Marshal Ruger 15 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Just curious to see what bullet weight does most folks use for the Marlin 1894 in 45LC. I have been using the 250 grain bullet mold from RCBS but I use a 200 grain bullet for my Blackhawks. Like to hear from anyone who uses 45LC. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun Clay 478 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Have shot both 200 (Ultramax) and 250 (Black Hills), and also some Schofield 230 (Ultramax) and at Cowboy ranges could not tell any difference. This is out of a Cowboy Limited with the 24" barrel. I really ought to put them on paper at 100 yards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 35 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Most Marlin shooters find that the 250gr bullet reduces blow-back in the .45 Colt Marlin when compared to the 200gr. Kind of a comfort thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 1,412 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I rarely shoot a Marlin anymore but when I did I always used the same 200gr. load I used in my revolvers. Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster Ron Wayne 1,464 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I rarely shoot a Marlin anymore but when I did I always used the same 200gr. load I used in my revolvers. Randy +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 127 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 life is to short to be using different bullets in rifle and pistols. Used the 200 in both and did not have trouble with blow back and a full case of BP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mackenna 6 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 life is to short to be using different bullets in rifle and pistols. Used the 200 in both and did not have trouble with blow back and a full case of BP. + 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 1,959 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 + 1 on 200 gr RNFP in .45lc from a Marlin 94. My brother has the rifle now and loves the rifle with a 200 gr bullet. My$.02 Imis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VICIOUS, SASS#8014 37 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Howdy; 250 RNFP, PITA to try and get 200 to not blow powder into your eyes over the bolt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L 1,844 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Howdy; 250 RNFP, PITA to try and get 200 to not blow powder into your eyes over the bolt. same here. 200 gr not enough to keep blow back out of my eyes 250 gr = fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 1,442 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 In all 6 of my 45 Colt rifles I use 200 grain with smokeless and 225 grain with blackpowder. Barrel lengths from 17" to 24-¼". If you're having blowback in your eyes... try addin' sufficient powder and crimp, no need for heavier bullets! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 376 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) 250gr. the blowback from 200gr. had my right eye almost swollen shut one evening after a match. I shoot 200gr. in my pistols for the less recoil. Edited January 31, 2017 by Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Hombre Sin Nombre 1,833 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 life is to short to be using different bullets in rifle and pistols. I typically use three different bullets, one for rifle (44-40) and two different pistols (45 and 44special). For me, life is too short to limit your choice in guns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruff Kut 22 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Looks like I am the oddball of the group. 160 RNFP in my vaqueros and Marlin 1894. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 127 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I typically use three different bullets, one for rifle (44-40) and two different pistols (45 and 44special). For me, life is too short to limit your choice in guns. actually only need two. 44 can be made to go into the 45, U don't need to ask how I know this... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Boy 845 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Depending on the reloading mood that strikes me ... I reload 45LC's with 200 - 230 and 255gr bullets. At the distance we shoot at, with BP, the bore doesn't know the difference with the different bullets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot Dobbs 81 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Looks like I am the oddball of the group. 160 RNFP in my vaqueros and Marlin 1894. I actually have just started playing around with a 160 RNFP in my wife's 45 LC Rossi and she hasn't had trouble with blow back as of yet. BD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOOTIN FOX 325 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 200 gr RNFP with a good crimp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VICIOUS, SASS#8014 37 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Marlin 1894 have there own set of needs. So it is just simple and easy to use a 250 RNFP and shoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J. Frank Norfleet 51 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 200 grain loaded to a 170 pf. I no longer notice the blowback. The wife started shooting it and she has never even mentioned the blowback. I'm not going to point it out to her either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CuthbertJTwillie 0 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 +1 +2 both rifle and remmies use the same loads with black powder sub. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Widder, SASS #59054 7,433 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks like I am the oddball of the group. 160 RNFP in my vaqueros and Marlin 1894. But you have a 'special' rifle..... ..........Widder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,217 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 If you're having blowback in your eyes... try addin' sufficient powder and crimp, no need for heavier bullets! This is correct for any caliber Up the powder charge some, and firm crimp will work wonders. OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Christian 4 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Since you cast your own, look at the RCBS 45-225-CAV I found it cycles like butter in my Rossi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulls Head Bill SASS#33692 37 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 160grs worked good for me when I drove a Marlin.....I drive them fast and the recoil is minimal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rio Brazos Kid 38 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 200 grain bullets work fine in rifle and pistol. Use a fast burning powder, like Clays, at top load amounts, to keep pressures at near maximum. Then apply a very firm crimp. (I use a Redding Profile Crimp, which applies a taper crimp AND a roll crimp). No blowback occurs with these loads. RBK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 1,442 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Since you cast your own, look at the RCBS 45-225-CAV I found it cycles like butter in my Rossi. And in 1860s, 1866s, 1873s, 1885s, 1892s, and 1894s! With SPG lube & BP, it still works a wonder... 10-12 stages with no crusting of the foulng... Seated correctly, it's also a great performer in the 1911! I don't just LIKE this bullet... I LOVE IT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.