45 Win Mag Dieing out?

Edward429451 · June 19, 2006, 08:43 PM

I noticed the 45 Win Mag isn't in Lymans 48th. Whats up with that? Is it on its way out?

No interest? I've always had my eye on it but never got one due to the lack of arms. That Grizzly pistol is just too darn big.

Now in a nice light carbine ala Storm or shorty AR, I think it'd be a winner. 230 gr at 1400? Yeah Baby. Thumper.

Prolly be better than the Beowulf cartridge (practically speaking & fiscally). Think it'd work with slightly tweaked AR mags, like the 50 Beowulf?

(My buddy was tryin to tell me I should get a teeny AR, but the .223 needs that barrel for velocity, but the 45WM-AR would benefit from it, is how it came up.)

Thoughts?

**Marko Kloos** · June 19, 2006, 09:10 PM

It's been on life support for a decade or two...hard to find ammo these days, and when you do, bring cash. I like the idea, but I don't relish the thought of spending a buck fifty per round for plinking ammo.

June 19, 2006, 08:43 PM	#1
Edward429451 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 5,981	45 Win Mag Dieing out? I noticed the 45 Win Mag isn't in Lymans 48th. Whats up with that? Is it on its way out? No interest? I've always had my eye on it but never got one due to the lack of arms. That Grizzly pistol is just too darn big. Now in a nice light carbine ala Storm or shorty AR, I think it'd be a winner. 230 gr at 1400? Yeah Baby. Thumper. Prolly be better than the Beowulf cartridge (practically speaking & fiscally). Think it'd work with slightly tweaked AR mags, like the 50 Beowulf? (My buddy was tryin to tell me I should get a teeny AR, but the .223 needs that barrel for velocity, but the 45WM-AR would benefit from it, is how it came up.) Thoughts? __________________ "Always place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark" Lazarus Long "Understand that the enemy is not the enemy in his own eyes ;this may offer you an opportunity to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate, and quickly." Lazarus Long

June 19, 2006, 09:10 PM	#2
Marko Kloos Staff Lead Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Enfield, NH Posts: 5,471	It's been on life support for a decade or two...hard to find ammo these days, and when you do, bring cash. I like the idea, but I don't relish the thought of spending a buck fifty per round for plinking ammo. __________________ "The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." --A.E. Van Vogt, The Weapon Shops of Isher the munchkin wrangler.