I gave $525 for mine off gun broker and am working on getting the Lyman peep sight to match. It was built in '52 with ballard rifling. I also purchased one for my son, same year, for $540. My buddy purchased one last weekend at the gun show for $420. All 3 were .35 Remington. I also bought...
Bought another A5 from the early '30s. Looks like a beautiful day out so we are going out to the field to shoot it and a Savage sxs that I bought for my son. Look out you wily orange bottomed pigeons....should be a fun afternoon!
Has anyone tried the Leverevolution ammo in a ballard rifled Marlin 336? I had a gun dealer tell me they dont work well together. Stated that the Leverevolution works great in Microgrooved barrel but not as well in the ballard?
Thanks for the reply. I did not realize it had to be 358 diameter. I only understood the 1.8 but greater than 30. Shame because I really liked the gun I was looking at if it would have worked...have to think of a different reason to purchase the gun....
I have read several posts about converting a 35 Remington to a legal round for hunting deer in Indiana. I was reading another article online and stumbled onto a comparison of a 30-30 and a 32 special in a Marlin 336. It looks feasible to do a similar conversion of a 32 special to be legal in...
Very nice gun. I like the sight you have on it as well. I went back and reviewed the pictures of the gun I was considering and have decided to pass on it. It has the waffle but has two holes drilled and tapped. I will just be patient and find the right one....Thanks!
Thanks, I did notice the waffle top you are describing. I am not educated enough to recognize distinguishing features. Why is it wrong to tap the top for a scope? And are they then side mounts that should be used or not readily scopeable (Howard Cosell word).
Thanks JM. I am leaning toward purchasing the '52. It sounds like it will accomplish what I want plus let me stay with the older model. Appreciate all the input!
Thanks NKxxxx, I cant PM yet as I have not been on here long enough. I will do so after I reach the minimum. Will look you up as well when I am ready to reload.
Thanks Armorer. I am going to reload and so not too worried about ammunition. From your post, I would probably choose the Ballard because of flexibility rather than superiority....I am purchasing the gun to modify the cartridge to hunt deer. Want to be able to take one if opportunity allows...
Dan, I am drawn to older guns. The one I am looking at is a '52 model 336. The fellow is promoting the desirability and accuracy of the "Ballard" rifling...
Thanks IU, a friend wanted an A5 to hunt with but wanted to use 3" shells and was told he couldn't. Didn't seem right to me so I inquired. Appreciate the answer.
Djones. I have not tried to determine if the information is accurate. You are correct that it is taken from the 49th Edition Lyman Reloading Manual. I also do not know the degree of difference between "great accuracy" and "best accuracy". It does however create the desire to set up varying...
Thanks for the input 6mm. I completely understand your not shooting yours. I did antique tractors with my Dad and he is gone now also. Changes things. I have other guns to use. This one holds no sentimental value. I like the old guns much more than the new ones and like to occasionally...