Thanks for all the help. Now if I could just get my gun!

Just ordered a guide gun, and will probably put 100 rounds of 300 jacketed HP through it, to smooth up the barrel. What would be a good powder? I have alittle bet of AA223 and 5744, but not much. What are some of the powders you like in the marlin?

I wanted to say hello to everyone, and to say I am glad to be a member of the forum. I am an old farmer who likes single action and lever actions. I have always liked Poco's and Jim Taylor's writing about guns. I have an old Marlin 30-30 with 1/2 magazine and 18 1/2" barrel. It has been a good ...