I bought a 336 in 35 Rem when I was 15 and still carry it today, that’s 45 years, great gun. Every deer and one bear hit never went more than a few feet.
I purchased a Marlin 336CS in the 35 Rem back in 1997. Harvested many deer in WV and Pennsylvania with one shot. Hard to find ammo in 35 Rem sometimes but a very nice rifle.
I have used my dad's 35 rem most my life, and have lost count of the deer we both have killed with it, back when white tail were BIG. My mother handed it to me after he died and wanted me to have it. It goes to my grandson! If it's all you ever shot you really don't think about the recoil... I think I was 14 when he got it.
I've never had to hunt a deer after a 35 hit. They just drop, it's such a wide nose on the round that it has the delivery of a wrecking ball through a plate glass window. They work great for black bears too.
@@steveroush4147 It sits dead in that sweet spot between the speed of a 30 cal and the mass of a 40 cal round. With a win 200 gr silvertip large black bear or a small brown are no problem. Just loads of energy and speed.
I love lever guns ever since trying one belonging to a friend’s dad years ago. It’s not easy finding a new one at a good price here in England. Eventually I gave up on price and just bought a Winchester/Miroku. It’s wonderful and points as well as my century old side by side 12 bore. I’d love to try the new Marlin/Rugers for comparison. I followed the demise of Marlin and the quality issues prior to the takeover with great interest. There’s something about a lever gun. It makes me smile - as it has done all those I’ve let try it. It’s as warm and comforting as an open fire. Thanks for the in depth video.
Mine's much older, I have my grandfather's 1951 Marlin 336 22" rifle, not micro-groove rifling, in .35 Remington. I'm now 74 yo and I have hunted with it all over the world, taking down Big Horn, Elk, Grisley Bear in Canada, Black bear and Moose in Wisconsin and Michigan, Cougar and Wolf in Western USA, Javalina in Arizona, Russian Blue Boar in Monterrey CA, Elk in Poland, Jaguar in Mexico and too much more to cite. I did install a weaver rail in the receiver for several scoops I use based on the game and range I anticipate to hunt. Of all the 30 hunting rifles I own, I love the Marlin .35 Rem the most still.
Thank you for a positive statement about the crossbolt safety. Very useful and safer all around. So many naysayers when it comes to the safety on late models.
Great video! The 35 Remington is very popular in Pennsylvania deer/bear camps. Also... I definitely know that the 30-30 Winchester has dropped more whitetail over the years than any other caliber. The 30-06 Springfield is a close second. In today's world these two tools have zero glitz and shine... however... they flat out work! I also topped my 30-30 Winchester 94 with the Williams peep sight. I love shooting it! The grandkids are just turning 10 this year and I feel it'll make a fine 1st rifle for one of them.
Indeed. I had been looking for a .35 for several years, mostly because there are at least two others in our PA bear camp. I don’t go to deer camp much anymore. It’s getting a bit too crowded and I figure I should give the youngsters a chance to hunt. But I still like to go to bear camp every year. I can’t think of a much better choice for one of your grandkids than that .30-30. Thanks for the positive feedback!
I have shot a lot of deer with my Marlin 336 in .35 Remington. And most dropped relatively fast. Mine was also made in ‘83 and as far as I’m concerned it’s a classic. I agree that the .35 is a better option than 30-30 if you’re hunting in black bear country. Here in upstate NY, our deer and bear season run concurrently so .35 Remington makes a great choice. Fun fact: .35 Remington was initially made for the Remington Model 8 (aka Remington Autoloading Rifle). That rifle/cartridge combo was used by Texas Ranger Frank Hamer and other officers during final shootout with Bonnie & Clyde.
One of the moonshiners on TV uses a Marlin 336 in the 35 Rem. He is a very proficient hunter. One of the Last Alaskans used an old lever gun in 35 Rem. He was shooting moose with it.
I agree. I love the looks and accuracy of the marlins. I own a 336a 30-30 and a model 60 22. The 336 is from 1991 and my model 60 is from 1984. I love them both. I will never part with them.
I have a 336c .35 Rem I bought new in about 1972. Since then I have "upgraded", but when gun season comes around, the Marlin is still my fav. I enjoyed the video, thanks.
I grew up in PA, and my whole family shot 35 Remingtons. We still use them during deer season in both PA and WV. I load the Speer 180 gr as my favorite load in the 35 Remington. I also load the 220 gr Speer. That one is a thumper for a little larger game. So for the 35 Remington the 3 best bullets are the 180 gr, 200 gr, and 220 gr.
?@@jwgbmp40 - no they are not spire points - the 180 and 220 are flat pointed CCI bullets and the 200s are all round nosed - only Remington made the 150grain spire pointed - and if you looked at the Model 14 and 141 they were made for - you'd see why - the tubular magazine on the Remington pumps have a unique barber pole spiral to them - not for the cosmetics - you can shoot spire pointed ammo in them safely as that spiral keeps pointed bullets from hitting the primer on the bullets in front of them - as far as I'm aware - that was the only .35 made that way - the model 14 and 141 carbines in particular were well made and are fun guns to shoot - classic firearms.
Love both calibers but the 35 has my vote I have guided 5 new hunters to their first deer with a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington (but with a 150 gr load for kids). I use an XS rail system to help get proper eye relief for different size shooters. Thank you for video.
I have a 1971 vintage 336 in .35 Remington. I've taken many deer with it. I used handloads with 180 grain Speer bullets. Amazingly accurate rifle for a lever gun, rivaling a good bolt action. Mine has a 2-3/4X scope on it. Love it!
I also use the 180 gr. Speer flat nose. I use the Hodgdon reloading data which can be found on-line for 180 gr., 200 and 220 gr. bullets. I've been hitting the 300 yard silhouette with the 180 gr. by using a holdover around 12 inches. I love the .35 Remington.
Hey I can see it’s been a year. Here goes anyway. Bout how much is that one you got go far. Dollar value? Thanks really like the 35. And 1971 year model. Merry Christmas…
@@SuburbanRifleman 35 Remington loves cast bullets and also 357 mag jacketed from 125-158gr at some pretty high speeds.Try some cast bullets with IMR3031, you wont be looking that long for good loads
@@leveractiongypsy1848 Cast bullets with the micro groove barrel? Supposedly it does not shoot cast bullets very well, according to most people I have read. I have not tested it.
@@nathanlambshead4778 100% completely false. Most people will read that in Lyman Cast Bullet manuals and it clearly states 35 Remington cast bullets must be kept below 1600fps or accuracy will suffer with microgroove barrels - then they go on to say cast bullets must be sized to the bore diameter - and thats the problem. My Marlin slugged at .3585 and I size the bullets to .360. I challenge anyone to slug the bore, then size one to two thousandth over bore diameter and tell me you cant get great cast bullet accuracy. Not only that, but with PCd bullets at 140gr (Saeco #383 sized to .360) I chrono'd great accuracy at 50yds (longest shot available) at 2450fps and that was not even a max load
I own a Marlin 336 CS made in the 80’s and at first was skeptical of the cross bolt safety. However over the years I have changed my mind. Now I think the cross bolt safety was a great addition. Most accidental discharges with a lever action occur when loading and unloading the firearm. I engage the safety when loading and unloading and the threat of an accidental discharge is eliminated. I don’t use the safety when I’m actually hunting, relying on the half cock safety instead. I know there will be some who say if you know what you’re doing you won’t have an accidental discharge, well maybe. However a lot of young hunters start out deer hunting with a lever action rifle and if the rifle can be made safer then I’m all for that.
Had a 336 passed down to me when I was 14. I’m 26 now and I’ve never shot a deer with it. The older I get the more interested I become in the older rifles. Might have to take it out and see what it can do. Might give the 25-06 a well needed break.
Good video. I was born and raised in the west where the .35 Rem isn't a popular round, and you educated me as to it's popularity in other regions. Some of the comments below resoundingly confirmed it's popularity. I'm a big Marlin fan, and have a good number of them from the 70s-early 80s era in .22 (39A) to .45-70 (1895) and a variety of calibers in between. As far as semi-buckhorn sights go, in my opinion Marlin nailed it with the fold down version they switched to somewhere in the early 70s. For me they line up very well, while leaving you a good sight picture. It was a big improvement over the one piece sight they used previously. Being old school, I still prefer them without the cross-bolt safety. I have used them, and I must admit that they have their place when unloading the gun. If someone has a post-mid-'83 model with one and would like to remove it, they can order a "safety delete" from Bear Tooth Mercantile for around $20 when they have them in stock (they sell out quickly). It's simply a blank filler with a dummy slotted screw head on either side. They look quite good, actually. They even have a model with a saddle ring on one side if you like it. None of mine have a cross-bolt safety, but I've installed a number of standard and saddle ring models on friends' rifles. Standard model - beartoothmercantile.com/basic-safety-delete-for-marlin-rifle/ Saddle ring model - beartoothmercantile.com/basic-safety-delete-for-marlin-rifle/
I had that gun in both 30-30 and 35 Remington also. I used to reload the 35 Remington with 180 gr Speer Grand Slam bullets pushed by IMR 3031. I think I was just under 40 grains. California went to non-lead bullets for hunting so I sent it to my nephew back east due to no factory ammo with non-lead bullets.
My uncle just gave me his .35 with 6 boxes of the 200gr leverevolution yesterday...best day of my life. Can't wait to get into the deerwood this year 🤠
@@Mweedy420 its a great cartridge for deer in heavy cover Did you get a marlin? Is it an older one? You can google serial numbers for those.. take care of it either way, it wont disappoint.
@@jwgbmp40 yes it's a marlin 336c, it must not be that old since it has a crossbar safety. But you better believe this rifle is getting the royal treatment. It will be with me for a good long time.
Wonderful video- thank you for posting. Shot my first deer in the 70s with a like new 336 (thutty thutty) that was from the late 50s or early 60s. My Dad had somehow acquired it in a gun deal, but it sat for years in the gun closet unused and I was always fascinated by it when I was little . It was a no brainer for my first deer rifle. After that first deer, I moved on to "better" guns, and "better" cartridges, but as I've aged - like you say--what would I rather spend the day in the woods with? Stainless steel and plastic ? Not anymore. Cherished memories of that first Deer, and the hunt I shared with my family on that day (and many others). The 336 is a fantastic tool and how I long for those simpler days of my youth.
My brother was a big fan of the 35 rem. And he always shot the .180 gr! The recoil between the 35 with 180 gr and the 30-30 with 170 gr recoiled almost the same according to him! I tried them myself and really couldn't tell the difference either except for the report of gun. 35 rem had a sharper bark to it
I'm guessing this is your father or a close friend, who also looks like a crack shot! What a blessing to be able to spend some time with someone from such a great generation. Thanks for a wonderful video.
The .35 Rem is definitely popular in PA. I own one! Beastly gun. I use a 200 grain bullet. It can blast through thick brush. I've taken whitetail and blackbears. I never had to track my game down. .35 Rem with 200 grain bullet drops them on the spot!!
I have a Marlin Model 336W 30-30. I bought in 2012. I bought it as it has a side ejection port so I could put a scope on it. I haven't got around to sighting the scope in yet but I did get a 30-30 laser cartridge to use to sight in the scope at 100 yards if I get around to it.
I got a 35 cheap in the Marlin from a friend that said he didn't like it he was one of those latest and greatest guys that wants the new thing out.I actually came to love that gun my scope cost more than the gun at the end! Lol! And the scope was used too!
I love the .35 Rem. It is a STOPPER. Yes, in the relatively light lever actions, the recoil is a bit stout. But in the heavy old Remington Model 8 semi-auto for which the cartridge was originally designed, it's a sweetheart...barely any kick to it at all.
I’ve got the same set up, love a JM marlin. Have not shot the 35 Remington yet because of the ammo situation but hopefully I can get a couple boxes and try mine out, great video
Thanks! I know what you mean; this is the only time I’ve shot my 35 so far. I’ve been looking for loading dies and maybe some fresh brass. I’ve got bullets, powder and primers. Hopefully I’ll get everything together soon.
I gotta agree 😁 with you on that but the old 30-30 always left a blood trail a blind man could follow aa my Dad use to say!! Never had problems finding one!!
@5695q good wish-list . I’m fortunate enough to have have all three and some others. Love them all. My 1956 99F in .308 has been my main freezer filler for many years.. before me it was my dads. I use the others to hunt occasionally but the 99 is my go to.
I was made in 1951 and so was my 336 SC . No need for a crossbolt safety, that's what hammer extensions were made for. I love my 35 it drops deer where they stand if you do your part! Ammo is difficult to locate and expensive when you do. I have a quantity of new cases and reload for mine. I always have used receiver sights in conjunction with a nice lyman Ivory bead front sight. But as I have grown older I gave in and added a 2x7 Redfield that I generally leave set on 3. Wish they could make em as high a quality nowadays!
The 35 Remington. The official rifle of Amityville. That .35 Rem you have looks perfect! Lucky purchase! Great video kind sir. I like Skinner sights. On my older Winchesters I prefer tang sights and am seriously considering one for my later 1895 CB.
Im just seeing this on 10/04/23. I like your range . I was stationed in Brunswick Maine in the late seventies and early eighties. I harvested my first Whitetail using a 30/30 Winchester model 94. I recently purchased a Marlin model 336 in 35 Remington.I haven't hunted with it yet.
But brand new in the box a 30-30 about 44 years ago I love that gun it's got a little four power scope on it and able to use iron sights underneath just handy as hell
Cool! Thanks for watching! I subscribed to your channel. I’m looking forward to checking out some of your videos. We’ve got a camp a bit north of you in Mt Chase. I’m heading up in a few weeks to help my dad open up. Do you have ice out on Sebec yet?
Thank you. Have both and appreciate your comparisons. My 30-30 is a 336 A, bought new and my 35 Remington is a J.C.Whitney, bought used. I do like lever actions, also have a Win. Mod 94 Buffalo Bill,which I will never fire and finally a 300 Savage. Enough from me, thanks again, enjoyed. Jack
I just got a 35 Remington 336 made in 1974 with an old weaver 3x scope on it. It's in mint condition, now to find ammo. Thanks for the great review. I may pick up a 30/30 also for the grandson. Take care,
Got my 35 rem in 1973 i reload a 158 gr pistol bullets for lite loads on smaller game , 200 gr for deer and big game Yes reload for it , a fantastic rd .
Great video! I'm glad you were honest about the recoil Most message boards and videos say, "Oh it kicks the same as my old 30-30. A kid could shoot it!" After years of hunting with an old Western Field (Marlin) 30-30 lever action, I happened upon a beautiful 1976 model Marlin 336 in .35 Remington last year, and purchased it. I, too, was surprised at the recoil difference between it and my 30-30. It had no recoil pad, so I added a slip-on Limb Saver recoil pad, and that helped. I was also shooting the LeverEvolution bullets, so I'm wondering if it would recoil less with he Remington 200 gr? Hopefully, ammo will become available one day, and I can try different rounds. I'm still hoping to have success with it this season in the Mississippi deer woods!
Actually I've fired both and still have hundreds of LE rounds - but the hornady rounds had less recoil than the 200 grain Corelokt - though neither one was in the same class as my .358 Winchester or .35 Whelen or the 444 Marlin - I had gone to reloading and also have hundreds of the CCI 180 grain flat-nosed - which seemed to offer the best performance on deer - can't say as though I ever found the .35 Remington recoil at all daunting in any format - stouter than the .30-30 - but that isn't really saying much.
I owned a 35 back in the 80s, sold it and regretted it ever since. We lived in the country and used pie plates for targets.At 100 yds I set the plate on the bead and hit always near the center. At 200 yds just covered the plate and same thing. A real shooter!
I also had a marlin 336 in 30/30 I sold in the 90’s and also have regretted it so, I just ordered a new Marlin (Ruger) Trapper model in 45/70 and can’t wait for delivery.
I had some very old factory .35 Remington cartridges. Some had split case necks after they were discharged. Worse, some hang fired. I eventually pulled the bullets on what I had left and trashed the other components. For 200 grain handloads I favour 31 grains of Reloder 7. For 158 grain .357 diameter hollow points, I use 35 grains of Reloder 7. The latter is the cheaper load because I can buy jacketed handgun bullets for much less money and the ones that I use are just as accurate. With plenty of time and preferably a rest, I am quite confident in either load for deer up to 200 yards.
Man u got some beautiful rifles,,, the 3030 is sucha classic where im from, all the old timers have it… im 24 yrs old and i just absolutely love the 3030 lever actions… people can take mooose with the 3030
My grandpa gave me his 3030 marlin “30as”,,,, and i just love it. It looks a little beat up and worn. But it gives it character, like its been through alot! Lol its really special too me that rifle…. RIP gpa.
Idk if it’s popular in Michigan or not I really don’t hear people talking about the 35 rem. However I will say I was offered a 336 no safety in 35 Remington very nice rig and I bought it. It’s now one of my favorite guns it’s nice to be able to take advantage of the 35 caliber bore. The Rcbs 35-200-FN plays very well in the Marlin & a 350 legend I put together
I have owned 2 Marlins in the .35 caliber and cannot understand why I got rid of either of them. But 5 yrs. ago, I decided I wanted another one. I looked around various dealers and in the process, I ran across a man that had just bought a Marlin 336 in the 30-30 and something had come up where he needed cash more than he needed the rifle. He offered it to me for a very good price and I bought it. After killing a deer with it every year since I bought it (all being one shot, drop in their tracks kills), I do not regret it at all. Especially when I found out how much of a price difference there was on ammo lately. One of the guys on my hunting lease has a .35 and needed ammo. He was having problems finding anything in the .35. I actually found some for him and they were $57 per box. That same day, at that same place, I bought some 30-30 ammo for $27 a box. As of today, I just looked on line and the .35 ammo is still up around $50 per box. I have decided to stick with my 30-30. Easier to find ammo, and much less expensive...and still gets the job done.
I have a '77 in 30-30 and my Dad's 1953 in 35 Remington. To me the 30-30 has more of a sharp kick and the 35 is like a heavy shove/kick. Hard to explain LOL. Both guns LOVE the Hornady Lever ammo. Especially 35. I've done 3 shots touching at 100 yards with the 35 quite a few times.
I use Hornady 200 grain in my 35 Remington. Use it every year in Arkansas for deer. They definitely have a bigger thump than the federal from my experience.
My Marlin is a 336W. It came factory with a 3-9x32 scope and has no cross bolt safety. Purchased used in 1983. Most of the deer taken over the years were a one shot season.
All good to know. I’ve got a couple of pounds of 3031 in the reloading cabinet. I’ve used it for the .30-30 and 8x57mm and for fire-forming.270 brass after necking down .30-06.
@LeverAction Gypsy thanks for all the info. I have been toying with the idea of making up some .357-equivalent loads for the .35 Remington. I’ve got plenty of .357 pistol bullets and I noticed that the 336 in .35 has the same 1:16” twist as the 1894c in .357. Should be a cool experiment.
In 1956 my grandfather bought a marlin 35 Remington Texas model straight grip not drilled and tapped for scope,in 1986 I turned 12 he gave me that rifle and 2 boxes of 200 gr Winchester super X ammo, after shooting it a few times he grabbed a 6 pack of PBR beer and said get in the truck boy,I sat next to him and a little 3 pt walked out of the swamp and I shot it, from that moment on I was hooked on the 35 Remington I own about 17 of them all different models from bolt action to pump action and even a custom built one on a Ruger 77 receiver, Before I made this comment I counted all the bucks I've taken with my grandfather's old marlin 367 with just that rifle, I've never had to track one more than 10 yards the old THUDDY THUDDY is a great cartridge also but the 35 is a one shot freezer filler
I’ve hunted with 308, 30-06, and 35 Remington. The 35 is, hands down my favorite. As for recoil, I can’t say that I’ve ever even noticed recoil when hunting. It is a very forgiving round. I’ve only ever “hit” one deer that it didn’t drop. A friend dropped it within a few minutes. Apparently, going for a between the eyes shot at about 140 yards, I only creased the top of its head.
I only bought the 30-30 because of it being an easy round to find. Even before Covid the 35 rem was here and there. Now I feel the 35 has fallen into the category of a mythical round. I haven't heard or seen anyone buying 35 Remington rounds. I've always wanted an lever action rifle. 30-30 was and is the most popular caliber in that action. That's what I went with. I'm not disappointed. To be honest I've taken the longest shot out of my hunting party. That has 3 other shooters with the 35 rem. We all have dropped deer in they're tracks on a dead run if not within 40 yards they expire.
35 Rem mythical? That’s what a couple of gun/ammo makers that would have you believe that so they can sale you. I’m far from being the only guy still toting it that has had more whitetails drop in their tracks from it than all our other rifles combined. You need to read the comments here. As for getting ammo, thankfully we can order online, although my favorite store had Hornady last time I was there. Winchester also made some 35 Rem this year and I just got a couple of boxes from AE Ammo. Hopefully Federal will get back to making it as well because the cartridge has really proven to be optimum in the Marlin as a woods gun because it has a little more knockdown than the very capable 30/30 (and a lot more than pistol cartridges) but lacks the recoil of the .444 or larger big bores.
@davidrussell631 Remington no longer makes 35rem along with 30/40 kreg. I'd have to look to see if Winchester and Federal still makes 35rem. I haven't seen them in years. I know Hornady makes 35rem. I actually inherited my grandfather's Marlin 336 in .35rem right after my original comment. I also picked up a couple of Henry's as well. 45 colt and 357mag.
@joeellis2692 you’re correct. Remington hasn’t made 35rem in quite a while but what should we expect? As for Federal, Midway USA’s site says the long anticipated 35rem 220 gr in the new Federal Premium Hammerdown line is coming soon. If you give them your email they’ll notify you when they’re available ($50 box) if you click on “Notify Me”. As I said, though, Winchester made a run this year and last I checked AE ammo still had em. I just bought a couple of boxes from them but thankfully I was stocked up on ammo for my Marlin back before the world went nuts in 2020, mainly Hornady and Federal when they were still selling it in their cheap line. My precious wife just got me a new Leupold 1.5-4x20 compact scope that I’m downsizing to and so I can’t wait to go to the range! Which of those pistol cartridge Henry’s do you like the best?
Wow.. i have both . Mine are set up EXACTLY like yours. Except i have the lyman peep sight on my 30-30.. My .35 does not have the cross bolt safety. I've had both for many many years.. Good video.
I kinda giggled when you recommended that hunters use the 30-30, I shot my first deer with a 35, my uncles gun, around 16. Yes it was a handful 🤣 but I managed. But I think I developed a flinch from that gun. Dad bought me my own gun, Browning BLR .308, for graduating high school. Looking to by my own 35.
Always called my C.35 a thumper, lol. My side gate can be a little tight with the 200 grainers but the action is slick as butter. See thru mounts with a bushnell. Need to shoot it. I've heard you can stack ballistic tips in the tube but I don't trust it yet. I am a big fan of psp's but not in this rig. Thanks for the video. A friend and I were comparing the two calibers the other day.
Great video and so well directed. Thank you. I have a question: I have a very old and completely original Winchester 30-30 manufactured in 1896 (that I love). It has a full length octagonal barrel and full length magazine with three-leaf "express sight". I would really like to put a sling on it as least invasive as possible. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks so much.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! The least intrusive type of rifle sling I’ve found is the lace-on type that you can see on the .30-30 in this video. They are popular with black powder shooters who don’t want to screw sling swivels into their custom muzzleloaders. I have this one, which was made by Uncle Mike’s and a very similar one that was made by Thompson Center. Both of those are, unfortunately out of production. Last I checked, either Buffalo Arms or Track of the Wolf was selling a similar type of lace-on sling. I have found they really work well with these older rifles.
Crossbolt safety is also beneficial (in my opinion) when unloading the entire magazine by cycling every round through the chamber , kinda a nice safety feature if you don’t want to take each round back out of the magazine the way it went in... I know it can be done because I have tried it just to satisfy my curiosity but it’s kinda a pita.
I bought a 336 in 35 Rem when I was 15 and still carry it today, that’s 45 years, great gun. Every deer and one bear hit never went more than a few feet.
I've had the same experience with my 35. one bear ran 30 yards and is the furthest any deer or bear ever went.
I purchased a Marlin 336CS in the 35 Rem back in 1997. Harvested many deer in WV and Pennsylvania with one shot. Hard to find ammo in 35 Rem sometimes but a very nice rifle.
The one I had I really liked. It had that thump Factor I'd say to maybe hundred fifty yards.
Buffalo Bore ammo
I have used my dad's 35 rem most my life, and have lost count of the deer we both have killed with it, back when white tail were BIG. My mother handed it to me after he died and wanted me to have it. It goes to my grandson! If it's all you ever shot you really don't think about the recoil... I think I was 14 when he got it.
I've never had to hunt a deer after a 35 hit. They just drop, it's such a wide nose on the round that it has the delivery of a wrecking ball through a plate glass window. They work great for black bears too.
Should try using federal .35 200 grain my first deer i shot was with that bullet and my marlin 336 and well bullet hit rib cage and just exploded
Yep... I like the Remington corelokt 200 grain.💪🏼
I agree with you... I took a nice 10 pointer at over 100 yds. It dropped cold.
@@steveroush4147 It sits dead in that sweet spot between the speed of a 30 cal and the mass of a 40 cal round. With a win 200 gr silvertip large black bear or a small brown are no problem. Just loads of energy and speed.
Well said Q, well said.
I love lever guns ever since trying one belonging to a friend’s dad years ago. It’s not easy finding a new one at a good price here in England. Eventually I gave up on price and just bought a Winchester/Miroku. It’s wonderful and points as well as my century old side by side 12 bore. I’d love to try the new Marlin/Rugers for comparison. I followed the demise of Marlin and the quality issues prior to the takeover with great interest.
There’s something about a lever gun. It makes me smile - as it has done all those I’ve let try it. It’s as warm and comforting as an open fire. Thanks for the in depth video.
Mine's much older, I have my grandfather's 1951 Marlin 336 22" rifle, not micro-groove rifling, in .35 Remington. I'm now 74 yo and I have hunted with it all over the world, taking down Big Horn, Elk, Grisley Bear in Canada, Black bear and Moose in Wisconsin and Michigan, Cougar and Wolf in Western USA, Javalina in Arizona, Russian Blue Boar in Monterrey CA, Elk in Poland, Jaguar in Mexico and too much more to cite. I did install a weaver rail in the receiver for several scoops I use based on the game and range I anticipate to hunt. Of all the 30 hunting rifles I own, I love the Marlin .35 Rem the most still.
Best use of crossbolt safety is it facilitates the safe cycling unloading of the rifle.
Thank you for a positive statement about the crossbolt safety. Very useful and safer all around. So many naysayers when it comes to the safety on late models.
Good video. This Pennsylvania hunter has zero complaints with my Marlin 30-30.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
I have the 30-30 and love it . I've yet to try a 35 .
I always loved the cross bolt safety.
Great video!
The 35 Remington is very popular in Pennsylvania deer/bear camps. Also... I definitely know that the 30-30 Winchester has dropped more whitetail over the years than any other caliber. The 30-06 Springfield is a close second.
In today's world these two tools have zero glitz and shine... however... they flat out work!
I also topped my 30-30 Winchester 94 with the Williams peep sight. I love shooting it! The grandkids are just turning 10 this year and I feel it'll make a fine 1st rifle for one of them.
Indeed. I had been looking for a .35 for several years, mostly because there are at least two others in our PA bear camp. I don’t go to deer camp much anymore. It’s getting a bit too crowded and I figure I should give the youngsters a chance to hunt. But I still like to go to bear camp every year.
I can’t think of a much better choice for one of your grandkids than that .30-30.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
I have shot a lot of deer with my Marlin 336 in .35 Remington. And most dropped relatively fast. Mine was also made in ‘83 and as far as I’m concerned it’s a classic.
I agree that the .35 is a better option than 30-30 if you’re hunting in black bear country. Here in upstate NY, our deer and bear season run concurrently so .35 Remington makes a great choice.
Fun fact: .35 Remington was initially made for the Remington Model 8 (aka Remington Autoloading Rifle). That rifle/cartridge combo was used by Texas Ranger Frank Hamer and other officers during final shootout with Bonnie & Clyde.
Yup......35 remington beats the 30-30 in everything but availability. That said, 30-30 is more than adequate..... and also a great round.
One of the moonshiners on TV uses a Marlin 336 in the 35 Rem. He is a very proficient hunter. One of the Last Alaskans used an old lever gun in 35 Rem. He was shooting moose with it.
I agree. I love the looks and accuracy of the marlins.
I own a 336a 30-30 and a model 60 22. The 336 is from 1991 and my model 60 is from 1984. I love them both. I will never part with them.
I have a 336c .35 Rem I bought new in about 1972. Since then I have "upgraded", but when gun season comes around, the Marlin is still my fav. I enjoyed the video, thanks.
I grew up in PA, and my whole family shot 35 Remingtons. We still use them during deer season in both PA and WV. I load the Speer 180 gr as my favorite load in the 35 Remington. I also load the 220 gr Speer. That one is a thumper for a little larger game. So for the 35 Remington the 3 best bullets are the 180 gr, 200 gr, and 220 gr.
Are any of those pointed? Ive hand loaded a few 180's to try, i liked them but leary of their use due to tubular mag. Thoughts?
@@jwgbmp40 do not try to use a spitzer style bullet in a tube magazine. Speer makes a 180 grain flat nose bullet that works fine in tube magazines.
?@@jwgbmp40 - no they are not spire points - the 180 and 220 are flat pointed CCI bullets and the 200s are all round nosed - only Remington made the 150grain spire pointed - and if you looked at the Model 14 and 141 they were made for - you'd see why - the tubular magazine on the Remington pumps have a unique barber pole spiral to them - not for the cosmetics - you can shoot spire pointed ammo in them safely as that spiral keeps pointed bullets from hitting the primer on the bullets in front of them - as far as I'm aware - that was the only .35 made that way - the model 14 and 141 carbines in particular were well made and are fun guns to shoot - classic firearms.
Love both calibers but the 35 has my vote I have guided 5 new hunters to their first deer with a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington (but with a 150 gr load for kids). I use an XS rail system to help get proper eye relief for different size shooters. Thank you for video.
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Two absolutely beautiful rifles in very good deer calibers. Thank you for showing us those guns👍.
I have a 1971 vintage 336 in .35 Remington. I've taken many deer with it. I used handloads with 180 grain Speer bullets. Amazingly accurate rifle for a lever gun, rivaling a good bolt action. Mine has a 2-3/4X scope on it. Love it!
I also use the 180 gr. Speer flat nose. I use the Hodgdon reloading data which can be found on-line for 180 gr., 200 and 220 gr. bullets. I've been hitting the 300 yard silhouette with the 180 gr. by using a holdover around 12 inches. I love the .35 Remington.
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I've got a 1971 marlin 336 100th anniversary edition in .35 rem. Excellent rifle.
Hey I can see it’s been a year. Here goes anyway. Bout how much is that one you got go far. Dollar value? Thanks really like the 35. And 1971 year model. Merry Christmas…
@@thomashasty2936 I have no idea of present day value, prices have gone up so fast. I'd never sell mine for sentimental reasons.
Stellar lever actions......would never part with my 35 Remington.
I really love both of mine. I’ve got to work up some more reasonable hand loads for my .35.
@@SuburbanRifleman 35 Remington loves cast bullets and also 357 mag jacketed from 125-158gr at some pretty high speeds.Try some cast bullets with IMR3031, you wont be looking that long for good loads
Me either.
@@leveractiongypsy1848 Cast bullets with the micro groove barrel? Supposedly it does not shoot cast bullets very well, according to most people I have read. I have not tested it.
@@nathanlambshead4778 100% completely false. Most people will read that in Lyman Cast Bullet manuals and it clearly states 35 Remington cast bullets must be kept below 1600fps or accuracy will suffer with microgroove barrels - then they go on to say cast bullets must be sized to the bore diameter - and thats the problem. My Marlin slugged at .3585 and I size the bullets to .360. I challenge anyone to slug the bore, then size one to two thousandth over bore diameter and tell me you cant get great cast bullet accuracy. Not only that, but with PCd bullets at 140gr (Saeco #383 sized to .360) I chrono'd great accuracy at 50yds (longest shot available) at 2450fps and that was not even a max load
I own a Marlin 336 CS made in the 80’s and at first was skeptical of the cross bolt safety. However over the years I have changed my mind. Now I think the cross bolt safety was a great addition. Most accidental discharges with a lever action occur when loading and unloading the firearm. I engage the safety when loading and unloading and the threat of an accidental discharge is eliminated. I don’t use the safety when I’m actually hunting, relying on the half cock safety instead. I know there will be some who say if you know what you’re doing you won’t have an accidental discharge, well maybe. However a lot of young hunters start out deer hunting with a lever action rifle and if the rifle can be made safer then I’m all for that.
You will love that 35 I have two that I deer hunt with and I never had to go looking for them
Had a 336 passed down to me when I was 14. I’m 26 now and I’ve never shot a deer with it. The older I get the more interested I become in the older rifles. Might have to take it out and see what it can do. Might give the 25-06 a well needed break.
Got them both and they come out every year for deer season and love them both
Just picked up my first lever action gun a Marlin 336BL 30-30 great review thanks lots of great info in it!
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Good video. I was born and raised in the west where the .35 Rem isn't a popular round, and you educated me as to it's popularity in other regions. Some of the comments below resoundingly confirmed it's popularity.
I'm a big Marlin fan, and have a good number of them from the 70s-early 80s era in .22 (39A) to .45-70 (1895) and a variety of calibers in between.
As far as semi-buckhorn sights go, in my opinion Marlin nailed it with the fold down version they switched to somewhere in the early 70s. For me they line up very well, while leaving you a good sight picture.
It was a big improvement over the one piece sight they used previously.
Being old school, I still prefer them without the cross-bolt safety. I have used them, and I must admit that they have their place when unloading the gun.
If someone has a post-mid-'83 model with one and would like to remove it, they can order a "safety delete" from Bear Tooth Mercantile for around $20 when they have them in stock (they sell out quickly). It's simply a blank filler with a dummy slotted screw head on either side. They look quite good, actually.
They even have a model with a saddle ring on one side if you like it. None of mine have a cross-bolt safety, but I've installed a number of standard and saddle ring models on friends' rifles.
Standard model - beartoothmercantile.com/basic-safety-delete-for-marlin-rifle/
Saddle ring model - beartoothmercantile.com/basic-safety-delete-for-marlin-rifle/
Thanks for this information! I'm sure it will be helpful to some folks.
I had that gun in both 30-30 and 35 Remington also. I used to reload the 35 Remington with 180 gr Speer Grand Slam bullets pushed by IMR 3031. I think I was just under 40 grains. California went to non-lead bullets for hunting so I sent it to my nephew back east due to no factory ammo with non-lead bullets.
Have found the leverevolution ammo by hornady, to be the best ever for the 35... 200 gr
My uncle just gave me his .35 with 6 boxes of the 200gr leverevolution yesterday...best day of my life. Can't wait to get into the deerwood this year 🤠
@@Mweedy420 its a great cartridge for deer in heavy cover
Did you get a marlin? Is it an older one? You can google serial numbers for those.. take care of it either way, it wont disappoint.
@@jwgbmp40 yes it's a marlin 336c, it must not be that old since it has a crossbar safety. But you better believe this rifle is getting the royal treatment. It will be with me for a good long time.
Those poly tips are nice in the tube mag.
@@jwgbmp40 Good bear rifle too...
Great video. Very informative
Wonderful video- thank you for posting. Shot my first deer in the 70s with a like new 336 (thutty thutty) that was from the late 50s or early 60s. My Dad had somehow acquired it in a gun deal, but it sat for years in the gun closet unused and I was always fascinated by it when I was little . It was a no brainer for my first deer rifle. After that first deer, I moved on to "better" guns, and "better" cartridges, but as I've aged - like you say--what would I rather spend the day in the woods with? Stainless steel and plastic ? Not anymore. Cherished memories of that first Deer, and the hunt I shared with my family on that day (and many others). The 336 is a fantastic tool and how I long for those simpler days of my youth.
Thanks for sharing that. I couldn’t agree more!
Thanks for sharing you're an awesome speaker appreciate it
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I enjoyed the video! I am really liking the 35 Remington for a short range woods rifle.
Me too. I just wish the ammo was easier to find!
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Two NICE rifles! thanks for sharing
Thank you!
My brother was a big fan of the 35 rem. And he always shot the .180 gr! The recoil between the 35 with 180 gr and the 30-30 with 170 gr recoiled almost the same according to him! I tried them myself and really couldn't tell the difference either except for the report of gun. 35 rem had a sharper bark to it
I've had my 35 remington for over 30 years and I just now scored some new 35 rem reloading dies. Thanks for the video
That’s awesome!
I’ve got to get some dies as well. I want to try loading .35 to .357 mag velocities, using pistol bullets. Seems like a fun project.
Love my 35 Remington for deer in heavy brush. I have a fixed 8x32 bushnell scope on it and it’s very accurate to 100 yards.
I'm guessing this is your father or a close friend, who also looks like a crack shot! What a blessing to be able to spend some time with someone from such a great generation. Thanks for a wonderful video.
Thank you!
Yup that’s my Pops. Turned 84 today and not slowing down. (Well maybe a little)
The .35 Rem is definitely popular in PA.
I own one!
Beastly gun. I use a 200 grain bullet. It can blast through thick brush.
I've taken whitetail and blackbears.
I never had to track my game down.
.35 Rem with 200 grain bullet drops them on the spot!!
There’s more than one every year at our bear camp. I haven’t had a chance to take this one hunting yet.
@@SuburbanRifleman I think you will enjoy hunting with the .35 Rem Caliber
Amen to that.....my JM 35 Remington drops in tracks. Goldilocks cartridge.
Your Video With your Dad is great. I love Lever guns as well.
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I have a Marlin Model 336W 30-30. I bought in 2012. I bought it as it has a side ejection port so I could put a scope on it. I haven't got around to sighting the scope in yet but I did get a 30-30 laser cartridge to use to sight in the scope at 100 yards if I get around to it.
Nice video. I love .35 rem for deer. I have it in a Remington 141 Gamemaster pump, but desperately want a 336.
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Outstanding video . Thanks
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I had one of the newer Marlins in 32-20 that I wish I had held onto. Great little rabbit gun with light handloads.
I want a lever gun in 32-20 I have an old colt pps from the early 1930s or late 20s awesome shooting revolver
I got a 35 cheap in the Marlin from a friend that said he didn't like it he was one of those latest and greatest guys that wants the new thing out.I actually came to love that gun my scope cost more than the gun at the end! Lol! And the scope was used too!
I love the .35 Rem. It is a STOPPER. Yes, in the relatively light lever actions, the recoil is a bit stout. But in the heavy old Remington Model 8 semi-auto for which the cartridge was originally designed, it's a sweetheart...barely any kick to it at all.
I’ve got the same set up, love a JM marlin.
Have not shot the 35 Remington yet because of the ammo situation but hopefully I can get a couple boxes and try mine out, great video
Thanks!
I know what you mean; this is the only time I’ve shot my 35 so far. I’ve been looking for loading dies and maybe some fresh brass. I’ve got bullets, powder and primers. Hopefully I’ll get everything together soon.
Love my 35. Excellent deer rifle
Totally agree with you on the safety
Great video. Thank you.
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Found this video looking to upgrade my 35 rem 336. Also a Mainer who has harvested multiple deer with this rifle. Perfect gun and round for this area
Great video. Thank you, sir.
Thank you, sir!
When you hit something with the .35, It stays hit!
Boom flop!..💪🏼
I gotta agree 😁 with you on that but the old 30-30 always left a blood trail a blind man could follow aa my Dad use to say!! Never had problems finding one!!
Pure deer laser.
Like the DeFeo family!
Perfect.
3 levers I'd like to have, Win. 94 in 30-30, the marlin 336 in 30-30 I have and a Savage model 99.
@5695q good wish-list . I’m fortunate enough to have have all three and some others. Love them all. My 1956 99F in .308 has been my main freezer filler for many years.. before me it was my dads. I use the others to hunt occasionally but the 99 is my go to.
get the Marlin 336 in 35 remington. You'll thank me.
Really enjoyed this, thanks.
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I was made in 1951 and so was my 336 SC . No need for a crossbolt safety, that's what hammer extensions were made for. I love my 35 it drops deer where they stand if you do your part! Ammo is difficult to locate and expensive when you do. I have a quantity of new cases and reload for mine. I always have used receiver sights in conjunction with a nice lyman Ivory bead front sight. But as I have grown older I gave in and added a 2x7 Redfield that I generally leave set on 3. Wish they could make em as high a quality nowadays!
I have a ‘51 SC all that my dad won in a raffle. Great gun, easy to carry and drops them. Pu a Williams peep on and became much more accurate
Love my Rem Mod 14 - 35cal... takes a lot of love. with the pump
I always thought the Model 14 was really cool. I love the helical groove in the mag tube.
The 35 Remington. The official rifle of Amityville.
That .35 Rem you have looks perfect! Lucky purchase!
Great video kind sir. I like Skinner sights. On my older Winchesters I prefer tang sights and am seriously considering one for my later 1895 CB.
Thank you!
I’ve been considering trying a Skinner on the .35. I’ve heard nothing but good things about their sights.
"Polymerized". That is such an appropriate description for oils that have evaporated and becomes sticky. Thanks for that perspective. Great video!
Thank you. Just a byproduct of being the son of a polymer chemist.
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Im just seeing this on 10/04/23. I like your range . I was stationed in Brunswick Maine in the late seventies and early eighties. I harvested my first Whitetail using a 30/30 Winchester model 94. I recently purchased a Marlin model 336 in 35 Remington.I haven't hunted with it yet.
This range is just north of Brunswick in Damariscotta.
But brand new in the box a 30-30 about 44 years ago I love that gun it's got a little four power scope on it and able to use iron sights underneath just handy as hell
thats why the old timers called the .35 rem Thumper. I have both and love them
Great video. I have a Marlin in a 45/70 and I just refinished an older Marlin 336 in 30/30. They certainly are great guns. Maine North Woods Hunter.
Cool! Thanks for watching!
I subscribed to your channel. I’m looking forward to checking out some of your videos.
We’ve got a camp a bit north of you in Mt Chase. I’m heading up in a few weeks to help my dad open up. Do you have ice out on Sebec yet?
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First rifle I ever bought was a Marlin 35 cal 336C also the only one I WISHED I'd kept. It was perfect for WV.
Thank you. Have both and appreciate your comparisons. My 30-30 is a 336 A, bought new and my 35 Remington is a J.C.Whitney, bought used. I do like lever actions, also have a Win. Mod 94 Buffalo Bill,which I will never fire and finally a 300 Savage. Enough from me, thanks again, enjoyed. Jack
Thank you!
Don't you mean JC Higgins? JC Whitney is an auto parts store by catalog.
I just got a 35 Remington 336 made in 1974 with an old weaver 3x scope on it. It's in mint condition, now to find ammo. Thanks for the great review. I may pick up a 30/30 also for the grandson. Take care,
Awesome find!
I was recently able to find some .35 Rem ammo after three years of looking but I paid a premium for it.
Happy hunting!
Great video. Would like to see a take down for cleaning and maintenance. Thank You
Marlin 336 in 35 Remington, my absolute favorite rifle. Hard time finding ammo right now. May start reloading.
Got my 35 rem in 1973 i reload a 158 gr pistol bullets for lite loads on smaller game , 200 gr for deer and big game Yes reload for it , a fantastic rd .
You might have a hard time finding loading material for it right now
Just paid 40 bucks for 20 (200 grain) bullets
I have a 336Y (12.75" LOP, 16.25" bbl) 30-30 and a 336CS 35 Rem. Love them both.
I’m glad people still buy these. It would be a shame for us to lose Marlin
Great video! I'm glad you were honest about the recoil Most message boards and videos say, "Oh it kicks the same as my old 30-30. A kid could shoot it!" After years of hunting with an old Western Field (Marlin) 30-30 lever action, I happened upon a beautiful 1976 model Marlin 336 in .35 Remington last year, and purchased it. I, too, was surprised at the recoil difference between it and my 30-30. It had no recoil pad, so I added a slip-on Limb Saver recoil pad, and that helped. I was also shooting the LeverEvolution bullets, so I'm wondering if it would recoil less with he Remington 200 gr? Hopefully, ammo will become available one day, and I can try different rounds. I'm still hoping to have success with it this season in the Mississippi deer woods!
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Good luck this season!
Actually I've fired both and still have hundreds of LE rounds - but the hornady rounds had less recoil than the 200 grain Corelokt - though neither one was in the same class as my .358 Winchester or .35 Whelen or the 444 Marlin - I had gone to reloading and also have hundreds of the CCI 180 grain flat-nosed - which seemed to offer the best performance on deer - can't say as though I ever found the .35 Remington recoil at all daunting in any format - stouter than the .30-30 - but that isn't really saying much.
love both my favorite rifles
Mine too!
I owned a 35 back in the 80s, sold it and regretted it ever since. We lived in the country and used pie plates for targets.At 100 yds I set the plate on the bead and hit always near the center. At 200 yds just covered the plate and same thing. A real shooter!
I also had a marlin 336 in 30/30 I sold in the 90’s and also have regretted it so, I just ordered a new Marlin (Ruger) Trapper model in 45/70 and can’t wait for delivery.
I had some very old factory .35 Remington cartridges. Some had split case necks after they were discharged. Worse, some hang fired. I eventually pulled the bullets on what I had left and trashed the other components. For 200 grain handloads I favour 31 grains of Reloder 7. For 158 grain .357 diameter hollow points, I use 35 grains of Reloder 7. The latter is the cheaper load because I can buy jacketed handgun bullets for much less money and the ones that I use are just as accurate. With plenty of time and preferably a rest, I am quite confident in either load for deer up to 200 yards.
Thanks for the reloading data. I’m still waiting on brass and dies to start working up some loads.
Man u got some beautiful rifles,,, the 3030 is sucha classic where im from, all the old timers have it… im 24 yrs old and i just absolutely love the 3030 lever actions… people can take mooose with the 3030
My grandpa gave me his 3030 marlin “30as”,,,, and i just love it. It looks a little beat up and worn. But it gives it character, like its been through alot! Lol its really special too me that rifle…. RIP gpa.
Your Grandpa gave you a damn fine rifle. Treasure it, as I know you will, and do good work with it.
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Very nice review. I'm a Marlin guy and the older the better.
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Man I miss my 35 but at the time if wanted the 30 06 I had to see the 35. Been on the look for one for couple years
I bought my Marlin 336 in 1971 while stationed at U.S. Naval Station Adak.
In 35 Rem. And love it I taken white tails and a bear here in Pennsylvania
Idk if it’s popular in Michigan or not I really don’t hear people talking about the 35 rem. However I will say I was offered a 336 no safety in 35 Remington very nice rig and I bought it. It’s now one of my favorite guns it’s nice to be able to take advantage of the 35 caliber bore. The Rcbs 35-200-FN plays very well in the Marlin & a 350 legend I put together
I have owned 2 Marlins in the .35 caliber and cannot understand why I got rid of either of them. But 5 yrs. ago, I decided I wanted another one. I looked around various dealers and in the process, I ran across a man that had just bought a Marlin 336 in the 30-30 and something had come up where he needed cash more than he needed the rifle. He offered it to me for a very good price and I bought it. After killing a deer with it every year since I bought it (all being one shot, drop in their tracks kills), I do not regret it at all. Especially when I found out how much of a price difference there was on ammo lately. One of the guys on my hunting lease has a .35 and needed ammo. He was having problems finding anything in the .35. I actually found some for him and they were $57 per box. That same day, at that same place, I bought some 30-30 ammo for $27 a box. As of today, I just looked on line and the .35 ammo is still up around $50 per box. I have decided to stick with my 30-30. Easier to find ammo, and much less expensive...and still gets the job done.
$57 a box in Canadian dollars too so that’s like what $40 US?
I owned the 35. Absolutely loved it
I bought a 336C Marlin Centennial Edition in .35 Rem in 1970 when I was 15 years old. I still have it and have shot numerous deer and hogs with it.
That’s awesome!
I have a '77 in 30-30 and my Dad's 1953 in 35 Remington. To me the 30-30 has more of a sharp kick and the 35 is like a heavy shove/kick. Hard to explain LOL. Both guns LOVE the Hornady Lever ammo. Especially 35. I've done 3 shots touching at 100 yards with the 35 quite a few times.
I use Hornady 200 grain in my 35 Remington. Use it every year in Arkansas for deer. They definitely have a bigger thump than the federal from my experience.
I have a 336 in 35 Rem, no cross bolt and run a Leupold 3x9.
Classic rifle that I will never sell.
My Marlin is a 336W. It came factory with a 3-9x32 scope and has no cross bolt safety. Purchased used in 1983.
Most of the deer taken over the years were a one shot season.
My favorite load for my 35rem is 35.5 grains IMR 3031 pushing a 200 grain Hornady bullet.
Cool. I’ll try that. I’m still waiting on my brass and dies.
Thanks for the tip!
Exact same loading for mine and it’s great!! 😁
All good to know. I’ve got a couple of pounds of 3031 in the reloading cabinet. I’ve used it for the .30-30 and 8x57mm and for fire-forming.270 brass after necking down .30-06.
That’s why I never throw away older reloading manuals. Even if I buy a newer edition.
@LeverAction Gypsy thanks for all the info. I have been toying with the idea of making up some .357-equivalent loads for the .35 Remington. I’ve got plenty of .357 pistol bullets and I noticed that the 336 in .35 has the same 1:16” twist as the 1894c in .357. Should be a cool experiment.
In 1956 my grandfather bought a marlin 35 Remington Texas model straight grip not drilled and tapped for scope,in 1986 I turned 12 he gave me that rifle and 2 boxes of 200 gr Winchester super X ammo, after shooting it a few times he grabbed a 6 pack of PBR beer and said get in the truck boy,I sat next to him and a little 3 pt walked out of the swamp and I shot it, from that moment on I was hooked on the 35 Remington I own about 17 of them all different models from bolt action to pump action and even a custom built one on a Ruger 77 receiver, Before I made this comment I counted all the bucks I've taken with my grandfather's old marlin 367 with just that rifle, I've never had to track one more than 10 yards the old THUDDY THUDDY is a great cartridge also but the 35 is a one shot freezer filler
I’ve hunted with 308, 30-06, and 35 Remington. The 35 is, hands down my favorite. As for recoil, I can’t say that I’ve ever even noticed recoil when hunting. It is a very forgiving round. I’ve only ever “hit” one deer that it didn’t drop. A friend dropped it within a few minutes. Apparently, going for a between the eyes shot at about 140 yards, I only creased the top of its head.
I can’t wait to take it up to bear camp this year. I’m going to give the .30-30 a rest.
Me, as well....the 35 is perfect and I can handle the recoil well into the rocking years.
I have a 336CS also made in 1983 and I have found the recoil with Federal factory rounds is noticeably stouter than Winchester or Remington.
I only bought the 30-30 because of it being an easy round to find. Even before Covid the 35 rem was here and there. Now I feel the 35 has fallen into the category of a mythical round. I haven't heard or seen anyone buying 35 Remington rounds.
I've always wanted an lever action rifle. 30-30 was and is the most popular caliber in that action. That's what I went with. I'm not disappointed. To be honest I've taken the longest shot out of my hunting party. That has 3 other shooters with the 35 rem.
We all have dropped deer in they're tracks on a dead run if not within 40 yards they expire.
Yes. I think the .30-30 is the far more practical round. At least for the time being. Hopefully ammo availability will come around.
35 Rem mythical? That’s what a couple of gun/ammo makers that would have you believe that so they can sale you. I’m far from being the only guy still toting it that has had more whitetails drop in their tracks from it than all our other rifles combined. You need to read the comments here. As for getting ammo, thankfully we can order online, although my favorite store had Hornady last time I was there. Winchester also made some 35 Rem this year and I just got a couple of boxes from AE Ammo. Hopefully Federal will get back to making it as well because the cartridge has really proven to be optimum in the Marlin as a woods gun because it has a little more knockdown than the very capable 30/30 (and a lot more than pistol cartridges) but lacks the recoil of the .444 or larger big bores.
@davidrussell631 Remington no longer makes 35rem along with 30/40 kreg. I'd have to look to see if Winchester and Federal still makes 35rem. I haven't seen them in years. I know Hornady makes 35rem.
I actually inherited my grandfather's Marlin 336 in .35rem right after my original comment. I also picked up a couple of Henry's as well. 45 colt and 357mag.
@joeellis2692 you’re correct. Remington hasn’t made 35rem in quite a while but what should we expect? As for Federal, Midway USA’s site says the long anticipated 35rem 220 gr in the new Federal Premium Hammerdown line is coming soon. If you give them your email they’ll notify you when they’re available ($50 box) if you click on “Notify Me”. As I said, though, Winchester made a run this year and last I checked AE ammo still had em. I just bought a couple of boxes from them but thankfully I was stocked up on ammo for my Marlin back before the world went nuts in 2020, mainly Hornady and Federal when they were still selling it in their cheap line. My precious wife just got me a new Leupold 1.5-4x20 compact scope that I’m downsizing to and so I can’t wait to go to the range! Which of those pistol cartridge Henry’s do you like the best?
good video dude!
Thank you!
Nice taste!!
For every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. 200 grain will kick more than 170.
Wow.. i have both . Mine are set up EXACTLY like yours.
Except i have the lyman peep sight on my 30-30..
My .35 does not have the cross bolt safety.
I've had both for many many years..
Good video.
Thank you.
I kinda giggled when you recommended that hunters use the 30-30, I shot my first deer with a 35, my uncles gun, around 16. Yes it was a handful 🤣 but I managed. But I think I developed a flinch from that gun. Dad bought me my own gun, Browning BLR .308, for graduating high school. Looking to by my own 35.
Always called my C.35 a thumper, lol. My side gate can be a little tight with the 200 grainers but the action is slick as butter. See thru mounts with a bushnell. Need to shoot it. I've heard you can stack ballistic tips in the tube but I don't trust it yet. I am a big fan of psp's but not in this rig. Thanks for the video. A friend and I were comparing the two calibers the other day.
Great video and so well directed. Thank you. I have a question: I have a very old and completely original Winchester 30-30 manufactured in 1896 (that I love). It has a full length octagonal barrel and full length magazine with three-leaf "express sight". I would really like to put a sling on it as least invasive as possible. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks so much.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
The least intrusive type of rifle sling I’ve found is the lace-on type that you can see on the .30-30 in this video. They are popular with black powder shooters who don’t want to screw sling swivels into their custom muzzleloaders. I have this one, which was made by Uncle Mike’s and a very similar one that was made by Thompson Center. Both of those are, unfortunately out of production.
Last I checked, either Buffalo Arms or Track of the Wolf was selling a similar type of lace-on sling. I have found they really work well with these older rifles.
@@SuburbanRifleman Thank you. I very much appreciate the help.
There is ammo down to 150 grain, available. But the recoil is still fairly significant.
Bah no it isn’t!
Crossbolt safety is also beneficial (in my opinion) when unloading the entire magazine by cycling every round through the chamber , kinda a nice safety feature if you don’t want to take each round back out of the magazine the way it went in... I know it can be done because I have tried it just to satisfy my curiosity but it’s kinda a pita.
@@chaist94 yeah ADs suck.