Whos got this combo and how does it perform ? Vel.s and on game ?

I missed one at my dealer last month, so I told him to look me up another, didn't care if it was stainless or blue, but wanted a 20" barrel.

He's suppose to get back with me next week.

I wonder why they didn't chamber the Puma in 475 Linebaugh. It handles the 60k+ psi of the 454, so the lower-pressure 475 (50k) should be no problem. Length is the same as the 454, so it should feed as well. This would offer a real-world boost over the 480 and would have been my choice had it been offered. Between the the 454 and 480, I went with the Casull. That said, I doubt there is little on this continent that could stand after a heavy, hard-cast from the 480 Puma. Expect about 400fps increase over revolver velocities from a 20" barrel.

The marketing decision favors the 480 Ruger because of factory ammo being available. Only about 4% of shooters reload, so you have to go with the numbers.

Doesn't the Marlin 1894 .480 chamber the .475 as well?
I wonder why they didn't chamber the Puma in 475 Linebaugh. It handles the 60k+ psi of the 454, so the lower-pressure 475 (50k) should be no problem. Length is the same as the 454, so it should feed as well. This would offer a real-world boost over the 480 and would have been my choice had it been offered. Between the the 454 and 480, I went with the Casull. That said, I doubt there is little on this continent that could stand after a heavy, hard-cast from the 480 Puma. Expect about 400fps increase over revolver velocities from a 20" barrel.

The Marlin 1894 is chambered in .32 H&R Mag, .357 Mag/38 Spl, .41 Mag, .44 Mag/Spl and .45 Colt. Marlin intended to chamber the 1895 in .480 Ruger / .475 Linebaugh and advertised it as such. However, to my knowledge, none have been shipped to the distributors and Marlin may cancel the .480/.475 project. The model number is 1895RL (RugerLinebaugh).

To answer your question, the proposed Marlin 1895RL chambered in .475 Linebaugh will safely fire the .480 Ruger cartridge. The 1894 is too small to accomodate these rounds.

For more info on the 1895RL go to www.marlinfirearms.com .

JJ

Sounds like the same fate as the Marlin .41 mag., many have been ordered, only a few received, and not good feedback from those who did get one. I'd rather have a .480 to deal with in a handgun but be able to put either through a rifle, as I've seen the recoil generated by the .454.
The Marlin 1894 is chambered in .32 H&R Mag, .357 Mag/38 Spl, .41 Mag, .44 Mag/Spl and .45 Colt. Marlin intended to chamber the 1895 in .480 Ruger / .475 Linebaugh and advertised it as such. However, to my knowledge, none have been shipped to the distributors and Marlin may cancel the .480/.475 project. The model number is 1895RL (RugerLinebaugh).

To answer your question, the proposed Marlin 1895RL chambered in .475 Linebaugh will safely fire the .480 Ruger cartridge. The 1894 is too small to accomodate these rounds.

For more info on the 1895RL go to www.marlinfirearms.com (http://www.marlinfirearms.com) .

JJ

The marketing decision favors the 480 Ruger because of factory ammo being available. Only about 4% of shooters reload, so you have to go with the numbers.
Yes, but since the 480 is simply a shortened Linebaugh case, it could safely be fired in a 475 chamber. Imagine if they chambered the Puma in 38 Special, but not 357 Magnum... Doesn't make much sense?

I got one a few months ago. Saw it on gunbroker.com just about the same time I heard Marlin was not going to give us the 475. A check came in the mail and it was a refund from an insurance co. over some medical issues more than a year old. Talk about MAD MONEY. I do not have much feed back. Never shot any store bought ammo in it. Two trips to the range proved that it functions just fine. Used Speer 325 rg and 400gr Gold Dot, about half the cost of hornady, brass and dies were pricey. I used warm loads from Hodgdon. 325s were not very good, 400s were rael tight at 50yrds. Recoil was much less than my 454. If ever I hear about some one doing a safe conversion to the 475 I would do it in a instaint. A lot of knock down power in a gun style that I really like, glad I spent the money.

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Don't feel bad, I think most of us "gun gatherers" do the same when mad money compels us to put another shooter in the case. ;)
I got one a few months ago. Saw it on gunbroker.com just about the same time I heard Marlin was not going to give us the 475. A check came in the mail and it was a refund from an insurance co. over some medical issues more than a year old. Talk about MAD MONEY. I do not have much feed back. Never shot any store bought ammo in it. Two trips to the range proved that it functions just fine. Used Speer 325 rg and 400gr Gold Dot, about half the cost of hornady, brass and dies were pricey. I used warm loads from Hodgdon. 325s were not very good, 400s were rael tight at 50yrds. Recoil was much less than my 454. If ever I hear about some one doing a safe conversion to the 475 I would do it in a instaint. A lot of knock down power in a gun style that I really like, glad I spent the money.

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Now boys
It was said that the Puma would handlethe 60's PSI.

If that is true then lets clear the table of all things and let us have a lever in S&W new 460. In the revolver this is rated as a 250 yard deer gun.
Here in the Great White North , Paul Martinville ( Canada) we are not to use hand guns for hunting .

If we could load the .460 in a lever or bolt even and shoot 45 coltand 454 C loads in the off season we have our pie and cake along with the steak.
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Harry,
The reason the 92 in general and Puma in particular won't handle the new S&W 460 (or 500) is not due to pressure, but cartridge length. The 454 at about 1.8" is all your gonna be able to get out of one lengthwise. The 460 is a half inch longer. Now the 475 Linebaugh... oughta work...

If the .460 S&W is too long for the 1894, then let's have one in a Marlin 336! Or how 'bout an 1895 model?

If the .460 S&W is too long for the 1894, then let's have one in a Marlin 336! Or how 'bout an 1895 model?


I wonder if the 6500 PSI could be handled by the lever .

I picture a Ruger bolt action , some what like the 44 mag.
Then a front locking design like the BLR could handle the pressure .
Now would be atime to bring back the winchester 88.

Oh! boy! got more guns to feed than time as it is now.
When is the race for the biggest bore pistol round lever and revolver combination firearm race over?
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