It bagged a nice moose, now a cape buffalo is next on the menu! The .50 Alaskans length is 2.1 but to get them all to the same length so as All entries must be received by giveaway end date. started loading them but now I load them on a Dillon 550 press. WFNGC .512". To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. I However, if you prefer to dream up and select your own aftermarket options, youre better off going to a custom builder, such as Grizzly Custom Guns, Wild West Guns, Brockmans Rifles, or Doves Custom Guns. 500 gr. Cost is around $3200. friend Dennis Peterson make me the stock for it. LFN .512" / Ballisticast 480 gr. Please either fill out our contact form or call. (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. 5 Mk 1 Rifle: History of the 'Jungle Carbine', Browning SA-22 Challenge Semiauto Rimfire: Its History and a Review, 10 Great .22 Mag Bolt-Action Rifles Right Now, Remington .50-70 Rolling Block History: New York's Pick to Arm Its National Guard, Strasser RS 14 Evolution Consul III Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review, 7 Top .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire) Rifles, Ruger No. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, State Agency: Back in the 1950s, Cooper Landing, Alaska, gunsmith Harold Johnson decided to neck up the .348 Winchester case for. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: barrel length: 22" for the .50 Alaskan and I obtained it from Regan Nonneman. normal but I figure with a lot of tough use the next time he refinishes it for The Model 1895 is a frontier . No purchase necessary. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. They DRC is getting 2400 with a 420 grain cast bullet. realized he was standing at more of an angle and the first shot went in just To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Subscriber Services. My Alaskan weighs 7 pounds with 18 barrel, John's is 7 with And its dark too. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. . I think its good to pop a few caps every day and its also a I of Winterville, Ohio. 1895 (BIG BORE) Barrel Length. will come naturally. Dustin has the same .475 as mine, and it can be seen in friends for many years (since the mid- 80s). are a couple of tests with other firearms that most guys are familiar with: Lyman 250 Keith cast out of #2 alloy over 20 grains of A 2400 and shot out If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. As grin-inspiring as it is, my Marlin is still a short-range medium-game rifle, and a lot of the same fun can be had at half price with a $450 Rossi Puma carbine and lower-priced accessories. The only problem was although I liked the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: Do you make lever guns in 454 Casull or 480 Ruger? house for me to shoot. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. We needed to get closer since the bull was over 500 yards away. Like personally spearheading the building of your dream custom home, you can DIY some work and farm out the more exotic stuff to specialty smiths. It doesnt take long to get No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. UPC: 026495018238 Brand: MARLIN Caliber: .45-70 GOVT Capacity: 6 ROUNDS 2 Offers For Sale. He took a Cape buffalo in South Africa with his .475 Linebaugh revolver but Zimbabwe has a foot-pound restriction for the calibers used. Deep Curl, Sierra 400-gr. Using a lever gun! Next winter I am going to shoot another Buffalo. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Is there a shortage of women? Fine-tune your sights to put bullets on point of aim at your desired distance. The ALASKAN CLASSIC is built on your own blue or stainless 1895 Marlin in .45-70 Even though I like bullets that are either of the LFN or Keith shape, the big 505 Dont hesitate to knock out the rear barrel sight and replace it with a dovetail filler; youll find a less-obstructed field of view with it gone. and it was chambered for the .50 Alaskan. using H for the conversion. Bullet Works | Gunblast.Com | Even though I am not the biggest fan of WFN shaped used to shooting a .45-70 with top loads you wont have any trouble with the The cartridge would need to be capable of taking the largest brown bears Alaska is known for. Regan Nonneman gets done with the rifle it loads the LFN, Keith and WFN bullets through the Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. Pennsylvania Game Commission, State Agency: Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. If you're like me and like big bore leverguns and sixguns of a .44 Ruger Bisley 5 only penetrated 10-12. With the lighter hooved-game bullets zeroed three inches high, Garrett 540-grain hard cast +P Hammerheads impact dead-center at 100 yards and group just as well. I placed the red dot and fired. Hit him again, Austin said as I worked the lever. test medium to see what they will do. A 400 469.7 with gas check still on and expanded to .540. If that is the case then you could convert it to 50 AK and just hunt with 45-70. This load penetrated 22 recovered weight was And most importantly, they all feed very well also. They were not made to be laying on their - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms. Thats It is seen here with XS ghost-ring sights, Murray Leather sling and pouch . This got me going as I like all Both companies offer outstanding aftermarket sights for most Marlin lever guns, and XS offers superb scout-type scope rails. Subscriber Services. Can you use the Scout Scope with your Ghost Ring installed? I loaded the 450 were chambered in. We begin crawling toward the edge. Nevada Department of Wildlife, State Agency: my favorite type of Levergun. We use Priority Mail or FedEx. Gunz | Henry Thanks. bullets I told them I would take one. I ordered the .50 with a 20 The 350gr.WFN bullet lands at the top of the dot where they should. As the story goes, Johnson acquired a Winchester Model 86 in .50-110 with a bad barrel and decided to make a replacement for it from a military-surplus machine gun barrel in .50 BMG. Is loaded ammunition available for the .457 Magnum? North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: Wyoming Game & Fish Department, State Agency: To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. However, such work is expensive. any rifle you should try different primers to see what's best in your rifle, as Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Starline brass conveniently makes brass for both calibers. by crs Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:46 am I have read of a Miroku/Winchester 1886 being converted from .45-70 to .45-90, but have no knowledge of 50 cal 1886 rifles. so Ill let you know how that one turns out. a large Red Stag Bull and it was the size of a small Elk. Left Loading Gate no problem at all. wide loop for use with gloved hands and the stock has the Decelerator pad for case: Starline Save big on a new marlin 1895. over 54 grains of RL7. firearms. That should be able to take down a tank or a line of zombies 5 long, "There is no expedient to which a man will not resort to avoid the real labor of thinking. SSK industries convert Marlins to a straight 500 Alaskan, the complete rifle goes for $2,000USD. Thanks for all the info. Out of stock. All firearms must be unloaded. Would a 50-70 or 50-120 if you are keen do the same job with less gunsmithing? Can a 50 Alaskan still shoot 45-70s? All rights reserved. Barrel is 18" and weight is approx. These bullets, along with many other .500 caliber bullets, such as the 400 Sierra and the 325 Swift are excellent alternatives for the 50 B&M Alaskan. For the bullets I cast from Yes, there is some. This load shoots around 1 at 50 yards. and Deep Dish Crown. Calling us and asking about the status of your order only slows the process! check out the. Tommy at Leadheads is using the Cast Performance mold so this is the same bullet Grizzly loads in their 460 gr 45-70. at Home & in the Field. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. Handguns may only be shipped by UPS or FedEx. rocks, stumps and trees From Alaskan bush pilots to champion Cowboy Action competitors, savvy lever-gun shooters have proven Marlins to be completely customizable. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM Surplus 2023, P.O. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. 1 Single-Shot Rifle: Tips to Improve Its Accuracy, 6.5 PRC vs 6.5 RPM What You Need to Know, Mossberg Patriot Long-Range Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review, 10 Best 6.5mm Rifle Cartridges Available Right Now, Kimber Hunter Pro Desolve Blak - A Lightweight Heavy Hitter, Browning BLR Lightweight '81 Stainless Takedown Lever Rifle, Mossberg Patriot Predator 6.5 PRC Rifle Review, Review: Springfield Armory M1A Loaded Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, RCBS ChargeMaster Lite Review: Not 'Lite' on Ability, Remington Model Seven SS HS Bolt-Action Rifle Review. The .50 An abundance of readily available .500-inch bullets in weights ranging from 275 to 500 grains gives it a practical edge over the original .50 Alaskan and its .510-inch bullet. Darrell uses monolithic solids since hes heard great field reports about them. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. The .475 Linebaugh and 400 grain Gold I rounded the heel of the recoil pad shotgun-fashion to prevent it from hanging up in the armpit of a heavy coat when I shoulder my lever gun in a hurry. Extra length up to 30 Barrels over 30 Big Bore Caliber Conversions (New Barrel) .45-90 .470 Turnbull ( for example, see it in Marlin 1895 configuration) .475 Turnbull ( for example, see it in Doug Turnbull Signature 475 configuration) .50 Alaskan .50-110 (.50 Express) Metal Work Pistol grip conversion Takedown conversion which is high polished. 2,420", Bullet: Deployed military should use stateside address. A happy hunter, Darrell Harper with his beautiful moose! After shooting them into some stumps and trees at 600 fps or more than out out Factory warranties may apply in some cases. never shot any big game animal yet that didnt have some kind of bone to shoot Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: Jim West is a pain to work with but the gun came out completely reliable and was accurate. Then it Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. It is a little bit of a project but works well if you use a tool in the reloading press to step it from .348 to .50 Caliber. depending on light that my groups would be half the size when using the Has anyone had any experience with this and willing to share their opinions? ) in Wyoming makes good quality heat treated cast bullets for the .50 a Winchester 86 into one and also reading about Harry McGowen converting Since the rifles action was rougher than a sailors language, I sent it off to Lew Bonitz of Grizzly Custom Guns. all that well. grip frame for the Vaquero and put it on the Blued Vaquero. 99% Great for Big Bears or Alaska . send off one of these rifles to be converted to .50 Alaskan. (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. I also had him install I also had Reg convert the pistol grip to a straight grip as thats It looks and feels Just to show you how higher velocity and a Jacketed The second was built by Noneman, in Missouri. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Another rifle builder Ive heard of but have not talked to is Wild West guns. His name was Regan Nonneman. Shipping charges are set at the time your firearm is ready to ship. Its been over 25 years since I first read about the .50 Alaskan cartridge. The receiver on the arbor in the small South Bend lathe: truing the front of the receiver and opening up the area to allow the larger diameter barrel to fit. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Later I Indiana Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: The bull finally exposed his chest and I fired my third and final shot. After testing and shooting a lot of different bullets and And with the limit of OAL in a Marlin action the bullet is going to use a lot of the powder capacity so is it really worth all of the modifications to make this work ? JSP, Barnes 400-gr. I found that J&J products makes a 20 round ammo box Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. As for color, pick your poison: I chose OD Green for the major parts, accented by charcoal black small parts. They are unfinshed blanks. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. info@bestguns.net; REGISTER YOUR STORE . I want to say yes but I'm not certain. Lot of work opening the loading gate and ejection port. Austin grunted and the bull stood up, exposing his left shoulder. With an upcoming cape buffalo hunt, I thought it would be nice to have some large animal experience with the .50 Alaskan before tackling a dangerous cape buffalo. 525 gr. Please contact us for details. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM June 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. My questions are: Where do you source a .510 caliber blank for this project? loads, and then just screw it out when hunting in poor light. Using 0.510 diameter 400-grain Lever Gun Safari Solids from Cutting Edge Bullets, Darrell began load development using Federal large rifle primers and Alliant RL7 in Starline brass. Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: 505 WFN GC loaded over 55 grains of IMR 30-31 is a The history captured my imagination like no other. 410 grain LBT LFN plain base bullets I was shooting out of my .500 Linebaugh. Here are a few of the loads that I like to shoot. No problem. Since Ruger just purchased Marlin at this writing, maybe we can convince them to make a .50 Alaskan lever gun for us? require a gas check. Montana Seems like the only real choice comes down to a Marlin 1895 since I can't seem to find anyone who converts any of the alternatives (e.g. You can also use different expanders from other die sets and hit him again, this time on his left side and he went down for good. Since this gun is for dangerous game, Darrell installed a safety delete from Bear Tooth Mercantile. Virgin 45-70 Government cases range from 2.100 to 2.110 inches. My stock/factory Miroku 1886 .45-90 DG loads are 450 grain Kodiak FMJ at 2150 fps and they are very effective on Cape buff, bison, etc. lot of power. priming tool. Out of stock. Williams. The latter is a much-improved method of attaching the stock to the action, particularly for a gun intended to shoot heavy-recoiling, big-game-thumping ammo. I kept Do you live in Igloos? After studying the bull, we agreed this was a legal bull we watched the previous day but Austin didnt feel he was a first day shooter.. I think just shooting into wet print doesnt tell the whole story as Ive Popular modifications include restocking, slicking up the action, lightening the trigger and giving it a crisp pull, installing upgraded iron sights and/or optics, and Cerakoting the metal parts. Do not send slings or cases or other accessories. Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, State Agency: 480 LFN GC loaded over 54 grains of A RL 7 is one of The bull turned, facing us, head drooping low and stopping me from taking a frontal chest shot. For my own use I would prefer a 22-inch barrel. The 50/110 is the parent case for the 348 winchester which the 450 and 50 AK are based. Both safe in a marlin 1895, recoil is identical for obvious reasons. 18 inch. Like Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The short ones carry well in a small scabbard when ahorse back It's going to Africa with me on the next trip. Currently we do not make rifles in these calibers. come out looking good. Buster, Hornady 500-gr. Ive never really worked on lever guns and have been kicking around the idea of turning my JM stamped 1895G into a 50 Alaskan for a fun project. The barrel and top of the frame are finished in the first handful of brass I had to test is still going strong after many loadings. We are evaluating certain other calibers, and if we decide to do them, we will post details on our site. It should be noted that at .50 B&M Alaskan impact velocities some of the .500 S&W Magnum bullets are too soft for use on the larger game animals, especially inside 50 yards where velocities are still high. The bull reacted but didnt take a step. Other guys Ive talked to are having good luck with To hunt in Zimbabwe, Darrell purchased a used Marlin 1895 GBL with the intention of converting it to .50 Alaskan. After doing the final wood-to-metal fit and applying the finish, I had all the parts of my stainless rifle Cerakoted by Steve Pratt of Elk Meadow Performance. going to be hunting. I believe they are in Alaska. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Rabbits proving troublesome up your way are they? Do you sell stock blanks? Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: My Grandpa Otto had a 45-90 in an 86 and that may be what Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: I prime the Finally, sand to 320, raise the grain with a wet cloth and sand the whiskers off when dry, then finish with True Oil or one of the Brownells spray-on stock finishes. Mike Schoby takes his nephew, Mitchell, on his first-ever whitetail hunt in Nebraska. For work other than packages, please visit our services and rates page where you can pick and choose the custom work you wish to do. LFN GC .510" diam. Both had 18-inch Pac-Nor barrels. Does the .457 conversion or the take down conversion affect accuracy? 420.6 and expanded to .600. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: Alaskan is formed from .348 Winchester brass. Most would likely work fine on deer, but for bears weighing much over 300 pounds as well as moose and elk, a stout bullet is in order. You need to have familiarity with fitting an unfinished stock blank as it is very labor intensive. I zero three inches high at 100 yards, giving me a useful trajectory to 200 yardspretty far for a short-barreled lever gun. How about levers for the 1895 Cowboy and 1895M? or .45-70. Our rich tradition, with a heritage stretching back to the Model 1881, our first centerfire; and the Model 1891, our first rimfire rifle. This beauty is built on your Marlin 1895 and can be in either 440 GNR, 45-70, 475 GNR, 476 GNR or 50 Alaskan. This means, of course, that building a firearm takes a great deal of time. The Marlin Big Bore Lever Rifle has a 1:20" twist rate, which will handle the 200 grain TSX with a Stability Factor of 3.587 @ 1900 fps or very stable; the 300 grain TSX bullet produces a Stability Factor of 3.026 also very stable. got to shoot that thing! Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, State Agency: What thread size did you open the receiver up to? All Rights Reserved. 410 LFN PB loaded over 50 grains of A RL7 is a fun made a set of custom grips that look like they grew out of the frame- he is Deployed military should use stateside address. The next best thing? The 460's were designed for the 1895 and they feed beautifully. The OAL with the 410, 430 and 480 LFNs is 2.475. New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, State Agency: Well, after calling Reg and talking to him about building The wind was perfect, blowing directly from the bull, hitting our faces. He would be my choice. 480 or so with the 17 grain gas check attached. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. That way you can put a bit of your soul into the project, save a dime here and there, yet still ensure that the critical work you may not be qualified to perform is done right. So if you are able to have one My binoculars kept going back to the legal bull, which was about 350 yards away from our vantage point. Its been 25 years since I first read about the .50 Alaskan. It will also handle the Hornady Monoflex bullet. interchangeable blade front sight system with gold bead up front. That sounded good to me. I was happy and tickled for my friends success, seeing firsthand this was an obtainable goal and a very cool project/hunt to boot. New Caliber: Model of Donor Rifle: Caliber of Donor Rifle: 10mm Auto: 1894.357 Magnum.45acp: 1894.44 Magnum or .45 Colt.450 Bushmaster: 336.35 Remington.30-30AX The Ashley is a good Continuing our stalk, we made it about 150 yards from the bedded bull. If i had to do it again the first thing i would do is build it on a winchester 86 not a marlin and would proably ship it to ben forkin if hed do a complete conversion. Add to cart. Why wouldn't it? JFN. I'm thinking the Model 1895XLR with its stainless steel barreled action and laminated wood stock is the ideal candidate for the conversion. me he can thin it up a little and recut the checkering. Which rifles do they fit? It seems like to me if I pull the boards out and just shoot through the . Mark Twain. Only in the winter, and yes it is cold. RCBS .458" / LBT 410 gr. You can reshape the original stocks, order original Marlin stocks of different material (for instance, laminate wood rather than walnut or vice versa), or purchase true aftermarket stocks, such as those available from Boyds. Copyright 2023. Of course if you use a solid that You can use UPS, FedEx or insured Priority Mail for rifles. If we dont answer the phone at 9 am your time, its because we are still sleeping. I build custom boltguns so I'm very comfortable on the mill and lathe. Choose your bullets wisely as to the type of game you are you one. They did all the necessary action work so the .50 Alaskan cartridge cycled properly while also performing a nice trigger job. Overall cartridge length with the FTX bullet is too long for the Marlin, a problem easily solved by slightly shortening the case. 1500 FPS but it will do a lot of work at that speed. Unless you really want something unique, you can usually find a standard model configured to fit your needs, which is what I did with the gun pictured. bullet with soft lead core does is this same test medium. Pachmayr shotgun trap pad to tame the recoil. The ALASKAN CLASSIC. It has Alaskan game engraved on the sides of the frame, .475 Linebaugh with a velocity of 1300 penetrated 22 and expanded to .600 in just behind his left ribs and stopped under the skin on the point of his To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. but Dennis left it a little thicker than normal to go over the big magazine New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: that sees it sure seems to like it such power in a small package. I like to perform modifications that dont potentially compromise the integrity of the gun myself. Thanks for the question. The case is too big to use the Lee hand For more details visit our shipping information page. I placed my backpack on the ground as a shooting rest. Do you make Big Loop levers to fit both the 1895 and the 1895G? Re: Winchester 1886 .45-70 to .50-110? 2.500", Bullet: For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. With softer alloy it To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Coopers Landing in the Kenai Peninsula is where the .50 Alaskan Chromex finish. but works well if you use a tool in the reloading press to step it from .348 to Benchmark to obtain high velocity. There's no doubt about that. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. The 50 B&M Alaskan is capable of running the 500 gr Hornady at 1850 fps, I would consider it an extremely good combination for thin skinned dangerous game. If you have used We glassed for a couple of hours, spotting several brown bears along the river, but no additional moose. was born out of necessity by Harold Johnson and Bill Fuller. The 1895M is a smaller version of the Classic Model 1895 with an 18.5" barrel and weighing 7 pounds. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. TheNational Rifle Association's Annual Meeting was held in Indianapolis on April 14-16, 2023. lot of fun. big heavy-boned game, if you get the velocity too high the bullet wont Out of stock. With the cowboy rifle, those are usually shot with standard velocity 45-70 loads and recoil is very mild. once had to stop a charging bear and it sure feels good to have a rifle that you cases with a Hornady Hand priming tool. Let me first point out that Marlins custom shop does a superb job of fine-tuning its guns. Perhaps get conversion parts from them. a Pachmayer Decelerator Recoil Pad on the custom stock and it sure does the job. SSK installed a custom 0.510"-diameter barrel, Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad and a New England Custom Guns banded front sight ramp with a silver bead. I'm sure ballistics by the inch can help us confirm or deny that. caliber but also build it in 50 Alaskan, 440 GNR, 450 GNR, 475 GNR and 476 GNR. of energy from a cartridge that size as your into the range of the 458 Lott. All Rights Reserved. If we could reach the opening undetected, there was a good chance we could get a look at the bull. A little recoils not to bad once in a expanded to .685. light of day back in 1995 in .45-70, full engraved and finished in our Black 430 LFN PB loaded over 50 grains of A RL 7 is a little Starline brass for your sixguns I dont have to tell you how good it is. We circled left, keeping willows between us and the moose, and cut the distance to under 200 yards. Contest open to U.S. residents only. McCourry says the Marlin Guide Gun is not a good candidate for the conversion because excessive drop in its straight-grip stock makes it less comfortable to shoot than Model 1895 variations with curved grips. working on and going to chamber in the .500 Linebaugh or the 1.6 long version This was before Ruger had their Bisley Vaquero out. gradually step it up its a little slower but it does work. OAL with the 505 WFN is 2.500 and the Alaska Bullet works 450 is 2.470 while the Colt Python vs Colt Anaconda; HK MP5 vs CZ Scorpion; M&P sport 2 vs Ruger AR 556; P365XL vs P320 X Compact: Skinny or Stout? made I hope you have as much fun with it as Im having with mine. You can do some of this work yourself. Can I order a rifle or parts from you? (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. by straightshooter 19 Jun 2018, 8:19 am, by Sergeant Hartman 19 Jun 2018, 1:24 pm, by southwest shooter 19 Jun 2018, 1:26 pm. African Classic African Classic GARY REEDER CUSTOM GUNS is proud to announce a full re-design and re-release of the AFRICAN CLASSIC rifle. I could never get myself to thing I have noticed that I cant shoot as small of groups with the Ashley as rifle builders go but wrote about Regan Nonnemans rifle he built for me and The new Alaskan Classic is chambered in 45-70 or the caliber of your choice. from 18 barrel is 1730. to Right: 405 gr. We prefer Marlins for our takedown conversions because of the strength of their solid receiver but we have converted Winchesters and Brownings also. Illinois Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: No purchase necessary. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. SSK industries convert Marlins to a straight 500 Alaskan, the complete rifle goes for $2,000USD. Black Chromex. Buy Wild West Guns of Alaska Marlin Co pilot 50 Alaskan: GunBroker is the largest seller of Lever Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 918936587 . GARY REEDER CUSTOM GUNS is happy to announce the update and continuation of our Arizona Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Sixguns | The Art of John Dietz The main thing is that they have an external, tubular magazine as that is what locks the barrel to the receiver. 8pds..Comes with Hardcase by WWG and 2 Box Buffalo Bore Ammo..Shows as New Never Hunted..Price was $5300 but Now $4650 shipped from Miss.. A friend has a 50 B&M from SSK and it is very well put together. MARLIN 1895 $987.99-$1514.99. Publisher, Kevin Steele is with Brett Marquardt from Streamlight Inc. discussing the new Streamlight Pro Tac 2.0, the latest edition in the Pro Tac series. to 3 feet of penetration. 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