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03-29-2017, 09:16 PM
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44 Magnums and Beyond
So I started out with a few 357 Magnums. I swore I wouldn't go higher. My friend introduced me to the 44 which I didn't realize was all that bad: PC 629 Hunter.
Then I got hooked and wondered what all the hype was. I traded for a 454 Casull, and realized that recoil was not bad. It was loud, but not unpleasant.
So I stepped up to the 500 S&W. Again, not bad in the length I chose. Very accurate. Very powerful.
But I felt a gap. I wanted velocity and power, too. So I had to get the 460 XVR.
I'm configuring everything with Red Dots. Two have Aimpoints. But I tried a Primary Arms Advanced Microdot, and it's taking the recoil of the Smith 500 like a champ. They're rated for high velocity like 12 gauges and 308. I put 35 rounds through my 500. Super fun. I would have shot more if I had more.
Obviously I will be reloading for these revolvers. I just ordered dies for the 460. I already have the equipment for the 44, Casull and 500.
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03-29-2017, 10:21 PM
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Nice looking group sir. I especially like the Light Hunter. I mounted
Mine with a 2x Leupold EER using the factory supplied barrel mount..
The forward position seems to balance better for me..
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03-30-2017, 10:36 AM
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If you want / need more power you might consider either a 475 or a 500 Linebaugh . I'm sure either will satisfy that " itch " . Good Luck
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03-30-2017, 10:40 AM
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If you want / need more power you might consider either a 475 or a 500 Linebaugh . I'm sure either will satisfy that " itch " . Good Luck
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Great points. I have most of my desires satisfied for now. Those are great rounds.
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03-30-2017, 04:17 PM
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Perhaps you should be thinking of a Freedom Arms revolver next, since you like shooting very stout loads.
Or for pure fun, a Ruger Alaskan. Good flamethrower.
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03-30-2017, 04:28 PM
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Friend let me fire his 44 mag...6 rounds..almost broke my let me tell you what I really think finger under the trigger guard.
The only real way I wish to be around a 44 mag would be bear hunting and someone else be carrying the 44......
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03-30-2017, 05:48 PM
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Big boomers are fun
I was shooting rifles with my brother and a few friends a couple of years back, one of which was a younger fellow of 18 who was sighting in his ported .308. I asked him if he would like to touch off my m70 in 338WM and he quietly threw me the middle finger.. LOL!
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03-30-2017, 07:57 PM
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Enjoy the big boomers while you can. You'll begin to feel the effect of them in your wrists and elbows.
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03-30-2017, 08:26 PM
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If you want / need more power you might consider either a 475 or a 500 Linebaugh . I'm sure either will satisfy that " itch " . Good Luck
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Ditto. Weighs a hair more than my 6" M629.
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03-30-2017, 09:24 PM
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Enjoy the big boomers while you can. You'll begin to feel the effect of them in your wrists and elbows.
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In my right hand
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04-02-2017, 09:22 AM
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Enjoy the big boomers while you can. You'll begin to feel the effect of them in your wrists and elbows.
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I fully intend to
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04-02-2017, 11:36 AM
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There are 45/70 and 444 revolvers out there .
I had 45/70 and 30/30 barrels for my TC Contender that were fun.
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