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Offline Coltdriver

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Anybody Tried a Katahdin Barrel?
« on: May 05, 2005, 07:08:48 AM »
Which one did you get and how do you like it??

I am thinking very handy in 450 marlin or 45/70 for taking an Elk.

Anybody hunt with one yet??

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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2005, 07:34:44 AM »
I have the 444 Marlin, worked great for deer and hogs. It will also work well for Black Bear and Elk. One thing is, it is loud.  :eek:
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2005, 11:38:48 AM »
im leaning towords the 45-70 for dads day my self

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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2005, 11:48:19 AM »
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im leaning towords the 45-70 for dads day my self


I have to agree with you on that. I like the 45-70 round better than the 444 Marlin.  :D
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2005, 12:15:00 PM »
whats killen me is that i want the forend in camo an its only in wood an black the last time i seen it, i heard they are going to have a camo thumb hole stock coming out sooon an i was going to get one an order the barrel the same time from ed's

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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2005, 04:50:30 AM »
I have both the 444 and 45/70.  My 444 works really well.  The 45/70 had something wrong with the chamber and is getting replaced or corrected.  It would not fit some of the factory loaded ammo in the chamber correctly and it split a few Winchester factory loads right down the side of the brass.  Both barrels are loud.

My 45/70 24" SS works well though with the factory loads, and handloads.

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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2005, 08:49:04 AM »
rc when the prob is fixed with your barrel if you are thinking of leting it go
get in touch with me
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2005, 03:34:25 AM »
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rc when the prob is fixed with your barrel if you are thinking of leting it go
get in touch with me
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If you are interested in a 444 Marlin Katahdin Barrel Let me know. I have a like new barrel and tons of brass and 100 factory rounds and some 320 gr. reloads 50 each that shoot extremely well in that barrel. The barrel also has a Weaver base and Weaver 4X4 rings. And 2 sets of dies.  E-mail me if interested.  :D
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2005, 06:39:45 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2005, 04:58:50 PM »
My log on name says it all. The Katahdin carbine is the most fun I have with my clothes on. Mine is in 45-70 and is fun to shoot if you don't mind a little recoil.  I have a 1.5 to 5 power shotgun scope from cabalas on it.
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« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2005, 11:55:03 PM »
I have the 450 Marlin Katadihn barrel and have shotit as a rifle and pistol.  I was actually surprised how easy it was to shoot andhow acurate it is.  My interest have now turned to the 209X50 for encore and looking for 45-70 for contender.
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I have the 450 marlin rifle barrel also
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2005, 01:42:49 AM »
Packs a good punch on both sides only bad thing the muzzle brake makes it so loud.  When I sighted it in I ended up using ear plugs and ear muffs.  I would like it better with out the muzzle brake.  If your not reloading the 450 marlin has a bigger power advantage over the 45-70.  Accuracy was great 3 holes all touching at 125 yards.  I lucked up and got mine used with the forend 2 complete boxes of hornady shells and a 1-4 power bushnell scope for $180.00.  I could not pass that deal up.

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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2005, 04:01:21 PM »
I just got a 450 Marlin barrel ordered, should be here in time to go shoot it next week end.

Am I correct in assuming that you can remove the rear sight and put a scope mount on it there?

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scope mounts like any other barrel
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2005, 12:28:54 PM »
Scope mounts like any other barrel.  Should be no problem.

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