Here are some of the Marlin levers I have chopped and coated. This is a Marlin 35 Rem.
Some chopped lever guns
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MARLIN actually made some 16” 336's back in the early 1980's. I had one, a 336Texan with a straight grip stock. Very smooth action, but the balance was terrible. Shot straight too. good 1” groups at 50yds, then opened up to 4” at 100yds Used the LYMAN #31141 over 24grs of IMR-3031 in a Partial-Sized case. Tried a scope on it but it didn't really help.
Long time Caster/Reloader, Getting back into it after almost 10yrs. Life Member NRA 40+yrs, Life S.A.S.S. #375. Does this mean a description of me as a fumble-fingered knuckle-draggin' baboon. I also drool in my sleep. I firmly believe that true happiness is a warm gun. Did I mention how much I HATE auto-correct on this blasted tablet.
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They are considerably stiffer than the older ones. Honestly, I would try and find a good used one. The only two new ones I have are the 357 and 308 MX. No used ones to be had.That's just my personal opinion, things are getting better with the newer ones.You should be able to find a good used 35 , between 375 and 450, safe queens are more of course. Hope that helps
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Did you do any action work (other than the obvious :P) to smooth out your Remlin when you got it? I would like to order a new Remlin 35 Remington but all of the internet complaints have me a little spooked.
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I take it, it's a dove tail sight. I bought the jig online from a company in Louisiana I believe, 50 bucks or so, I've used it quite a bit. The first shorty I did, had the screw on front sight, I have 4 holes under mine.> First set was canted just a tad. I haven't been doing the front sights on the others. I can't see em. I have to scope all my rifles. Miss being able to see.
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Been working on the wood of a '69 336 30/30 I recently picked up. The wood is almost done but I'm thinking of cutting the barrel back a little. Wouldn't be a big deal but I would like to put the front sight back on. Never tried anything that delicate before. I'm in no rush so I have plenty of time to think this one thru. I already have the crowning tool. The metal isn't too bad so I don't have that for an excuse. I did cut the stock down a little so a shorter barrel would be nice for the grandkids.
Robert Homan
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At the risk of unleashing a firestorm, have you worked on any of the recent manufacture Remlins? I would feel less remorse if I botched the first attempt on a gun where there was little to lose.
Unfortunately yes, but not because I wanted to. I had an unfortunate “Kaboom” last year in my 357 Rem/Marlin. Someone handed me a round to test as I was working up loads. It was his pistol load, he actually took them from the cylinder. I lost the barrel, ejector and extractor. No one was hurt, thankfully. So I had to re-barrel it, and it's a shorty now.
Sorry for the long story .>
As far as botching...if you take your time and think your way through, it's not bad. I bought a dovetail jig and use that when cutting the barrel. It's hardened steel. I always cut long, just incase. The crowning tool I got, I thought had multiple pilots for the various calibers...I was wrong. Fortunately , a friend, from Marlin Owners stepped up and made them for me. I'll try and post a few pictures.
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At the risk of unleashing a firestorm, have you worked on any of the recent manufacture Remlins? I would feel less remorse if I botched the first attempt on a gun where there was little to lose.
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...mil dots for 30-30 ??
? dots at 50, 75, 100 yards ??
ken
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It's a hobby for me, I look for abused guns that I can play with. I like to do a Dura Coat finish rather than standard Blueing, it is far more durable. Being a lever gun nut...well, that's where the Marlin come's in. I think my crowning tool is set up to go from .30 to .435
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I cut the barrel a circa 1966 444 Marlin its at 19” from 24” . I refer to it as my Retro 444P . But I never would have cut it if it hadn't needed a reblue .
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You rifles are really interesting. Have you considered doing an article for TFS about how you do the modifications?
No, Not sure how many folks here would want to chop their own barrels.I did a small tutorial on Marlin Owners about it tho.
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You rifles are really interesting. Have you considered doing an article for TFS about how you do the modifications?
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Nice collection. The FTX load reminded me of a scope ad I just saw. 3x9x40 with a ballistic reticle calibrated for the factory 30-30 FTX ammo. Has a 300 yd. line.
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i miss western field... jc higgins....ted williams ... you could walk into western auto and but the neatest rebranded guns for $43 ...
of course i feel much safer now ...
ken
i still have a ted williams ithica 49 and win. 190 .
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Finished up another short gun, a Glenfield 30-30
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