bergmen
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I have a pre-Marlington/Remlin in .45 Colt (20" round barrel).
I bought this rifle to go with my ruger Bisley and Freedom Arms Model 83 both in .45 Colt.
I have been shooting +P loads in this rifle (not max loads, 23 grains of W296 under a 240 grain HTP-Mag).
I notice that when I fire these loads the lever wants to jump open. A tight grip prevents this but the jolt is there nonetheless.
This does not seem right even though I know the rifle is plenty strong enough for loads at this power level.
Anyone else experience the same thing with their 1894's, especially in heavier calibers such as the .44 Magnum?
Dan
I bought this rifle to go with my ruger Bisley and Freedom Arms Model 83 both in .45 Colt.
I have been shooting +P loads in this rifle (not max loads, 23 grains of W296 under a 240 grain HTP-Mag).
I notice that when I fire these loads the lever wants to jump open. A tight grip prevents this but the jolt is there nonetheless.
This does not seem right even though I know the rifle is plenty strong enough for loads at this power level.
Anyone else experience the same thing with their 1894's, especially in heavier calibers such as the .44 Magnum?
Dan