Question for those with experience with Marlin 1894's

[homslice]

I recently purchased a 1894c (357 mag)
In the manual it say's not to use wadcutters or shotshell.
My question is why no wadcutters? Is it a feeding issue or is it an issue with how it fits in the chamber?
If it is an issue with how it fits in the chamber then why no wadcutters why not just no 38 spl wadcutters?
I'm not running any through now but I did come across a good deal on wadcutters.
If any of you have any insight on this that could help a poor newb like myself it would be appreciated.

 

[H4831]

I never heard of this, but I will guess it is because of feeding problems.
I don't think wad cutters are too good of bullets to be used in a rifle, because of inefficiency, related to the short bullet.
Having said that, I wouldn't hesitate to use them, just feed them single shot, if there was a feeding problem.

 

[stubblejumper]

I haven't tried wad cutters in my own 1894, but the article below might help. Apparently the 38 Special wad cutters worked well in the 1894.

http://www.leverguns.com/articles/fryxell/marlin_1894.htm

 

[homslice]

Thank you.
I haven't tried it yet but when I do I will post on here and let you know how it works.

 

[dthunter]

I have not achieved great accuracy with the full wadcutter in rifles. But some posters disagree.

Feeding issues is the only real issue. And as H4831 said, you can single load them. Just give them a try, you might be pleasantly suprised.

 

[homslice]

She seemed to work out ok for me.
I had 2 jams out of 50 rounds but both times I was able to lever in the next round no problem.

 

[Buster95]

How are the Remlin 1894s actually? I'm interested in one in 44 magnum.

 

[daddylonglegs]

I tried wadcutters in my Marlin 1894 just ONE time! Problem was that 1 and 1/2 cartridges fed out of the magazine onto the lifter tying the action up tight! Not having a screwdriver with me to remove the lever, my gopher hunt was over right there. The reason Marlin warns against the practice is for reasons of cartridge overall length. Marlins are real fussy about this as I also found when trying to load 300 gr bullets in my .444.

 

[hickstick_10]

the 357 shot shells will not chamber

 

[homslice]

I enjoy mine but I am not sure about the accuracy yet.
I have only taken it out twice and both times I was with someone who had never shot a gun before and because of this we only shot cans at 20 yards.
I'll let you know how it is accuracy wise next time I take it out. (which might not be before christmas)

 

[stubblejumper]

How are the Remlin 1894s actually? I'm interested in one in 44 magnum.

Mine in 357mag cycles well, and is fairly accurate for the cartridge. The trigger was brutal at 8-1/2lbs, but with a little stoning, I have it at 5lbs, which is at least serviceable.