« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?  (Read 746 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline 8uck5nort

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (16)
  • A Real Regular
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
  • Gender: Male
  • Trying to improve myself one shot at a time.
Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« on: May 12, 2012, 03:51:51 PM »
An idea,but I just don't know if it is possible. Could you use 44 Mag rifle barrel and ream chamber to accomodate the trimmed down 30-40 Krag case. It would only lose the neck and shoulder. Case is sligthy tapered, but could be sized in standard 44 Mag dies.
 
Your probably asking why not just get a 444 Marlin. Short answer is the 444 M is not deer legal in Indiana. 445 Ultra Mag at 1.8 inch case length would be. It would seem that this would be a very achievable and relatively easy custom project. Realize this would need a SB2 frame to mount the barrel for pressure reasons.
 
Anyone see any holes in this idea? 
Logged
Cartridges for My Entertainment: .22 S,L,LR, .223 Rem, 7x57, 30-06, 8x57, 357 mag/max, 35 Remington/Indiana, 35 Whelen, 44 mag, 445 SM mag. Adding the 6.5x55 swede!

Offline Jason F

  • Trade Count: (261)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2105
  • Gender: Male
Re: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2012, 04:00:04 PM »
Alot of us have reamed 44 mags to 445 sm. Do a search there is alot of discussions on it
Logged
handi rifles- 22 mag      22 hornet    223      7mm-08      308 chip shot     30-30 x2     30-06 shorty      358 cheez whiz     357 max     35 remington     375-08    410 rifled slug     454 casull     460 s&w     45 smokeless muzzleloader x2     45-70    50 huntsman    50-70 government shikari     20 ga.ush     12 ga.ush    12 ga.3 1/2     10 ga.imp.cyl. slug gun

Offline 8uck5nort

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (16)
  • A Real Regular
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
  • Gender: Male
  • Trying to improve myself one shot at a time.
Re: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2012, 04:25:42 PM »
The case length for the SuperMag is approx 1.61 inches if I am understanding the cartridge specs. What I am looking to do is get the case length out to 1.8 inches. Granted .2 inches of extra case length would provide some additional room for powder, just not really sure if that would make a big difference relative to 445 SM performace? Would it be worth it to try and see? I know I would have to modify the 30-40 Krag brass pretty heavily to get it to work. The only reason maybe to just say, "Hey, I got a 445 UM"  8) 
 
Just dreaming up some future project ideas that may or may not happen. Maybe I should just get the 30/30 and ream it out to 30-40 Krag. There I go again... ;)
Logged
Cartridges for My Entertainment: .22 S,L,LR, .223 Rem, 7x57, 30-06, 8x57, 357 mag/max, 35 Remington/Indiana, 35 Whelen, 44 mag, 445 SM mag. Adding the 6.5x55 swede!

Offline dave29

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (93)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1256
Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2012, 04:58:29 PM »
So, basically a .44 cal version of a .460 S&W mag?

Sounds cool, but brass would be a little work.
Logged

Offline petemi

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (73)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7386
  • Gender: Male
Re: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2012, 11:32:57 PM »
I have .445 SM brass made from .30-40 Kraig.  I don't know how much more work you'd have getting two tenths more out of it.  The other thought I had was how much is to be gained?  Are we at the point of diminishing returns?  I guess you'd have to try it to see.  To me, the .445 is comfortable to shoot as it is.  If I have a desire for pain, I can always drag out the .500 heavily loaded. :'(

Pete
Logged
Keep both eyes open and make the first shot good.
The growing Handi/Sportster/Pardner/Topper Family:  .22 WMR, .22-250. 223, Two Superlight 7mm-08s and one .243, .30-30,  .308, 32-20, 18 inch .356/.358 Win., Two 16.5 inch .357 Max., 18 inch 38-55 BC Carbine, 16.5 inch .445 Super Mag., .45LC, 16.5 and 22 inch .45-70s, .50 Huntsman SS, .410, 20 ga., 12 ga., 20 ga. Pardner Pump, Versa-Pack .410 - .22
[size=7.4 pt]PLEASE DONATE TO THE GBO SERVER FUND  We're closer to the goal but not there yet, we can still use more donations, thanks

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,191112.msg1098959491.html#msg1098959491

Offline bikerbeans

  • Trade Count: (168)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4070
  • Gender: Male
  • BANDIT - North American Snake Hound
Re: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2012, 07:47:40 AM »
What reamer would you use to lengthed your chamber the 0.2"?
 
BB
Logged
RIP Tom: Tom Nolan, ( bikerbeans) passed away this afternoon (02-04-2021).

Why be difficult, when with a little extra effort you can be impossible?

Wife's Handis;  300 BLKOUT

MINE:  270W, 308x444, 44 Bodeen, 410 shorty rifled slug gun, 445 SuperMag Shikari, 45 ACP shorty,  45-70 Shikari, 45 Cal Smokeless MZ, 50cal 24" SS Sidekick, 50 cal 24" Huntsman, 50 cal 26" Huntsman, 50 cal 26" Sidekick, 50-70 Govt Shikari, Tracker II 20 ga shorty, 20 ga VR Pardner, 20ga USH, 12ga VR NWTF, 12ga Tracker II shorty WITHOUT scope, 12ga USH, 10 ga  Pardner Smoothbore slug gun & 24ga Profino Custom rifled slug gun.

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43304
  • Gender: Male
Re: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2012, 08:10:09 AM »
Even if the 445 chamber would allow a 1.8" case, the throat is going to be the limiting factor, you'd have to throat it as well to take advantage of the addition chamber length, in my 445 even the 240gr XTP is into the lands at 2.020", the 265gr FTX at 2.252". So not only do you have to extend the chamber for the case, the throat has to be lengthened too. Personally I'd buy a 444 Marlin(1:20" instead of 1:38"!!) and shorten those cases instead, or even better, buy a 35 Rem and either shorten them or spend the rechamber money on a 356/358 rechamber and shortened rounds as has been reported in the Indiana forum, then you'd have some real return for longer range shooting. ;)

Tim
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain

Offline 8uck5nort

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (16)
  • A Real Regular
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
  • Gender: Male
  • Trying to improve myself one shot at a time.
Re: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2012, 04:53:24 PM »
Well after reading through the responses and giving it some more thought it appears there would be little to no real advantage to the 1.8" 445.  ???  I guess I just got to keep trying to come up with something unique and cool and deer legal.
 
The 35 Rem and rechamber avenue keeps getting mentioned so I might explore that. The only issue there that I can see is finding a 35 Rem barrel. I don't see them in the barrel accessory program and getting someone to part with one maybe a little difficult. I guess I'll keep checking the FS and FT boards for one to pop up. I am assuming a 357 mag barrel will not work nor a 35 whelen barrel for that matter?
Logged
Cartridges for My Entertainment: .22 S,L,LR, .223 Rem, 7x57, 30-06, 8x57, 357 mag/max, 35 Remington/Indiana, 35 Whelen, 44 mag, 445 SM mag. Adding the 6.5x55 swede!

Offline bikerbeans

  • Trade Count: (168)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4070
  • Gender: Male
  • BANDIT - North American Snake Hound
Re: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2012, 05:54:30 PM »
Quote from: 8uck5nort on May 13, 2012, 04:53:24 PM
I am assuming a 357 mag barrel will not work nor a 35 whelen barrel for that matter?

A 357 mag barrel could be rechambered to either a 35 rem or the 356/8 Win.  FWIW, I have been working with a 1.8" long 35 Rem Cartridge loaded to 35 Rem Super levels and the results are promising.  With 35 grains of RL7 and a 200 grain Hornady RN I am getting 2,270 FPS out of a 22" barrel.  Accuracy is minute of bowling pin at 200 yards.
 
BB
Logged
RIP Tom: Tom Nolan, ( bikerbeans) passed away this afternoon (02-04-2021).

Why be difficult, when with a little extra effort you can be impossible?

Wife's Handis;  300 BLKOUT

MINE:  270W, 308x444, 44 Bodeen, 410 shorty rifled slug gun, 445 SuperMag Shikari, 45 ACP shorty,  45-70 Shikari, 45 Cal Smokeless MZ, 50cal 24" SS Sidekick, 50 cal 24" Huntsman, 50 cal 26" Huntsman, 50 cal 26" Sidekick, 50-70 Govt Shikari, Tracker II 20 ga shorty, 20 ga VR Pardner, 20ga USH, 12ga VR NWTF, 12ga Tracker II shorty WITHOUT scope, 12ga USH, 10 ga  Pardner Smoothbore slug gun & 24ga Profino Custom rifled slug gun.

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43304
  • Gender: Male
Re: Just Wondering: 445 Ultra Mag?
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2012, 03:55:54 AM »
Quote from: 8uck5nort on May 13, 2012, 04:53:24 PM

The 35 Rem and rechamber avenue keeps getting mentioned so I might explore that. The only issue there that I can see is finding a 35 Rem barrel. I don't see them in the barrel accessory program and getting someone to part with one maybe a little difficult. I guess I'll keep checking the FS and FT boards for one to pop up. I am assuming a 357 mag barrel will not work nor a 35 whelen barrel for that matter?

The 35 Rem barrel has never been on the acc barrel web page just like several other barrels that are only listed in the new acc barrel sticky, you'd have to check with Brian for availability. The 357mag makes a great 35 Rem(or 356/358) mine started life as a Mag>Max.  ;)

Tim
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »