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Hello gents,
As seems to be a semi common wish, I also would like to see a 94 in 45-70. However, all one needs to do is compare the rim width to the interior width of the action and it is clear, the option, is not an option at all. My thought is this, what about having a rifle made up to use the 458X2 round? Without further ado........
Could the standard 94 action rated to roughly 38,000 cup handle the pressure of the cartridge? This of course would depend on the load, which leads to the question of the performance potential of the round, when kept within these pressures.
Here is another idea, It seems reamers are reasonably inexpensive, what about taking the basic 458X2 and necking it down to use .454 or .452 bullets and barrels, thus making a reasonably easy swap for a 45 colt based 94 rifle?
Would the pressure increase of the smaller bore be enough to make much of a difference?
It seems this would, for the most part be a Winchester 94 in 450 Marlin. Why do it, because I am a fan of the 94 action, and I want to be able to push 405 grain 45 caliber bullets.
Any thoughts on the idea would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Much
Juan Tedman
As seems to be a semi common wish, I also would like to see a 94 in 45-70. However, all one needs to do is compare the rim width to the interior width of the action and it is clear, the option, is not an option at all. My thought is this, what about having a rifle made up to use the 458X2 round? Without further ado........
Could the standard 94 action rated to roughly 38,000 cup handle the pressure of the cartridge? This of course would depend on the load, which leads to the question of the performance potential of the round, when kept within these pressures.
Here is another idea, It seems reamers are reasonably inexpensive, what about taking the basic 458X2 and necking it down to use .454 or .452 bullets and barrels, thus making a reasonably easy swap for a 45 colt based 94 rifle?
Would the pressure increase of the smaller bore be enough to make much of a difference?
It seems this would, for the most part be a Winchester 94 in 450 Marlin. Why do it, because I am a fan of the 94 action, and I want to be able to push 405 grain 45 caliber bullets.
Any thoughts on the idea would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Much
Juan Tedman