.44 mag pistol/rifle plinking combo.

Bullets hang up with about 1/8" of the case into the chamber.
If I back off the lever, turn the rifle upside down so the cartridge
falls in line with the bore they will slide right in.
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That's not a cartridge dimension problem, rather that's a feed angle issue (and a gunsmith correction).
Do take it to a pro who is familiar w/ the action and let he/(she)decide whether to attack the feed
ramp or the elevator mechanism.
 
Thanks very much for the tips, went to the Marlin website and reviewed the extractor issue.
Don't have time to mess with it tonight but tomorrow I'll grab my punches from work along with some stones and finishing files.
Thanks again for the tip.:)
 
http://www.pennbullets.com/44/44-caliber.html

My marlin does not like semi wad cutters. They hang up from time to time.
What I use for plinking is the Penn 200 RNFPBB. They work well in light loads and I have pushed them to over 1200 with his hard lead with no leading. Being round nose they load very well. They are a little light for heavy loads.
The bullet I like best for the Lever action is the 240 TCBB. In my Ruger 77/44 it will drive tacks
 
Popped the extractor out of my 1894 this morning, bent the spring as shown on the Marlin website, stoned the edges and polished the hook. Darn thing works like a charm now. Thanks again Mr. Mehavey that was a great tip.:)
Now I can retire my AR15 as I have a fully functioning assault rifle more to my liking. :D
 
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