convert it into either a 450AK or 50AK. Nothing wrong with 450 Mar other than it's an orphaned cartridge, we'll see what happens.
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Yup it's the original chambering, it was made in 2000 offered from Browning, it's a large frame, not the same as the original 30-30win version. The 450M is a 45KPSI round, so I think it'sCowboyTutt wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 8:12 pm That's really neat! Is that the original chambering??? Didn't think the '94 action is that strong. -Tutt
Yeah, I converted a M1895G to 450AK, really love it too, great round, lots of power.Bearskinner wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:02 pm In 450 Alaskan, you should be able to keep the barrel stock, just ream the chamber to the new caliber. The tube should be ok to house the larger diameter case. Might have to open up the loading gate?
First off, I’m definitely a fan of your new rifle! I vote leave it as is.577nitro wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:09 pmYup it's the original chambering, it was made in 2000 offered from Browning, it's a large frame, not the same as the original 30-30win version. The 450M is a 45KPSI round, so I think it'sCowboyTutt wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 8:12 pm That's really neat! Is that the original chambering??? Didn't think the '94 action is that strong. -Tutt
plenty strong. The 450AK and 50Ak are lower pressure for the same velocities, that's why I thinking about converting, but, not sure, have to test it out first. I just thought it is cool as sh** in
94. I have a 86 I'm converting to 45-90 so I can shoot both 45-70 and -90.
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I’m going off what the owner said, I know nothing much about this model, it’s new to me. If it doesn’t work out for a conversion, that’s OK too, I don’t have anything against the 450M, other than lack of availability. I would need to scrounge dies and brass somewhere.Bridger wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:33 pmFirst off, I’m definitely a fan of your new rifle! I vote leave it as is.577nitro wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:09 pmYup it's the original chambering, it was made in 2000 offered from Browning, it's a large frame, not the same as the original 30-30win version. The 450M is a 45KPSI round, so I think it'sCowboyTutt wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 8:12 pm That's really neat! Is that the original chambering??? Didn't think the '94 action is that strong. -Tutt
plenty strong. The 450AK and 50Ak are lower pressure for the same velocities, that's why I thinking about converting, but, not sure, have to test it out first. I just thought it is cool as sh** in
94. I have a 86 I'm converting to 45-90 so I can shoot both 45-70 and -90.
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But, I’m thinking that rifle is considerably newer than 2000. First off, in 2000 that tang safety wasn’t in existence on 94s, it was that God awful crossbolt. Second, 94s weren’t being made in Miroku in 2000, even the Big Bores as far as I know. Also, I don’t think that short rifle configuration was made in 450 until much more recently than 2000.
No, it doesn't have the thicker web over the locking lug area the Big Bores have. Just like the other Winchester 94s offered in 450 Marlin, it appears to be a standard AE frame. (Cause other'n the Big Bore & AE, the only frame ever made is the standard 1894 or mdl 94 frame. (Were the Big Bore ever offered in an AE {angle eject})?
According to Chuck they were. I believe I had seen AE .375 BB rifles, because when I was looking for a 375 Winchester I made sure not to get an AE or one with the High comb.Griff wrote: ↑Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:05 pmNo, it doesn't have the thicker web over the locking lug area the Big Bores have. Just like the other Winchester 94s offered in 450 Marlin, it appears to be a standard AE frame. (Cause other'n the Big Bore & AE, the only frame ever made is the standard 1894 or mdl 94 frame. (Were the Big Bore ever offered in an AE {angle eject})?
Roger that my mistake. I’m quite confused now though. I went to the Winchester web site and they list a bunch of supposedly currentOld Savage wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 1:32 pm Big Bore is one of their actual terms. There is no large frame.
I was told if the dies are not currently in production then you have to order them through the
Roger that! I have everything to shoot'er now, just waiting on everything to arrive.Drawdown wrote: ↑Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:01 am Didn't read all the posts but all I can say is wow, you got a jewel, and get equipped to shoot it as is! No doubt another of the great cartridges that just never developed a following, but that don't mean squat if you can get furnished to use it. That's what I would do and enjoy every minute of it. Congratulations!