Winchester 94...When Did They Get Worse or Better?

[Larryjk]

scalerman, I really don't understand that one. All that stops the cartridge in the tube is the ring in the receiver that the tube presses against and that tip on the floorplate. Is there a lot of clearance between the crtridge rim and that opening that allows the cartridge to slip past the tip on the floorplate? I don't know what else could cause that other than the tip being too short.

[scalerman]

I wondered if it was because the spring was too strong- it really did push hard against the shells as I was inserting them.

[dovehunter]

I can't really comment on the pre-64 M94s, since I have never owned or shot one. However, we have had a post-64 M94 .30-30 in the family that my dad bought, as I recall, in the late 60's. It appears to have an alloy receiver and probably a birch stock. The action has always, at least to me, felt to be a little stiff and, compared to the Marlin, 336, a little on the wobly side. However, beyond that, it has always been very accurate and we have never had any problems with it. It gets used by both my son and/or I every season and it has taken many deer. I would have to say that I like it.