"I should know this, but" question
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thskeer
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"I should know this, but" question
OK,
short of slugging the bore on a 32-20, how do I know the diameter. We are talking about a Marlin 1894 cl, pretty high serial number, 1000XXX I think.
So do I use .308 bullets and load data, or perhaps the .312 bullets? Jacketed only atthis time.
Thanks
short of slugging the bore on a 32-20, how do I know the diameter. We are talking about a Marlin 1894 cl, pretty high serial number, 1000XXX I think.
So do I use .308 bullets and load data, or perhaps the .312 bullets? Jacketed only atthis time.
Thanks
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Re: "I should know this, but" question
Hate to be this way, but when in doubt, slug the bore. Not a big deal, so easy a cave man can do it! 
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Re: "I should know this, but" question
When I had a 32/20 and shot copper(for a very short period) I used .312diameter 100grain projectiles. If you ever intend to start shooting lead then use around a 313/314 sized projectile.
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Re: "I should know this, but" question
I think I would just call Marlin and ask.
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Re: "I should know this, but" question
I only use speers 100gr bullets #3981 for my 32-20.
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Re: "I should know this, but" question
My marlin 32-20 measures .3135" & use .314" lead But .313" will still shoot ok.
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