9 or 10 shot string with rifle

[HogDoc Olliday]

I am new to CAS. I have a Marlin lever action that holds 9 in the tube. How would I shoot a string of 10 shots? Am I allowed to put one more in when the 9 are shot, or can I load one in the chamber before beginning.  Thanks.

[Jefro]

Howdy Hog, yer Marlin will hold 10, might need to cut a couple of coils, or better yet get the after market stainless steel spring and follower, most of us do. Untill then you can load one at the end of the shooting string, we start with empty chambers. Good Luck

SS Spring

Jefro Relax-Enjoy

[HogDoc Olliday]

Thanks, Jefro!
Great info! I can cut a couple of rings. I also looked at the Long Hunter Shooting link you provided. Would I purchase the stainless steel spring and the SS follower? Is that all I would need?

[Jefro]

Thanks, Jefro!
Great info! I can cut a couple of rings. I also looked at the Long Hunter Shooting link you provided. Would I purchase the stainless steel spring and the SS follower? Is that all I would need?

I would also get the spring kit, makes a big difference in how smooth the lever action works. Good Luck

Jefro Relax-Enjoy

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

You did not specify caliber but I am going to assume you have one of the short Marlins chambered for 357Mag/38 Special. Have you tried to fit 10 in the magazine? That model will usually hold 10 38 Specials even though the advertising literature says it will only hold 9 357 Mags.

Try it before you cut anything.