gman
Well-Known Member
Need some ideas or should I say guidance in troubleshooting this rifle. Using the NOE 35-200 cast 50/50 and tried both heat treated and air cooled. Powders tried so far are 3031 and 335. Throat is so short that the bullets must be seated just over the crimp groove so the action will close. Even then I get light engraving from the rifling on the bullet. Forces the shank to extend below the neck/shoulder. Shot 10 rounds through it yesterday before the monsoon started but had to stop. Ran another 30 through it today. Shots are mostly all over the place. Acted like the base or rings were loose. Went over those and groups were no better. Using Bens Red with one coat of BLL. Pictures show one group with shot order then another shot after. Also a picture of the muzzle showing lube. This lube combo shot lights out with my 1895 Marlin today. Any experience with this rifle?