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Salmoneye, you have proven the Marlin rifle needs special loads and rounds to shoot acceptably. The bullets I used for the Redhawk were simply off the shelf marked for the .44 mag./.429. Handloads never worked in the Marlin. Worthless rifle to own or shoot, in my experience. Somewhere I did see where Marlin stated to use only factory loads and not reduced handloads.
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I have seen a number of people that were unaware of the SAAMI differences between .44 mag pistol and rifle do the same as you, and sell an otherwise fine rifle...
As the Marlin 1894(S) is designed to also shoot .44SPCL, I find it funny anyone would believe that they could not shoot reduced .44 Mag loads...
I have a suspicion that you are confusing some other gun such as the Ruger Deerfield semi-auto, which will not reliably cycle without near max loads...
Other than a caution on .44SPCL length, this is all the current 1894 Manual has to say about 'handloads':
•WARNING: Marlin firearms are designed
and manufactured to handle standard
factory-loaded ammunition which con-
forms to SAAMI (Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc.)
standards with dependability and safety.
Due to the many bullet and load options
available, the element of judgement
involved, the skill required, and the fact
that serious injuries have resulted from
dangerous handloads, Marlin does not
make any recommendations with regard
to handloaded ammunition.