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Here again, testing ammo for the meat tests in South Florida and on the River, we find another outstanding bullet in the Marlin 1894P. Although, I was not impressed with this bullet in my Ruger SBH, when we moved to the rifle it really shined! We tried 2 loads with this bullet-22 grs WW296 and 18.5 grs AA9. The WW296 shot very well, but when we went to the AA9, things really happened! This bullet turned in some of the tightest groups we have gotten out of the little Marlin.Unlike the lead wash and dirty barrel and cases in the SBH,there was absolutely no leading and the barrel was whistle clean. About all...It feeds slick in the my Marlin, more than I can say on the wider meplat bullets. This is an important factor in selecting your bullets for the Marlin. So far, the long noses BTB bullets have feed exceptional well, with other only maginal. Unless the lifter in my Marlin is modified (I've contacted Marlin), I will use this bullet this hunting season.
On second thought, I was using WLP's in this load. Maybe going to a magnum primer, I can correct the mentioned problems in the SBH.
For you Marlin shooters, I highly recommend your teying this bullet!
Best Regards, James
On second thought, I was using WLP's in this load. Maybe going to a magnum primer, I can correct the mentioned problems in the SBH.
For you Marlin shooters, I highly recommend your teying this bullet!
Best Regards, James