LonesomePigeon
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A brief history. A while ago my Grandpa gave me an antique Winchester 1894 Sporting Rifle .38-55 which I shot with black powder loads and the primers backed out. A while after that I bought a 1956 made Winchester 94 Carbine .32 Win Special which I shot with factory smokeless loads and primers backed out. At that point I bought a Field Gauge and both rifles' actions are able to close on the Field Gauge, indicating out of headspace issues. I was especially disappointed with the .32 WS because the seller, who was also a gunsmith, had specifically told me it was safe to shoot.
I am just curious how common this problem is with old 1894/94's?
Is this a common problem with old Marlin 1893/336's as well?
I am just curious how common this problem is with old 1894/94's?
Is this a common problem with old Marlin 1893/336's as well?