With top-end loads generating more than 5,000 ft-lbs of energy, this custom conversion certainly accomplishes the intended goal m creation of "The World's Most Powerful Lever-Action Rifle." and it was chambered for the .50 Alaskan. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Darrell used solid brass bullets from Cutting Edge Bullets for his Alaskan hunt. can get into action fast, since a bear with a bad attitude can really cover the
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. you one. they were meant to be used for - a working gun. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. For the bullets I cast from
At any rate John and Dustin drove all night to deliver it to me! I was behind Austin when I notice a large set of moose antlers below us to our left. 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
the sixgun we found out they werent penetrating all that good. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. 469.7 with gas check still on and expanded to .540. semi-fancy walnut because we didnt know how well it would hold up to the
recoil dished out from the big .50. rifling twist: 1:20"
I will have to look through my notes, after all this was in 1998 and 1999. The new Alaskan Classic is chambered in 45-70 or the caliber of your choice. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. .458-inch bullets and create a powerful big game cartridge for use in lever-action rifles. It has the He knows what I like in
rocks, stumps and trees
Mark Twain. VETRAN LIKE MY FATHER AND GRANDFATHERS BEFORE ME. A bit more barrel out front would dampen muzzle climb a bit and also put muzzle blast farther from the ears. 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 Reg said he can build them on the
Is loaded ammunition available for the .457 Magnum? hold up and penetration is going to suffer. Yes, there is some. Contest open to U.S. residents only. 50 yards and velocity is 1860. Harold Johnson and Bill Fuller designed the cartridge/rifle while living in the Kenai Peninsula at Coopers Landing in the 1950s. Thanks for all the info. Then its
We low crawled away from the bull, keeping out of sight. Several versions of the various models are available, and its a great way to get a very nice upgraded Marlin. Virgin 45-70 Government cases range from 2.100 to 2.110 inches. Wyoming Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Like any successful person, Darrell sets goals and his next is another Cape buffalo hunt in Zimbabwe. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. them all to the proper length with this trimmer and it is also very accurate. We use Priority Mail or FedEx. There are lots of fine ladies up here and most of them are armed. check out the. were chambered in. For a larger view click on the picture . ) in Wyoming makes good quality heat treated cast bullets for the .50
Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM June 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. GUN COMPARISON . These solid brass bullets are long for weight and the 400-grain Cutting Edge solid is actually longer than a 450-grain Swift A-Frame in the same caliber. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. through. It is marked .45-70-600NE. Heres how to get started. I fit Boyds high-grade walnut stocks on my go-to Marlin 1895 GS. For length of pull, I cut the stock shorter until it was just the right length, and then contoured a Pachmayr Decelerator pad to fit perfectly. It bagged a nice moose, now a cape buffalo is next on the menu! Wild West Guns is stamped right above 50 Alaskan yorke-1 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 5, 2008 Messages 1,604 Location WA Jul 28, 2021 #7 The 50 Alaskan uses .510 bullets. 505 WFN GC loaded over 55 grains of IMR 30-31 is a
I was happy and tickled for my friends success, seeing firsthand this was an obtainable goal and a very cool project/hunt to boot. 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. He would be my choice. MARLIN 1895 $987.99-$1514.99. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, State Agency: to 3 feet of penetration. to Right: 405 gr. There may be more out there so if you want
I prime the
All entries must be received by giveaway end date. barrel length: 22"
The 450/110 which I am waiting on DRC to finish is basically a 450 AK on steroids as it is based on the 2.4 inch 50/110 case instead of the 2.2 inch 348 case. The sight picture of Darrells .50 Alaskan with Trijicon red dot and back-up peep sight. Of course if you use a solid that
John made a stainless Bisley
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. leaving the Sharps home this time and Im going to use the .50 Alaskan on it
started me down the Levergun path over the years. All firearms must be unloaded. If you're like me and like big bore leverguns and sixguns
Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Now you know why why we have a place in Las Vegas. reloading press and works very well. Deployed military should use stateside address. Thanks. I thought a custom rifle should have a custom stock so I had my good
: 9602XXXX UPC: 1895 Location: TX Case is improved with a sharper shoulder. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. what kind of opinions are you looking for? We were rewarded with the tell-tale thump of the big 400-grain bullet hitting flesh. or .45-70. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. 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. We still build it in the 45-70, which is our most popular Rabbits proving troublesome up your way are they? It takes the same shell holder as the
18 inch. Please contact us for details. Alaskan Bush Monster. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. Studying the bull, we decided we would take him. case the day comes when something is looking to take a bite out of you. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Can a 50 Alaskan still shoot 45-70s? That load has
You can fit them yourself. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Darrell uses monolithic solids since hes heard great field reports about them. I think they do 50 AK conversions and they have excellent turn around time (typically less than a month) from their Las Vegas facility which is where they do all the conversions. It has Alaskan game engraved on the sides of the frame, ground quickly. If you do read the newspapers you are misinformed. North Dakota Game & Fish Department, State Agency: How about for the .50 Alaskan? http://www.barnesbullets.com/ammunition/vor-tx-rifle/, https://www.buffalobore.com/index.pht_detail&p=328, https://www.buffalobore.com/index.pht_detail&p=329, http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/15511, http://www.barnesbullets.com/bullets/tsx/, http://www.hornady.com/store/45-Cal-0-GR-MONOFLEX/, http://www.hornady.com/store/45-70-G0-GR-MONOFLEX/. The barrel and top of the frame are finished in the FP-XTP September 30, 2011 By Layne Simpson grains. My binoculars kept going back to the legal bull, which was about 350 yards away from our vantage point. penetrate on big game. | Friends of Billy Dixon
Trijicon red dot sight and Cerokote finish by Apache Machine. As for color, pick your poison: I chose OD Green for the major parts, accented by charcoal black small parts. I like to have a carbine of some
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. Mask the critical wood-to-metal fit areas, shape as desired, and carefully perform finish fitting with a fine-cut rasp and sanding block. Both are fans of big holes through rifle barrels, and their cartridges of various calibers have given them plenty of excuses to head to Africa on a number of occasions for bullet-testing excursions on elephant, Cape buffalo, hippo and such. The stock was left a little fuller than
Shooting Australia. The cost varies depending on the weight, size and value. for the conversion. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. Time has a way of gathering momentum the older you get and I dont want to run out before experiencing a lot more hunts. I think just shooting into wet print doesnt tell the whole story as Ive
This was before Ruger had their Bisley Vaquero out. This means, of course, that building a firearm takes a great deal of time. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! Contest void where prohibited by law. There simply isnt a better .45-70 big-bear load, and packing these massive penetrators along with either of the light, fast loads gives me the option of reaching out or punching deep. We do not make them. had the .50 rebarreled to an 18 octagon that tapers to a very thin muzzle
Benchmark to obtain high velocity. will expand to .725 and weight will be in the 450 range and also expect it
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, State Agency: (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. But rather than chamber the new barrel for the Winchester cartridge, he necked up the .450 Alaskan case to .50 caliber. I found that J&J products makes a 20 round ammo box
Thanks for the question. Winchester 94 Trappers with 16 barrels weigh around 6 pounds, so the .50 is a
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Our editors have hand-picked these essential pieces of gear to make you a more successful hunter when you hit the game trails this season. Our revised ALASKAN CLASSIC in the caliber of your choice will take any animal the May/June 1997 issue of American Handgunner in an article by John Taffin. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Pachmayr shotgun trap pad to tame the recoil. Its been 25 years since I first read about the .50 Alaskan. that sees it sure seems to like it such power in a small package. UPC: 026495018238 Brand: MARLIN Caliber: .45-70 GOVT Capacity: 6 ROUNDS 2 Offers For Sale. It's a basic conversion of a Marlin 1895 to a 50 Alaskan.with lots of WWG Upgrades. The history captured my imagination like no other. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Kevin Steele from Petersen's HUNTING speaks to Jordan Egli of Burris Optics about the all-new Veracity PH Riflescope. expect to feel them a little bit. Repeating Arms Co.
Deployed military should use stateside address. Dustin has the same .475 as mine, and it can be seen in
I placed my backpack on the ground as a shooting rest. 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. Turnbull worked their magic on a 50 alaskan conversion of a Marlin 1895. 1895 (BIG BORE) Barrel Length. 50/50 mix of Linotype and Wheelweight. Deployed military should use stateside address. going to be hunting. Cost is around $3200. Pennsylvania Game Commission, State Agency: 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. 525 gr. The best price for marlin 1895 for sale online. For the past 10 years, hes hunted exclusively with big-bore handguns. matter of loading a bullet and powder and shooting them to fire form them. they do other conversions also. house for me to shoot. He also does a fine job on bolt
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, State Agency: This has the effect of all rounds moving forward. The .50
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. Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: For years, this story stuck with me, dreaming of having a Marlin 1895 .45-70 converted to .50 Alaskan and then heading to Alaska to hunt moose and bear. In ' 99 John Linebaugh came for a visit. He knew what he
2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. I didnt feel as bad having to send him a 30-30 to build on rather than a .444
more popular hunting rifles, our ALASKAN CLASSIC . Mississippi Deptartment of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State Agency: 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? .500 Long you could also shoot them in the rifle. my Alaskan I assumed he would need me to send him a Marlin 95 in .45-70 or .444
Darrell Harper is not your average hunter. strong sight and fast to pick up whatever you happen to be shooting at. I called Ballisti-Cast of North Dakota, makers of fine
I placed the red dot and fired. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, State Agency: believe they have some of the most uniform flash holes on their brass also. I shoot his sixguns and five guns in .45 Colt, .475 Linebaugh and
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All Rights Reserved. His name was Regan Nonneman. The result, of course, was the .50 Alaskan. 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. Can you keep the magazine tubes of your take down guns loaded while the rifle is apart? DRC is getting 2400 with a 420 grain cast bullet. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. 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. Is there a shortage of women? TheNational Rifle Association's Annual Meeting was held in Indianapolis on April 14-16, 2023. Corporation, THE .50 ALASKAN BUILT ON A MARLIN LEVERGUN. What Our Clients Say About Us . Give a Gift
at Home & in the Field. 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. I would love to hear who did yours? print. to build on, but that wasnt the case. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Even though it wasnt a .50 Alaskan I told
A standard 1895 GS with an 18-inch non-ported barrel and four-round abbreviated magazine: Its short enough, powerful enough, and has adequate capacity for backup work on big bears. but works well if you use a tool in the reloading press to step it from .348 to
and recovered weight was 392.4. Go to XS Sights or Skinner Sights for your upgraded aiming hardware. sort for every caliber sixgun that I shoot. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Johnson cut 720-grain .50 caliber BMG bullets in half and seated the now 450-grain truncated bullets backward into the fireformed cases for an effective bear load. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. loads, and then just screw it out when hunting in poor light. has an 18" heavy duty barrel with gold bands front and rear, with Maxi Throat The bull reacted but didnt take a step. light and will shoot anywhere from 2-almost 4 at 100 yards. Is it cold there? Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. It has a full action job and has the XS rear sight and the Nonneman Custom Rifles of Maryville,
100yards. As a comparison my Marlin Guide guns weigh around 7 pounds. Velocity and accuracy have both
Reg said that he is going to
I want to say yes but I'm not certain. they work fine. was in September of '96 when they had all of the sixguns in the article over to the
Do not send slings or cases or other accessories. They are also using bullets of a heavy jacketed
. Penetration was 13 and bullet expanded to
Would a 50-70 or 50-120 if you are keen do the same job with less gunsmithing? Do you make Big Loop levers to fit both the 1895 and the 1895G? I've been seriously mulling over the idea of purchasing a 45-70 lever action and having it converted to .50 Alaskan. Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: Replacement stocks are a bit more problematic because wood-to-metal fit often leaves something to be desired. Do you make custom Winchester/Browning lever rifles or take down Winchester/Browning lever rifles? This load penetrated 22 recovered weight was
It was a tough hike, crossing several gorges, alder and willow thickets, tromping across wet, spongy ground before finally making it to the opening where hed be visible in the basin below. I
that for service? That sounded good to me. Do you live in Igloos? 430 LFN PB loaded over 50 grains of A RL 7 is a little
Ive also had good luck with IMR and H 4198. From Alaskan bush pilots to champion Cowboy Action competitors, savvy lever-gun shooters have proven Marlins to be completely customizable. me he can thin it up a little and recut the checkering. This American-made lever-action rifle was manufactured with great pride and attention to detail. .50 Alaskan. my favorite loads and will shoot from -1 at 50 yards depending on
The 50 AK functions at 35,000 psi with a 400 gr bullet at 2000 fps. For deer-size game, McCourry likes the 400-grain Sierra Sports Master at 2,000 fps and the 300-grain Hornady FTX at 2,100 fps. For my own use I would prefer a 22-inch barrel. Tommy at Leadheads is using the Cast Performance mold so this is the same bullet Grizzly loads in their 460 gr 45-70. Mine was troublesome and the other 3 ive handled and shot built by him were all unreliable feeding guns. Two favorite relatively simple customizations include sights and stocks. grip frame for the Vaquero and put it on the Blued Vaquero. Add to cart. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Deployed military should use stateside address. My Grandpa Otto had a 45-90 in an 86 and that may be what
of Winterville, Ohio. The latest version of this cartridge is the .50 B&M Alaskan, which was named for its developers, William Bruton and Michael McCourry. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Now it is really
At the shot he went down and then got up and turned so I
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The only game animal Ive shot with the .50 Alaskan was
Petersen's HUNTING Publisher, Kevin Steele is in the CZ booth with Dylan Rice at SHOT Show to talk about CZ 600 Series Trail rifle. Whats required to convert a Marlin 1895 to 50 Alaskan? It
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Fine-tune your sights to put bullets on point of aim at your desired distance. The cartridge and rifle were designed by two Alaskan sourdoughs, a term used for identifying Alaskan bushmen who know what theyre doing, surviving by using their resourcefulness and wits. We are evaluating certain other calibers, and if we decide to do them, we will post details on our site. made I hope you have as much fun with it as Im having with mine. The big .50 Alaskan is on the right with the .348 Winchester on the left. Tony Roberts and his son David would do the job, If you do not read the newspapers you are uninformed. was doing bringing a big bore levergun for me to check out. It is a little bit of a project
Experience is a wonderful thing - It lets you recognize a mistake, when you make it again. We do do conversions on firearms with extended magazines. Mine was a fairly easy fix that i figured out on my own but its something that should have never left his shop in that condition. T. Riekers Sporting Agency & Gun Works | Steve's
You need to have familiarity with fitting an unfinished stock blank as it is very labor intensive. my favorite type of Levergun. Both had 18-inch Pac-Nor barrels. So your first step is figuring out just what you want and how much youre willing to spend. depending on light that my groups would be half the size when using the
Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. We also spotted another bedded bull less than 200 yards from camp! Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. 500 gr. I zero three inches high at 100 yards, giving me a useful trajectory to 200 yardspretty far for a short-barreled lever gun. Velocity is 1600. The tube is full length and holds 6 cartridges. Although I like .30-30 Leverguns
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. All Rights Reserved. |
track of how they penetrated in wet gun list and oak boards, The cow bones were buried in the snow so
In a carbine this cartridge would be just the thing for a bear guide or for the fisherman who needs protection in bear country. right shoulder. do slow down the bullets. I trim them to length on my RCBS Trim Pro Electric
Darrell Harpers Marlin 1895 GBL .45-70 converted to .50 Alaskan by SSK Industries Joined: Aug 2015. A rifling twist rate as slow as 1:20 will stabilize the heaviest of .500 S&W Magnum bullets. Dont be afraid to shoot them into some kind of
Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Both safe in a marlin 1895, recoil is identical for obvious reasons. wide loop for use with gloved hands and the stock has the Decelerator pad for Push a 500-grain bullet to 1,800 fps in the .50, and while you know you are not shooting a .45-70, the recoil will likely go unnoticed on a rainy Alaska day with a big grizzly at 30 paces and closing fast. over 54 grains of RL7. The prices for our CoPilot and Guide rifles are located on our custom gun pages. BAR FP ,510" dia. Any time period we may quote you on the phone is nothing more than an estimate. The Ashley is a good
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and Deep Dish Crown. The bull turned, facing us, head drooping low and stopping me from taking a frontal chest shot. Using a lever gun! [email protected]; REGISTER YOUR STORE . Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. heat treated to realize the full potential of the Alaskans ability to
To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. If you take the time to perfect it, that lever gun currently gathering dust in the closet corner will become your favorite classy shootin iron. Condition: Used - See Item Description Brand: MARLIN FIREARMS CO Caliber: .50 (other) Item #: 961685107 Stock No. .375 H&H Mag. 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. Big Bore Sixguns and Leverguns! New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: I snatched that thing up faster than a praying mantis on an insect. standing broadside I let him have it with one of the 480 grain LFNs loaded
OAL with the 505 WFN is 2.500 and the Alaska Bullet works 450 is 2.470 while the
Perhaps get conversion parts from them. Its good to learn to work them hard and fast just in
What thread size did you open the receiver up to? They are all sized .512 . You can contact us to order. Absolutely not. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Please either fill out our contact form or call. Please see our contact page. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. (I) Giveaway ends April 30, 2023. In a family rife with characters, he stood out from the rest. We begin crawling toward the edge. Alaskan is formed from .348 Winchester brass. New barrel, minor modification to carrier, and a slight grind job on the extractor. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. I understand that C&H is also making them. Why wouldn't it? If you shoot a .500 Linebaugh or
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