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I just loaded and fired my first hardcast in the Marlin Guide Gun today. Was happy to note the lack of barrel leading and accuracy was good. However, the bullets appear to have a compatibility problem with the GG. These bullets (manufacturer's name omitted) have a wide forward driving band, unlike any rifle bullets I've loaded before. They remind me of the driving band on a Keith style SWC. I noted some resistance when chambering these but didn't think much of it until I got home. Here I chambered a few of these outside and noted that the driving band was distorted. This indicates that they are contacting the throat before fully being chambered. OAL of these rounds was set at 2.50 inches and this length happens to coincide with the crimping groove. Bullets are sized at .459. Fortunately the ones I fired were starting loads and didn't damage me or the rifle. The remaining are going to get pulled.
Is this a common problem with this model? Or just an uncommon bullet style.
Thanks.
Is this a common problem with this model? Or just an uncommon bullet style.
Thanks.