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I've kind of always wanted a short action big bore rifle; something like a hot-loaded 45-70, or a bit more. The .450 Marlin seems the most practical option.
Now, I know there have been some custom bolt rifles built in .450 Marlin but I'm wondering if any members here have one..? I know that E.R. Shaw will barrel their Mark VII rifle (tweaked Savage) in .450, and maybe this is the best option without spending a small fortune.
Second question: does anyone here own an E.R. Shaw Mark VII rifle? If so... What are your thoughts about it? Value? Accurate?
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Not quite the power your looking for. But Ruger is chambering their american ranch rifle in 450 bushmaster. 16 inch barrel about 5 1/2 pounds. Lot of thump in a small handy very affordable package.
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know of a Ruger 77 Mk2 SA converted....
20 inch heavy magnum barrel contour...
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Not quite the power your looking for. But Ruger is chambering their american ranch rifle in 450 bushmaster. 16 inch barrel about 5 1/2 pounds. Lot of thump in a small handy very affordable package. Yes... Thanks. I know about the 450 Bushmaster in the Ruger and I wouldn't mind one, but I really want more power than that. But, I still may want one.
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know of a Ruger 77 Mk2 SA converted....
20 inch heavy magnum barrel contour... That sounds like a nice one. How does the owner like it?
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I think a Win M70 WSM action will provide a little more mag length (3"+) and should be fairly easy to source.
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I just had a Browning Abolt that was a 270 WSM rebarrelled to 450 Marlin. The gun is getting a little stock work done right now so I can't answer any questions about it for a couple weeks. I will let you know first hand when I get it back.
From my research prior to starting this project, a WSM mag will feed 450 Marlin rounds.
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I have a 700 that ER Shaw rebarreled to .450 marlin. Very good shooter.
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I'd go with the 458 American. the 450 Marlin brass might orphan you in the future. No problem finding 7 mag, 300 mag, 338 mag, 375 H&H etc brass to cut down.
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Thanks for all the replies. I'll look forward to a follow up from Micky on his Browning.
I've thought about the .458 American but I like the idea of just being able to purchase factory ammo to get started. I know it could go extinct. Maybe I'll change my mind....
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