting that classic Eastern Woods Rifle. Now all you need is a red and black plaid Woolrich hunting shirt!
Haha! I'm all in on the wool plaid. But down here I would probably only be able to wear it five or six times :-) Btw, I'm looking for a Lyman or Redfield sight for mine.
That's a thing of beauty.Mine was made in 55 and has the 4 screw top and at the moment i am getting everything together for reloading for it .Dies though are few and far between and i won't have them until next year from Lee.I did find some ammo though and that should come any day.
Sure love your walks through the woods and that's a beautiful rifle! Really happy to hear about your new series on Friday evenings. As a female "newbie" who really likes to shoot I'm looking forward to learning more about "gun-stuff". Thanks for another great video!
That was a really fun video. Glad you watch WTW. Him and Paul both seem like really good down to earth guys. I was actually looking for videos on the 35 Remington when I found you. I have a 36C that is 1982 vintage, that I came across maybe 14 years ago. it had sat there a good while in my local gun shop. People had passed it by, because it wasn't calibered in 30-30, and most hunters in my area weren't familiar with a 35. I did some research on it, and next time I was by there, it was still sitting in the same spot. I told him I was interested, and he said, I will make you a deal you cant refuse, if you will buy it today. It's been here too long. So, he did, and I took it home. Never regretted that decision. Congrats on finding yours. New sub as well
Very nice video. Starline is right down the road from me just a few miles past MidwayUSA. A few miles west of Grafs&sons and Ed Brown. Not quite to Missouri Bullet Company. Feeling like a nice day for a road trip! Thanks George.
Wow! You've got some great neighbors. Maybe it is time for a road trip. I could pick up a couple of orders on the way and pay for the trip by saving on shipping😄
My "JM' Marlin 336SC "Waffle Top" is in .30-30 and has Microgroove rifling. And just to share my "Marlin Gives Me A Headache Sometimes" virus with you, I've seen several Kmart brand (Kmart stamped into the barrel) 336s over the last ten or so years that were chambered in .30-30 and .35 that were ALSO in the Short Carbine/Sporting Carbine configuration ( with SC stamped into their barrels along with the "JM" marking). It also appears that those Kmart carbines varied, depending on the round they were chambered in, with .30-30s having Microgroove rifling while the .35s had Ballard rifling. Supposedly there is one VERY rare 336SC chambering out there, though I have never owned, seen, nor handled one myself, in .32 Winchester Special which, if they actually exist, came with Ballard rifling. I don't know about anyone else, but I do get a chuckle out folks who have never even heard of a "Waffle Top" in any caliber or name brand who ask how I managed to find AND afford such a rare Marlin that made it out of the factory without being drilled and tapped for a scope. Five years ago I paid the original purchaser $300.00 for my SC and have enjoyed hunting deer with it here in our home state of South Carolina. And by the way, I have several good friends who make no secret that they want my 336SC....They want it a lot....Now all I have to do is decide which one of them will get it in my will....Assuming I'm not buried with it.
Great story and great rifle. If I may make a suggestion, forget your friends😉and donate it to your favorite TH-cam channel. He would make videos about you and the rifle and you both would live on . . . in infamy 😄 Thanks for the comment. I always look forward to reading yours!
@@TargetSuite Son of a...! Infamy....I never thought of that....I wonder if my favorite lever action TH-cam channel likes Savage lever actions especially "E" models in 250-3000 and .308? I'll have to ask....Assuming the author of said channel would be willing to take My Lovely Bride into consideration and pay her market value for my little collection.
I finally got myself a 336 in .35 Remington and wound up with a pretty nice 1962 SC. I put an old Weaver K4 on it for now, but I can’t tell you how it shoots because brass is currently unavailable…
Hey George, for your beginners guide videos, you might start with the 4 basic gun safety rules. Maybe, what to expect at a gun range (range etiquette). Gun maintenance (disassembly, cleaning, oiling, etc). How to sight in a gun (how to move the sights). Safe gun storage.
I've been contemplating buying the same gun lately. If it's still there this weekend it may need to come home with me. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
Man, you can’t beat these old Marlin rifles! That one’s a shooter and a looker. I just loaded some rounds finally to see what my Marlin 1894 in .44 Remington Magnum likes for a load. In the -30’ and -40’s Celsius here now, so hoping to get the wood stove fired up at the range shelter to try them out. Looking forward to your newbie series. A good one might be buying your first gun. Intended use, budget, action types, inspecting used guns, etc. You know, steer them to old Marlins. LOL. Take care.
It's funny James. I've wanted a rifle in .35 Remington since I was a kid, but didn't really know why. And since starting a YT channel, I have just grown more and more attracted to larger bore cartridges.
Love lever guns! My first ever rifle ,paid for myself after working with my dad all summer was a 336 in 30-30, that was in "87" when I was 16. That one got stole along with a 41 mag blackhawk I had.Have never had a 35 but have shot a few thru the years , a deer killing machine for sure within range. Love the smooth foreend on your rifle,that thing looks in superb shape for being 70.
Thanks. I'm a little nervous, because it is really going to be aimed at elementary issues and most of my "faithful" will not benefit from that content. But we'll give it a whirl and see what happens.
Thanks Phillip. I'm pretty excited about it too. There are so many new people interested in firearms these days that I thought it would be a helpful series.
I have the same rifle/caliber combination and I really love it! I've had it for over 25 years.... I really like it! It handles really well.... P.S. I really like your work and insight into all things Marlin lever action rifles! I appreciate you for sharing with us!
Idea for a video, cleaning lead out of your lever action barrel. Maybe include the idea of using a copper jacketed round, at the end of shooting session, to remove some lead. Does that really work or not? I made the mistake of switching back and forth, lead to jacketed, at the range. It was harder to clean my 1895 that night.
My Chevrolet pickup is a fifty one that Marlin would be a natural sidekick in the gun rack in her. Riding on the City of New Orleans,, the train pulls out of Kankakee rolls along past houses farms and fields.
"Good mornin' America! How are ya'? Don't you know me I'm your native son?" That was from memory, so it may not be "precise" Hahaha! That is a cool truck, btw. I'd love to have one of those old Chevys.
@@TargetSuite yes sir my friend 70 years on her original engine drive train starts at forty below or one hundred and ten. Dip and splash oiler 216 “ stove bolt “ . She’s not fast but dependable as a rock. She rolled of the assembly line many years ago with a good morning 🇺🇸 America how are you!
I have a factory rear sight off that vintage rifle if your interested it was on my 1951 waffle top in 32 winchester I prefer a peep sight over rifle sights
Beautiful rifle. On a side note, I didn't know beech trees existed that far south. Seems as strange as a live oak growing up here in New England, although I have a shagbark hickory on my property, so stranger placements of trees have happened.
That little jewel appears to be in excellent condition. Also a nice score getting 300 cases for it. By Ironwood, I assume you're referring to the term that (here in the midwest) we often use for trees that are actually Blue Beech, right?
@@TargetSuite Yep Congrats on that wonderful Marlin. I have a 39A (circa 1984) and an 1894 .45 Colt. The 1894 has brought me three deer. I hope you get the chance to do even better with your 336CS.
Don't know how much detail you wanna go into for the newbies. But you may have to get real basic i.e. which way cartridges are pointed in a mag and stuff like that. It may sound insulting or condescending to people who know. But some just don't have a clue. When I was going through basic in '77 we had a guy in our platoon who managed to load 3 rounds backwards into an M16 mag. He also had a malfunction of some sort and looked down the barrel from the muzzle end. He had a very bad couple of days. I witnessed both.
Thanks for the vids. Marlin fan here, and nice to see on YT. I have a 336CS in 30-30 with micro groove. Are you saying regular rifling is better? Is that because it is deeper? As for 'newbies', I think realities and legalities would be real good to cover, along with shooting basics. So much misinformation out there on ballistics, etc., and WAY too much assumed knowledge about legal issues.
Hi Nathan. The "standard" vs Micro-Groove argument only comes into play when you are shooting cast bullets. With MG rifling you need to carefully select cast bullets that are .001"-.002" larger in diameter than the actual measured groove diameter of your rifle. Otherwise MG is great. I will post a vid in the next few week comparing two vintage Marlins. This one with Ballard style rifling and a 1958 version with MG rifling. Stay tuned for that.
@@TargetSuite Thank you. Look forward to it. My 336 has always shot great with 170 grain jacketed softpoints. At least for hunting purposes. A pie plate at 100 yds is no problem, even offhand. Info on MG vs ballard is interesting.
Waffle tops were designed to displace bright light from the shooters eye before scopes became common. I bet this rifle is not tapped for scope bases. If you want to put this caliber on steroids use LeverEvolution .45 grains. Any 200 grain round nose will do. Do not use flex tip Hornady, the body is elongated and take up to much space in the case. 35 cal. Is great for cast. I’m as old as you. Born in same year. 35 caliber are great performers. Thanx
I've tried that very load. It came from Loadata.com. Velocity was impressive, but I didn't shoot for groups. I've tried the FTX bullets in several cartridges. Always got a downrange velocity boost, but overall it always came in "second".
haven't loaded my own.. but the factory leverEvolution won't cycle in mine...bullet is too long...shoot 200 gr. round nose it's never failed to put whatever i shot at down..great brush gun
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Just for conversation about witness trees. The first deer I ever got after cleaning it I stuck my knife in the tree next to it. Because I was so excited about getting the deer I forgot about my knife. I went back to were I thought it was several times and never found it. Some ten years later my then new brother in law was hunting in the same area and found it. He came a got me to show me, talk about a fun little thrill. The tree had grown around it a couple of inches and I could not pill it out. I decided to leave it as a marker of my first deer that was1964. I never did go back after that as we had moved to Florida I often wonder if its still there. Side note I was also born in 1950.
Wow! That's a great story. I wonder how many other hunters have tried to pull it out of that tree.
Those sc models are nice. My dad found a regular 336 at a pawnshop years ago and the pawnshop owner gave him a sc model as a parts gun. He took both rifles to his gunsmith and had the sc fixed and reblued and the other old 336 reblued. The gunsmith said that the only thing the sc needed was a few pins and a extractor. Someone obviously didn't know what they had. Thanks for the video. Oh yeah, both rifles along with all of his other firearms are safe and sound in my gun safe.
I have a.35 rem 336 made in 1968 with the waffle top but some one tapped it and put about 10 coats of varnish on it . now it looks like it did when it was new kind of . Love the rifle and the cart. long live old thumper
Thanks Steve. Lots of those Waffle Tops were drilled for a scope. It's a shame, but then again, if it is a man's tool, he's got to make it work for him.
@@TargetSuite Yah but its mine now lol
Nice Marlin. I've never had a 35 Remington, but everyone I know with one loves them.
Thanks. "On paper" it seems to have terminal ballistics that are equal to the 30-30 but folks with lots of real world experience say it whacks with more authority.
The elusive "Waffle Top" in 35 Remington. It took me a few years to finally find a good one, and to top that, I found a matching SC in 30-30 a couple months later . You got a real nice one.
Wow! That's nice. Great pair!
gosh a mighty George, what a treasure you have there. I was so pleased to hear you say, "when I bought it". I was hoping it wasn't another loaner. If you remember some of our previous conversations and photos, I had a Remington Model 760 in 270 (circa 1954) that I purchased at the Conroe gun show a few months back but had to return it due to its failure to fire. Well Sunday at the same dealer's table he had another Model 760 Gamemaster (circa 1968) in 30-06 that was dang near new looking. He made me a great price (I know that's what everyone says lol) due to bad one before so I couldn't pass it up. Took to the range today and with 180gr Federal shot less than 1.5". I am pleased with it. I'll messenger you a photo later. Oh, BTW....back to that old beautiful, perfectly made Marlin you have.....now that's how you conduct a "brush gun" test. And anuther thing, a dealer had one exactly like yours for $800. I acted all serious about buying it and asked him for his bottom dollar out the door.....$800.00 lol. I had one about 10 years ago that I paid $450 for at the Fort Worth gun show but like most of my rifles, I kicked that can down the road. It's my butt that needs kicking down the road lol. For your new conversations, may I suggest for beginners a series on learning how to hold, aim, and fire a rifle starting with a good .22LR with all safety concerns thrown in too. Start at the beginning so to speak.
Maybe when I "grow up" I can afford to buy and not borrow, but this one was a dream come true. Really. Congrats on your Gamemaster. I really wish I could have been there to share the experience. As you know, my first "deer rifle" was a 760 in 270. So yours would almost be like a walk down memory lane. I'm actually looking for one in .35 Remington, if you can imagine that. They made it in that caliber from '52-'67. Thanks for the "newbie" suggestions. I've added them to the list. Btw, have you ever been to the Tulsa gun show?
@@TargetSuite No sir I haven't. I understand it's the largest there is. The Dallas Arms show use to be huge but when I went couple months ago, all of it was in 1 hall where it use to be in 3.
@@TargetSuite I sent you a pic of the "new" rifle on FB messenger. Check it out when you get a chance.
I saw that. Sweet rifle. It took me down memory lane!
Nice shooting and it seems to hit hard . The Ballard rifling should make reloading for accuracy a better deal than the microgroove for certain bullets any way. I like the stain color on those older Marlins.
@big ben There's nothing like the patina on 70 year old wood and steel! And you are right about the Ballard rifling. It will be easier to find good loads for cast bullets.
Last year I took my 336D in 35 Rem out hunting for its 20th birthday. This year dad's old 336rc in 30/30 is coming out with me to celebrate its 70th.
Thats awesome! Have fun!
Thats awesome! Have fun!
Well, that pretty much ends the argument as to the existence of a "brush gun" or not... beautiful property. Glad to see you're enjoying it!
Agreed.
Thanks! It is a blast to shoot . . . pun intended!
35REM is one of the best deer cal.out there I have two and very happy with them
Thanks Doug. I'm loving mine and have yet to cut a hair with it.
They don't seem to do the beautiful polishing and blued finish like that anymore. That one is a beauty!
Thanks Chris. Yep, the older Marlins are nicely finished.
I bought my 336CS (crossbolt safety) in 1984. Two things I was advised:You can't use lead bullets in the microgroove barrel, and about 4 times is all you can reload the brass. I have proved both to be wrong. Use hard cast lead, and resize to fit your chamber. Don't full length resize, just resize enough so the lever snaps closed and the brass doesn't stretch when fired.
Yep. There is a lot of faulty advice floating around on the internet. I try to stay with what I know first hand, but even then I catch myself voicing an "opinion" every now and then.
@@TargetSuite This advice was long before the internet took hold. It was from the 'experts' of the time.
fun content especially when you showed the bullet holes thru the sapling and still contacted the water jug. 35 Rem seems to be a good round.
Thanks Thomas. And that was not intentional 😄
I've got a 24" 336A waffle top in .35 that I bought from my Grandpa when I was 16. I took my first buck and a black bear with it.
That's a great story! And you got a great rifle!
I'm not a newbie but I get questions from them and those questions have picked up over the last year. Main ones are: 1) What gun should I buy for home defense and personal defense? 2) Where can I find ammo? 3) Can I go shoot with you?
1) The type and caliber of gun depends on the purpose, much like the type of vehicle you buy.
2) Ammo is hard to find for everyone and reloading isn't even an option any more because primers are so hard to get too. Keep at it and maybe consider choosing a gun for ammo you can get or already have.
3) I wish I could teach everyone to shoot but I can't. Go watch some people online like Target Suite and see if you can mimic the way they shoot to get better at it.
Good stuff Andrew. I'll add those to my list.
I have a 336c in 35remington, best brush rifle I ever bought, punches thru brush an scruff where I hunt, deer n hogs no problem to drop with 1 shot.
Awesome! I guess you can tell I'm loving the .35 Remington as well.
Another great video, thanks. I’ve been needing a reason to add another old Marlin (in 35 Rem) to my collection, now I’ve got it. I do have a Marlin 336RC, waffle top made in 1952, my birth year plus 6.
Sorry Carl. I didn't mean to "tempt" you ;-)
I watched this video here some time ago , and it inspired me to look far a rifle like this . Well … guess what !? I found one identical to yours today at a local gun show here in Northern Michigan.
It’s the Marlin 336SC in .35 Remington , has an H preceding the serial number ( which indicates it was made in 1951) it is in EXCELLENT Condition, no pitting or rust , only slight wear on the blueing right under the receiver where it was carried while in the field . Light scratches on the stock some small very minute dings , common wear on a rifle from that era . It has a plug on the barrel where the rear semi buckhorns would have been used, with a proper period correct Williams peep sight on the ‘ waffle top ‘ receiver , original front post sight … with exceptional beautiful wood grain on the stock and fore end. Looking inside the barrel with a bore light , it looks like new , perfect condition no pitting or rust , shiny new , just a beautiful piece !
I’m so stoked about this rifle I had to come back here and tell you about it.
The guy was an old Korean War veteran ( which my father also served in the Korean War) and he had it on a table for $925 , after talking with him for a little while, he learned I am also a veteran ( Desert Storm Vet) and so he offered to sell me the rifle for $825 and threw in a free box of ammo and a gun sock to go with it . I was speechless and very grateful and thankful for his offering to sell me such a classic old rifle at a bargain price .
Can’t wait to shoot it this week .
Congrats! Sounds like you got a dandy!
@@TargetSuite Thank you ! I can’t seem to put it down, just been holding it and admiring it all day long , I swear it feels like it was made for me .
love to hear all the deer hunting stories that rifle could tell
I know. I think about that with all the old guns I have handled over the years. And in 70 seasons, I bet this one has some great ones!
Hello George, another exciting video for us as well as yourself . We get to watch and you get to have , share and enjoy that fabulous Remington M 336 in 35 Remington that I know you’ve been wanting ! PS very happy that you found it and 😂 don’t lose any of that brass !
Thanks Hans! I am excited about this rifle!
@@TargetSuite glad your enjoy it George, I love mine too , it’s just like yours but it was made in 1952
I've got a '51 SC, L prefix, in .30-30 with a Redfield 70 aperture sight. Great carbine!
Hi George, what a awesome find in that 336! The 35 cal is a great brush gun as you proved going through that iron wood not once but twice!!
On your new content this Friday are you going to include handguns also? With all the new shooters and new gun owners cleaning care and simple maintenance would be helpful. Maybe how to use different kinds of sights like buckhorn,peep, ghost ring, marble arms bulls eye. Love that sight or I should say my eyes LoL. The bead on a shot gun also comes to mind. And don't forget to emphasize gun safety. Zero in a rifle or handgun if it has adjustable sights on it. Eye protection and ear protection. I would think a lot of newbies run out and got AR'S. Mine for example is a AR9 so my ammo matches my carry gun Beretta FS compact in 9mm.
I think your Friday videos are going to awesome George look forward to seeing them. O by the way I'd be happy to help you pick up after the videos!!! Stay safe
Thanks Terry. Those are some great ideas!
I’m sure George has got this covered. It will be an evolving situation as time goes on.
Nice find George. We just landed a '55 336 35 Rem in good shape, though the bluing has turned a bit brown. It is an in-betweener year: drilled and tapped not waffle top, but still standard rifling not micro-groove.
Sounds like a great gun!
Great video. Buffalo recommended your channel so here I am. I've had a 35 Remington Marlin 336 for somewhere around 10, maybe 12 years now. I really like the cartridge and after several boxes of factory ammo my plan was to handload for it (here in PA you can buy the ammo but it seems to be seasonal and it is expensive). I was low on funds so I bought the Lee Hand Press and...it did not go very well. So, with the price of ammo, I just never shot it anymore. Sometime after that I bought a proper press (a Lee single stage) but did not follow through. Now with the ammo shortage I have finally taken up the hobby properly (although I had to buy primers at 15 cents ea.) and have had a great time making 38 sp and 357 magnum rounds or my GP100 and Rossi 92. I think the 38 special has to be the best cartridge to learn handloading with. Soon I will try my hand at loading for the 35 Remington again. I say all this to say that I share your enthusiasm for the 35 Remington and lever guns and am hoping to get mine out regularly soon, so I am quite happy to find your channel.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your "saga". I do love the 35 Remington and have two new old ones to show off next week.
The heritage of that rifle is breathtaking. Thanks for showing us. Love your channel!
Thanks!
Wow. What a nice rifle! "Unmolested" to boot. Good shooting as well.
Thanks! I appreciate that!
I inherited my father’s Marlin. It’s a waffle top too! Love it but finding ammunition now that Remington went down is really hard! It’s 3 years older than me. Looks like I’m gonna be having to learn to reload!
Hi Michael. Reloading is getting to be more of a necessity these days. But that doesn't detract from the enjoyment.
@@TargetSuite no sir, you are correct! I’m looking forward to bringing my father’s favorite rifle back to life. I was never a lever action guy myself but, at 65, it’s time I became one! Great content and videos!
My friends always yell at me for chasing brass.. so I know the feeling. Keep up the good work!
It would be a lot faster (but not as much fun) if you used a saw on that Ironwood tree, George.
Watching your videos sure is a great way to start my day. Thanks.
Haha! I think a couple more shots and it would topple with the slightest breeze.
@@TargetSuite Ironwood is great for stocks, grips, toothpicks, toilet paper (in a pinch)... :)))
Ouch! 😄
@@InGratitudeIam 😂
I would watch your videos for newbies even though I grew up shooting and competition in NRA when I was a kid because I think the fundamentals are very important and sometimes forgotten. I love watching those old WW2 videos on the M1 Garand. Have you ever watched those? Super interesting to me positions, sight picture, sight adjustment for wind and range and judging wind speed. Even though the video is from 70+ years ago it's all still relevant today. I found those because I'm a fan of the M1 Garand and plan to compete in the CMP matches one day. Lol Thanks
Still planning to launch a new channel with the "newbie" content. I'll keep everyone posted when that launches. I love the Garand too and have one here that I'll feature soon. It is a modified version that shoots .308 and not the original 30-06 round.
@@TargetSuite Very nice 👍
Now that’s a sweet rifle. One for the ages. And in 35 Remington with those 200 grain soft points, it’ll bust some brush. Congrats on the new addition.
Thanks! It is sweet!
I just bought the same rifle, 1950 336 SC 35 rem.in very nice condition, almost afraid to use it for deer hunting because it’s in such nice shape. Have some ammo on the way, can’t wait to try out out.
@Wdroster I posted a new video last Tuesday about this rifle and a 1957 model that I got for Christmas. If you have time, you should check it out. Thanks!
@@TargetSuite I did, very interesting! I’m thinking about buying a Skinner dovetail peep sight for the 336, have you by chance used one before?
A lot of those came with an precision adjustable peep site. I have one. However, I need to rest the front bead at the very bottom of the peep hole and have the elevation completely screwed to the bottom to print two inches high at a hundred yards. That works for me though. Mine was built in '52
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have a great vintage Marlin there. I was fortunate enough to have a taller front sight to drop in. So I don't have that issue. I really like the blade front sight anyway.
I have a 1953 marlin 336sc in 35 Remington in mint condition beautiful rifles.
Sweet!
Check out the lever gun scoundrels site. We have a 35 Remington advantage thread there. We even talk about 35 Remingtons once in a while.
Great! I registered and am waiting approval.
Looking forward to the new series! Basics never go out of style.
I think it will be a good series and it will probably challenge some of my own habits.
What a nice Marlin, and you proved how good that 35 Remington is a very good round. The new series is gonna be good also.
Thanks!
That action sounds like it's dipped in butter. Very nice rifle. And happy 50th btw.
Haha! Thanks!
George, a friend of mine had a 35 Rem 336 similar to yours. He would load rounds with .357 125gr pistol bullets and use it for pest around the farm. You ought to try that on a Hominy can
Great idea! Stay tuned for that one . . .
I have a 30-30 waffle top made in 1951. My wife bought it for me years ago. It is a great old rifle and I shoot cast bullets out of it fairly regularly. It’s a good shooter with cast and jacketed ammunition.
Gun stuff for newbies sounds like a great series! Safety first and foremost (in my opinion) - the first time I went shooting with my wife she nearly scared me to death holding the gun 'casually' with her finger on the trigger; I didn't care that it wasn't loaded. At least now she knows better!
Thanks Dan. Yep. Safety is going to be a highlight for sure.
I simply can’t wait for those videos in regards to 35 rem. There isn’t much on TH-cam about 35rem. I was doing so searching on the net about 35rem and found out 38 357 and 9mm projectiles can be used to create a cartridge. Now idk how true that is but if it is I want to learn about it
I'm going to do a .35 Remington video coming up. I think it would be fun and open a lot of folks eyes about that old cartridge.
@@TargetSuite I have a Marlin 336 just like the one you have Sir. I got it on accident a friend of mine got it from his grandfather. Well he isn’t really into Gus and he knew I was looking for a level action. So he offered it to me at first I was going to say no because it was chambered in 35rem. But the rifle is in such good condition I decided what the heck I use it for hunting and maybe the occasional range session. As far as I was concerned it would put down a deer and it was just perfect. So I did the deal well later on after buying it I started to do some research on the cartridge. Come to find out it is indeed a loved round by the guys and girls who own them. It’s a Joy to reload for and as far as deer are concerned will just put them on the grill because it’s not only accurate it’s considered a thumper. So this has been my quest to find out as much as I possible could about the gun and cartridge.
I passed on buying one of this in 30-30 about 5 years ago. Another of life's regrets.
They are still out there, but in the current "climate" they are a little pricey.
Well George I would like to put in my two cents when it comes to newbies. I have taught a lot of kids how to shoot in my days. I know from how you handle a weapon that whoever taught you must have taught you one of the most important lessons of all and I am pretty sure you will do your best. My one and only pet peeve about teaching kids and anyone else how to handle a gun is first; the importance of the safety on a weapon and secondly as important is muzzle etiquette. If anyone learning about firearms learns these two most important lessons everything else will fall into place. These to me are the most critical things anyone handling a gun must learn first. I look forward to seeing how you teach these things, I know you will be a great teacher from the videos that I have watched so far. You shoot that old 35 pretty well. I bet your shoulder got a little sore. 50 years (70) old is no spring chicken.
Thanks! And the 50/70 shoulder is fine 😉
Very nice rifle. Looks like the .35 Remington is a great round for out in the woods. If it can go through a small tree and still get the water jug then it could possibly still take something down out there like a pig or a deer. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Hank!
Nice rifle, I bet the 35 rem ammo is outrageously expensive due the "ammo crises", on gunbroker i saw .243 100gn deer loads for $45 per box of 20!
Hi John. I bought some .35 Remington Hornady ammo a few weeks ago for almost $2.00/round but I don't shoot much factory stuff on my channel. It's just too hard to find and too expensive.
@@TargetSuite I’ve reloaded every case I have but haven’t been shooting for weeks now. Who knows when this will end. Trying to conserve what I have if/when/until this craziness ends. It’s nuts!
Love love love the 336 in 35
Mike, you'll love that I've got another one coming in a couple of weeks. Then it's time to choose. I'm going to hate that.
@@TargetSuite if you cannot decide, let me know and I’ll choose one for you and one for NE🤪🤪
I've got to were I never mess with odd calibers if it's not .22 .38 .45 357 .44 9mm .40. 12 gauge. .223. 30.06 7.62x39 and they are a couple more. but I always keep in mind how hard it's going to be to find ammo for the guns you use. A really awesome gun with no bullet's is just a walking stick.
That pretty sound advice. Fortunately for reloaders, there are more choices.
@@TargetSuite yeah if you reload it's a little easier but I still like knowing that I will be able to find ammo if ammo becomes even harder than it already is to find. Keep pulling that trigger love the videos and godbless stay safe.
That is a beautiful rifle and a great caliber I have a .350 REM mag and a 358 Wjn. In bolt actions I would like a. Marlin lever let’s hope Ruger will bring back that Marlin just like the one you have that would be awesome.
Thanks Flint. You've also got some great rifles there.
Great Shooting George! My Model 336 *** Waffle Top *** in .30 -30 was also made in the year that I was born, 1949. Installed a Lyman #66LA receiver sight on it and it is without a doubt my most accurate lever gun and one of my favorite woods walk'in rifles. Congratulations on getting that classic Eastern Woods Rifle. Now all you need is a red and black plaid Woolrich hunting shirt!
Haha! I'm all in on the wool plaid. But down here I would probably only be able to wear it five or six times :-) Btw, I'm looking for a Lyman or Redfield sight for mine.
That's a thing of beauty.Mine was made in 55 and has the 4 screw top and at the moment i am getting everything together for reloading for it .Dies though are few and far between and i won't have them until next year from Lee.I did find some ammo though and that should come any day.
That's awesome Albert. I just bought a box of Speer 180gr. bullets for mine. Can't wait to do more shooting with it.
Sure love your walks through the woods and that's a beautiful rifle! Really happy to hear about your new series on Friday evenings. As a female "newbie" who really likes to shoot I'm looking forward to learning more about "gun-stuff". Thanks for another great video!
Thanks! I'm looking forward to Friday night! Stay tuned!
Enjoyed it, George!
Thanks pat. I've got a new vid that's going to pop up here in a couple of hours.
That was a really fun video. Glad you watch WTW. Him and Paul both seem like really good down to earth guys. I was actually looking for videos on the 35 Remington when I found you. I have a 36C that is 1982 vintage, that I came across maybe 14 years ago. it had sat there a good while in my local gun shop. People had passed it by, because it wasn't calibered in 30-30, and most hunters in my area weren't familiar with a 35. I did some research on it, and next time I was by there, it was still sitting in the same spot. I told him I was interested, and he said, I will make you a deal you cant refuse, if you will buy it today. It's been here too long. So, he did, and I took it home. Never regretted that decision. Congrats on finding yours. New sub as well
Thanks for the comment and thanks for the sub! Great story about the "discount" .35 Remington!
I have a straight lever marlin 35 Remington from 1954. It says on barrel 336RC
Very nice video. Starline is right down the road from me just a few miles past MidwayUSA. A few miles west of Grafs&sons and Ed Brown. Not quite to Missouri Bullet Company. Feeling like a nice day for a road trip! Thanks George.
Wow! You've got some great neighbors. Maybe it is time for a road trip. I could pick up a couple of orders on the way and pay for the trip by saving on shipping😄
Tanner's has three of these on sale at this time. 10-18-22. I may need another.
My "JM' Marlin 336SC "Waffle Top" is in .30-30 and has Microgroove rifling. And just to share my "Marlin Gives Me A Headache Sometimes" virus with you, I've seen several Kmart brand (Kmart stamped into the barrel) 336s over the last ten or so years that were chambered in .30-30 and .35 that were ALSO in the Short Carbine/Sporting Carbine configuration ( with SC stamped into their barrels along with the "JM" marking). It also appears that those Kmart carbines varied, depending on the round they were chambered in, with .30-30s having Microgroove rifling while the .35s had Ballard rifling. Supposedly there is one VERY rare 336SC chambering out there, though I have never owned, seen, nor handled one myself, in .32 Winchester Special which, if they actually exist, came with Ballard rifling. I don't know about anyone else, but I do get a chuckle out folks who have never even heard of a "Waffle Top" in any caliber or name brand who ask how I managed to find AND afford such a rare Marlin that made it out of the factory without being drilled and tapped for a scope. Five years ago I paid the original purchaser $300.00 for my SC and have enjoyed hunting deer with it here in our home state of South Carolina. And by the way, I have several good friends who make no secret that they want my 336SC....They want it a lot....Now all I have to do is decide which one of them will get it in my will....Assuming I'm not buried with it.
Great story and great rifle. If I may make a suggestion, forget your friends😉and donate it to your favorite TH-cam channel. He would make videos about you and the rifle and you both would live on . . . in infamy 😄 Thanks for the comment. I always look forward to reading yours!
@@TargetSuite Son of a...! Infamy....I never thought of that....I wonder if my favorite lever action TH-cam channel likes Savage lever actions especially "E" models in 250-3000 and .308? I'll have to ask....Assuming the author of said channel would be willing to take My Lovely Bride into consideration and pay her market value for my little collection.
A Savage 99 is definitely on my shopping list! Just waiting for the right gun and the right time.
I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching.
Thanks Wesley!
I finally got myself a 336 in .35 Remington and wound up with a pretty nice 1962 SC. I put an old Weaver K4 on it for now, but I can’t tell you how it shoots because brass is currently unavailable…
Never would have guessed you were 70. Good for you!
Still kicking. And having fun. As Hickok45 says, "Life is good"!
Hey George, for your beginners guide videos, you might start with the 4 basic gun safety rules. Maybe, what to expect at a gun range (range etiquette). Gun maintenance (disassembly, cleaning, oiling, etc). How to sight in a gun (how to move the sights). Safe gun storage.
Great Ideas Bruce. Got them on my list
Excellent rifle, im glad you have it. Good channel, one of the better ones for certain
Thank you! I appreciate that!
I've been contemplating buying the same gun lately. If it's still there this weekend it may need to come home with me. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
Thanks Stephen and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I like the lack of checkering
Me too. I like the smooth wood.
Great videos, I have a '59 336SC in a .30-30. Love the models that have 2/3 mag lengths.
Amen Michael. I've shot them both and the only advantage of the RC (full length mag) that I can see is that it looks more like a cowboy gun.
Man, you can’t beat these old Marlin rifles! That one’s a shooter and a looker. I just loaded some rounds finally to see what my Marlin 1894 in .44 Remington Magnum likes for a load. In the -30’ and -40’s Celsius here now, so hoping to get the wood stove fired up at the range shelter to try them out. Looking forward to your newbie series. A good one might be buying your first gun. Intended use, budget, action types, inspecting used guns, etc. You know, steer them to old Marlins. LOL. Take care.
It's good to hear that life continues in Yellowknife even when the chill is on!
Good luck with the new endeavor. Sounds interesting.
Thanks Joel. We'll see if I have the bandwidth for a second vid each week. I do plan to make this "newbie" offering pretty short and simple.
Im begining to really like the 35 rem. Thanks George
It's funny James. I've wanted a rifle in .35 Remington since I was a kid, but didn't really know why. And since starting a YT channel, I have just grown more and more attracted to larger bore cartridges.
Love lever guns! My first ever rifle ,paid for myself after working with my dad all summer was a 336 in 30-30, that was in "87" when I was 16. That one got stole along with a 41 mag blackhawk I had.Have never had a 35 but have shot a few thru the years , a deer killing machine for sure within range. Love the smooth foreend on your rifle,that thing looks in superb shape for being 70.
Hi Allan. Thanks for the comment. I've "lost" a couple of firearms over the years too. And it hurts. Yes this old guy looks pretty good for his age.
Nice gun. The 35 Rem is a great caliber. Love my Marlins too but I hope Ruger slims down the forend stock just a bit. Just a personal preference.
Thanks Larry. Can't wait to see what Ruger does.
@larry sayers I agree with your content, l also what a thinner forend, kind of like the Winchester.
Looking forward to the new series on Friday evenings.
Thanks. I'm a little nervous, because it is really going to be aimed at elementary issues and most of my "faithful" will not benefit from that content. But we'll give it a whirl and see what happens.
Looking forward to the new content Friday George. That 336 in this video certainly was kept in nice condition.
Thanks Phillip. I'm pretty excited about it too. There are so many new people interested in firearms these days that I thought it would be a helpful series.
I have the same rifle/caliber combination and I really love it! I've had it for over 25 years.... I really like it! It handles really well....
P.S. I really like your work and insight into all things Marlin lever action rifles! I appreciate you for sharing with us!
Thanks John. I appreciate that!
I really enjoy lever action videos
Thanks. They are fun to make for sure (as you know :-)
Beautiful gun!!
Thanks!
I have one from1950 as well. I've done a couple of videos on it. I'm in Houston too!
Through the trees and on target. “brush buster”
Haha! Yep, I figured that would come up. Totally unplanned!
Idea for a video, cleaning lead out of your lever action barrel. Maybe include the idea of using a copper jacketed round, at the end of shooting session, to remove some lead. Does that really work or not?
I made the mistake of switching back and forth, lead to jacketed, at the range. It was harder to clean my 1895 that night.
Thanks! It is a pain for sure if it gets too bad.
My Chevrolet pickup is a fifty one that Marlin would be a natural sidekick in the gun rack in her.
Riding on the City of New Orleans,, the train pulls out of Kankakee rolls along past houses farms and fields.
"Good mornin' America! How are ya'? Don't you know me I'm your native son?" That was from memory, so it may not be "precise" Hahaha! That is a cool truck, btw. I'd love to have one of those old Chevys.
@@TargetSuite yes sir my friend 70 years on her original engine drive train starts at forty below or one hundred and ten. Dip and splash oiler 216 “ stove bolt “ . She’s not fast but dependable as a rock.
She rolled of the assembly line many years ago with a good morning 🇺🇸 America how are you!
Gun stuff for newbies...perfect!!!
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@@TargetSuite Look forward to it.
My 35 is special. It was my Grandad's. It was made in 68 I believe.
Great guns with family history are priceless! Congrats!
I have a factory rear sight off that vintage rifle if your interested it was on my 1951 waffle top in 32 winchester I prefer a peep sight over rifle sights
I'd love to have it. How much are you asking?
@@TargetSuite are you on Facebook if so look me up on there Michael Pechmiller menomonie wi
Great stuff! 👍✌️😃🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
Thx for the vid
You are welcome thank you for watching!
I had 500 pcs. of new rp brass that I sold several years ago for a buck a piece.
Wow! And I'm afraid it's going to get harder and harder to find. Maybe we can help revive this old cartridge!
I hope Ruger doesn't use micro Grove rifling. I like to shoot cast bullets. In my level Guns. And standard rifling works best. Thanks for the video.
Good question. I hadn't thought of that.
Your creek reminds me of my deer lease. X lease.
It sure is beautiful down there. And deer heaven.
Beautiful rifle. On a side note, I didn't know beech trees existed that far south. Seems as strange as a live oak growing up here in New England, although I have a shagbark hickory on my property, so stranger placements of trees have happened.
Suggestion , Prepare An Out Of The Box New Rifle For The First Shoot
Thanks Mike. I put it on the list.
how beautiful! what a beautiful rifle, it'd be at home in the north eastern deer woods... or itd truly be at home in my safe ! love it
Thanks! It's a deer woods dream for sure!
.35 rem is like hens teeth around here these days.
Great video George, what brand are those ear plugs most likely from Amazon I presume.
Hi Greg. I got those at an audiologist years ago. So I don't think they were branded.
That little jewel appears to be in excellent condition.
Also a nice score getting 300 cases for it.
By Ironwood, I assume you're referring to the term that (here in the midwest) we often use for trees that are actually Blue Beech, right?
I had to look it up. What we call Ironwood is actually American Hornbeam, but also known as Musclewood and . . . you guessed it . . . Blue Beech.
@@TargetSuite Yep
Congrats on that wonderful Marlin.
I have a 39A (circa 1984) and an 1894 .45 Colt.
The 1894 has brought me three deer.
I hope you get the chance to do even better with your 336CS.
Ha, I was born in '49 and I'm 71 years old... but according to your math I'd only be 51 years old (2:25). :) -Gunny T sends
Haha! How do you like my math?
Just got a buck a week ago with my 35 rem. I have been hunting with it for close to 40 years.
That's awesome Mike! Congrats!
Great video, George. Nice rifle. You’re a year older than me.
Thanks!
Don't know how much detail you wanna go into for the newbies. But you may have to get real basic i.e. which way cartridges are pointed in a mag and stuff like that. It may sound insulting or condescending to people who know. But some just don't have a clue. When I was going through basic in '77 we had a guy in our platoon who managed to load 3 rounds backwards into an M16 mag. He also had a malfunction of some sort and looked down the barrel from the muzzle end. He had a very bad couple of days. I witnessed both.
Great thoughts. I do plan for this to be basic stuff, at least at first, just for the brand new shooter or gun owner wanna bee.
Thanks for the vids. Marlin fan here, and nice to see on YT. I have a 336CS in 30-30 with micro groove. Are you saying regular rifling is better? Is that because it is deeper?
As for 'newbies', I think realities and legalities would be real good to cover, along with shooting basics. So much misinformation out there on ballistics, etc., and WAY too much assumed knowledge about legal issues.
Hi Nathan. The "standard" vs Micro-Groove argument only comes into play when you are shooting cast bullets. With MG rifling you need to carefully select cast bullets that are .001"-.002" larger in diameter than the actual measured groove diameter of your rifle. Otherwise MG is great. I will post a vid in the next few week comparing two vintage Marlins. This one with Ballard style rifling and a 1958 version with MG rifling. Stay tuned for that.
@@TargetSuite Thank you. Look forward to it. My 336 has always shot great with 170 grain jacketed softpoints. At least for hunting purposes. A pie plate at 100 yds is no problem, even offhand. Info on MG vs ballard is interesting.
Waffle tops were designed to displace bright light from the shooters eye before scopes became common. I bet this rifle is not tapped for scope bases. If you want to put this caliber on steroids use LeverEvolution .45 grains. Any 200 grain round nose will do. Do not use flex tip Hornady, the body is elongated and take up to much space in the case. 35 cal. Is great for cast. I’m as old as you. Born in same year. 35 caliber are great performers. Thanx
I've tried that very load. It came from Loadata.com. Velocity was impressive, but I didn't shoot for groups. I've tried the FTX bullets in several cartridges. Always got a downrange velocity boost, but overall it always came in "second".
haven't loaded my own.. but the factory leverEvolution won't cycle in mine...bullet is too long...shoot 200 gr. round nose it's never failed to put whatever i shot at down..great brush gun