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Has anybody started to reload for this yet?I need to know where to get brass,specs and all the other goodies!!!!I plan on hunting deer mostly and maybe trying black bear,what bullets would you guys recomend(deer and bear).O yea why do most of the guys here seme to dislike the 450.thanks

Well, I don't have a 450, so no load info, but I will say I am not one of the folks who dismiss the 450. I have been trying to convince most that it does have it's place in the shooting world. <BR>Its a fine cartridge, and should be given a chance to survive. I think it will live a lot longer than most think. The NEF single shot rifle is available in 450, and i once read at sixgunner.com that Winchester should be chambering the 450 as well. ~~~Suluuq

It is interesting that the Marlin 450 could be in the same position that the 45/70 is in. The Marlin 450 is essentially an American 458x2. Some one is going to want to chamber the Marlin 450 in a short bolt action. The factory Marlin 450 ammo will be loaded to 40,000 while a bolt action can handle 60,000 to 65,000. Hence, again it will be a reloading proposition to realize the potential of the Marlin 450. But I guess there are alot of Ruger No. 1s and 3s, and a few Siamese Mausers around which can get all the 45/70 can offer. The 450 Marlin is a good round, I just wish one could get one in short action bolt in a 22" barrel. A Marlin MR7? Just another worthless observation.<p>[This message has been edited by jackfish (edited March 20, 2001).]

See if this works for Marlin 450 load data.<P><A HREF="http://www.loadswap.com/load_data/display.php?action=view_weight&cartridge_id=94&table=Rifle_Data" TARGET=_blank>http://www.loadswap.com/load_data/display.php?action=view_weight&cartridge_id =94&table=Rifle_Data</A><P><A HREF="http://www.hodgdon.com/data/450marlin-frame.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.hodgdon.com/data/450marlin-frame.htm</A><p>[This message has been edited by jackfish (edited March 20, 2001).]

Considering the 450, the only time this 'trapdoor-effect' can happen to the 450, is when both the arms makers and ammo makers produce a 450 bolt action and the ammo comes in stronger loads.<BR>I seriously doubt the 450 will ever be offered in a stronger pressured load, as it was designed with SAAMI specs for about 40,000 some odd pounds. It may be offered in a bolt action, but ammo would likely stay 40,000. And only when some ammo company ups the pressure, and some arms maker produces a bolt action, then the problem arises. <BR>If the 450 stays a levergun round, then no problems at all. ~~~Suluuq

Thanks guys I am still looking for dies and brass so keep your eyes peeled for me thanks!!!

Keep watching <A HREF="http://www.midwayusa.com" TARGET=_blank>www.midwayusa.com</A> they will have 450 brass, dies as soon as anyone.

swampfox,<BR>Pick up the April issue of Handloader magazine. It has an excellent article on the .450 along with reloading data.<P>------------------<BR>Phil Life Member SCI&NRA

Swampfox: You can get the die set direct from Hornady. I think I paid $37, but that was a few months ago, and I'm not sure. As for the brass, I just save what I fire of the factory brass for now, so far just 80 pieces. I havn't started to reload yet either.<P>Phil

That Win M70 out of the custom shop in 450Marlin lists at $2385. I don't think anyone will be beating the doors down to buy one.<P>------------------<BR>"Use a big enough gun!"