Author Topic: 450 marlin (Read 608 times)

Jim n Iowa · « **on:** July 23, 2003, 02:42:21 PM »

I am looking at a short range fast action rifle for boar, javelina hunting. I hit on the Marlin site and they touted the 450 as their most powerful cal.
My sierra manual # 5 shows no cal. Does anyone have some input?
I would really like to check out a pump in high power but I assume Rem has the only slide action around.
Jim

KN · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2003, 04:05:31 PM »

I have a 1895M, If you reload it doesn't really matter if you get the 450 or the 45/70. They can both be loaded equally. It's defininitely a thumper. KN

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2003, 11:08:55 AM »

KN
Did you replace the butt pad?

KN · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2003, 11:54:56 AM »

You bet! Pachmyer Decellerator. KN

akpls · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2003, 02:29:50 PM »

Browning has come out with the 450M in their BLR. Since it uses a detachable box magazine rather than a tube you'll have a wider choice of bullet types if you reload for it.