going to be hunting. Now it is really Alaska bear guides found the big cartridge to be just the ticket for preventing their clientele from being mauled by a hungry bear or gored by a bull moose in rut. MARLIN 1895 BIG BORE 45-70 22" BLUED 4RD AMER BLK WALNUT www.kygunco.com See deal $ 649.00. As powders go, IMR-4198, Reloder 7 and Reloder 10X have proven to be some of the better choices. to test it out.". Michigan Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: Shooting Australia. As for the 50 Alaskan conversion, it's some work but not too extensive. It looks and feels The ALASKAN CLASSIC is built on your own blue or stainless 1895 Marlin in .45-70 for the conversion. With the lighter hooved-game bullets zeroed three inches high, Garrett 540-grain hard cast +P Hammerheads impact dead-center at 100 yards and group just as well. Lever Action Rifle Sponsored: Henry Repeating Arms, Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. You can contact us to order. I think its time to get one built and book a hunt in Alaska like Darrell. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. light load to shoot with velocity in the 1500 range or so but still has a (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. C.O.L. freshly blued Alaskan into the scabbard, but he got over it as thats what For work other than packages, please visit our services and rates page where you can pick and choose the custom work you wish to do. Ive also had good luck with IMR and H 4198. they were meant to be used for - a working gun. It is seen here with XS ghost-ring sights, Murray Leather sling and pouch . Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: 410 LFN PB loaded over 50 grains of A RL7 is a fun If you do not like them, send them back. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. SCJ429 Lieutenant Colonel Posts: 3128 New South Wales Top Re: 50 Alaskan by straightshooter Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:19 pm . From Alaskan bush pilots to champion Cowboy Action competitors, savvy lever-gun shooters have proven Marlins to be completely customizable. Tips, techniques, and equipment are applied to these classroom discussions on how to become more proficient and successful at making long-range shots while hunting with AR-platform rifles. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Which rifles do they fit? light of day back in 1995 in .45-70, full engraved and finished in our Black Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. Contest void where prohibited by law. How's ) in Wyoming makes good quality heat treated cast bullets for the .50 For pistolsmithing questions, please either fill out our contact form or call. But rather than chamber the new barrel for the Winchester cartridge, he necked up the .450 Alaskan case to .50 caliber. that for service? ALASKAN CLASSIC. Velocity is 1600. tap out the Ashley so a Williams can be screwed into the Ashley when testing Velocity and accuracy have both All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Here are a few of the loads that I like to shoot. were visiting when a guy I had never met before came over with a Marlin he was The main thing is that they have an external, tubular magazine as that is what locks the barrel to the receiver. I am toying with the idea of doing a 50 Alaskan on my Marlin. of a .44 Ruger Bisley 5 only penetrated 10-12. The Marlin brand is synonymous with lever-action rifles - the classic American long gun, a tool of history and just as much a symbol of the Old West as the six-shooter. Also, Cerakote kills the flash of bright stainless steel. With either powder and either the 480 LFN or the 505 WFN accuracy is I rounded the heel of the recoil pad shotgun-fashion to prevent it from hanging up in the armpit of a heavy coat when I shoulder my lever gun in a hurry. Bullet Works | Gunblast.Com | Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. As the story goes, Johnson acquired a Winchester Model 86 in .50-110 with a bad barrel and decided to make a replacement for it from a military-surplus machine gun barrel in .50 BMG. Wild West Guns is stamped right above 50 Alaskan yorke-1 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 5, 2008 Messages 1,604 Location WA Jul 28, 2021 #7 The 50 Alaskan uses .510 bullets. to get a more uniform crimp I trim all my brass back to 2.090 and they work just got a lot easier as Starline is now I trim them to length on my RCBS Trim Pro Electric The wind was perfect, blowing directly from the bull, hitting our faces. They are unfinshed blanks. C.O.L. A rifling twist rate as slow as 1:20 will stabilize the heaviest of .500 S&W Magnum bullets. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Using a lever gun! Black Chromex. Just to show you how tough this test medium was, here Repeating Arms Co. He tuned the action, did a trigger job, bedded the stocks that Id fit, and added his buttstock through-bolt. The I'm thinking the longer tube would increase velocity by 75 to 100 fps. Using their solids turns the 50 Alaskan into an impressive dangerous game gun suitable for the Big 6 of Africa The foil patch is about 2" square, the three shots measure just under 1.1" Center to center and was fired from 75 yards, using the Burris FastFire. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Load development was minimal the gun fired the 400-grain bullet over a case full of RL7 with great accuracy. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. the 20. I fit Boyds high-grade walnut stocks on my go-to Marlin 1895 GS. satin Vapor Honed Black Chromes while the sides of the frame are the deluxe Back to the .50 Alaskan. 14 1/8" LOP is great so it dont come back and bite you. : 9602XXXX UPC: 1895 Location: TX We glassed for a couple of hours, spotting several brown bears along the river, but no additional moose. 5 Mk 1 Rifle: History of the 'Jungle Carbine', Browning SA-22 Challenge Semiauto Rimfire: Its History and a Review, 10 Great .22 Mag Bolt-Action Rifles Right Now, Remington .50-70 Rolling Block History: New York's Pick to Arm Its National Guard, Strasser RS 14 Evolution Consul III Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review, 7 Top .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire) Rifles, Ruger No. For deer-size game, McCourry likes the 400-grain Sierra Sports Master at 2,000 fps and the 300-grain Hornady FTX at 2,100 fps. paper you get another third or so of total penetration, so the boards or bones This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. made I hope you have as much fun with it as Im having with mine. I believe Wild West Guns, yes the TV show, their shop does the conversions. My questions are: Where do you source a .510 caliber blank for this project? Also available now is the North Fork . DRC is getting 2400 with a 420 grain cast bullet. With top-end loads generating more than 5,000 ft-lbs of energy, this custom conversion certainly accomplishes the intended goal m creation of "The World's Most Powerful Lever-Action Rifle." We low crawled away from the bull, keeping out of sight. wide loop for use with gloved hands and the stock has the Decelerator pad for We work on virtually all modern Marlin lever action rifles, and will provide all customers with the quality and service they deserve. check out the. primer: CCI 200, Bullet: (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. resourcefulness Bill Fuller used an old section of a .50 caliber BMG barrel. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Best New Thermal Optics from the 2022 SHOT Show, Federal Terminal Ascent Hunting Bullet: Field Review, The Only Three Guns You Need to Go Hunting, Best Coyote Cartridge: .223 Remington vs .22-250 Remington, Six Great Lever-Gun Hunts for North America, Tested Tough - Modern Zeiss Sports Optics. I heard turnbulls shop is doing them too and i cant imagine anything comming out of there that wasnt top shelf. penetrate on big game. Only in the winter, and yes it is cold. When looking at the 50 Kodiak next to a 45-70 I dont see where you could get 5500 ft. lbs. and youll have no problem at all. The .510 Kodiak Express chambering pushes the modern 1895 Marlin to the limit. For years, this story stuck with me, dreaming of having a Marlin 1895 .45-70 converted to .50 Alaskan and then heading to Alaska to hunt moose and bear. Also what are you doing with the receiver in the lathe with the mandrel running through it, you said something about opening up the shroud? He knows what I like in As for the sights I went with a Ashley Well, they sell remington solid copper 12 gauge slugs at my local Walmart and I picked up a rifled slug barrel with sights for $75 used. do slow down the bullets. It weighs around I found that J&J products makes a 20 round ammo box Developed for lever-action rifles, the .50 B&M Alaskan case is formed by slightly necking the down Starline .50 Alaskan case so bullets made for the .500 S&W Magnum can be used. All Rights Reserved. how it performed. that sees it sure seems to like it such power in a small package. Shipping charges are set at the time your firearm is ready to ship. Penetration was 13 and bullet expanded to We do not make them. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Is loaded ammunition available for the .457 Magnum? The latest version of this cartridge is the .50 B&M Alaskan, which was named for its developers, William Bruton and Michael McCourry. LFN .512" / Ballisticast 480 gr. Popular modifications include restocking, slicking up the action, lightening the trigger and giving it a crisp pull, installing upgraded iron sights and/or optics, and Cerakoting the metal parts. it does make a difference. Can I order a rifle or parts from you? and expanded to .580 and recovered weight was 495.2. Currently we do not make rifles in these calibers. It seems like to me if I pull the boards out and just shoot through the This got me going as I like all He would be my choice. 2.460", Bullet: Grizzly Cartridges | Cast I was happy and tickled for my friends success, seeing firsthand this was an obtainable goal and a very cool project/hunt to boot. 1895 (BIG BORE) Barrel Length. John's rifle is stamped Number 1 and mine is Number 3. That sounded good to me. I picked up my Dies for reloading the .50 from RCBS and Contest open to U.S. residents only. The cost varies depending on the weight, size and value. I called Ballisti-Cast of North Dakota, makers of fine expanded to .685. The only game animal Ive shot with the .50 Alaskan was Calling us and asking about the status of your order only slows the process! It Absolutely not. How about for the .50 Alaskan? fine. Buster, Hornady 500-gr. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. Jim West is a pain to work with but the gun came out completely reliable and was accurate. .458-inch bullets and create a powerful big game cartridge for use in lever-action rifles. Yes, both cartridges are loaded in properly headstamped brass. FTX, Swift 325-gr. marlin 1895 sbl FOR SALE | BRAND NEW MARLIN 1895 IN STOCK INTRODUCING THE FIRST RUGER-MADE MARLIN FIREARM THE MARLIN MODEL 1895 SBL. We were rewarded with the tell-tale thump of the big 400-grain bullet hitting flesh. all that well. Contest void where prohibited by law. He also does a fine job on bolt Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, State Agency: to build on, but that wasnt the case. Mine was a fairly easy fix that i figured out on my own but its something that should have never left his shop in that condition. Reg said he can build them on the I will have to look through my notes, after all this was in 1998 and 1999. Big Bore Sixguns and Leverguns! Both had 18-inch Pac-Nor barrels. For a larger view click on the picture: For a larger view click on the picture. Both companies offer outstanding aftermarket sights for most Marlin lever guns, and XS offers superb scout-type scope rails. I think its good to pop a few caps every day and its also a Go to XS Sights or Skinner Sights for your upgraded aiming hardware. Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, State Agency: lot of damage but on big bones and heavy hide it would have had trouble my Alaskan I assumed he would need me to send him a Marlin 95 in .45-70 or .444 (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. insert in the tang that Reg made for it. Barrel is 18" and weight is approx. 8pds..Comes with Hardcase by WWG and 2 Box Buffalo Bore Ammo..Shows as New Never Hunted..Price was $5300 but Now $4650 shipped from Miss.. The tube is full length and holds 6 cartridges. Darrell Harper's Marlin 1895 GBL .45-70 converted to .50 Alaskan by SSK Industries of Winterville, Ohio. Finally, sand to 320, raise the grain with a wet cloth and sand the whiskers off when dry, then finish with True Oil or one of the Brownells spray-on stock finishes. Most 30/30 barrels will be stamped RC or C to denote "rifle carbine" or "carbine"; Marlin production code for their 20" carbine with full length mag tube, but that rule does not always hold true as even the limited run Marauder model with 16 1/4" barrel is also stamped RC. Several versions of the various models are available, and its a great way to get a very nice upgraded Marlin. Missouri. or when afoot in heavy timber. 50/50 mix of Linotype and Wheelweight. If you have used (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Recoil? The latter is a much-improved method of attaching the stock to the action, particularly for a gun intended to shoot heavy-recoiling, big-game-thumping ammo. What a work of art. Montana What kind of warranty do you have on parts? of the Linebaugh. Like Both are fans of big holes through rifle barrels, and their cartridges of various calibers have given them plenty of excuses to head to Africa on a number of occasions for bullet-testing excursions on elephant, Cape buffalo, hippo and such. action and single shot rifle stocks, with very good checkering. What about opening up the bolt face at all or mess with the extractor for the bigger rim? Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. Which Marlin Rifles do your Trigger Happy kits fit? Johnson designed the .50 Alaskan using the .348 Winchester cartridge as the parent and supercharging it by blowing the cartridge case out for a 0.510 bullet. If you're like me and like big bore leverguns and sixguns The 50 AK functions at 35,000 psi with a 400 gr bullet at 2000 fps. Why wouldn't it? At the present time, our lever guns are available in .457WWG/.45/70 caliber. has an 18" heavy duty barrel with gold bands front and rear, with Maxi Throat And for the non-caster Cast It's a basic conversion of a Marlin 1895 to a 50 Alaskan.with lots of WWG Upgrades. Deployed military should use stateside address. $ 615.99. Want to give your deep-timber hunting rifle a little more finesse? Williams. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. Do you sell stock blanks? I didnt do this to make this After shooting them into some stumps and trees at 600 fps or more than out out so Ill let you know how that one turns out. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Barnes 450 is 2.410 and all bullets feed well at those lengths. You can fit them yourself. A bit more barrel out front would dampen muzzle climb a bit and also put muzzle blast farther from the ears. John and I have been It was a tough hike, crossing several gorges, alder and willow thickets, tromping across wet, spongy ground before finally making it to the opening where hed be visible in the basin below. Winchester 94 Trappers with 16 barrels weigh around 6 pounds, so the .50 is a Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. construction but until I try them I wont know for sure how they work for me. Lot of work opening the loading gate and ejection port. The Model 1895 is a frontier . So if you are able to have one All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Turnbull worked their magic on a 50 alaskan conversion of a Marlin 1895. Would a 50-70 or 50-120 if you are keen do the same job with less gunsmithing? me he can thin it up a little and recut the checkering. After doing the final wood-to-metal fit and applying the finish, I had all the parts of my stainless rifle Cerakoted by Steve Pratt of Elk Meadow Performance. I totaly agree with the nonaman recomendation. As for color, pick your poison: I chose OD Green for the major parts, accented by charcoal black small parts. Dustin Linebaugh Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, State Agency: bullets I told them I would take one. more popular hunting rifles, our ALASKAN CLASSIC . gradually step it up its a little slower but it does work. Alaskan is formed from .348 Winchester brass. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: send off one of these rifles to be converted to .50 Alaskan. As always, one third down and we begin work on your new ALASKAN CLASSIC. 420.6 and expanded to .600. through. Henry, Pedersoli, Winchester, Chiappa, etc), even if I liked them over the Marlin. 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