DrDremel
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I am looking at making a short barreled rifle out of a Marlin 336. The plan is to make a 10-12 inch barreled rifle, parkerized with ghost ring sights. The barrel length will be determined by the mag tube. I would like to be able to fit 3 rounds in the mag tube. With 4 rounds total, I can't picture any situation in which I would need more. The idea is to make a rifle that is so small and handy that I can have it with me anytime in the woods. My dilema is this:
Should I do this with a 30-30 or .35 Remington caliber rifle?
In looking at data from 10" contenders in 30-30, I should still be able to take a deer sized game at the less than 100 yard distances that this rifle is to be made for. It also can be pulled into use as a reasonable rifle for self defense should the need arise. I am leaning toward the 30-30 since I have seen data for this cartridge from shot barrels and ammo and brass is easy to aquire. Any thoughts?
Should I do this with a 30-30 or .35 Remington caliber rifle?
In looking at data from 10" contenders in 30-30, I should still be able to take a deer sized game at the less than 100 yard distances that this rifle is to be made for. It also can be pulled into use as a reasonable rifle for self defense should the need arise. I am leaning toward the 30-30 since I have seen data for this cartridge from shot barrels and ammo and brass is easy to aquire. Any thoughts?
