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450 Marlin Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 450 Marlin with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

450 Marlin reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)43,500 psi
Nominal case capacity73.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.458 in (11.63 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.458 300 gr HP
Powder
Vihtavuori N-130
Charge
46.3 gr
Barrel
18.5 in

Muzzle velocity

1,846 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

28,196 – 32,708 – 37,281 psi

nominal is 75% of the 43,500 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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