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450 marlin in the new BFR

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19 September 2001, 05:11
RNS
450 marlin in the new BFR
I got the new catalog from Magnum research yesterday and besides a stronger cylinder it is now chambered for the 450 marlin that should be quite a hand full. I wonder if they will make extra cylinders for custom wildcats like the 458 American x2" or any of the shorter ones 1.4,1.5,1.6 and that also opens up the possibility of a 45-70 or 450 marlin case opened up the 475. I guess you could get the 1.4, 1.6, or make a 2.0-2.1" linebaugh in 475 or 500. If you necked up the 45-70 to 475 you should be able to shoot the 480 Ruger in the same cylinder since the 480 Ruger is made from the 45-70 case dimensions. Any of these guns should be capable of extreme pain on both ends. RNS
19 September 2001, 05:16
RNS
I have not checked their web site yet to see if it is up dated
www.magnumresearch.com
RNS
19 September 2001, 13:46
<Dr. John>
I just checked out their website. It was there. that has got to be quite the handful.
I would love to try it.
18 October 2001, 08:47
<greeng3>
I have a BFR in .45-70 with a 10" barrel. I find the recoil somewhat disappointing, being spoiled by my Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull.

I'm working up a handload in .45-70 in an attempt to feel something, but factory .45-70 is just pathetic in the BFR. It sure looks impressive when you take it out of the box, though.

18 October 2001, 09:59
RNS
greeng3
Are you saying that there is very little felt recoil? How are you going to go about developing a load? RNS
19 October 2001, 01:40
<10point>
Oh I just have to have one of those, to match my guidegun..........10
19 October 2001, 07:03
<Paul Dustin>
greeng3

If you would like a good load for 45/70 I use in my T/C 45/70. 300gr Remington JHP with 63.2gr of VIHTAVUORI OY N-133 a CCI BR2 primer Winchester case OAL 2.52 This load is pulling 1997fps out of a 12" BBL and 2025fps out of a 14" BBL