AJC1
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Is it likely that microgrove rifles get a bad rap because they don't tolerate being dirty like Ballard rifling. Seems as a lot of people who shoot lever guns are not deep cleaners and the problem self perpetuates....
I believe the only microgrove guns are marlin, and disassely takes like 30 seconds... if there are others I'm keen on learning about them. I should probably look to see if they did it in 336s.Well, one problem is that most people don't want to disassemble the reciever, and according to some "experts" , cleaning from the muzzle end should not be done. I've been cleaning mine from the muzzle end for almost 40yrs now. I just cram a few large patches down into the reciever to catch most of the grime that gets pushed out. About every other year or so I totally break it down and brush the chamber out from the breech end.
Seems as a lot of people who shoot lever guns are not deep cleaners and the problem self perpetuates
I clean the barrel with a bore snake.
Are these cast boolits large enough for the larger spec of the carbine. Having a spec different from the pistol was one of the dumbest things I've ever seen in shooting. It's also why I want a 41mag combo and not the 44.My problem with my Marlin 1894 with a micro goove barrel is that it will not stablilize my 44 Mag cast bullet handloads. Other than that, it is fine. BUT that is OK since I can still use them in my Super Blackhawks.
My problem with my Marlin 1894 with a micro goove barrel is that it will not stablilize my 44 Mag cast bullet handloads.
Do you think this is because of the microgroove rifling, or the slow twist?
If I were to make a guess it’s probably cast bullets? I don’t have any hate for my barrels that are micro grove but I also know what they prefer to shoot.
That said, my Marlin 60 is micro grove too and it shoots right along with other rifles using conventional rifling, with lead bullets…
How does one damage a crown or rifling with a brass rod??? Maybe I've been running the wrong lathe and mill cutters this whole time.Clean from the chamber is to save the muzzle from wear caused from improper use of cleaning rod or possible nicks. If you can keep the rod centered in the muzzle, no problem.
Secondarily, keep solvent out of receiver.
Remember the muzzle is the last thing to touch the bullet.
How does one damage a crown or rifling with a brass rod??? Maybe I've been running the wrong lathe and mill cutters this whole time.
We agree if your being absolutely negligent with intent you probably could do damage... I just don't approach gun care that way. I also don't run my glasses over with my truck before putting them on.Speed and force.
Throw an egg hard enough, it’ll break a window. Surely, anyone can appreciate the analogy of using a brass hammer to smack the edges of rifling, and the result doing so may have.
How does one damage a crown or rifling with a brass rod???