Marlin 336 30-30

Gary

Gary

SE Kansas
Bought this gun new in the 1970's and haven't even shot a full box of ammo through her. My interest is now for a larger caliber such as a 375 or 405 JES. Anybody have experience with either? One major drawback to converting the 30-30 is my shoulder since reconstruction and its inability to tolerate much "kick". I'm able to tolerate my 6.5CM RPR because of the weight and pad. So, should I be looking at either of these conversions, or just sell the 336?
 
Glaciers

Glaciers

Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
Well for starters put a Decelertor pad on it. Those two calibers carry 75 to 100 grains more weight, possibly more recoil for that alone.
What's your intended use going to be?
 
Ian

Ian

Notorious member
I don't understand why you want a .405 if you have recoil sensitivity. PM me an offer on the 336 if you don't want it anymore.
 
Ian

Ian

Notorious member
Yup. I bought two at different times intending to rebarrel to 7-30 Waters but fortunately I cleaned them up and took them shooting first....and they shot so well that I just couldn't bear to change them. So I have six of them now, everything but a bolt-action, and like them all. If I build a 7-30 it would have to be on a rifle with a totally rotten barrel. I bought a 35 Remington for a little more "whack" on the rare occasion I might need it. Will probably source a 340 and a falling block (might make the FB), and maybe build a roller on a Tippman frame before it' all over. You know, "Collect all the action types". It's a sickness.
 
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Ian

Ian

Notorious member
Difficult to argue with that. I have little need for a .444 Marlin OR a 7-30 Waters....but I wants.
 
Ian

Ian

Notorious member
By the way Gary, rumor has it you bought a PM-25, inquiring minds with similar interests want a review....please?
 
Gary

Gary

SE Kansas
Well, short story/back story; I haven't even got it out of the crate yet. Wife has Parkinson and the disease not only compromises her, it steals most of my time. That said, I hope to get it un-crated and cleaned/setup this week. I have several little projects to attempt. As Paul Harvey always said, "The rest of the story"; stay tuned.
 
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popper

Well-Known Member
Gary - Parkinson - not fun. Got a friend in Hutch with it, VA got him some meds so he does pretty good. 10 yrs and still slight memory problem and arm that tends to quit on him.
 
Gary

Gary

SE Kansas
popper said:
Gary - Parkinson - not fun. Got a friend in Hutch with it, VA got him some meds so he does pretty good. 10 yrs and still slight memory problem and arm that tends to quit on him.
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We're in year ~20. Advanced symptoms with erratic behavior.
 
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wgg

New Member
I had JES rebore a 336A with a 24" barrel. He turned into a nice 38-55 for me. Very reasonable and a quick turn around.
 
Brad

Brad

Benevolent Overlord and site owner
Staff member
The 38-55 is way under rated as a cast bullet shooter. I have a 375 Win and I treat it like it is a 38-55 because it doesn’t beat me so bad.
A really good bullet is the Accurate 200AG. It does wear a check but it shoots very well. I bought it on a recommendation from Tom and I am glad I did.

The 375449 will do well but I prefer to keep them in the 12-1300 FPS so recoil is lighter.
 
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