The .457 Wild West Magnum is a superfluous cartridge, completely unnecessary. The Marlin 1895 45-70 can be modified to accommodate (cycling and chambering) up to a 2.7" round. With the Marlin 1895 45-70 so modified and loaded there is no difference in performance between the .457 Wild West Magnum and the 45-70, except that you will be using expensive proprietary brass with the 457. It is interesting that if you bring this up to WWG and say you just want the modification to cycle a longer 45-70 round they have refused and instead push the 457 WWG Magnum.
Last edited by jackfish; 03/11/08.
