Thinking about a rifle build

use enough gun

I've had my gundealer buddy looking for a long action for me. I'd like to build a 45/120 bolt gun. 12-14lb rifle, I've always wondered what this cartridge is capable of loaded to 52,000cup with some of the modern powders. My old Hi-Wall could push a 300grn jhp to nearly 2800fps. Thoughts? Dave

Brookwood

All I can say is Go for it Dave!

Not up to snuff on many of the newer post 1850 firearms but do enjoy building and shooting all of the guns I keep around.

Here is a 50 caliber I built with deHass oct to round barrel and a Siler flintlock. Have taken several nice white tails with this one.

NeoBlackdog

Well, it would definitely be enough gun! I shot the .45/120 in a Winchester High Wall... Once. That was enough!

MIKE WISKEY

"Siamese Mauser action"..............ISN'T LONG ENOUGH FOR A .45/120, NEITHER IS A P-14/M1917 IF YOU WANT A REPEATER. A 'NEW' HI-WALL WOULD BE MY CHOICE FOR A SINGLE SHOT.

iceracerx

Why settle for that when you can have one of these?

http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=632203

kidthatsirish

That would be a heck of a safari gun.

35 Whelen

You'll damn sure live up to your screen name![:D]

savage170

You must have some big critters in your neck of the woods[:D]

use enough gun

Well the cartridge overall length with my log range bullet is about 4-1/4" long. I don't know if a Magnum Mauser action would handle that long of a cartridge. I'm guessing a Lawton action might be what is needed.
I've always been fascinated by the 45/120. It's basically the same cartridge as a 450 nitro but with a thicker rim. My old Hi-Wall was made in 1888, I've never been able to really push the envelope with. And with its original stock and buttplate it can be brutal to shoot with heavy loads. Dave

kumate

with a #1 action you would still be single shot but no telling the velocity you could obtain, a bolt gun is intriguing though