450 Marlin Rifle Choices

practical · 11-27-2003, 10:13 AM

Well, it appears again that my company MAY be moving me to Alaska when my training course is done, so I'm back in the market for bear blasters. I really dig the stainless Winchester guide guns, but they don't come in 450 marlin. I also noticed Marlin doesn't appear to sell anything comparable either.

I want the stainless shorty since rough weather and hiking are concerns. Does anybody know of any 450's that fit the bill?

Doglips · 11-27-2003, 02:02 PM

in 450 Marlin NEF has the ULTA .....single shot ported....but from reading the NEF board the 450 Marlin is only an inprovment above 45/70 for non reloaders......you can get the same preformance SAFELY from a 45/70.....and a LEE Loader (smack it with a hammer pocket loader) is only $14.

dave375hh · 11-28-2003, 08:18 AM

Get the Marlin and have it coated with the MP3 coating from Robar. It's probably more resistant than stainless which isn't really rust-proof 100%.

BattleRifleG3 · 11-28-2003, 10:09 AM

BLR also comes in 450 Marlin, if it's your preference over Marlin's guns. I too am considering one some day.

practical · 11-28-2003, 10:58 AM

BRG3, I assume by BLR, you mean the browning. I checked their page and it didn't come in 450. Besides, I want the stubby, stout design of the guide gun style rifles.

BattleRifleG3 · 11-30-2003, 09:32 PM

Funny, it did last time I checked.

BattleRifleG3 · 11-30-2003, 09:33 PM

Whoomp, there it is.

http://www.browning.com/products/cat...34&type_id=006

Down at the very bottom.

practical · 11-30-2003, 10:56 PM

Mea culpa:-)

11-27-2003, 10:13 AM	#1
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 736	450 Marlin Rifle Choices Well, it appears again that my company MAY be moving me to Alaska when my training course is done, so I'm back in the market for bear blasters. I really dig the stainless Winchester guide guns, but they don't come in 450 marlin. I also noticed Marlin doesn't appear to sell anything comparable either. I want the stainless shorty since rough weather and hiking are concerns. Does anybody know of any 450's that fit the bill? __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"

11-28-2003, 08:18 AM	#3
dave375hh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 587	Get the Marlin and have it coated with the MP3 coating from Robar. It's probably more resistant than stainless which isn't really rust-proof 100%. __________________ Dave 375 H&H

11-28-2003, 10:09 AM	#4
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	BLR also comes in 450 Marlin, if it's your preference over Marlin's guns. I too am considering one some day. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

11-28-2003, 10:58 AM	#5
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 736	BRG3, I assume by BLR, you mean the browning. I checked their page and it didn't come in 450. Besides, I want the stubby, stout design of the guide gun style rifles. __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"

11-30-2003, 09:32 PM	#6
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Funny, it did last time I checked. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

11-27-2003, 02:02 PM	#2
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,089	in 450 Marlin NEF has the ULTA .....single shot ported....but from reading the NEF board the 450 Marlin is only an inprovment above 45/70 for non reloaders......you can get the same preformance SAFELY from a 45/70.....and a LEE Loader (smack it with a hammer pocket loader) is only $14.

11-30-2003, 09:33 PM	#7
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Whoomp, there it is. http://www.browning.com/products/cat...34&type_id=006 Down at the very bottom. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

11-30-2003, 10:56 PM	#8
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 736	Mea culpa:-) __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"