| Tatume |
| (.400 member) |
| 28/12/07 11:06 PM |
Re: Marlin unlocks
|
Quote:
The lever unlocking is usually attributed to misuse of hot loads but you say that it happens with regular loads. I'd send it back to Marlin or just have a competent gunsmith take a look at it.
I’m not inclined to push cartridges hard. My loads for the M1895 are at the top end of the “Trapdoor” sections of my loading manuals. It’s surprising how well the short barrel lever gun does with these loads.
Quote:
I suspect recoil acting against the inertia of the lever can be enough {particularly on a slick-actioned, or older, well-worn actioned rifle} to cause lever movement. Thus, recoil speed, not pressure per se would be the "culprit".
You’re probably right. I tend to hold loosely, which allows the gun to recoil freely.
Quote:
How hard to you have to hold the lever against the stock wrist?
Not hard at all.
Quote:
Try this: UNLOAD the rifle. Cock it. Aim in safe direction. With just your finger, trip the trigger. Do NOT touch the lever. Does the lever drop just a bit?
No.
Quote:
BTW, recent news is that Remington has bought Marlin. If you're going to send something to Marlin, do it now before Remington has a chance to screw things up.
I’m sorry to hear that.
Quote:
I suggest that you post the question here where other good friends reside. They will beyond any doubt have the answer to this question.
I’m going to do exactly that.
Quote:
I had a .444 that used to drop the lever with 300gr. at around 2,100fps. The pressure wasn't too high, but recoil energy was significantly higher than factory-type ammo. The lever-drop was unsettling. I sent it back and it was repaired and returned - it stopped doing this.
After I hear what the “leverguns” folks have to say, I’ll probably send this one back too.
Thanks everyone, Tom