jim in Anchorage
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Any one think of a reason not to? Seems like the action would be strong enough.
I said model 1894 in .45 colt not 44 mag .A 454 is rated at 60,000 cup vs 40,000 cup for a 44 magnum and a bigger base diameter. In terms of bolt thrust It would basically be like shooting a 300 win mag in it. Don't stand behind or anywhere near it when you try it.
Even the Marlin 1895 in 45/70 is not rated for that kind of pressure.
And if Clark wouldn't do it, considering he loves overloading stuff, well............... Be careful out there.If you just jumped to 454 without a work up, it would wreck the gun, and possibly injure you.
Any one think of a reason not to? Seems like the action would be strong enough.
Any one think of a reason not to? Seems like the action would be strong enough.
So yes a winchester trapper shooting ruger only loads will run neck and neck with a 454 handgun, without the excessive pressure.
Flipping what around? This has been going on since Colt discovered their new model P handgun would handle the Winchester wcf cartridges. It makes a good combo, an affective cartridge in the handgun, and even more affective in the rifle due to the gained velocity of the rifle barrel, and the increased accuracy potential of the rifle.
a winchester trapper shooting ruger only loads will run neck and neck with a 454 handgun,