Doc Hurd #12379 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I remember someone on the SASS wire that came highly recommended to repair MarlIN carriers in such a way that you no longer needed to worry about the MarlIN jam does anyone remember who this was and who could help me out with their name or a contact number? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 That would be Widder I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Hurd #12379 Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 I don’t think it was Widder. He did the complete rifle hence the Widdermatic. What I remembered was someone that fixed just the carrier. I’m thinking he was in Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc roy l. pain Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Doc, I think it was Gunner Gatlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, doc roy l. pain said: Doc, I think it was Gunner Gatlin THIS^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Gunner Gatlin - PM him - he's on the wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Hurd #12379 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still hand Bill Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 You can do it yourself by soldering, gluing, or welding a hardened strip into the carrier as well. I soldered in a strip of tool steel into mine. Was a quick job with a mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Eeyour Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Marlin94Fix.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Howdy DOC. Indeed.... it is Gunner Gatlin: 616 / 901-2579 His method in fixing the carrier timing ramp is 1st rate, and permanent. If you are going to shoot ammo that is shorter than normal OAL ammo, ask him to give you about a .005 height in the ramp. But if you plan to shoot normal OAL ammo or longer than normal, just tell him to keep it like the factory. If ya got any questions, feel free to call me at: 865 / 696-1996 Gunner is also a great Pard. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Hurd #12379 Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Thanks Widder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Ripley Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Just finished one using Coyote Caps method heated the carrier and moved it .05 after polishing away the grove. However be aware they are picky about COL it dont care for the shorter 160gr rnfp but ran smooth as silk with the longer 200gr rnfp this was a trial and error repair. Renegade Ripley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Howdy Renegade. Bending the carrier is an effective method but a word of caution to those who prefer to do it on their carrier. 1. Overheating the carrier can destroy the plunger stud spring in the newer style carriers. When that spring becomes 'springless', you'll have problems with the carrier rising up to the chamber when you close the action. 2. Some of the 'tongues' on the front of the carrier are shorter than normal, even some new factory carriers. The 'tongue' is the part that sticks out the bottom of the receiver when the action is closed. Anyhow, when a carrier is 'bent' upwards, this tongue will also rise up when the carrier moves upwards towards the chamber. The 'tongue' is used to block the subsequent rounds in the portal from popping out and going UNDER the carrier. Bending the carrier upwards can cause that tongue to be ineffective on keeping those rounds in the portal. These type jams are worse than the notorious 'Marlin Jam'. I have seen a few 'bent' carriers that were successful and worked great. But I have seen a few more that were heated and bent that didn't turn out so well for the owner. Just thought I would share in case others are considering the 'bend' method. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Ripley Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 I should have given the warning it is a delicate action to try, this time i was lucky, Thanks Widder Renegade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Renegade, Sounds like you did a good job. Keep that Marlin smoking. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 I also repair these Marlin carriers. Have some available for 38/357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 A great aid in feeding/extraction is the Ranger Point Precession coil spring extractor. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, Jackrabbit Joe #414 said: I also repair these Marlin carriers. Have some available for 38/357 What method do you use? Got pictures? Price, turnaround time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rough 'N Ready Rob Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Just letting you know, Long Hunter Shooting Supply has a carrier plunger button replacement kit. Plunger, spring and E clip $25.00. I put one in my Marlin box. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 yo Warden sent you PM & info JRJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, Jackrabbit Joe #414 said: yo Warden sent you PM & info JRJ I've used JB Weld to get an idea if building up the will fix the feed problem. Then MIG weld. The wire I use makes a bump so hard I have to use a diamond crusted bit in a Dremel tool to cut it. But now I have a neighbor with a TIG welder and knows how to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Yo-H- Warden: Have fixed quite a few of these and never have had any one with a problem again with their Marlin Rifle. Best to you pilgrim. JRJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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