Author Topic: .400 Marlin (Read 1190 times)

Smokin Joe · « **on:** May 12, 2005, 08:07:54 AM »

Check this out and tell me what you think:

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=883

Need some marketing info to send to Marlin

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2005, 08:12:39 AM »

The .400 Marlin wildcat duplicates the 405 Winchester, but in a more compact package.....I'm all for a 405 Winchester Target!! A rechambered/rebored 38-55 Target barrel is high on my wish list...$300 out the door....

http://home.earthlink.net/%7Eoregunsmithing/id13.html

http://www.marlinowners.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=7091

marlinman444 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2005, 09:32:47 AM »

Does anyone happen to know where i might get myself that set of stocks on those rifles? they are verynice

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2005, 09:38:48 AM »

This isn't the usual wildcat. It's based on a 2.2" case with a one caliber neck.
.411-350 gn @ 2275.
This one actually has the sectional density required for big game.

Yukon Jack · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2005, 12:47:34 PM »

One issue you might find is the limited availability of .411" bullets in 350 grain or heavier weights. North Fork makes a 360 (semi spitzer), Woodleigh makes a 400, and Hawk makes several weights. If you have problems with one bullet not shooting well, you are really limited.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2005, 08:38:47 PM »

Quote from: smokinjoe5150

This isn't the usual wildcat. It's based on a 2.2" case with a one caliber neck.
.411-350 gn @ 2275.
This one actually has the sectional density required for big game.

Considering it's a wildcat that doesn't exist, I'm even more on leaning to the 405 winchester for a Handi where cartridge length doesn't matter, and factory brass is available. A .411" 300gr-350gr bullet at 2400-2500 fps out of a 28" barrel makes lots more sense than creating the .400 Marlin which is kinda like reinventing the wheel. For a lever gun, it makes some sense.........I guess.

mutwagn · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2005, 12:03:42 PM »

SSK industries has a 416 JDJ based on the 444 Marlin case.

It is shown along with the 6.5, 309, 8mm, 338#2, 358, and 375.
Andy

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2005, 12:50:37 PM »

More info on the .416JDJ at SSK, a GBO sponsor....

http://www.sskindustries.com/cartridges.htm

marlinman444 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:50:17 PM »

It does exist in at least one gun i know of. In realtree monsterbucks vol 11 i believe the guy that developed the cartirdge ( an outdoor writer..scott something i think) used to take a nice buck in montana. It was chambered in a guide gun. The buck was right at 200 yards and it droped like a sack of bricks when the bullet hit.