Marlin 1894 and Blazer ammo?

bfm · Post by **bfm** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:53 pm

Was surprised to read in the manual for my 1894C that I should not run Blazer ammo through it. Anyone know what it is about the design that causes the feed problems?

Thanks.

Brendan

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:25 pm

Methinks it's because the aluminum used for the Blazer cases tend to "catch" on action parts/edges, causng jams - whereas brass is self-lubricating and feeds slicker than snot running from a baby's nose.

Post by **Hobie** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 5:42 pm

That's the aluminum cased Blazer. It does not interact well with rifle extractors.

dogngun · Post by **dogngun** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:42 pm

I had an older Rossi '92 Winchester copy in .357. IT fed every configuration of .357 mag and .38 Spl loads I would put in it, even mixed magazines, but would tear up the Blazer cases and jam them in the rifle. The cases are a bit too soft and the gun steel seems like it distorts the case in handling the round, and bends the rim.

FWIW, I have found Blazer .38 Spl LRN to be very inaccurate and stopped using it even in revolvers. EVERY OTHER Blazer caliber I have used has been extremely good.

mark

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:59 pm

As I recall, Ganjiro regularly uses these rounds in his rifle. It is a Winchester, however.

scott

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:02 pm

I was going to relate that I've shot the aluminum Blazer from my Win 94AE TRapper .45 Colt with zero problems. I guess I'm not alone.
I haven't tried it in any of the Marlins I've had so I can't comment.

Joe

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:45 pm

Works fine in my Marlin 94P/ 44mag. would not feed in my Rossi. The cases would hang up on the cartridge stop and wouldn't feed into the action. Alum. can be a little sticky.