Suppressed 45LC

HogHunter1203 · Aug 28, 2015

Well, I found a 45 host but decided to go with 45LC after a lucky find at a pawn shop. Sounds like a quiet paintball gun. Thanks to the guys at Action Arms in Sulphur for the thread job.

Marlin 1894 (pre remlin) 45 LC wearing an Octane 45 HD

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Daddy-O · Aug 28, 2015

Dang, man, that is one slick setup. 'gratz.

YoungMarine · Aug 28, 2015

Nice looking host!

hdfinder47 · Aug 28, 2015

SBR?
Cool either way.

HogHunter1203 · Aug 28, 2015

This one is not an SBR bc I didn't want to lose the tube capacity. Did have it cut to 16" though.

But I do have a Rossi ranch hand 357 incoming that will get threads, full size stock, and a tax stamp.

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rcm192 · Aug 29, 2015

Aaand now that I have found out the Octane 45 is rated for 44 mag as well (16"bbl or longer) you make me want a new lever action host! Itll also handle 357 mag as well.

Where is your front sight?

HogHunter1203 · Aug 29, 2015

I've fired it at an indoor range, in an open field, and in the woods already today. In the open, it's super quiet. With walls or dense cover, obviously there is more report, but it's still surprisingly soft.

Front sight got removed with about 3.5" of barrel. Told the smith not to reinstall it bc I plan to put a low power scope or maybe red dot on it soon.

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PharmDocSWLA · Aug 29, 2015

I've been wanting a 357 lever action for a while and now that I know my octane will work on it.... the itch... so strong.

Guess I'll hit the LC gun show today and see what I can get a bargin on.

JCcypress · Aug 29, 2015

That's a really cool setup! Glad you found what you were looking for!

SpencerSS · Aug 29, 2015

Nice one. You hunting with it?

Vermiform · Aug 30, 2015

Is 45lc already subsonic or to you have to load for it?

HogHunter1203 · Aug 30, 2015

Most standard 45LC is subsonic from a pistol, usually in the 860-950fps range with 250g lead. Out of this rifle, it must have a little more velocity. Most have been subs, but a couple have definitely cracked. I would like to find a load that keeps me right around 1000fps which shouldn't over pressure the can or the receiver.

SpencerSS, I'll use it as a brush/ truck gun for pigs and wild dogs and such.

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hdfinder47 · Aug 30, 2015

GOOD LUCK FINDING A BARGAIN AT ANY GUN SHOW. But have fun looking.

US Infidel · Aug 30, 2015

That's a very nice setup. Old skool and new tech.

Tx_oil · Aug 30, 2015

Great setup!! 8.0 grains of Unique behind a 250 grain lead cast RNFP will give you about 850 fps, and a low chamber pressure of 11,500 cup. Plenty of knockdown and good all around load. Best of luck!

tikanni · Aug 30, 2015

That's a really nice setup. Sounds like a blast to shoot.

SpencerSS · Aug 30, 2015

That'll make a good one. I'm gonna run my Octane 45 HD on a 44mag and my new Air Force Texan, once I thread the barrels.

Lafsnguy · Aug 31, 2015

Congrats nice looking rifle.

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