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| I have an 1894 in 38/357. Beautiful rifle I have not shot it very much as it is a pain the ass to load. Any suggestions on how to make it easier? |
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| Can you describe more about what’s tough? If the loading gate is tight, try inserting the round just far enough so that the case rim holds the gate open, then use the next round to push the first one on in there, stopping while the second case is holding the gate open. Repeat until full. |
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Originally Posted By RJH1911: Can you describe more about what’s tough? If the loading gate is tight, try inserting the round just far enough so that the case rim holds the gate open, then use the next round to push the first one on in there, stopping while the second case is holding the gate open. Repeat until full. This. Just stick them in enough so that the case head is still is visible. Push the cartridge that’s half in the rest of the way with the next cartridge. Rinse and repeat. The magazine springs on these are rather stiff when brand new. They’ll break in with usage. |
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I find my Ruger made Marlin 1894 .357’s gate much heavier sprung than my Winchester 92 from Japan. They’re both newer manufacture. That said I am on year 3 with the Marlin I think and year 2 with the Miroku 92. The gate on the Marlin is not as heavy as it once was. +1 on leaving the round holding the gate open to start the next round. If you fill the mag very full though sometimes they may spit a round back out that is holding the gate open. I hate that as it of course will land on my cast lead bullet nose first. |
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