Lord Bodak
Member
I'm thinking about a Lever-Action in .357 Magnum/.38 Special. The common choices seem to be the Marlin 1894C and the various Winchester 1894s. I'm leaning towards a Marlin 1894C or the Winchester Trail's End or Trapper.
In my revolver I usually shoot Georgia Arms .38 Special LSWC, and would like to be able to use the same in whatever I buy, although I will shoot Magnums as well.
Some people say the Marlin's Ballard rifling is bad for lead bullets, others say it's fine, and some people report feeding problems with SWC in both Marlins and Winchesters.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
--Mike
In my revolver I usually shoot Georgia Arms .38 Special LSWC, and would like to be able to use the same in whatever I buy, although I will shoot Magnums as well.
Some people say the Marlin's Ballard rifling is bad for lead bullets, others say it's fine, and some people report feeding problems with SWC in both Marlins and Winchesters.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
--Mike