An interesting read for you Marlin junkies about Ballard and Microgroove rifling....C&P'd

toad67

https://rangerpointstore.com/news/marlins-microgroove-barrels/?utm_source=Engaged%20in%20the%20last%20180%20days&utm_medium=campaign-email&utm_campaign=April%205th%20%2F%2F%20History%20of%20Marlin%E2%80%99s%20Microgroove%20Barrels%20%2F%2F%20Engaged%20last%20180d%20Non%20iOS%20%28UnDDH2%29&_kx=fyLd-UcQc6j_UIQ4ptwsKSKsOa5UYkbA5qh_B7V5FkM%3D.WXiWhx

mac10

The marlin 1895 1972 were Ballard rifled hence the B Infront of serial I had gun number BO00072

savage170

I have both and really haven't noticed much difference in either type in my 444 I think the micro groove one does shoot jacketed bullets better but haven't seen that much difference in cast bullets.

Horse Plains Drifter

Interesting article Todd, thanks for posting.

varian

i have a number of microgroove barreled marlins and they all shoot very, very well, but i dont shoot cast bullets in them. i have no reason for not shooting cast bullets except i never felt a need to buy any.