Marlin 1894 P .44 Mag ported ?

[Reel Quick]

Have a chance at the 16 inch version of the 1894. Will be a Pa. hunting gun. Brush gun. I like it to death cause it`s so little (Red Ryder size) almost cute. But worried about she can do at 100 yards compared to the longer barreled 1894.
Let me have it.:D.
Thank`s.

[Setterman]

My Speer #10 reloading manual shows you can get up to 1800 fps with a 240 gr. jacketed bullet in an 18.5" bbl. Expect a 300-400 fps boost with your rifle over what you'd get with a handgun chambered in the same cartridge. Your Marlin should be more than adequate out to 100 yds. Handy to carry too.

[Reel Quick]

Thank`s, Note to self ....contact FFL tomorrow.I was planning on just shooting cast. But will investigate.

[Setterman]

Thank`s, Note to self ....contact FFL tomorrow.I was planning on just shooting cast. But will investigate.
I'm sure you could get those velocities with a good hard cast bullet too.

[Reel Quick]

i GOT ABOUT 5000 OF THEM i GOT FOR THE pistol. Sorry for the type error. I think the deeper Ballard grooving will surprise me.I hope.:).
Let me know what you think ?

[Reel Quick]

Gonna do it ....I like the rifle.

[Pagrizz]

Have a chance at the 16 inch version of the 1894. Will be a Pa. hunting gun. Brush gun. I like it to death cause it`s so little (Red Ryder size) almost cute. But worried about she can do at 100 yards compared to the longer barreled 1894.
Let me have it.:D.
Thank`s.When you say 16 inch version are you talking about barrel length?I have never seen one that short.Mine is 18.5 inches

[Setterman]

They made a 16 1/4" barrel for a bit. They are hard to find today. Model 1984P ("P" for ported)

[ACEarcher]

seeing this thread made me want to take mine out and give her a nice coat of oil. Thanks:D lol

Reel,

Here's mine. I forget but I believe the serial dates to the late 70's. I have it written down would have to check again. It is a pre-cross bolt safety. Not to fond of the cross bolt safties. Mine is a 20" bbl. I mostly use it during bear season as a stander. Prob would be great without the scope as a driving gun, but why do that when I carry my pistol.
I'm a big fan of my 1894. I really enjoy using the firearm hunting. I've never had any problems untill last year. The screw that is at the end of my lever was loose and caused a jam. Just make sure that all screws are tight. even the srew that hold the shel flap or follower tight. The only thing I changed on this firearm was I had a barrel clamp and a sling stud put on the stock so I could use a sling while hunting. Enjoy your 1894. They are great lever guns. I would love to find one in 357mag.

Best of luck!!!:thup:

Since your not that far from me we should go shooting some 44mag some time. Let me know.

[Setterman]

Sweet rifle Adam. I like the squared-loop lever on the carbines.

[ACEarcher]

Hey thanks Setterman! I still owe you pics of the bob!:D

[Setterman]

Hey thanks Setterman! I still owe you pics of the bob!:D
Um, yeah Adam...............I forgot. You do owe us some pics of that pre-64!

[.280 REM]

Have a chance at the 16 inch version of the 1894. Will be a Pa. hunting gun. Brush gun. I like it to death cause it`s so little (Red Ryder size) almost cute. But worried about she can do at 100 yards compared to the longer barreled 1894.
Let me have it.:D.
Thank`s.
A .44 mag out of a pistol is one thing, out of a rifle it makes a 30-30 look like an elephant gun.. Past 75 yards I wouldn't use it.. Loses energy fast out at 100 or more, not to mention drops like a stone. Good treestand/close range gun...

[Setterman]

A .44 mag out of a pistol is one thing, out of a rifle it makes a 30-30 look like an elephant gun.. Past 75 yards I wouldn't use it.. Loses energy fast out at 100 or more, not to mention drops like a stone. Good treestand/close range gun...
The .44 Magnum out of a longer barreled rifle is not too shabby compared to the .30-30. Neither round will win an award for shooting flat. Comparison from Hornady's ballistic calculator.

.44 Magnum ballistics w/265 gr. FP
http://www.hornady.com/cgi-bin/ball10.cgi?firearm=Rifle&desc=&wght=265&coef=0.186&vel=1600&sight=1.5&temp=59&barom=29.53&zero=0&wspd=0&calcbutton=Calculate

.30-30 ballistics w/ 170 gr. FP
http://www.hornady.com/cgi-bin/ball10.cgi?firearm=Rifle&desc=&wght=170&coef=0.189&vel=2100&sight=1.5&temp=59&barom=29.53&zero=0&wspd=0&calcbutton=Calculate

[Reel Quick]

I got it ! Going out to DCFS this morning.I gave it the once over and did find some loose screws ,gave it a little lock tight. I was very concerned about the dreaded Marlin jam. Praying that this one does not give me the same problem.
Gun measures 33 inches over all, 8 in the tube and 1 in the chamber.
I am getting 1.5 inch groups at 100 with the carbine using 240 XTP 12 grns of long shot powder.
Hope the new gun likes it.
I`ll see how I do with the irons to day.
AC where you shoot ? And thanks for the pic`s.
PA Grizz,yes I just checked ,16 inch ported.