Reloading 25-36 Marlin

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daddylonglegs

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Are there any cartridge collectors out there with a factory round of 25-36 Marlin? (I know how rare they are). I am forming cases from 30-30 brass in a 25-35 WCF die. Of course the necks on the newly formed cases are longer than on 25-35 Win cases. Factory 25-35 Win cases are 2.350" long, while my reformed cases are 2.60" long.

I know the Marlin cartridge had a slightly longer neck than the WCF version, but for the life of me I can't find any line drawings or measurements in any of my reference materials (Cartridges of the World etc.) I know that I could easily trim to 25-35 WCF specs, but my rifle is a Marlin 1893 in 25-36 Marlin, and my newly formed empty cases chamber easily. Why trim if the longer neck is actually more historically accurate for the original cartridge?

If any one has a 25-36 Marlin cartridge or empty case could you measure case length and post or PM me. Any help appreciated.
-Len
 
Thanks for the reply. That information is very helpful. I quoted the measurements wrong in my original post. (duh!) My 25-35 cases are 2.040" long & my reformed brass is 2.060" long, so they are still shorter than original 25-36 specs & will be safe to reload without trimming. Thanks again.
-Len
 
Hey it's george from Collingwood Ont. Sold u an '89?? not sure. I have a mixed box of reloads and factory 25-36. Was checking "friends" listings to see what u guys had for sale and came accross this thread. I personally don't care about mailing them(regs) but am clueless as to value. 5 orig 15 reloads using 25-35 brass and 32-40 brass?

Cheers George
 
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