35 Rem. for home defense.

Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff

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So I was rearanging the contents of the gun safe the other night (yeah, I need a larger one, but that's another story) and pulled out one of my old Remington 760 pump actions. This particular one is chambered in 35 Remington. It started me to a thinkin. What if I shortened the barrel down to 18" and put a red dot on it (it already has peep sights). It would make an excellent home defense rifle. They are quick handling, pretty light and running the pump is a normal action for me. Not to mention, that 35 cal. takes care of business. The only down side is cutting the barrel on this nice rifle. What do you all think? And don't pull a Biden and tell me to get a shotgun.
 
Wouldn't be my first choice but if it was all I had on hand I'd try to make the most of it.
 
Originally Posted By: GCWouldn't be my first choice but if it was all I had on hand I'd try to make the most of it.
Agreed. A rifle of any type probably wouldn't be my first choice but everyone has their preferences. You should use what you are most comfortable with so you aren't fumbling around with your weapon when you need it most. Who else may have to use this weapon and what are they comfortable with? Another thing to consider when choosing a home defense weapon is your expected backdrop. Do you think you will most likely be in your bedroom when you use it? What rooms, and more importantly, what other people (children) may be in your line of fire if you miss the intruder? A rifle is more likely to go through multiple walls than a pistol or shotgun. Take a look around your house and think about defense points, firing lanes, backdrops and family members. Once you've done that you will have a better idea of what kind of home defense weapon will work best for you.
 
Don't cut the barrel on that nice old Remington! The .35 760 is not too common and is a great deer/black bear rifle. Just buy an inexpensive 20 ga pump which would be much better for home defense without the over penetration potential with the .35. My .02 worth.
 
No it will be deafening indoors and go through the walls. "Buy a shotgun. Buy a shotgun" Says crazy Joe Biden.
 
Originally Posted By: TnTnTnDon't cut the barrel on that nice old Remington! The .35 760 is not too common and is a great deer/black bear rifle. Just buy an inexpensive 20 ga pump which would be much better for home defense without the over penetration potential with the .35. My .02 worth.

I concur completely.


Chupa
 
Rifles are not home defense guns...shotguns are. Plus, that sounds like way too nice of a rifle to hack up.

Anyway, like MNHNTR said, rifles are dangerous for "home defense". They go through all the walls in a house and ultimately can hurt someone...other than the intended target.
 
I have a 35 Rem in a pre remington Marlin 336 and love it for deer and bear. Please do not defile your 35 rem by modifying it :)
 
OK, first, I can understand peoples opinion on not cutting a semi-rare rifle. Believe me, it has crossed my mind on what I would be doing to it.

Second, I was once and will always be a Marine, and I am well aware of avenues of fire and penetration issues. Pistol rounds and shotgun rounds will penetrate walls into the next bedroom just as easily as any rifle.

Finally, to suggest a rifle is not a defensive weapon is a complete and utter JOKE. Everything that makes an AR a very good offensive weapon ALSO makes it a very good defensive weapon. With a few modifications, so too can a good pump action rifle be a good defensive weapon. Now, I can understand some peoples concern that if a bullet leaves one of my walls, and could travel to a house next door. If I lived in town, which I do not, that could be a concern. The nearest house to me is to the South at 250+ yards through the trees. Then the next closest is the house to the North which is a little more than a quarter mile, and the house to the West is a half mile through the trees. There are no houses due east for several miles. Yes, I've thought about the implications and liabilities. But I also know what my local County Sheriff has said, and that the area that I live in, we may be on our own for a long time before help arrives. I am just looking to another rifle as a back-up to home defense. And yes, I already own multiple shotguns, in 12 and 20 guage. That is why I also like pump action rifles.

I may have poorly worded my initial posting as to my intent and purpose, and for that I am sorry for the confusion. You see, when I say home, I also mean my property, which is just under 10 acres. I am considering a rifle that could take precise shots of 150 yards on in, including inside the house. I figured the 35 Rem. fit that capability quite well. My AR in 6.5 Grendel is my first choice, but I was contemplating a second choice also.
 
Bull,

I agree with YOU 100% But, If you are gonna cut it, Cut it to 16 1/4 inches. Still legal and won't change much in velocity or accuracy. Plus it is infinitely much more WHIRLABLE. In other words if you run out of bullets you can throw it at the bad guy more accurately than a longer barrel gun.

JD
 
I love it how people think that modern day buckshot will not go through an interior or exterior wall... dont shoot birdshot, its for little birds. If you are comfortable with your gun and its reliable, then use it. If you wanna gut it down, cut it. Its a bit much of a boom for me, but so is any round fired inside of a home without a can or ear pro
DaFUnk
 
Sell it or trade it and get what you want. There are home protection guns out there but you have a deer gun. Would it stop a man sure it would but buy the proper gun for the proper job you want to use it for. Just like you should not use a ratchet to drive a nail! Will it do it sure it will but a good hammer will do it faster and safer. You said your a past Marine and you talk about rifles and your right to a point. But the Millitary does not issue .35 Remington pumps for a reason.
Good Luck!
 
It'll flatten a human faster than an AR, also has removable magazines, etc., etc. Use it if ya want.

In defense of 760's, and in my position as a good ol boy from the Great State of PA, where our 760's are our "machine" guns, please don't cut down an original 35 Rem 760!!!!
 
While I wouldn't cut your rifle up I agree that a handy little carbine's not a bad choice for home/property defence in a rural setting.
Mine's a 44mag lever gun and anyone that thinks it's a poor choice is welcome to meet me in my hallway uninvited at 02:00 for some field testing.
 
Originally Posted By: RePeteWhile I wouldn't cut your rifle up I agree that a handy little carbine's not a bad choice for home/property defence in a rural setting.
Mine's a 44mag lever gun and anyone that thinks it's a poor choice is welcome to meet me in my hallway uninvited at 02:00 for some field testing.

LMAO!! Think I'd rather politely knock on the door with both hands wrapped around a nice, fresh, cold case of beverages to meet you the first time, Charlie!!! LOL!!!
 
Vintage 760 in 35. Well........ While there is a part of me that says it would be a sin, there is also a part of me says that would be one very cool little gun!

While the 760 was offered in Carbine, I can't find anything to suggest the 35 was ever amongst those offered. I'm sure there are probably a few out there somewhere, but finding reference to them just ain't working.

There's a 10 round magazine currently manufactured for the Remington auto/pump family, that would make it twice as awesome as a defense weapon too, although I don't know if it's manufactured in 35 Remington. Did find it in 35 Wheelen though.

Have always loved the 742 in Carbine, killed my first bear with one I'd borrowed, in 30-06, and swore I would someday own one. I do! Sweet little gun. A 760 carbine in 35 would definitely be on the really sweet list too!!

So part of me says no, but part of me says "Oh he11 YES!"
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The bottom line is that it is your gun. You know what the value is in its current condition. It would be a wicked little rifle for close combat for sure, if you decide to cut it.

If you choose to cut it down, I would personally get the lightest bullet weight possible to load in it. If you are a hand loader, then you could tailor a good load for it. Cast, flat-nosed bullets at low velocity would be awesome from that rifle.

Semper Fi
 
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Originally Posted By: Mike BOriginally Posted By: RePeteWhile I wouldn't cut your rifle up I agree that a handy little carbine's not a bad choice for home/property defence in a rural setting.
Mine's a 44mag lever gun and anyone that thinks it's a poor choice is welcome to meet me in my hallway uninvited at 02:00 for some field testing.

LMAO!! Think I'd rather politely knock on the door with both hands wrapped around a nice, fresh, cold case of beverages to meet you the first time, Charlie!!! LOL!!!

LOL,,, good thinking.
Just make sure it's cold and NOT Keystone Lite.
A warm Keystone Lite would likely result in a gun shot wound reguardless of the time of day.
Course, it would just be rock salt in your hind end as you retreated to the store for something proper.
 
Originally Posted By: RePeteOriginally Posted By: Mike BOriginally Posted By: RePeteWhile I wouldn't cut your rifle up I agree that a handy little carbine's not a bad choice for home/property defence in a rural setting.
Mine's a 44mag lever gun and anyone that thinks it's a poor choice is welcome to meet me in my hallway uninvited at 02:00 for some field testing.

LMAO!! Think I'd rather politely knock on the door with both hands wrapped around a nice, fresh, cold case of beverages to meet you the first time, Charlie!!! LOL!!!

LOL,,, good thinking.
Just make sure it's cold and NOT Keystone Lite.
A warm Keystone Lite would likely result in a gun shot wound reguardless of the time of day.
Course, it would just be rock salt in your hind end as you retreated to the store for something proper.

I'll keep that in mind!! LOL!!!
 


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