These bullets shoot amazing in my Marlin 336. Using my hand loads (1970 fps muzzle velocity), I can cover a 3-shot cloverleaf group with a nickel. Bullet expansion and shape is unbelievable, with a .900" diameter and 100% weight retention. Cannot wait to use these on bear and deer, this season!

I started out using Remington Core Lokt ammo when I got my 35 Rem a few years ago. Probably the best factory load for my gun (1951 Marlin 336 SC with Ballard rifling)... but if you can't get any it doesn't matter. So I started teloading Hornady 200 gr Interlocks. Seemed like a good bullet ... but after shooting a 160 lb buck it was apparent the bullet was not for the 35 Rem (minimal expansion at 80 yds). So ... the search for a "good" bullet began. Came upon a thread on the Marlin owners forum that mentioned the Maker 358 200 gr LEV. Purchased two boxes four months ago. Within three shots I knew it was the bullet my 35 Rem needed - it reloads easily, cycles through my gun with no issues, and best of all, it shoots very accurately (1 5/8" groups at 100 yds with a peep sight). 35.0 gr of IMR 3031 seems to be the sweet load for my gun. I am very pleased and satisfied with this bullet. Now just need to put one in a big Whitetail to see how it performs on game.

Too much to capture in this text box, a more in depth review can be seen in this forum thread: https://www.marlinowners.com/threads/maker-bullets.653015/

Load, velocity, terminal performance, etc.

My Marlin loves these bullets, have had very consistent accuracy so far. Federal 210M, IMR 8208 XBR, and these bullets are a winning combo in 35 Remington.

Best bullet on the market for 35 Rem. Devastating on deer.