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    Posted: August/04/2008 at 01:20
Ok guy's I'm jumping on this thread for more detailed imput on comparitive ballistics for these game mashers. I plan to get one based on reloading versitility, max effective range and your personal experience. As stated in another thread I expect to get a Blr in one of these calibers. Not necessarily the latest thing out there depending on avalibility. So please share your data on bullet, bullet wt., powder trials, group size & distance and dispatch details such as shot placement, bullet performance, what you can count on and what to stay away from.
 
Squeezer I know this is your speciality so if you want to save repeating yourself in past threads maybe you can give a list of threads that I can pull up. I've already searched 450 marlin and was surprised that there were only three posts.
 
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While in the reading room I looked up these two rounds in Speer #14.  The short answer is not much.  The 450 was basically a way to get hotter 45/70 loads without reloading.   The 450 is basically a 45/70 +P, but seems to get an extra 100 fps with a shade less powder
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One interesting thing I have seen, is the company Buffalo bore who loads some of the hottest loads you can get for many rounds, actually load the 45-70 hotter than the 450.  Not sure why as the 450 brass is supposably better for the hotter loads, it is not by a lot but still more.
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Originally posted by Sgt. D Sgt. D wrote:

Ok guy's I'm jumping on this thread for more detailed imput on comparitive ballistics for these game mashers. I plan to get one based on reloading versitility, max effective range and your personal experience. As stated in another thread I expect to get a Blr in one of these calibers. Not necessarily the latest thing out there depending on avalibility. So please share your data on bullet, bullet wt., powder trials, group size & distance and dispatch details such as shot placement, bullet performance, what you can count on and what to stay away from.
 
Squeezer I know this is your speciality so if you want to save repeating yourself in past threads maybe you can give a list of threads that I can pull up. I've already searched 450 marlin and was surprised that there were only three posts.
 
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.....I probaly can`t do any better with a search myself!
 
Well!........Use the `ol Benny Franklin method and draw a vertical line down the middle of two sheets of paper (one for each caliber and rifle), with headings of "pros" and "cons" for each rifle and/or the 45-70 vs the 450 Marlin.
 
The BLR is not available in the 45-70. So what you really need to do, since these two cartridges ballistically, are very close, is to decide on what rifle and narrow that down as I did, Marlin lever vs the BLR. Choose the rifle you want first, the cartridge will follow.....Here is my pros and cons list concerning the rifles..............
 
BLR Pros:
 
                 Bolt action strength and better operating smoothness.
                 Shorter lever throw.
                 When lever is operated, the trigger goes with the lever to prevent finger             pinching.
                 Takedown option available for easy storage with no loss of zero using a scout scope. Scout scope, chamber and barrel seperate as one unit.
                 Detachable box loading allows for pointed bullets with better bullet BC`s, trajectories and longer effective hunting ranges. A flatter shooter!
                 An optional spare detachable box which is loaded up and ready, is much faster for reloading than tubular reloading.
                 Takedown feature and detachable box removal allow for much easier access to the chamber, bolt face, barrel and magazine area for easier cleaning.
                 Recoil pad from factory is softer than Marlin`s.
 
BLR Cons:
 
                 Profile.... Large hump behind the receiver is not the best looking, but it needs to be tall enough to house the bolt, for the bolt to clear the hammer, and house the action`s internal mechanisms.
                 Lack of western cowboy type styling.
                 Higher price.
                 No 45-70.
 
Marlin Pros:
 
                 Classic western cowboy styling.
                 Chambers the classic 45-70 cartridge.
                 Guide gun (if chosen) is 37" in OAL; 40" for the BLR (though no difference in handling and speed between the two).
                  More barrel length options available
                  Lower price.
 
Marlin Cons:                
                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                  With the exception of the Hornady Lever revolution ammo, cannot use a wider variety of pointed bullets which restricts the reloader in that area. Flatter nosed bullets decrease the effective range, along with increased bullet drop trajectories.
                  Action is not as smooth or as strong as the BLR`s bolt action; IMO.
                  Trigger remains in the same stationary position when the lever is operated, which can, does and will, lead to some finger pinching sooner or later.
                  Even though a simple process, to clean and access the chamber and barrel from the breach, some breakdown is neccessary.
                  Unless customized, no takedown feature available.
                  Harder recoil pad from the factory.
            
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One con (at least to some )you forgot to add is the whole trigger assembly travels with the BLR.  Some people really don't like that. 

Also how did you come to the conclusion the BLR is stronger than the Marlin?  Both are rated to shoot any magnum load you can make that is still within specs.  To me that is a non issue. 

I also really disagree with the so called finger pinching problem of the marlin.  If you finger is inside the trigger guard when you are running the action to cause it to get pinched then that person better take a time out and re-educate them selves on some firearms safety.  I have shot quite a bit out of mine 2 or 3 rounds quickly and never had a problem there.  Because my finger only goes on the trigger when I am ready to shoot, as it should be for all.

Also the Marlin recoil pad from the factory is a Pachmayr decelerator pad, doesn't get a whole lot better than those. 

Not trying to point one way or the other as far as what gun to get, just pointing out differences of opinion in my use of the Marlins over the last few years.
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Originally posted by supertool73 supertool73 wrote:

One con (at least to some )you forgot to add is the whole trigger assembly travels with the BLR.  Some people really don't like that. 

Also how did you come to the conclusion the BLR is stronger than the Marlin?  Both are rated to shoot any magnum load you can make that is still within specs.  To me that is a non issue. 

I also really disagree with the so called finger pinching problem of the marlin.  If you finger is inside the trigger guard when you are running the action to cause it to get pinched then that person better take a time out and re-educate them selves on some firearms safety.  I have shot quite a bit out of mine 2 or 3 rounds quickly and never had a problem there.  Because my finger only goes on the trigger when I am ready to shoot, as it should be for all.

Also the Marlin recoil pad from the factory is a Pachmayr decelerator pad, doesn't get a whole lot better than those. 

Not trying to point one way or the other as far as what gun to get, just pointing out differences of opinion in my use of the Marlins over the last few years.
..........................................The above list that I detailed, first of all, was my particular list of pros and cons, in calling them like I see them.
 
Some may not like the trigger travel when operating the lever with the BLR,,,, but I do. Many may have not have had their fingers pinched with the Marlins, but I know some that own Marlins who have. Ask Dogger too! If I`m not mistaken, he has had his fingers pinched when using his. When I dry rapid fired both the BLR and the Marlin, I can see how pinching may occur with the Marlin, with absolutely no possibility of that with the BLR.
 
Although operated with a lever, the BLR uses the same strong bolt type design found in a bolt rifle. The bolt type design is inherently stronger. We`ll just have to disagree here on this one. Not disputing the Marlins strength, but if push came to shove, my vote for added strength goes to the BLR.
 
The factory pad from Marlin may be the Pachmayer, but when you lay both rifles down on the counter at the same time,,,as I have done,,,,the BLR factory recoil pad without question, is softer than what is found on the Marlin guide gun.
 
 
 
 
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So Squeeze did you order the one with the pistol grip or the one without?  I am seriously considering a Browning BLR even though I have absolutely no need for one.  In the end I will probably get an AR upper in 7.62x39 but it is fun to look.
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What is your thoughts on trigger comparison? Travel if any, pull wt., adjustibility and crisp or slip. Do you think the Marlin barrel is slightly heavier? I'm more into function and performance than looks. I will likely go with stainless, but I gotta tell ya that 1886 is gettin hard to leave alone, and it is 45/70. If I got it I'd have to treat it like a Corvette. It only goes out on nice days. But that might be ok cause the 444 doesn't mind rough conditions.
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Originally posted by supertool73 supertool73 wrote:

So Squeeze did you order the one with the pistol grip or the one without?  I am seriously considering a Browning BLR even though I have absolutely no need for one.  In the end I will probably get an AR upper in 7.62x39 but it is fun to look.
..................I ordered the pistol grip and the takedown version. It will wear a scout scope. The pistol grip for me, is much more comfortable to shoot, is more wrist friendly and natural. If you don`t need one, then why seriously consider a BLR?
 
I`m different. I`ve never owned a lever and I don`t have a larger bore than my 375 Ruger...........Waa laa!,,,,The 450 Marlin......Although there are other reasons, the three primary things that really sealed the deal on my picking the BLR over the Marlin were;
 
Use of pointed bullets; aka box magazine type loading.
The takedown feature.
The BLR`s smoother action.
 
Classic styling and the emotional popularity of the 45-70, did not really enter the picture as much.
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I load the "#3" loadings for the 45-70. They can run up to 50,000 c.u.p. and are not for any of the modern lever guns. They are suitable for my Ruger #1 and have substantial recoil with 500 gr bullets. Be careful what you put in an 1895. All "#1" and "#2" loadings are safe. The #2 are near the pressure ranges of the .450. The Marlin is obviously built to withstand this pressure. The BLR even more.
I have only shot the #3 loads at 100 yards but they can be shot much further. Wind deflection is minimal. The only problem is the flight time and resulting trajectory. This can be handled with hold over. The Sharp's guys I know routinely shoot at 600.
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Yup, I guess that is kind of what I was getting at.  Even though it is listed as stronger you can still only load it to the lever action maximums, so I don't see how that is going to make any diff whatsoever. 
I have been shooting and loading for my Marlin 45-70 for 2 or 3 years now, they are great guns and are a very fun round to have.  It would be fun to have a BLR as well to really compare the two.  Comparing them side by side in a shop just does not do much for me on telling me which one it best.  But what else can you do unless a guy has enough money to buy both.

I wish the made the .450 in a BAR, I would be all over it then.  BARs are the best hunting rifle ever made in my opinion.
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I wish the made the .450 in a BAR, I would be all over it then.  BARs are the best hunting rifle ever made in my opinion.


I saw a .416 Taylor conversion several years back in a BAR, outstanding. I have seen talk of the .450 being necked down to .416, also. With that huge barrel, a .45 BAR would look like a Browning shotgun, awesome.
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Originally posted by supertool73 supertool73 wrote:

Yup, I guess that is kind of what I was getting at.  Even though it is listed as stronger you can still only load it to the lever action maximums, so I don't see how that is going to make any diff whatsoever. 
I have been shooting and loading for my Marlin 45-70 for 2 or 3 years now, they are great guns and are a very fun round to have.  It would be fun to have a BLR as well to really compare the two.  Comparing them side by side in a shop just does not do much for me on telling me which one it best.  But what else can you do unless a guy has enough money to buy both.

I wish the made the .450 in a BAR, I would be all over it then.  BARs are the best hunting rifle ever made in my opinion.
 
 
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Hey Sarge!.................I know which one you`ll wind up with!!.....That 1886 in the 45-70, that you keep going back to, that your mind says,,,get it,,,,get it,,,,get it,,,,,get it,,,,get it,,,while that rifle says to you,,,,take me,,,,,take me,,,,take me,,,,take me,,,,,,take me dammit!!................Laugh................Roll%20on%20Floor%20Laughing
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Yea Squeezer,
He just in denial about it.  I've seen the stages before. It will not be long before it 's in the gun safe!!!  
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Originally posted by Steelbenz Steelbenz wrote:

Yea Squeezer,
He just in denial about it.  I've seen the stages before. It will not be long before it 's in the gun safe!!!  
 
 
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Shocked     WOW     I don't know why it suprised me to see you feel that way, But I agree 1000%. I have a grade II 270 that has been my go to rifle for many yrs. It has always been remarkably accurate with factory and reload ammo. It's one rifle that has a permenant home.


I love those things.  I got my 7mm when I was 15 or 16 and completely loved that gun.  My dad has one in .243. 

I have been eyeing the .338 for years.  I just can't justify buying it as is there is nothing I will ever hunt that my 7mm will not handle easily.  But if they had a .450 I would have had one a few years ago I am sure. 
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Originally posted by Steelbenz Steelbenz wrote:

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He just in denial about it.  I've seen the stages before. It will not be long before it 's in the gun safe!!!  
 
 
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Yup, I guess that is kind of what I was getting at.  Even though it is listed as stronger you can still only load it to the lever action maximums, so I don't see how that is going to make any diff whatsoever. 
I have been shooting and loading for my Marlin 45-70 for 2 or 3 years now, they are great guns and are a very fun round to have.  It would be fun to have a BLR as well to really compare the two.  Comparing them side by side in a shop just does not do much for me on telling me which one it best.  But what else can you do unless a guy has enough money to buy both.

I wish the made the .450 in a BAR, I would be all over it then.  BARs are the best hunting rifle ever made in my opinion.
.................When comparing any two rifles, lever, bolt or otherwise side by side in the gun shop, one needs to be a little instinctive, take enough time in working the actions, comparing trigger pulls, comfort, carrying, handling, shouldering both and simulate as best as possible what the rifle will be like on a hunt.
 
Whether I had the money or didn`t, I would rather buy one, trusting my knowledge and instincts, instead of buying two rifles.
 
Either one would have been fine, as both the Marlin and the BLR both, have their respective advantages. For me however and for what I was looking for and wanted, the BLR 450 Marlin was my choice...................I`m debating now, which scout scope to mount on it. I could mount one of the two 2.5-8x28 UCC EER Nikon Monarchs that I already have,  buy a 2.75x Burris scout, or buy the 2.5x Leupy scout...............
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