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I love the gun. However I'm having to send it back to Marlin.head space in chamber is to big according to Hornady. Mrs congrades on that deer. Whooo!

It's not the ammo, its the rifle After sending 20 spent rounds and the two misfires to Hornady, I got a call back. The spacing in the chamber is two big. I called Marlin up they said no problem, we'll send you the paper work to send the gun back and you will have it back in a week. no charge...

Teddy12B The primer didn't ignite. After examining the other spent cases it looked like the primers were set to deep. As for shooting ,I can't afford to go to the range to much. I just ordered 80 rounds for $120. but I realy like the rifle. thanks for the reply:o

I purchaced my 308 marlin back in Feb and have shot it a total of 56 times. It is a beautiful rifle stainless, with gray and black finish. The ammo I use is Hornady Leverevolutions 308 mar. Its the only ammo I can purchace. You might say the rifle was made just for this ammo. There is no...

Hi longbow53. you are talking Highwall 1885 ? If thats the gun, I would like more details. barrel length, rifling, sights, and reason for sale. I plan on purchasing a bpcr in feb. :rolleyes:

Thanks Sharpman. I,m Leaning hard toward A highwall. The next question is whichone( Taylor, cimmaron, sharps,Navy, Browning, Winchester). which Company puts out a good solid BPCR for your buck? Ballards out of the question!

Xphunter Thanks for the reply. My goal is Silhouette shooting. ever since I read an article in Guns mag 2008 annual about silhouette shooting in Raton NM I,ve been burning up the Internet I really like brownings 1885 hw, but the Sharps has proven it's self time and again. Can a 1885 stand up...

what kind of bpcr are they? I'm very interested in bpcr target shooting (silhouette). But I need others opinion on what rifles are best for making shots at 1000 yrs before I drop a grand or more on a bpcr. Help!:confused: