Hi guys!
I just purchased a Marlin 1894C 357 and boy is it a sweet rifle! I have been looking for one for a while now and one poped up for a reasonable price and I jumped on it.
However, the action seemed a bit stiff at the store but my 336 was the same way and it is now silky smooth, so I was not worried. I figured a good cleaning/lubing and a night in front of the tv working the action would fix the problem. After doing this, the lever travel is very smooth in the middle and end of the stroke, but it is still very difficult to cycle the action during the initial part of the stroke, when the bolt begins moving away from the barrel.
I have not had a chance to shoot the rifle yet, but does anyone have anysuggestions on why this is hapening and/or how to fix it?
Thanks,
Luke
I just purchased a Marlin 1894C 357 and boy is it a sweet rifle! I have been looking for one for a while now and one poped up for a reasonable price and I jumped on it.
However, the action seemed a bit stiff at the store but my 336 was the same way and it is now silky smooth, so I was not worried. I figured a good cleaning/lubing and a night in front of the tv working the action would fix the problem. After doing this, the lever travel is very smooth in the middle and end of the stroke, but it is still very difficult to cycle the action during the initial part of the stroke, when the bolt begins moving away from the barrel.
I have not had a chance to shoot the rifle yet, but does anyone have anysuggestions on why this is hapening and/or how to fix it?
Thanks,
Luke