SmokeRing
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I just bought a new Marlin 1894C in .357/38spec. and want to avoid the "crud ring" in the chamber by shooting only FMJ 38 specials, WWB. This is primarily a fun plinking rifle but I want to be able to fire 357's without extraction problems etc. In a handgun I was always able to use bronze wool or a steel chamber brush to keep the ring down. But a rifle chamber is tougher. Will not using lead bullets make a difference? Any opinions welcomed. TIA