Who has a 450 ? 1895m

[JeffG]

Hi all, I have a chance at a 450 marlin. I have other Marlins but not this one.  For those that shoot them, how is the recoil unported? I love the 45/70, but I don't want the recoil of a .458 Winny.  Tell me what you think, thanks!  JeffG

[efremtags]

I have a 45/70 w/o ports. I shoot handloads, so its the equivalent. It kicks like hell from the bench, but it's tolerable to shoot offhand and in the field.

If you get one, get a WWG happy trigger, best 80 bucks I ever spent.

[Lloyd Smale]

they are 1895s sorry to be picky. As to recoil they do have some. If you can handle 3 inch mags out of a 12 guage you wont have problems with one.

[JeffG]

they are 1895s sorry to be picky

Sorry, a typo, 1895.
 
Would any one here think of it as **all purpose?**  Hogs, deer bear, elk, bison??

[BBF]

If you want to make it All Purpose" within the range limitation I would suggest  loading your own. The factory stuff will push you around more then you will like in the long run. Having said that, the 45-70 can do the same if you handload. I have had both, the Marlin was ported and very  L O U D !! I still have two 45-70's in Handi's.

[JeffG]

Ya, with all said and done, I am leaning toward a 45/70, unported. I had a H&R Shikari in 45/70 and I loved it. A very special little hunter got that one for Christmas one year.

Thanks for the input! 

JeffG

[Echo4Lima]

Get the .450! You'll never feel the recoil when shooting at game.

[JeffG]

Ok, answer me this.... How long do you think the 450 will be in existence?  Some are mourning its passing already.... I hope NOT.

[Echo4Lima]

Cant say for sure how long. I don't think they'll disappear. I think they'll probably stay around like they are now. I do know Thompson and a few others are making them. I also hear that in the shops they sell pretty fast when they're in.

[Rev Buck]

I've had mine for about four years and I love it -- no complaints.  It's taken a couple deer and a very large blackie so far.  There is some recoil but like said above it's not too bad except on the bench.
Blessings,
Rev

[Echo4Lima]

efrem's right about that Wild West trigger!  Makes a big difference!