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Y'all are making me second guess selling this thing. I'm actually a 20th century battle rifle / milsurp guy so this really isn't in my wheelhouse as a range plinker.

Actually, last year I could have sworn I found a couple boxes of 35 REM but I looked everywhere last weekend when I posted this for an option to include but can't find it. Might be buried in a unlabeled ammo can. I'll take another look this weekend. I'd offer it at well below Market price if I can find it.

I was asked to provide pictures of buttstock without the leather cheek riser. Virtually spotless with the exception of a tiny white scratch on the left side that could probably be buffed out.

$800 FTF · “JM” stamped · VG Condition · Excellent Bore with sharp lands (probably around 50+rds fired by me) · Includes 4x32 Tasco Scope (Japanese made) clear glass (blemish on rear housing bell) · 95%+ Bluing (slight blemishes on bluing at base of barrel on right side) · Light scratches on right of handguard · Light scratch on bottom of pistol grip This is a serious varmint to large game lever action rifle with excellent accuracy. My 1st rifle, I bought this used from a buddy in 1986. He only ever sighted it in an took it hunting one time. We took it to the range once in the late 80s. Ten years ago, I took it out to check zero and fire a couple boxes of ammo. I could reliably hit 100, 200 and 300yd 12” steel plates. In total I’ve probably fired four boxes of ammo out of it. Ruger purchased Marline and recently restarted production initially announcing MSRP @ $1,279 and availability in 30-30 and 35 Rem but it doesn’t look like the 35 Rem is going to be offered after all. 1st "I'll take it" is awarded. PM with any questions. Face To Face, cash transaction at a public location preferred. Willing to meet within 50+ miles of Nashville, TN. If shipping the buyer will send cashiers check or money order that must clear before shipping. Add actual shipping charges to your FFL. Sale is for rifle “as is” and I offer no warranty with regards to operation of rifle or scope.

Unless there were some significant sentimental value or a family heirloom I just can see putting the effort and expense into such a restoration. Wouldn't you rather have a nice (as put into storage in the 60s, since unfired) 1944 Izhevsk PU Sniper ? Ping me if interested.

I think he's made it pretty clear nothing has happened in six years and that it's actually more rusty sitting in its original box than when he 1st got it. Maybe there's learning happening via others stumbling onto this necro-thread but I bear no witness to any skills under development by the OP. Now would be a great time for a "beating a dead horse" emoji.

Well, dude, it's been SIX years now.

The Magwedge is a terrific option. Have one on my SKS-D https://www.magwedge.com/product/magwedge-sks-kwikrail-gen-4/

Wish I could post pictures of it but this forum won't let me upload any more.

Right, per the thread , if you read it. I did not DnT it.

I got to imagine it's like being a guitar amp repair tech. Think of all the non-pro wankers you got to deal with. It's no wonder they're all potheads (guitar amp repair guys that is)

He's still coming in and working from time to time (saw him a few weeks ago) but the new guy seems to firmly be at the reigns

Printed this grp today with her on 200gr PPU Match

The guy, Ted, who took over Sam Hosters shop in Gallatin took care of it for me.

Well this was interesting. I know little to nothing about reloading. My buddy was able to conjure up 10 rounds for me that we fired at the range today. He noted that the powder contents per round was very inconsistent. Averaged about 42 grains with up to a 2-grain difference between all. Against 1950s Yugo the elevation was about the same but groups moved 4-6 inches to the right. It always perplexed me how different ammo could group left to right . I would typically think it understandable to see elevation and groups size variations but windage differences ? I’m sure someone smarter than me can explain but perhaps, I think, related to barrel harmonics reacting differently to bullet weight and charge strength causing barrels to whip in any number of directions depending upon pressure points and the like. Anyway, here’s something interesting to have observed. He reloaded pulled bullets and powder into once-fired commercial PPU brass. We had one complete neck separation and several cracks along the base of the necks. The Bulgy bullets are magnetic as were the copper washed casings from which they were pulled. Might there have been something improper in his loads. Steel core bullets in brass a no-no? BTW we did fire several of the original primed cases and they just sort of puffed some smoke with a sizzle. No actual pop/bangs. So, if there was some debate about whether the primers were bad vs. the powder it’s safe to say powder was fine and the primers are rotten/too week to ignite powder.