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by spstr2002
Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headspace Issue with 1893 Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 2766

Re: Headspace Issue with 1893 Marlin

Yup, it was more than a year ago, last time to the range, an oldtimer, told me that that hardcast bullets with the gas check probably weren't sealing right, recommended soft lead with little larger bore, so I have some .323 to load up. I am using 5744, I think it is 44, don't have the box with me as...
by spstr2002
Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headspace Issue with 1893 Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 2766

Re: Headspace Issue with 1893 Marlin

I started with .321 bullets, have upped it to .323, but guys at the range noted something on the fired brass that lead them to believe headspace was the issue. I haven't loaded up and shot the .323 yet.
by spstr2002
Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headspace Issue with 1893 Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 2766

Headspace Issue with 1893 Marlin

I have a 1893 Marlin 32-40, I got it from my father in law, he has passed away. I want to get it shooting, and have cleaned up the bore, loaded up some blackpowder equivalent loads, but had tumbling. I got different softer bullets. I do have headspace issues. How do I fix that?