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Guys, I have been thinking about picking up a BLR just because I never had one. I have a Marlin 45-70 but I was thinking of a 450 Marlin. Anybody have one? How do you like it? What do you think, straight stock or pistol grip? I like the idea ot the stronger rotary bolt lock up. That way, I could just shoot my 45-70 with the 28,000 psi loads and use the BLR for the stuff that is loaded to 40,000 psi. Dave DRSS Chapuis 9.3X74 Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL Krieghoff 500/.416 NE Krieghoff 500 NE "Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer" "If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition). | ||
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Dave I did just what you are talking about. I had a Marlin in 45-70 and bought a BLR straight stock in 450 Marlin. I really like the BLR and it loves the Leverevolution ammo. Dave | |||
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I have 2 BLR's in 450M. Very happy with both of em. Mine are take down models so cleaning is a bit easier. They shoot very well with IMR4198. Brass lasts forever, which is good because it's really only available when Hornady does a run, which seems to be once ever 12 to 18 months. Only complaint on the BLR is that removing the bolt (IMHO) is a no-no on the newer models. Very difficult to get the timing correct whem re-installing. Since mine are take downs I dont have to clean from the muzzle. The lever that does not close when the rifle is apart bothers me a little, but no that much anymore. | |||
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Biscut, do you prefer the straight grip or pistol grip stock? Dave DRSS Chapuis 9.3X74 Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL Krieghoff 500/.416 NE Krieghoff 500 NE "Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer" "If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition). | |||
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Looks wise I like the straight but shooting wise I prefer the pistol grip. | |||
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I have owned four BLRs. Two were 308s, one was a 358, and one was a 308 rebored to .338 Federal. All four were very accurate. All four had straight stocks. The 308s and the .338 were easy shooters. The 358 kicked so hard that I didn't like shooting it at all. The recoil was worse than that of a Marlin 45-70 shooting full power loads. I only mention this because I would suppose the 450 would a very hard kicker in a straight stocked BLR. . | |||
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I just ordered a 'Light-Weight' BLR in 7mm-08. I got it in the pistol grip configuration. I debated between the 308,243 @ 7mm-08. NRA(Life),Veteran, RMEF,RGS,DU | |||
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Isn't the 450 Mag. a rimmed cartridge..The BLR takes rimless rounds unless you intend to spend a bundle.. If I were converting a BLR then I would opt for a 416 Taylor ( on the 338 case) and probably load it down to where I wanted it or go shoot and elephant with it as is... Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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I have one of the fixed hammer .358 rifles. Mostly I like it though the trigger is about the worst I have ever had. With 250 grain loads recoil is pretty brisk. If I get another it would be one of the .223s. | |||
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"Brisk" thats about an understatement if I ever heard one. My marlin in 45-70 compares to shooting a 3" twelve guage buckshot round with no recoil pad. "Brisk" now thats funny right there. | |||
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