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by Gareth Holland
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Care of Wood Stocks
Replies: 17
Views: 1760

Re: Care of Wood Stocks

Just a thought from across the pond. 2 thirds boiled linseed oil 1 third turpentine add stain to suit if you wish. I found this in a 1913 W.W. Greener gun book over thirty 30 years ago. Pure bees wax can also be added if you like. It tends to be a bit wet at times over here, I have used this on all ...
by Gareth Holland
Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 mounting a scope and Receiver sight
Replies: 12
Views: 2686

Re: Marlin 336 mounting a scope and Receiver sight

Thanks to all the help you have given On this matter on one of the links supplied. http://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/Gun_Services/Peep_Sights.asp New England Custom Gun Service, Ltd. 741 Main Street. I found the following Peep Sight for EAW Bases Designed for use with the well known EAW "Quick...
by Gareth Holland
Fri Jul 05, 2013 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 mounting a scope and Receiver sight
Replies: 12
Views: 2686

Re: Marlin 336 mounting a scope and Receiver sight

All, I do not intend to start drilling any holes, hence asking you guys for help and advice. My 336 may be a working rifle but all my guns get looked after to the best of my ability. I am more than fond of my 336 and the 30-30 round, these rifles kind of get to you as you all know so I will not prea...
by Gareth Holland
Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 mounting a scope and Receiver sight
Replies: 12
Views: 2686

Marlin 336 mounting a scope and Receiver sight

Marlin 336 mounting a scope and Receiver sight All, I need some help and advice from across the pond, when I don’t know I ask. And who better to ask than those in the land of the lever action. I have a 336 30-30 which I use for woodland Deer management with a 3-12x50 30mm tube scope, on APEL swing o...
by Gareth Holland
Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SMALL GAME LOADS FOR A 30-30
Replies: 19
Views: 3033

Re: SMALL GAME LOADS FOR A 30-30

Thanks Guy's duly noted, balls, powder and lube ordered with my gunsmith. I will let you know how I get on. I may be across the pond but the net sure shrunk the world, just as well when one can't see the wood for the tree's. Gareth
by Gareth Holland
Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SMALL GAME LOADS FOR A 30-30
Replies: 19
Views: 3033

SMALL GAME LOADS FOR A 30-30

Hi all, I am a game keeper in southern England and I would like to develop a small game / vermin load for my Marlin 336. I hand load for all my centre fire rifles so am ok there. I can obtain .310 balls this side of the pond and this is what I would like to try. I just need some guidance as to powde...