Widder, SASS #59054

Bubba, Thanks for the information. As you probably already know, Jackrabbit Joe probably has a carrier already set right for good timing. When the carrier ramp starts to wear, even just a few .000's, it creates SLOW timing, which causes that jamming problem. Another good fix is sending it to Gunner Gatlin, as mentioned above. I got just one more question and a test for you to do, which is an EASY test. Question: Have you started using ammo that is a bit shorter than previous ammo? TEST: Measure a few pieces of your current ammo, and then load up a few pieces that is a tad longer, maybe .010 or thereabouts. I'm curious as to your results. My guess is that your timing is too slow for the OAL of your ammo and testing your ammo loaded out a little longer might help. BUT..... even if it helps your situation, you still should consider getting your timing ramp repaired correctly. ..........Widder

"READY" ..........Widder

Bubba Bear, Is there a particular issue with your current carrier? If its an older style carrier, is there something wrong with the 'Pivoting' arm? If its a new style carrier, is there a problem with the 'Plunger Stud' or the 'washer' that is suppose to hold it in place? Is your Timing Ramp on the bottom of the carrier worn too much? Has the 'Tongue' worn down or broken off, which will allow rounds to jump UNDER the carrier when trying to feed another into the chamber. There are things that can go bad on the Marlin carrier that can determine the right method of getting it fixed, assuming something is wrong. ..........Widder

As with many of the .45 Colt Marlin's, OAL didn't seem to have great restrictions. And, most chambers are also slightly oversized, which allows good feeding of various bullet shapes and sizes..... even Keith style bullets. I have two of the JM Marlins in .45 Colt and they are tough and strong and can handle some of the hottest .45 Colt ammo on the market. ..........Widder

If you call Mom or Dad 'asap', you'll get backhanded and end up with your butt on the floor. That's one of the reasons we say....I'll be there directly'. It helps keep your teeth in place and your jaws straight. And it really don't hurt to say.....'I'll be there directly, Sir/Mom'. ..........Widder

Its kinda like 'Catty Whampus'. or sometimes called 'Kitty Whompus'. Sometimes it means an object isn't "DIRECTLY" across from another. Offset. If your brother gets mad at you for selling his baseball cards, he'll put a CattyWhampus hurting on ya. For those of you that don't know, the CattyWhampus whoopin is a little worse than being put in the dreaded Pretzel Hold. BUT, if your sweetheart, Betty Sue, loves your new cologne, she'll put one of them Kittywhompus hugs on ya. And sometimes, it last nearly all night....... or atleast until the late night drive-inn movie is over. ..........Widder

You folks should give TW more credit. He's worked hard at earning his reputation, regardless of how low down and conniving. As for me, it has taken me OVER 70 years to earn mine. It only took 50 years for TW to earn his, in which he earned most of it over 10 years ago. He's been reported to ICE, (although I dont know anything about that) but somehow convinced them he is a U.S. Citizen. ..........Widder

If he was drunk and his drinking caused it, Maybe he should be given a life time ban on alcohol. Just a sobering thought! ..........Widder

JEDI Creeker, good post. and you are correct about reputations. Congratulations on getting these firearms. P.S. - let me know if you get any High Standard .22 pistols or S&W model 41. I might be able to afford an honestly priced new toy. ..........Widder

Crazy Aunt Gurty needs to stop wearing her girdle from around her neck. Uncle Bone wasn't trying to take out life insurance on Gurty.......... it was his girlfriend, Hogette. They named her Hogette because she has a flat nose and squeals and snorts when she eats. That came from DNA on your side of the family. My side of the family just grunts and licks the bottom of the bowls. ..........Widder

My uncles adopted son married into the Smellfunkus family, whose daughter married into the Williams klan. I don't know if that makes us kin or not, but I can sure attest that it makes an interesting family reunion when 1/2 show up dressed like Amish and the other 1/2 show up wearing white hoods over their head. I can claim direct ancestors from Ireland and Germany. I've heard rumor that some of the Williams klan descended from the Aborigines, but I ain't the kind of feller to get involved in spreading unsubstantiated rumors..... ..........Widder

YOU! TW is always mad at me. He owes me $$ and won't pay up. Somehow he thinks I'm the one who put bubble gum on his truck door handle. And he thinks I had something to do with baby oil in his windshield wiper fluid. Heaven forbid that I could even think of such stuff. ..........Widder

High Standard .22............. WOW! Those are nice, especially some of their higher grade models like the Victor. ..........Widder

Does anyone know if this was the first or tenth offense? Maybe the guy is a chronic harasser. Maybe he's been warned about his behavior before. As Barney Fife would classify him.....maybe he's a true skitsophyeniac or the bathtub murderer. ........Widder

Today... bad behavior, nasty language. Tomorrow... throws his beer cup on the field or directly at a player. Starts a fight with another spectator that supports the opposing team. Next week... who knows. I say... Nip it in the Bud.... NOW! ..........Widder

Ifn WJ is sent my way, I'll use him to test fire my S&W 460 and 500 magnums. It'll be like..."The SHOCK Heard Round The World". P.S. - TN Williams ain't gonna host nobody without making money from it. He's tight. Last time I visited his home, I took my own Pepsi and he charged me for the ice and expected me to leave a tip for it. ..........Widder

I remembered him as a teenage idol, although he never expressed his popularity in a haughty manner. Always seem to be a nice person and not let his notoriety give him the big head. RIP Bobby. ..........Widder

I met HC at the TN State, July 2024. He was truly a nice and congenial guy. And it was my pleasure to spend some time at the side matches with him. His shooting skills were remarkable. I hate to hear of his passing and he will be missed. Condolences to his family and close friends. ..........Widder

I love my 18.5" pump (1897). If it were legal, I would cut it down to the length of the shell tube and that's all. ..........Widder

If you evaluate the cost of ANY type of repair as suggested above VERSUS the cost of buying new brass....... you're probably better off buying new brass. As Lumpy stated above, don't use ammonia (or solutions containing ammonia) in the cleaning stuff. ..........Widder

'Safe Deposit Box' EDIT: some older folks reportedly used jars in the yard. ..........Widder

Howdy Stump. What Blackwater posted. The brass has a thicker web area, reinforced by design because of the small primer pocket. I can only speak concerning Starline brass. And because those primers are small and not large, there is a slight recess on the inside of the brass which gives it more volume space.....reducing pressures when equally loaded .45 Colt size brass. The load data can be found in some reloading manuals using .45 Colt brass. When using the 'shortened' .454 brass, the same load data creates LESS pressures. BUT..... they sure pack a whallup! I been using then in my Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunters (.45 Colt) and Marlin 94 for a few years with great results. BUT, unlike Blackwater, I don't have any trees in my trophy room..... ..........Widder

Lotta good choices. The goodest choice..... CLEVE. ..........Widder

At age 70, I had an Aorta valve replacement. It was open heart surgery for me and replacement was with a pig valve. All went well..... which was over 4 years ago. ..........Widder

Funny you should mention that. I did get one with instructions to send a $50 gift card from 'DQ' or else my child's school lunch would cease. ..........Widder