35rem or 30-30, honestly, whats better?

35 Rem

Ive hunted with both and like the 35 rem hands down. I have a 35 rem in a 336 marlin and its the cats azz in the bush. It was my first rifle. Balences great and has a great sight picture. I wouldnt hesitate to take it moose hunting now, but i also know my gun.
The price of 30-30 is around $18
Price of 35 rem is anywheres from $25-$35 depending where you go.
If you dont shoot much, get the 35rem, but if you shoot alot, then i cant argue that the 30-30 is cheaper and easier to get.
I dont care what anyone says or even what the balistics charts may say, but when you hit a rock with a 30-30 and a 35rem, that 35 smacks a whole lot harder. Ive seen it.
I made the mistake of shooting high on a deer that was at between 150-200 yds, because everyone told me that the 35 drops like a stone, well, i over shot the deer. :mad:
Out of all the levers you could get, the 336 is the best in its class. But if ya want a gear driven lever, look for the Browning lever with the pistol grip. That sucker is soooooo smoooooooth that you hardly know that you just jacked it. I got one of those in a .223 and love it.
 
I have two Marlins in 30-30. Both pre 336 model. One a m1936 one a model 36. I like them both a lot. Having said that go with the 35 if you want a bit more capable round for larger game.
 
Huntsman said:
If it were me I'd buy both
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Best answer so far. Shoot the 30-30 in the off season with cheaper more available ammo, and switch to the 35 for hunting in case you want more oomph.

Although not as available as 30-30, 35rem, either loaded ammo or components, are not that hard to come by.
 
There is nothing wrong with the .30/30 but for killing power the .35 Rem has the edge. My Dad has a .35 Remington 760 and he has shot one pile of deer with it and literally none have got away.
 
Stewienb said:
I made the mistake of shooting high on a deer that was at between 150-200 yds, because everyone told me that the 35 drops like a stone, well, i over shot the deer.
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So what you are telling us is you didn't try your Rifle at the rifle range at these distances before taking it out to the field and trying it on live animals...
 
Calum said:
So what you are telling us is you didn't try your Rifle at the rifle range at these distances before taking it out to the field and trying it on live animals...
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You mean you don't do what everyone tells you:p:p
Just think of the bullets you'd save from silly range time and more for killing (or shoot & miss:redface:) time :p
 
mbogo3 said:
Neither one is going to bang flop deer with lung shots etc Too slow a velocity! It comes down to hole dia and ammo availability unless you're a reloader.Dead's dead..............Harold
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The 7 mm Remington mag with 139 grain bullets does not bang flop deer either with lung shots.
I have yet to loose a deer with a 30-30, 35 Remington, or 7mm Rem. Mag.
and at ranges under 100 yards lung shot deer do go bang flop with both the 30-30 and 35 Remington.
 
Me, I'd take the .30-30 over the .35 Rem.

Personal preference is all.

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NAA.
 
I looked at cost and availability of ammo, and considered that i dont reload (yet) and i love to shoot all the frickin time since i live 3 minuites away from my local range, albeit mostly .22 with the odd cannon blast at the end... and 30-30 won no question. I will be hunting in the woods like my father taught me, i really don't enjoy sniping deer at distances as much as i do stalking. So it seems it dosen't really make a huge difference between 30 and 100 yds. Both are great calibers, but i think the 30-30 will get used more for business aswell as pleasure. add to that a decent older 336 rc i bought off the EE and im rather happy with my decision. Now to put some meat in the freezer!
 
If I was you, I'd sell some stuff you have layin around on Ebay, then get yourself a .35 to go along with the .30-30 It would never be a bad choice to pick between either gun before hunting. I'd personally take both along on a trip. First one you grab to shoot with is the best one!!!
 
Way to go with your choice & purchase, you'll be happy with your 336. I too just bought one off the EE not too long ago (Thanks Rembo). Try Federal 170gr PS. They seem to really agree with the Microgroove bbl. Cheers.
http://w ww.federalpremium.com/products/details/rifle.aspx?id=29
 
Calum said:
Usually it's a good idea to test fire ones rifle at the range etc before one goes hunting so one can know what to expect.
So yes your bad experience was a preventable one...Going that way I was. :D
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And im sure you have never ever made mistakes in your life huh?:bsFlag: Every shot you made has been a "bang-flop" huh?:bsFlag:
Why do you have to be like that? Does it make you feel better now?:rolleyes:
I tried to give the OP some helpfull hints and share some of my experiences and you make as azz out of yourself attacking my comment. Nice going. You-da-man!
 
Stewienb said:
Why do you have to be like that? Does it make you feel better now?:rolleyes:
I tried to give the OP some helpfull hints and share some of my experiences and you make as azz out of yourself attacking my comment. Nice going. You-da-man!
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I didn't attack you or your comment, I just made an observation based on what you said about a bad experience you had.

If it is any consolation I took a day or so to let it bother me to the point I felt I had to look the post up again and say something.

Only if to prevent someone else from running into the same problem you had.
So you see your helpful hint was helpful. :welcome:
 
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