Not listed on the online catalog for 2011... Any other news? I still see it on the web sight.
What was the year/s the .444 was offered thatYeah, it is offical... it is gone. This fellow shooters, is a real shame.
The sole purpose of the 450 Marlin was to give 1895 shooters what they deserved out of the 45-70 Govt. Not a big deal if you reload the 45-70 but a huge performance improvement in store shelf ammo.
A lot of guys cannot evaluate the 45-70 Govt vs. 450 Marlin because they have too much an nostalgic attachment to the 45-70 Govt cartridge. I have both and don't feel a thing toward the background of either. What my experience has taught me is that If I truly needed a big bore, it would be the 450 Marlin. What stands out most is the smooth cycle of ammo that the non-rimmed cartridge delivers. If I had a client archery hunting the big bears or any other close in encounter with dangerous North American big game, I would want that slick cartridge cycling from magazine tube to chamber and out the ejection port. The only other Marlin that comes close is the early 444 that used a lifter on the carrier to lay the cartridge near horizontal as it entered the chamber. That is nirvana.
I'm lucky that I have a 1895MR, the full length rifle, as not many were made. I was offered a NIB "G" back in 2000 from the guy I bought my 444P from. He only wanted $350. I wish I'd bought it now. I'm sure I will add one to my Marlin line up as soon as I find the right one.
I'd like to know for future reference.used a lifter on the carrier to lay the cartridge near horizontal as it entered the chamber.?
You hit the nail on the head. My 2 favorite hunting rounds, handgun (7.5" SRH) & rifle.temmi said:Oddly enough Ruger stopped offering the 480R and now this...
Always was brother! ;DArmymark said:Looks like Team 450 just became exclusive.
Come to think of it, your right. I think I'll go shoot mine today. I don't have one expended case and I think I'll go make some. They usually don't stay expended for long, I'm OCD about reloading my empties, it's the cycle of life.Vance in AK. said:Always was brother! ;D
Dog you hit the nail on the head. I have always contended that the .450 feeds better and loads easier than the 45-70. reflex264Ranch Dog said:Yeah, it is offical... it is gone. This fellow shooters, is a real shame.
The sole purpose of the 450 Marlin was to give 1895 shooters what they deserved out of the 45-70 Govt. Not a big deal if you reload the 45-70 but a huge performance improvement in store shelf ammo.
A lot of guys cannot evaluate the 45-70 Govt vs. 450 Marlin because they have too much an nostalgic attachment to the 45-70 Govt cartridge. I have both and don't feel a thing toward the background of either. What my experience has taught me is that If I truly needed a big bore, it would be the 450 Marlin. What stands out most is the smooth cycle of ammo that the non-rimmed cartridge delivers. If I had a client archery hunting the big bears or any other close in encounter with dangerous North American big game, I would want that slick cartridge cycling from magazine tube to chamber and out the ejection port. The only other Marlin that comes close is the early 444 that used a lifter on the carrier to lay the cartridge near horizontal as it entered the chamber. That is nirvana.
I'm lucky that I have a 1895MR, the full length rifle, as not many were made. I was offered a NIB "G" back in 2000 from the guy I bought my 444P from. He only wanted $350. I wish I'd bought it now. I'm sure I will add one to my Marlin line up as soon as I find the right one.
Is your cup half full or half empty?lever4ever said:The .450Marlin made the first move. :'(
Must be feared that the whole company will follow.
Thanks to Cerberus and Remington!
It is beyond me why they never did market the 450 as a magnum because I would bet that it would have sold like hot cakes. ;DSniper said:I think it's coming back in 2012 as 450 Remington Magnum
I just pick up another 300 new 450 Marlin brass ;D