I decided I needed a .450 Marlin, but I wanted a bolt-action instead of a lever.
I bought a T/C Venture in .300 WSM because the bolt face would match the .450’s rim. I sent the barreled action to ER Shaw and had them install a medium-heavy spiral-fluted barrel. Then I fitted the new barrel to the original stock (lots of material to remove to get a floated barrel!) and installed a Vortex 3-9 Illuminated reticle scope.
This is not a light rifle, but it’s damned accurate and a pussycat to shoot. I worked up a load using the Hornady 350 gr SP at 1865 fps. I’m taking it on a hog hunt in three days.
https://www.irista.com/gallery/yfxt9uhst06h
I bought a T/C Venture in .300 WSM because the bolt face would match the .450’s rim. I sent the barreled action to ER Shaw and had them install a medium-heavy spiral-fluted barrel. Then I fitted the new barrel to the original stock (lots of material to remove to get a floated barrel!) and installed a Vortex 3-9 Illuminated reticle scope.
This is not a light rifle, but it’s damned accurate and a pussycat to shoot. I worked up a load using the Hornady 350 gr SP at 1865 fps. I’m taking it on a hog hunt in three days.
https://www.irista.com/gallery/yfxt9uhst06h