chickenstripe
05-19-2008, 10:15 AM
I have a 1894C marlin, and it's a handy/light rifle. Soooo I'd like to take a 336 in either 35rem (preferred) or 30-30 (easier to find) and cut it down the barrel to make it a bit lighter/handier.... and also put some (dare I say) plastic stocks on it to further reduce the weight....
If the finish is poor, I'd duracote it and have a true all weather/truck/beater rifle, with a bit more a$$ than a 357.
Rifle is yet to be purchased. :-D
My 1894C with scout mount and scope, loaded with 5 rds is 7lbs according to my postal scale, so that is my goal. The lightweight brownings would be nice but, I'd like to keep this a somewhat low-dollar project.
Anyone out there have any thoughts or guidance on this???
I'm sure someone else out there has seen or done this?
If the finish is poor, I'd duracote it and have a true all weather/truck/beater rifle, with a bit more a$$ than a 357.
Rifle is yet to be purchased. :-D
My 1894C with scout mount and scope, loaded with 5 rds is 7lbs according to my postal scale, so that is my goal. The lightweight brownings would be nice but, I'd like to keep this a somewhat low-dollar project.
Anyone out there have any thoughts or guidance on this???
I'm sure someone else out there has seen or done this?