.45-70 lever evolution rnds.

joshe1024 · September 14, 2011, 07:14 PM

My marlin 1895 won't even take them jam up right out of the ammo tube. I've tried a lot of different ammo when I first bought the gun, and everything else worked fine. I've heard a lot of good things about the ammo so wanted to try ,but that didn't work.
Any suggestions or anyone with a similar problem???

mete · September 14, 2011, 07:38 PM

You now have lots of choices for the 45-70. The Leverlution gives you only a better BC so it gives a bit flatter trajectory >From what I hear they are a bit fragile .You won't miss much without the Leverlution !

**Unclenick** · September 15, 2011, 11:09 AM

Just to be clear, Is it failure to feed from the carrier into the chamber or is the carrier unable to travel up (I think that's what you meant by jamming out of the magazine, but wanted to make sure)?

Just to check this isn't defective ammo, what is the COL you measure?

The only other thing that occurs to me, if the COL is right, is the tips catching or dragging. Look at the one that wouldn't feed and see if you see marks left on the tip. You could color one with a dry erase marker and look for scraping. If it's a sliding issue, try rubbing the tips against some paraffin wax.

September 14, 2011, 07:14 PM	#1
joshe1024 Junior Member Join Date: February 23, 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 5	.45-70 lever evolution rnds. My marlin 1895 won't even take them jam up right out of the ammo tube. I've tried a lot of different ammo when I first bought the gun, and everything else worked fine. I've heard a lot of good things about the ammo so wanted to try ,but that didn't work. Any suggestions or anyone with a similar problem???

September 14, 2011, 07:38 PM	#2
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	You now have lots of choices for the 45-70. The Leverlution gives you only a better BC so it gives a bit flatter trajectory >From what I hear they are a bit fragile .You won't miss much without the Leverlution ! __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

September 15, 2011, 11:09 AM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Just to be clear, Is it failure to feed from the carrier into the chamber or is the carrier unable to travel up (I think that's what you meant by jamming out of the magazine, but wanted to make sure)? Just to check this isn't defective ammo, what is the COL you measure? The only other thing that occurs to me, if the COL is right, is the tips catching or dragging. Look at the one that wouldn't feed and see if you see marks left on the tip. You could color one with a dry erase marker and look for scraping. If it's a sliding issue, try rubbing the tips against some paraffin wax. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle