13 October 2005, 01:31
Ksmirk450 Marlin
Hey fella's I have something that I might find the answer for here, How difficult do you think building a 450 Marlin on a M48 action would be? how much work would it be to make it feed well? do you think the action would hold up? Later,
Kirk
13 October 2005, 16:03
jeffeossofeeding will be the only hurdle. remember, this is nothing but the 458 american 2", with a higher (up the case) belt.
do I think the action will hold up? that depends onthe loader

I've seen guys that could blow up a tank...
fun project, i think
jeffe
14 October 2005, 05:08
KsmirkThanks for the thoughts! I have a good feeling that from what I have heard about this catridge I don't think I would like the hotter side of the loading. This should be a great brush rifle and should make the hogs a bang flop issue. Later,
Kirk
14 October 2005, 20:48
lb404We made one on a classic short action and it worked out very well. Hotter than a hot 45-70, close to the starting loads for a Winnie and the hogs they do die well!
14 October 2005, 23:26
Dr BHi
Montana rifles offer the 450 Marlin in their barreled actions.
Dr B
15 October 2005, 01:27
KsmirkThanks fella's! Moore, Ok huh? that's real close to home! glad to hear it worked out well.