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Hi all-what is the consensus/opinion on the correct Starling brass length (2.080 vr 2.125)for use in a Winchester Miruko (2022) model 1894?

I use the 2.080 in my 1906 Winchester 94. A little easier to chamber with the 2.080. With the 2.125 you may have a problem chambering if it is ballard bullet which has steeper ogive. Problem is not round entering chamber, but hangs up in the feeding.

This will tell you.

https://www.starlinebrass.com/articles/loading-with-correct-38-55-winchester-cases-38-55-rifle/

Lot of discussion here.

https://www.marlinowners.com/threads/38-55-brass-a-case-study.55353/

My Miruko manufactured 1894 accepts the 2.125" Starline cases. I have both lengths cases on hand and use the 2.080 length cases to make 35-40 Maynard brass.

Thank you for the replies.
I am familiar with the information at Starline. The article suggests 2.125 while the 2.080 brass is the same length as Winchester brass except with thinner walls. I assume Winchester makes proper length brass for their rifles so it is confusing.
I will read the info at Marlinowners. I appreciate the info.