The 450 Marlin

[RemingtonMagnum]

What are the specifics on the 450 marlin? Any real problems with the action? How accurate is the 450 in the Marlin rifles?

Don Jackson Remington Magnum/Ultramag

[Coyote Hunter]

Check out marlinfirearms.com for the rifle data and hornady.com and buffalobore.com for ammo specifics.

Check out midwayusa.com to get an idea about ammo availability versus the .45-70.

[Smokin Joe]

Specifics....................OK it's a magnificent solution to a non-existent problem.

[Coyote Hunter]

Specifics....................OK it's a magnificent solution to a non-existent problem.

Actually, its a nice solution to a minor problem.

[Smokin Joe]

OK, if the problem is not paying enough for brass, I'll agree.

 

[Rev Buck]

Specifics: it is a GREAT round, especially for the non-handloader.  Accuracy in the Marlin rifles: mine will shoot cloverleaf groups at 50 yards and that's with an "old preacher" shooting it.     Rev

[akpls]

I've had a Guide Gun in .450M since they came out and have not had a single misfeed or any problem whatsoever.  I also have it in the BLR and in a bolt action and haven't seen any problems there either.  They can all shoot "one ragged hole" goups all day long.

[RemingtonMagnum]

Thanks for the imput and information. I can use what all of you said. Again Thanks Don.

[gould]

Akpls what is your bolt gun in the 450 Marlin? Did you have it built or is it a factory gun? Very interested.

[Coyote Hunter]

OK, if the problem is not paying enough for brass, I'll agree.

 

OK, the brass costs more - over the life of the brass it will cost maybe $0.01 more per shot. 

For the person that doesn't reload the 450 LeverEvolution ammo offers a slight edge in performance over whats available for the .45-70 (including the LeverEvolution ammo) unless one wants to pay considerably more for .45-70 ammo from Buffalo Bore or Garrett.  Now we're talking about $25 versus $40 and more per box.

Granted, the introduction of LeverEvolution 450/.45-70 and PMC .45-70 ammo after the 450 was brought to market leveled the playing field considerably.

If one's tastes run to a Browning BLR the .450 is the only option.

The .45-70 is king when availability of factory plinking ammo and absolute top end ammo (or reloading for top end) are the considerations.

[akpls]

Akpls what is your bolt gun in the 450 Marlin? Did you have it built or is it a factory gun? Very interested.

It was built by Clark Custom on a Ruger 77 action about 4 years ago.  It came with a 22" Shilen barrel, laminated stock, etc.  I scoped it with 2 identical Leupold VariX III 1.75x6's and also have the NECG peep sight that fits the Ruger dovetail as back-up.  Right after I ordered mine the smith that they had building the .450M's left for elsewhere, but agreed to complete mine so I don't think they're doing them anymore.  I took it to Namibia fall of '05 and managed to bag a nice kudu with it.

A couple of photos if the links work:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/akpls/ClarkCustom1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/akpls/P9270051.jpg

[sluggo]

 Side Bar:

Coyote, have you run LEVERevoltions through an H&R single shot, or know of anyone. Jusy asking, cause for years i've been trying to find someone who has reloaded spitzers for the .450 H&R and found noone. With the new round, I have answer I hope. Does taking 25 grains off of the bullet weight and sliding in that conical really improve trajectory that much? Hornady shows a difference of 8+ inches at 200yds between the two .450 rounds. I'm not looking to MOA an elephant gun, pie plating would be good at that range.

[Coyote Hunter]

sluggo -

I don't have a single shot of any kind (except black powder), so no, I haven't tried them in an H&R.  But yes, going to a spitzer can make a significant difference downrange.  They get nice velocity boost by using a lighter bullet, too.

[gould]

Akpls That is a nice rifle and kudu. I would like one in a bolt gun witha remington or ruger action. But I would like the tang safty that ruger used to have.

[akpls]

sluggo -

I don't have a single shot of any kind (except black powder), so no, I haven't tried them in an H&R.  But yes, going to a spitzer can make a significant difference downrange.  They get nice velocity boost by using a lighter bullet, too.

I've reloaded the 300 gr. Barnes XFB for my bolt with fair results so far.  They can be pushed faster and farther, but accuracy seems to suffer a bit.  It's not really bad, just not as accurate as other .450M loads I've worked up.  I have plans to work more with it to see if I can tighten things up, but with the new LeverEvolutions now out it may not be worth the effort.  I've also tried spitzers out of my BLR, but a short magazine length hampers things there.

[Echo4Lima]

Had mine for about 5 years now.  No problems at all with factory or handloads. Picks 'em up and sets 'em down!!

After my bow, this is my primary hunting weapon.

[K.K]

I love mine.  It is accurate, reliable, and certainly powerful enough for anything in North America. I can't wait to try Hornaday's new LEverEvolution ammo in it.  Recoil can be a bit much for some people, but it is manageable. More of a push than anything.