350 magnum remington guidegun-or 450 marlin ?
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350 vs moose & bears
I have owned one of these 350's in a RUGER77 which I sold to a guide I had worked for, he still has it and uses it all the time. If I buy another it would be the Ruger. As a caliber for moose and bear it's right up there with the best. Bill.
I have owned one of these 350's in a RUGER77 which I sold to a guide I had worked for, he still has it and uses it all the time. If I buy another it would be the Ruger. As a caliber for moose and bear it's right up there with the best. Bill.
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Me to, if only those choices
Frank
Undoubtedly the 350 Rem mag in the Model 7 CDL as mentioned. The 350 Rem Mag trounces the 450 marlin in all respects.
I actually sold my 45-70 Marlin GG SS to build a 35 Whelen on a Rem 700 SS, and have NEVER regretted it.
Less recoil, much flatter trajectory, better handling with a scope (the marlin guide guns are horrendous beasts when scoped), and a larger range of usable bullets (SPITZERS) - (180gr pistol bullets on up to 280gr A Frame and 310gr woodeighs).
Of course the Remington bolt guns won't allow you to get "Marlin Knuckle" when the lever loop hammers you in the knuckles!
280_ACKLEY
I actually sold my 45-70 Marlin GG SS to build a 35 Whelen on a Rem 700 SS, and have NEVER regretted it.
Less recoil, much flatter trajectory, better handling with a scope (the marlin guide guns are horrendous beasts when scoped), and a larger range of usable bullets (SPITZERS) - (180gr pistol bullets on up to 280gr A Frame and 310gr woodeighs).
Of course the Remington bolt guns won't allow you to get "Marlin Knuckle" when the lever loop hammers you in the knuckles!
280_ACKLEY
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Amphibious said:except for the size of hole it leaves
spend a little time with a bigbore lever and that nuckle thing goes away.
I have put about 500 rounds of very heavily loaded 405 grainers through my 45-70 and never had the dreaded Marlin knuckle. Is there something that I am missing out on?
True enough... if the poor critter is within the short range of the 450 Marlin he'll have a larger hole in him.... but a .358 Cal hole in the ribs beats a .458 cal hole in the dirt under his belly (grin).
Yup, and spend a little more time with a bigbore lever, and you realize that there are MUCH better options out there for putting large holes in critters. Somewhere around the 400 round mark I failed to warm up to that rifle...even after killing with it.
Can't argue the potency of the 450/45-70 though, but for an "all rounder" med/big bore I feel it is a little lacking in the range dept and hence versatility that the 350/35 Whelen has.
280_ACKLEY
350, more range. - dan
Amphibious said:different strokes I guess. I want to be burried with mine
LOL...pretty hard to argue with a guy that knows what he likes.
When it all boils down, I wouldn't want to be a thang hit by either of them...cause it is going to hurt (grin).
280_ACKLEY
For me, it would depend on where I'd be hunting the moose and bear in question.
If it was in an area where the best hunting was in the thicker stuff with the occaisional opening presenting shots no more than 200 yards I'd probably buy the 450. (Or actually just take my own 45-70).
If it was in area where it was more open with shots more often around 200 yds or more, no question I'd buy the 350mag. I'd probably buy it in a Ruger however. Yes, I know they don't call it a 'guide gun' buy if you compare it to the 673 Remmy its every bit as handy maybe moreso...
If it was in an area where the best hunting was in the thicker stuff with the occaisional opening presenting shots no more than 200 yards I'd probably buy the 450. (Or actually just take my own 45-70).
If it was in area where it was more open with shots more often around 200 yds or more, no question I'd buy the 350mag. I'd probably buy it in a Ruger however. Yes, I know they don't call it a 'guide gun' buy if you compare it to the 673 Remmy its every bit as handy maybe moreso...
I just got my Ruger 77 in .350 Rem Mag today!
It arrived in the mail, from my fellow CGN buddy.
It's a blued, wood M77 MKII in .350 Remington Magnum and it's magnificent! The trigger is wonderful, and the rifle looks like brand new. What a great feeling, well balanced and compact rifle. For now, I have mounted a B&L 4-12x scope on it, for my initial testing and load development - then I plan to snitch the 2-7x Leupold Compact that is sitting atop my A Bolt .308 and use it on this rifle for this years hunting excursions. I'm looking most forward to working up some loads for this rifle and cartridge.
Jeff/1911.
It arrived in the mail, from my fellow CGN buddy.
It's a blued, wood M77 MKII in .350 Remington Magnum and it's magnificent! The trigger is wonderful, and the rifle looks like brand new. What a great feeling, well balanced and compact rifle. For now, I have mounted a B&L 4-12x scope on it, for my initial testing and load development - then I plan to snitch the 2-7x Leupold Compact that is sitting atop my A Bolt .308 and use it on this rifle for this years hunting excursions. I'm looking most forward to working up some loads for this rifle and cartridge.
Jeff/1911.
