Mine needs to come out to play more often. It hangs up on .38 SWC unless you work the lever with gusto and authority. And even then it still might hang up. I've picked up some FMJ since the last time it was out so I need to try that next.
This is worth looking at as well: Fixing the dreaded “Marlin Jam”
Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits - Mark Twain
Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy / Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
Regarding .38 special in lever guns, I found this short primer to be well worth my time.
http://www.longhunt.com/web/index.ph...873-winchester
He’s talking about his own 1873-pattern cowboy action builds, but the bullet shape/length principles will be similar in any tube-fed .357. JMO.
”But in the end all of these ideas just manufacture new criminals when the problem isn't a lack of criminals.” -JRB
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This is worth looking at as well: Fixing the dreaded “Marlin Jam”
Have you had Marlin Jam happen to you?
Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits - Mark Twain
Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy / Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
My 1894 Stainless .357/38spl
Has anyone sourced a fiber optic front sight for current production Marlin 1894s?