I started with the Marlin 336 in .35 Rem.
I bought this rifle at a show last summer with intentions of making it a Christmas
present for our youngest. The stocks were pretty beat but it really didn't
look like it had been used much.
I've never had a .35 Rem so I thought it would be just as fun for me since I get to do all the reloading
I refinished the wood, XS Scout mount and a Simmons pistol scope ( I wasn't sure about this scope but I'm pretty pleased with it).
Well needless to say I'm thrilled with this rifle!!
I'd bought a couple boxes of Remington 150 Gr. Core Lokt at a show kinda by accident. Didn't notice they were 150s unti I got home.
I thought they were kinda on the pionty side so I shot them two at a time to sight in the new scope.
At 50 yds. First shot was off the paper. #2 high and left. Brought it down with 3&4 and six shots into 1" center to center!!!
Second target was Winchester 200 Gr RN. Low and left without touching the scope adjustments ( my fingers were numb by this time)
Five shots into 3/4" at 50 yds!
Holy Socks Batman!! I stopped there.
That kid better be good for the next weeK!!!
I'm going to need another one of these!
Was getting cold (22 F) and still wanted to play with my 1886.
Far right target is with the .33 WCF 1886. Still playing with this one.
Last outing the extraction was a little sticky but accuracy was great. I backed off a couple grains and
while the group wasn't as tight but smooth extraction. I'm going to bump it up another half grain and
try that.
Going to have to break down and buy a Chronograph.
