Well folks, what's the verdict on the new chambering for the M1895? Is it going to fly or die?

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/bigBore_levrAction/1895RL.htm

I'm drooling over it already.... gotta be a real hog-buster!!!

I'm drooling over it already.... gotta be a real hog-buster!!! I all ready have mine on order:D

This new lever interests me, as a newbe to lever actions where would this piece place in the line up for being effective under 100 yds, or more likely for me under 75yds? As compared to 444, 30-30, and the general run of rifle rounds.
Jim

sounds like it will beat the 454 in splater power.how much will they sell for ,thanks,keith

Kinda a no-brainer that this ould emerge as a factory chmambering. Good concept (duel cartrdige compatability). I don't see myslef buying one however. It won't do anything any of my other firearms can't. I mean how dead does the game need to be? Once again - as is becoming the norm these days - hunters are "needing" more oomph to compensate for something else lacking in the field . I seem to see alot of "hunters" putting more lead (quanity or wt) into the air than worrying about where the projectile actually hits.
I'm sure this model would be one **** of a brush gun.

Anybody got any numbers from a rifle barrel? Does the load pick up much more power with the longer barrel? How does it compare with these from Wild West Guns? They're built on 1895 actions, too.

http://www.wildwestguns.com

http://www.wildwestguns.com/Ammunition/PowerChart.gif


Here's some pistol data on the 475 Linebaugh....

http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/w475lineb.html

475 Linebaugh

Historical Notes:

The 475 Linebaugh is the creation of John Linebaugh of Maryville, MO. It is the current favorite in the contest to develop the world's most powerful revolver cartridge, a role that it fills rather well. The cartridge is based on the 45-70 Government case cut off at 1.5 inches and loaded with .475 inch diameter bullets weighing from 320 grains to 440 grains. The gun used is a modified, large frame Ruger Bisley revolver fitted with a five shot cylinder and 5.5 inch barrel. Longer barrels are available is so desired.

Cutting off the 45-70 case to a length of 1.5 inches is not a new idea, Frank C. Barnes did this back in 1984 to make the 45 Silhouette. However, adapting the 1.5 inch rimmed case to handle 475 caliber bullets is definitely an innovative move.

The 475 Linebaugh was first announced in an article written by Ross Seyfried appearing in the May 1988 issue of Guns & Ammo magazine, a publication that has always featured information on new wildcat cartridge developments. Loading dies are available from RCBS.

General Comments:

The 475 Linebaugh, like all other super-magnum handgun cartridges, is intended primarily for hunting big game or as a backup when confronting dangerous animals. A 370 grain bullet starting out at 1495 fps develops 1840 fpe, and a 440 grain bullet at 1360 fps develops 1800 fpe. This is 108 foot pounds greater energy than the top 454 Casull loading, so we can accept the claim that the 475 Linebaugh is the world's most powerful revolver cartridge. However, there are other factors that would probably make it even more effective, because the top energy load for the 454 Casull is a 260 grain bullet at 2323 fps muzzle velocity.

If we compare the 300 grain 454 bullet at 1353 fps and 1220 fpe with the 370 grain 475 bullet at 1495 fps and 1840 fpe, the difference is even more pronounced on favor of the 475. In fact, this works out to be 620 foot pounds greater energy on the side of the 475 Linebaugh. On the other hand, if we are talking about handgun cartridges in general, there are a number of silhouette cartridges fired in single shot pistols that will beat the 475 in terms of power. In any event, the 475 Linebaugh should make a very fine big game revolver cartridge for those who insist on the biggest or the most.

Didn't take long to find out how the 475 does in a rifle - Ruger #1 with 20" barrrel....


http://www.sixgunner.com/backissues/guests/475rifle.htm

I'm impressed! ;)

I don't see any advantage over a 45-70 guide gun. Both guns are short, light and easy to handle in brush. Both will take anything up to moose within 125 yards. I look for sales to be good for a year, then die off as pistol owners get their matching gun.

Taylor,
One advantage I can see would be not having to lube cases prior to sizing. Other than that, I'm not real excited about it either. Besides, the safe is full.

the safe is full i hear that.might be room for a few more handguns can't wait till i run out of room.it's sending me to the poor house trying to fill it up,thanks,keith

FYI?

I spoke to my buddy who manages a shop, he said this rifle will be on the shelf mid summer and sell in the ball park of $470.00.

Looks like the ultimate pig blaster. Big bullets, and lots of them :)

Guess I better start saving up.....