Shortening the case to 2.06 inches keeps overall cartridge length compatible with the Marlin rifle. .45-70 Government/.450 Marlin Its square-shaped finger lever and eight-groove rifling identify ...

Loading this ’94 shows exactly why the .450 Marlin chambering was chosen over the traditional .45-70. The .528" rim of the Marlin cartridge just barely clears the loading port. The magazine ...