woody
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Post by woody on Aug 20, 2013 19:35:00 GMT -5
I found a marlin 336 locally that needs re-barreling. I was thinking of re-barreling it to .375 Winchester? Any other caliber suggestions? Can I reform 30-30 brass to .375 Winchester? That is why I was leaning towards the 375. I have a good supply of Federal brass that is thinker than other headstmps. All the other internal parts should work with the conversion? Thanks for any info.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 20:22:58 GMT -5
My personal preference would normally be .356 Winchester, but if you already have brass & loading supplies .375 Winchester would be difficult to turn down.
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Post by zac0419 on Aug 20, 2013 21:00:04 GMT -5
375 is a good one. Heres a good place to start, give him a call and see what your options are. www.35caliber.com/Jes gets great reviews plus he's very fast and reasonable. I've contemplated doing this a few times but never followed through. |
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Post by okiehoosier on Aug 23, 2013 3:02:03 GMT -5
.357 Herrett and a 16.25" barrel. A "youth-length" stock completes the package for a compact lever with .35 Remington power.
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Post by sharps5090 on Sept 7, 2013 12:48:18 GMT -5
.219 Zipper
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Post by richp on Sept 7, 2013 18:22:14 GMT -5
.414 Super Mag.
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woody
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Post by woody on Sept 7, 2013 19:43:55 GMT -5
I've decided on a 35-30. I Already have the dies from CH4D and plenty of Jacketed bullets from a 35 Rem contender i had. I decided on the 35-30 since I already have plenty of brass,bullets,etc. Plus I really like 35 Cal. rounds. Now I need to find a good bullet mould so I can cast for it. Probably a RCBS 200 gr. FP.
Also would like to find another Marlin 336 project gun. My dad was interested in what I was doing and it would be nice to set one up for him too. Anyone know of a good gun anywhere? Condition not a real concern.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Sept 9, 2013 6:58:19 GMT -5
since you've already decided, the comment means nothing... but 7-30 Waters would have been a good choice also
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woody
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Post by woody on Sept 9, 2013 13:46:07 GMT -5
since you've already decided, the comment means nothing... but 7-30 Waters would have been a good choice also That is probably my next project. Always wanted a 7-30 waters. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Sept 10, 2013 6:01:24 GMT -5
my only 7-30 is in a 14" Contender barrel, & I really like it, though I've used it mostly for prairie dogs to yotes, I wouldn't hesitate to use it on deer... it would be really nice in a solid lever gun
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Post by hoover on Sept 10, 2013 11:15:48 GMT -5
Always wanted to do a .35-30. The old timers did this once they shot out their barrels in .30-30, and just had them rebored in .35 . The long neck is perfect for cast bullets, with the RCBS .35-200 GCFN being a great choice. Lastly, you can fire form .30-30 brass into .375 Winchester by simply adding 2-3 grs bullseye, or similar powder, topping off with corn meal, and plugging it with wax. All I shoot in my Marlin .375's.
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