New toy

[Brad]

Ben asked me this AM what I was looking for at the gun show in Tulsa. I told him I didn't know.
I found this guy and it called to me.
A slightly used Ruger Single Six in 32 H&R with adjustable sights. This one has a 6.5" barrel. I saw another just like it for $75 more and a 4 5/8" barrel for another $150.

 

[gman]

I missed one just like it a couple years ago for $500. I was sick. On the other hand I just found a 10.5" Max in like new condition with original box for $799! I'll post pictures when it makes it to it's new home.

 

[JWFilips]

Brad,
Those are nice ...You will enjoy that one!
Jim

 

[Brad]

I passed on a NIB Marlin 1894 in 25-20. I wasn't prepared to pay 1500 for one.
Can't say how many 336s I saw in 35 Rem, many for 450 or so. If brass was easy to find I would jump on one.

Guys, this show is overwhelming. I can't tell you how many rifles and handguns I saw.

 

[Brad]

Serial number search says it was made in 1988. As my wife says "Aww, it's as old as our marriage".

 

[gman]

Should be a good shooter!

 

[JWFilips]

Brad, Those JM Marlin 336 in 35 Rems are real shooters: you would be surprised at how much brass you run into if you ask about!
Jim

 

[9.3X62AL]

I have always been impressed by the 3X/year Reno Gun Shows, and have been to 4-5 of them. It sounds like this Tulsa Show is on another order of magnitude, though.

Those Ruger SSMs were great revolvers. Judicious handloading can get the 32 H&R Mag very close to the 327 Federal's ZIP Code. I have had more than 30 years with this caliber, and anymore I seldom run the bullets past 1100 FPS--usually the RCBS 32-98-SWC. At those intensities, I don't think an SSM would ever wear out or get loose. Jackrabbits and ground squirrels HATE THE CALIBER, and a more perfect revolver round for that purpose has not been created.

 

[Will]

Hornady 35 rem brass is available most of the time now.

 

[Brad]

Well hell, sounds like I need to grab up a Marlin in 35 Rem next time I see decent one.

 

[Ian]

See if you can find a 336 made in 1988

 

[quicksylver]

That HAS to be a sweet shooter ..nice find..enjoy..

 

[Pistolero]

Is the .32 SS a 5 holer or 6? Very nice looking revolver, Brad.

Bill

 

[Brad]

This is a 6 shooter. This eliminates my desire for a Single 7 in 327 federal.

Cylinder is on way to Glen to be reamed to .3125. I got 500 Starline cases and Hornady dies yesterday.
Need to decide on a mould soon. I have a 120 rnfp that would work but is a bit heavier than I prefer.