Author Topic: 480 RUGER IN A MARLIN 1895 RL (Read 763 times)

dave hall · « **on:** July 22, 2004, 08:37:17 AM »

IS ANYONE THINKING OF BUYING ONE OF THESE.WHAT WILL THIS ROUND DO AT 150 OR 200 YDS.WITH ITS 18 1/2 INCH BARREL.I WANTED TO BUY A 44 MAG. IN A RIFLE,BUT LOOKING IN MARLINS CATALOG I MIGHT GIVE MARLIN A CALL A SEE WHEN ITS COMING OUT.

Dutch4122 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2004, 04:47:37 AM »

I've heard that Marlin keeps pushing back the release date of the 1895RL. Calling them to check when these rifles would be available probably would be a good idea. Why wait til next year when you could have the .44 Magnum now.

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2004, 02:44:41 PM »

Dave
I have been wanting this cal in a lever action for some time. I have never fired a lever action at the range to sight one in. I ran accross a 1894p that the owner brought into the local dealer to sell it. Its a 44 mag ported 16.5" barrel, and at the bench it will kick as a heavy mag rifle (338-416) I own it and am very glad I am not still waiting for a 480. Standing up, off hand its not that bad, but at the bench oh my. You should try out a short barrel 44. I believe the 44 mag in a rifle is very impressive out to 100 yds. After that why arn't you shooting a long gun?
Jim

Cabin4 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2004, 04:48:49 AM »

Yes, I would like one in 480 ruger. But I would rather have it in a Win 94 versus the Marlin.

This cartridge will be a great addition for lever gun fans and a great close in game killer. Sounds like a great bear killer gun to me.

dave hall · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2004, 04:52:53 PM »

I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE IT IN A WINCHESTER 94 TRAPPER,TOO.EATHER IN THE 480 OR IN THE 454 CASULL.WONDER IF ANYONE CAN CUSTOM ONE. :-)

Cabin4 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2004, 03:10:46 AM »

I have seeen the Rossi 92 in 454 at a few local gun shows. Quite honestly I think the 480 is a better game killer than the 454. Better yet, the 50s&wmag.