Garrett .45-70 in Marlin 1895 26" barrel

newmarliner · Post by **newmarliner** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:11 pm

I just purchased a Marlin 1895 CB in .45-70 with the 26" long barrel. Wondering if anyone knows if the large (540 grain) rounds can be used in this gun. Thanks in advance for your input!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:19 pm

OAL might be a problem.

Welcome to the forum, you have a very nice rifle. Someone will be along to answer your question

Rusty <><

preventec47 · Post by **preventec47** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:25 pm

Ask Garret, They certainly should know.

Bruce Scott · Post by **Bruce Scott** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:46 pm

From Garrett:

GARRETT'S 45-70 HAMMERHEAD AMMO
$60 / 20 CTGS

540-GR SUPER-HARD-CAST GAS-CHECKED HAMMERHEAD AT 1550-FPS

THIS 45-70 AMMUNITION IS RECOMMENDED FOR USE ONLY IN MODERN MARLIN RIFLES WITH BALLARD BARRELS.

ENERGY: 2880 FT/LBS; TAYLOR KNOCKOUT VALUE: 55; MEPLAT: .360"; CHAMBER PRESSURE: 35,000-CUP; SECTIONAL DENSITY: .368; TRAJECTORY: +1.5" @ 50-YDS; ZERO @ 100-YDS; -6.5" @ 150-YDS http://www.garrettcartridges.com/products.asp

Our 540-grain bullet has an extremely blunt nose, which results in greater than normal diameter very close to the meplat (forward end) of the bullet. Unfortunately, this keeps the 540-grain Hammerhead Ammo from chambering in most 45-70 rifles. Only the Marlin can chamber our super blunt 540-grainer.
http://www.garrettcartridges.com/q&a.asp

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:47 pm

Mr Garrett makes all his ammo to be shot in the 1895 action.....Check his website for conformation, please...