Well went from 35 Remington to 6.8 SPC...

by rob @, Saturday, February 18, 2012, 19:48 (4662 days ago)

Bought a new Marlington 336C 35 Remington this week. Finally got a chance to pull it out of the box and look it over well last night. The walnut was pretty nice but the finish was real dull, unlike the old Marlin Marshield finish. Also, the inletting at the top front of the come looked like a 4 year old kid did it...uneven, wavy and different depths. It just didnt meet my expectations. I took it back and my gun store graciously took it back. Walked out even trade for a like new 6.8 SPC stainless Ruger Ranch Rifle. I don't have an owners manual or sight adjusting tools but I can get the former from Ruger as well as anything else I need. I know nothing of this caliber as of yet, other than it looks like a 223 necked up to 270. Before I go to bed, though, I intend to educate myself. Been wanting a Ranch Rifle for years. Nice rugged little compact rifle. Should do well for Texas deer, pigs and predators, two legged or four:) I might look for an old Marlin or a Contender handgun in 35 Remington one of these days.
rob

Interesting - had forgotten the Ranch Rifle came in 6.8 SPC

by stonewalrus, Saturday, February 18, 2012, 20:51 (4662 days ago) @ rob
edited by stonewalrus, Saturday, February 18, 2012, 21:02

Heard Marlin quality control was poor these days.

As you've not doubt discovered the 6.8mm SPC is the

by Hobie ⌂ @, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Saturday, February 18, 2012, 21:01 (4662 days ago) @ rob

.30 Remington round shortened and necked to .270 with ballistics approximating the 7-30 Waters. Can't say that's bad and the new Ruger semi-auto rifles are getting fair reviews from those that actually own and shoot them be it in .223, 7.62x39 or 6.8. Don't see many 6.8s though.

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Sincerely,

Hobie

As you've not doubt discovered the 6.8mm SPC is the

by rob @, Saturday, February 18, 2012, 21:04 (4662 days ago) @ Hobie

Thanks Hobie,
Would you say that if it's a 6.8 it would have to be under the umbrella of the new and improved Mini's?

I think so... Early in the morning but I think the sn

by Hobie ⌂ @, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Sunday, February 19, 2012, 06:04 (4662 days ago) @ rob

starts with 580 or 581 or later. A check shows that the 6.8 SPC isn't cataloged now. Of course Jeff tested one... http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-RanchRifle68.htm

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Sincerely,

Hobie

I think so... Early in the morning but I think the sn

by rob @, Sunday, February 19, 2012, 08:26 (4662 days ago) @ Hobie

Ydp, this one is a 581 prefix.

We will be interested in the shooting results...

by Cherokee @, Medina, Ohio, Saturday, February 18, 2012, 21:54 (4662 days ago) @ rob

nm

And Pictures...........you he's me interested ntxt

by Bob Hatfield @, Sunday, February 19, 2012, 05:11 (4662 days ago) @ Cherokee

nm

35 Remington...........

by Byron, Sunday, February 19, 2012, 08:09 (4662 days ago) @ rob

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I have an old one looking for a home.....

Lots of brass, dies, bullets.....

Let me know............

Byron

35 Remington...........

by Slow Hand ⌂ @, Indiana, Sunday, February 19, 2012, 17:04 (4661 days ago) @ Byron

Email sent

Well went from 35 Remington to 6.8 SPC...

by MR, No where but Texas., Sunday, February 19, 2012, 17:45 (4661 days ago) @ rob

Just think .250 Savage. Balistic twins.
Friend Scotty's wife uses a 6.8 Mini 14 as her only deer gun. Hasn't failed her yet. It knocks whitetails plumb dead. She killed the biggest deer on their 1700 acre Sonora Texas lease this year with it.

Well went from 35 Remington to 6.8 SPC...

by rob @, Sunday, February 19, 2012, 17:51 (4661 days ago) @ MR

Cool, thanks Mark. I think this rifle will be exactly what I've been wanting as long as it shoots half decent and ammo and components remain available. Sure is handy!

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