Rootin Tootin Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I have a stock 1894 Cowboy Limited in 357/38. I use a 130 grain bullet TCFT. In your experience what is the best OAL to minimize jamming when levering fast in our game......... I once owned a Carty Marlin but it was limited to 38's with a OAL of 1.42.........What is the best for a stock gun???? Thanks RT Edited January 27, 2017 by Rootin Tootin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Top Okie Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi Rootin Before I switched to short stroked Marlins which require shorter bullets, my Marlins ran best with 1.48 to 1.49 OAL. I hope this helps you. Flat Top PS: Are you shooting Land Run with us? I know several of the Iowans are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Start with FTO's recommendation. Tweak as needed. OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A. Stranger Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Mine prefers 1.53 OAL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 All the above should get you in the 'ball park'. If you know how to tweak your timing, you can set it pretty safe to run just about any reasonable length..... or I should say, ALL reasonable lengths. But basically, 1.50 +/- should serve your well. ..........Widder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootin Tootin Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thanks Widder.........Now I know why my 1.43's jam. TOO SHORT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I run 1.500 to 1.510 OAL seems to run in everything , BUT , maybe I is just lucky CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Top Okie Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Yep, 1.41 to 1.43 is typical for short stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 If you want to run the 1.40+ in the stock Marlin, you can have your timing 'advanced' by having a good TIG welder add some height to your carrier ramp, especially the lower half of the ramp and then let the weld kinda 'bleed' into the upper section of the ramp. Last summer, I set up a .38/.357 Cowboy to run anything from 1.38 up to 1.56, if I remember correctly. I do remember that it ran .38 longs, .38 specials and .357 mag ammo. ..........Widder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootin Tootin Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thanks to all. I think I have it now. Widder, easier to get the correct OAL than for me to TIG weld...Thanks for info. Looks like 1.50 is going to work. I'll get some built next week and try them.. I'll be back if they jam......THANKS AGAIN RT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 glad to be a part of the Wire help. ..........Widder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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