Puma 357/.38 spl.

[Harleystooge]

This Puma Rifle, chambered .357/.38 spl. doesn't like .38 special shells, but chambers .357 shells readily. I can't see a difference, though there probably is one. Is it the Rifle, or the shells, or is it just me?

 

[woof]

With the Marlin it can depend on which .38 spcls. There was an article on it somewhere, it gave some dimensions and said 38 spcl shorter than that are what causes the problem. May be a different matter entirely with Puma.

 

[Mike Franklin]

If you're reloading try seating the bullet out a little more. That has worked for some Cowboy Shooters I know.

 

[25 Pdr]

Hi,
I've spent some time tuning my PUMA 38/357. Try this link. Should answer all your problems.

http://marauder.homestead.com/Rifles.html

Note. Don't even think about stripping it unless you study the dissasembly instructions. I did and regretted it.

 

[Harleystooge]

How do you like that? They ARE a little shorter! Thanks. Don't worry, I ain't going to try to strip it (any further than I did to refinish the Stock).

 

[Harleystooge]

Rifle website

Wow! That Marauder website is Great! I'm not scared of workin' on the thing now. Thanks for showing me that one!

 

[MAKster]

I have the Navy Arms version also built by Rossi. If you cycle the lever slowly sometimes the shorter 38 special cases get stuck. If you move the lever fast this doesn't occur.

 

[TIMC]

I would say it is the rifle. This is a common problem in .38/.357 rifles of all brands. Some chamber .38 special just fine and some don't.
I have one of the Puma .38/.357 rifles and it chambers .38 special with no problems. I did nothing special to the rifle except for change out the plastic follower for a steel one.