aj_riesen 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 just a random thought, i think a Saiga in .45-70 would just be the balls. Unfortunately i am no good at mechanical things. has anyone else thought of this? would it be better to use one of the shotguns as a platform with the adjustable gas system? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth AkSarBen 20 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 45-70 is not the right "style" of cartridge. Shoot a .308 sometime and even a 30-06 M1A and you might understand the idea that there is only so much needed power in bullets that you will want to shoulder in a semi-automatic. The .223 was conceived because of ligher weight ammo. The 45-70 is kind of going against the logic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Havoc308 3 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Tromix did a .444 Marlin conversion on a .410. Of course any thing is possible with enough $$$$$. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFox 69 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 The big problem is the barrel. But at least one company is starting to make US barrels for the S-12 so there is hope. Add to that the legality of turning a shotgun into a rifle and you may find out it would be easier to convert a S-308 to 444 or .45-70. I'd look at the rounds derived from .223 and .308 and look at re barreling a rifle. No reason you couldn't swap a barrel in an S-308 for one chambered for 338 federal. Anyone know if a 410 bolt will lock on S-308 lugs? If it does that might be a way to get a rimmed rifle round into an AK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth AkSarBen 20 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'd rather just see a 30-06 configuration. It's faster, and there are plenty of bullets around for it. Plus, it has already been done. In all honesty, you'd be better off at a short range with .410 in a rifled slug. I doubt mr bad guy would know either way if he was hit with the .410 or the .45 caliber bullet. Heck, the 12 ga model of this fiream in rifled slug is even better at close proximity than the 45-70. They were a slow buring powder type of cartridge, and most of these shorter barrel firearms are going to really take a toll on it's performance. 30-06, Now that's the ticket. Big brother to the .308 Winchester, with a bit more speed on the top end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fxhart 14 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I think someone (Tony?) made one in .458 SOCOM. That's a neat round. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aj_riesen 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 sorry to post and not check back for a week. I didnt really think it would be practical. i just thought it would be fun to shoot one once. I heard that way back in the day ingram made a .410 street sweeper and offered a .45-70 barrel for it. and i thought that since siaga shotguns are better than street sweepers, why not? I'll see what the shotgun guys think thanks for all the input. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 All this and a large long straight walled rimed case make the .45-70 a poor choice in a semi-auto. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
us_dragunov 11 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 HC Pookie over on gunco is making a 45-70 AK. You can see the details and his progress there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scarbrough68289 76 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) Awesome but $$$$$$expensive ammo!! Why not convert to .50 Beowulf! I am going out to shot my friends AR in Beowulf hopefully this week. I love the 45-70 in my Marlin Guide gun. Edited July 1, 2009 by obake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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