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Post by Aggie01 on Nov 22, 2019 10:18:46 GMT -5
I have a precrossbolt safety Marlin 1895 that I want to convert to .50 Alaskan.
Who do we recommend?
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Post by princeout on Nov 22, 2019 11:33:44 GMT -5
John,
Talk to Ben Forkin. I talked with him about the same a few years back. Seems like he preferred the 336 for a base gun. I’ve about decided to use an 1886 takedown if I ever go ahead with the project. I’m afraid my shoulder is wearing out quicker than I can get around to moving forward on it.
Good luck! Should be a fun gun!
Tim
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Post by Fowler on Nov 22, 2019 12:27:05 GMT -5
John, Talk to Ben Forkin. I talked with him about the same a few years back. Seems like he preferred the 336 for a base gun. I’ve about decided to use an 1886 takedown if I ever go ahead with the project. I’m afraid my shoulder is wearing out quicker than I can get around to moving forward on it. Good luck! Should be a fun gun! Tim No reason you have to run full power loads all of the time you know, heck I dont run my 45/70s to the wall hardly ever. Ashley Emerson asked me one time if I wanted to try his 50AK I said sure, then paused and asked what load he ran in it, 525gr bullet at 1950fps, then the thought worked through the headache I was fighting that that sounded like more fun than I needed and passed. But the same gun running a 450gr at 1400fps is a lot of fun and still would put a whopping on anything it should hit... |
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Post by princeout on Nov 22, 2019 13:12:03 GMT -5
Good point! 525 at 1950 sounds kinda stout!
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Post by foxtrapper on Nov 22, 2019 13:29:23 GMT -5
Reeder built mine. I used a 1895 cross bolt safety ( which I did the delete ) and added Marlins laminated stock and forearm. Gary insisted on a muzzle brake which I did not want but now I’m glad it’s there! The cartridge actually cracked the stock on the wrist when he test fired it. He repaired with a couple stainless steel pins . I’ve put many 525 grain cast through the rifle and it’s very accurate!
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Post by 17tombstone on Nov 23, 2019 7:59:31 GMT -5
Mine is on a 1895GS and Forkin did it. It is a great shooter.
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Post by Aggie01 on Nov 25, 2019 11:05:13 GMT -5
Anyone have a working phone number for Forkin?
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Post by kings6 on Nov 25, 2019 11:57:04 GMT -5
(406)438-7668
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Post by zeus on Nov 25, 2019 15:43:58 GMT -5
Forkin is your guy.
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Post by 500fksjr on Nov 25, 2019 18:42:29 GMT -5
What about Noonman???spelling may be off
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Post by ryan475 on Jun 23, 2020 19:38:02 GMT -5
If your talking about Nonneman custom rifles, I wouldn't send anything to him. I sent him a 336 and $450 about 5 years ago and I have nothing to show for it, He won't even answer the phone.
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Post by kaytod on Jun 25, 2020 18:30:31 GMT -5
Ben Forkin is a great choice.
Mic McPherson is also a Marlin Guru. Probably the most knowledgable on what they can be made into. He is a great choice also.
Regan Nonneman has done fine work in the past, alas the last few years he has been suffering some severe health problems which has caused great delays.
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Post by crazyhorse on Jul 2, 2020 22:13:44 GMT -5
I have always wanted a 50AK on one of my Marlin's or 1886's.
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Post by ryan475 on Jul 4, 2020 17:42:47 GMT -5
Last time Nonneman answered the phone he told me he had health problems but he would finish my rifle in the next week, that was over a year ago and he hasn't got back with me since. I don't know what to do about it, he's got my gun and my money and I don't think I'll get either one back. It's a long way to drive or I would just go get it but I don't think it would do me any good, I never thought the guy would do this, I met him one time and he had a booth setup with John Linebaugh at the Tulsa gunshow. Seemed like a helluva guy at the time but just goes to show you can't really trust anyone this day and age. I tried to call him and I was just gonna ask him to send my rifle and my deposit money back but he won't answer, So if anyone has any advice I would sure appreciate it! I doubt I ever send anything to a custom gunsmith again after this.
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