I did NOT fire the gun at 200 yards today, however out to 150 yards the drop is absolutely minimal. I believe from other forums I have read that this load sighted in 1.5 inches high at 100 will not be lower than 3-4 inches drop at 200.
For a gun as ergonomically delightful to carry and bring to your shoulder as the Marlin 336 series rifles are, I think it will be just the ticket for hunting mixed woods and farm fields type of cover. The reviews on the FTX bullet on deer are 100% dependable and puts the biggest whitetail bucks down right NOW.
I also ran into a guy at the club who is having trouble finding a chronograph, and I think I am going to sell him my CHRONY Master unit with printer etc. and take part of that money and have a Wild West Happy Trigger" installed on the .35 Rem. I did that a year or two ago on the Model 1895 45-70 and was very pleased with the results.
Since I am getting groups now under an inch out to 150 yards, it may not tighten my groups, however it will make it easier to produce those groups under field conditions.
I am looking forward to taking a nice deer or two this fall with the .35 Rem.
The rifle wears a Simmons Pro Diamond 1.5X5X32 lighted Diamond Reticle scope that is a very fast sight picture to pick up especially for woods hunting and fading light conditions. The scope has approximately 3.75 inches of eye relief and for the money the optics are very clear and bright. I am NOT sure if this scope is made any longer, but occasionally Natchez still carries them at very reasonable prices.
LINK to Schematic Of Marlin 336 Parts:
I am told by those more mechanically inclined than I am that installing a Wild West happy Trigger yourself is NO big deal. In my case it would be, because after I got it back together, I would have about 15 little parts left over. That being the case, a local gunsmith installed one on my Model 1895 45-70 for $100 including the trigger. I think just to purchase one is close to $100, so it was a NO brainer for guys like me.
At the time of this post, the Wild West Happy Trigger kit cost $89.00 plus shipping. I could not justify trying to do it myself.
TRIGGER HAPPY KITS
(Patent Pending)
A precision EDM sear and trigger that is hand polished to produce a crisp, clean 2-3 pound trigger pull on ALL Marlin centerfire lever rifles. Unique patent pending design eliminates the infamous and annoying Marlin trigger flop. Now anyone can have the crip, light trigger that has made our custom Marlin rifles well known all over the world. It's a trigger job in a package! Gunsmith fitting required. Available in Blue or Nickel.
Retail Price: $89.00
Dan
Model 336C
The flagship of our Model 336 family, and one of the most popular hunting rifles in North America. Offered in 30-30 Win. and the hard-hitting 35 Remington, it embodies our dedication to dependability, pinpoint accuracy and good looks. A 20" barrel with Micro-Groove® rifling makes it exceptionally handy in the brush and deadly accurate. The American black walnut stock and fore-end are enhanced with fine-cut checkering and our tough Mar-Shield® finish. Its solid-top receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. It also features a richly blued finish and adjustable sights.
| Caliber | 30/30 Win. Order Online from Gallery of Guns 35 Rem. Order Online from Gallery of Guns |
| Capacity | 6-shot tubular magazine |
| Action | Lever action; side ejection; solid top receiver; deeply blued metal surfaces; hammer block safety. |
| Stock | American black walnut pistol grip stock with fluted comb; cut checkering; rubber rifle butt pad; tough Mar-Shield® finish; blued steel barrel band with integral swivel stud. |
| Barrel | 20" with Micro-Groove® rifling (12 grooves). |
| Twist Rate | 30/30 Win. - 1:10" r.h. 35 Rem. - 1:16" r.h. |
| Sights | Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear, ramp front sight with brass bead and Wide-Scan™ hood. Solid top receiver tapped for scope mount; offset hammer spur (right or left hand) for scope use. |
| Overall Length | 38.5" |
| Weight | 7 lbs. |
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