In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.

Factory loads for Marlin 1894 Cowboy (.357/.38)

PJPJ Member Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited June 2002 in Ask the Experts
I recently purchased the above (24 inch bbl.) and need advice on factory ammo to shoot paper at 50 and 100 yards. Would appreciate info on .357, .38 and .38+P--brand, bullet weight and shape. Thanks.
Pete
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    PJ: if you are going to shoot at cowboy matches then you will need to say with low vel. rounds with lead bullets only like those from PMC or Ultramax comes to mind, if you are going to use it for hunting then any good 158 gr or heavier load should work find ,, buy several different kinds and see what the rifle likes ,, many time you will find the a rifle will shoot some brands better than others, its just a matter of shooting different makes and types of bullets to see what the rifle does
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rballirballi Member Posts: 770 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the 1894C (Carbine Version) Marlin short barrel 357 lever action. It likes just about any jacketed bullet, it absolutely hates lead bullets. I can clover jacketed bullets out to 75yds, with lead, I shoot more of a pattern than a group. Like stated in the other posts, buy different ammo off the shelf and compare performance. I would clean the barrel after each type of ammo shot.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.