Marlin XLR and LEVERevoulution

[todbartell]

the LR ammo isnt exactly sleek

the BC is rated at .335 for the 160 gr. 30 cal

that bullet at 2400 fps isnt bad, but keep in mind a 308 WInchester can throw a 200 grain bullet with a BC of .480 at this speed
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[John Y Cannuck]

What do you fellas think... is the 30-30 leverevolution stuff as good as shooting factory fodder in a .308?

The 30-30 doesn't need to be a high velocity round, it's quite effective, as is.

 

[Demonical]

Well there's always been a longer barrel 1895 - this is just a little longer than that.

The guide gun is meant for a specific use. Just like short barreled and long barreled shotguns.

Yes but the stainless appeals to me.

 

[CH_Tiger_14]

any opinions on whether this ammo will be available in the 356 Win and would it really help this cartridge? I'd like to get 1... just because

 

[BIGREDD]

The 30-30 leverevolution was advertised as having 300 yard deer killing ability and compared to the .308....
I'm just stirrin the pot...

seriously though the technology is fascinating... and any improvement is good... I would really like a Marlin in .450 now

.30-30 (.308")

160 grain Evolution - SD .240, BC .330
150 grain RN Interlock - SD .226, BC .186
170 grain FP Interlock - SD .256, BC .189

.45-70/.450 Marlin (.458")

325 grain Evolution - SD .221, BC .230
300 grain HP - SD .204, BC .197
350 grain RN Interlock - SD .238, BC .189

 

[marlin]

anyone hear of cold weather performance testing on this ammo? I know that Hornady must be confident, but.........

 

[todbartell]

the 356 is all but dead, I wouldnt hold your breath for anything new in that area
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[pako]

XLR Purchased!

I just bought the Marlin XLR in .444 with two boxes of the Leverevolution on the way from SIR. Should be a couple of weeks as SIR always takes longer for the registration to finalize. I can't friggin wait!!! A little concerned about the recoil but what the hell, who notices that when your facing a 900lb Bull Moose. So who shot one, and what did they think about the shoulder impact?

 

[Foxer]

Haven't tried the 444 - but i've shot a fair bit of hornady 'light mag' in other cartridges and the recoil is almost the same as 'standard' cartridges. I doubt you'll notice a huge difference.

 

[ben hunchak]

MXLRs are beauties but I wouldn't trust those short bullets for deep penetration on large game!!

 

[Calum]

I can hardly wait to try some in my 30/30 win.

 

[m1978]

I just bought the Marlin XLR in .444 with two boxes of the Leverevolution on the way from SIR. Should be a couple of weeks as SIR always takes longer for the registration to finalize. I can't friggin wait!!! A little concerned about the recoil but what the hell, who notices that when your facing a 900lb Bull Moose. So who shot one, and what did they think about the shoulder impact?

put a decelerator recoil pad on it and you'll be fine. you're gonna love it!

 

[Demonical]

Jeebus help me!! I went and ordered up a .45-70 XMLR!! !!

 

[Foxer]

Jeebus help me!! I went and ordered up a .45-70 XMLR!!

hehehe - i'd quit praying to jeebus, and start praying to pachmyer.

 

[Demonical]

hehehe - i'd quit praying to jeebus, and start praying to pachmyer.

I'm praying my wife doesn't kill me!!

 

[todbartell]

gonna try any of your home-made hacksaw 458 bullets?

 

[Demonical]

Hell no!!

 

[Foxer]

I'm praying my wife doesn't kill me!!

Well if it works, for heaven's sake let us know how that prayer goes (write it down now so you don't forget! )

 

[geologist]

I'm praying my wife doesn't kill me!!

Jeez, be a man for goodness sake!













I just bring my new guns in when my wife is at work. Once they're in the gun safe, they're "old guns" that I've had forever!

 

[Calum]

I just bring my new guns in when my wife is at work. Once they're in the gun safe, they're "old guns" that I've had forever!

Brilliant!