Without exception the Marlins always shot tighter groups than the Winchesters, sometimes half the size. One takedown 1893 30-30 would consistently shoot 1 MOA with iron sights and both Win and Rem factory loads.(!)
Regards, Joe
You are right Joe......almost caliber for caliber, Marlin rifle bore twists were "stand alone"....not the follower in the late 1800's, as so many gun manufacturers were....
Example: 30-30 Marlin rate of twist 1 in 10....Winchester 1 in 12...
32-40 Marlin & Ballard & .32 HPS Marlin 1 in 16..... Winchester .32 Spl 1 in 16...32-40 1-18
38-55 Marlin & Ballard 1 in 20..... Winchester 1 in 22
45-70 & 45-90 Marlin 1 in 20..... Winchester 1 in 22
Generally Marlin had a little tighter twist which IMO resulted in the accuracy that you speak of.....I see the same thing shooting both Marlin and Winchester in the same caliber, shooting them side by side from the same bench.....
Best...
