I was told I could modify my 1894 Marlin to accept the bigger cartridges.
I read the article on this site about modifying the Marlin. Then I wrote
some gunsmiths to see about doing this. This is one of the answers I got
from a very well-known and reputable gunsmith. I would sure appreciate
some feedback on this.
"The twist rate of the Marlin barrel is not suitable for the Garrett loads.
About the heaviest bullet the factory barrel will stabilize is 265 gr. Your
gun would require a new barrel."
I read the article on this site about modifying the Marlin. Then I wrote
some gunsmiths to see about doing this. This is one of the answers I got
from a very well-known and reputable gunsmith. I would sure appreciate
some feedback on this.
"The twist rate of the Marlin barrel is not suitable for the Garrett loads.
About the heaviest bullet the factory barrel will stabilize is 265 gr. Your
gun would require a new barrel."