Suppressors 454 casull or 460 smith and wesson?
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Re: 454 casull or 460 smith and wesson?
Just buy the 460 and you can shoot the 454 or a 45lc out of it. Although your question would mostly be answered better if you gave some background on what the intended purpose would be, distance etc.
Just buy the 460 and you can shoot the 454 or a 45lc out of it. Although your question would mostly be answered better if you gave some background on what the intended purpose would be, distance etc.
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Love my Raging Bull in .454, but gotta agree with Ghogs on this.
Love my Raging Bull in .454, but gotta agree with Ghogs on this.
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Those 460s are awesome and the versatility is great like what Ghost said. I like big magnums, they are so fun to shoot!
Those 460s are awesome and the versatility is great like what Ghost said. I like big magnums, they are so fun to shoot!
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I have an Alaskan Guide .454, it sucks to shoot heavy, full-power loads, but it is fun to watch those on the firing line when that thing lights off.
I have an Alaskan Guide .454, it sucks to shoot heavy, full-power loads, but it is fun to watch those on the firing line when that thing lights off.
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The Casull from Freedom Arms is much finer machined, in my opinion. It is also much more comfortable to carry weight-wise, but slower to reload. It would be my first choice.
The Casull from Freedom Arms is much finer machined, in my opinion. It is also much more comfortable to carry weight-wise, but slower to reload. It would be my first choice.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Casull from Freedom Arms is much finer machined, in my opinion. It is also much more comfortable to carry weight-wise, but slower to reload. It would be my first choice. </div></div>
+1 The fit and finish is outstanding. Lots of pride in ownership there.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Casull from Freedom Arms is much finer machined, in my opinion. It is also much more comfortable to carry weight-wise, but slower to reload. It would be my first choice. </div></div>
+1 The fit and finish is outstanding. Lots of pride in ownership there.
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I have the 460. The versatility gives a nice break from the pounding of the 460 load.
I have the 460. The versatility gives a nice break from the pounding of the 460 load.
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How well does the brake work on the 460's? I am contemplating a 460 myself (just for fun...not hunting). Wondering if I should just get the 8.5" bar if the 5 incher has suicide recoil. From Youtube videos, the 5" doesn't look horrible. I shoot full-house .44 mag w/o a break all the time and it's fine. I'm pushing 240gr @ around 1300fps right now.
How well does the brake work on the 460's? I am contemplating a 460 myself (just for fun...not hunting). Wondering if I should just get the 8.5" bar if the 5 incher has suicide recoil. From Youtube videos, the 5" doesn't look horrible. I shoot full-house .44 mag w/o a break all the time and it's fine. I'm pushing 240gr @ around 1300fps right now.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Erik S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I'm pushing 240gr @ around 1300fps right now. </div></div>In what? 240gr at 1300fps in a 7" barrel is very different than 240gr in an Alaskan platform.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Erik S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I'm pushing 240gr @ around 1300fps right now. </div></div>In what? 240gr at 1300fps in a 7" barrel is very different than 240gr in an Alaskan platform.
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Correction...Just checked my logs and my SW 629 Classic w/ 6.5" barrel is pushing the 240s at around 1400fps.
Correction...Just checked my logs and my SW 629 Classic w/ 6.5" barrel is pushing the 240s at around 1400fps.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Erik S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Correction...Just checked my logs and my SW 629 Classic w/ 6.5" barrel is pushing the 240s at around 1400fps. </div></div>You should be able to get a 240 moving a bit faster in that gun. 460 is a world of difference from that. Not trying to discourage you, just saying.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Erik S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Correction...Just checked my logs and my SW 629 Classic w/ 6.5" barrel is pushing the 240s at around 1400fps. </div></div>You should be able to get a 240 moving a bit faster in that gun. 460 is a world of difference from that. Not trying to discourage you, just saying.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Casull from Freedom Arms is much finer machined, in my opinion. It is also much more comfortable to carry weight-wise, but slower to reload. It would be my first choice. </div></div>
Amen.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Casull from Freedom Arms is much finer machined, in my opinion. It is also much more comfortable to carry weight-wise, but slower to reload. It would be my first choice. </div></div>
Amen.
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i am looking at the 460 smith and wesson 10.5 inch barrel from the performance shop,its job is hunting from pigs and deer to elk and eland/buffalo after the gun comes the problem of what scope to put on top,also where is everyone getting ammo from?anyone have any hunting stories/pics?
i am looking at the 460 smith and wesson 10.5 inch barrel from the performance shop,its job is hunting from pigs and deer to elk and eland/buffalo after the gun comes the problem of what scope to put on top,also where is everyone getting ammo from?anyone have any hunting stories/pics?
Re: 454 casull or 460 smith and wesson?
You'll go broke trying to feed that thing a regular diet if you don't reload.
You'll go broke trying to feed that thing a regular diet if you don't reload.
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Dont wast your time with the S&W. The Freedom Arms is twice the pistol. There made like a watch and are extermely accurate. The balance is the main thing the FA is lighter and balanced SO much better. I have had a PC 500 mag and two FA m-83's,I am using a 12in 454 with 300 gr XTP handloads. off a rest at 50yds its easily a 1-1 1/2" its about 6-8 in drop at 100. have killed several deer and all were DRT.
Dont wast your time with the S&W. The Freedom Arms is twice the pistol. There made like a watch and are extermely accurate. The balance is the main thing the FA is lighter and balanced SO much better. I have had a PC 500 mag and two FA m-83's,I am using a 12in 454 with 300 gr XTP handloads. off a rest at 50yds its easily a 1-1 1/2" its about 6-8 in drop at 100. have killed several deer and all were DRT.
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I have three Freedom Arms Model 83s. One in 454, 41 mag and 22 LR. They are a pure joy to shoot. The 41 and 22 are for Silhouette shooting. Lots and lots of 40x40s.
I was not thinking when I ordered my 22 as they come with a bead blasted finish and not the normal brushed finish.
When I ordered my 454 I also bought a 45 ACP cylinder. It is a real nice break from the pounding of 454 ammo. However you can shoot 45 Colt ammo through a 454 cylinder.
I have shot a Smith 460 and did not care for it. It felt heavier than it needed and the sticky grips meant I sucked up all that recoil. The Freedom Arms Bisley style grips allow the gun to rotate slightly and sparing your wrist.
Get the Freedom Arms, you wont regret it. If you do, they hold their value much better than the Smith.
I have three Freedom Arms Model 83s. One in 454, 41 mag and 22 LR. They are a pure joy to shoot. The 41 and 22 are for Silhouette shooting. Lots and lots of 40x40s.
I was not thinking when I ordered my 22 as they come with a bead blasted finish and not the normal brushed finish.
When I ordered my 454 I also bought a 45 ACP cylinder. It is a real nice break from the pounding of 454 ammo. However you can shoot 45 Colt ammo through a 454 cylinder.
I have shot a Smith 460 and did not care for it. It felt heavier than it needed and the sticky grips meant I sucked up all that recoil. The Freedom Arms Bisley style grips allow the gun to rotate slightly and sparing your wrist.
Get the Freedom Arms, you wont regret it. If you do, they hold their value much better than the Smith.
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I made some wadcutter loads out of 45 colt No BS...at 25 yds there was 1 hole about .53 best group I ever shot, +1 on the grip style....gun will rotate up the SW you feel recoil alot more
I made some wadcutter loads out of 45 colt No BS...at 25 yds there was 1 hole about .53 best group I ever shot, +1 on the grip style....gun will rotate up the SW you feel recoil alot more
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger yanker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">which scope do you recomend?
what about accurate ammo? </div></div>
I am using a Leupold 2.5-8 and a fixed 4.
What gun/caliber?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger yanker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">which scope do you recomend?
what about accurate ammo? </div></div>
I am using a Leupold 2.5-8 and a fixed 4.
What gun/caliber?
Re: 454 casull or 460 smith and wesson?
I agree, the 460 would be the way to go. You have multiple ammo options.
460 gets my vote.
I agree, the 460 would be the way to go. You have multiple ammo options.
460 gets my vote.
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I don't have it in a pistol, but my lever action 454 is a hoss. I have shot some pretty large hogs with it and they didn't budge.
I don't have it in a pistol, but my lever action 454 is a hoss. I have shot some pretty large hogs with it and they didn't budge.
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I like the .454...have one in Ruger Redhawk scoped as a deer gun. I also have a Freedom Arms .44mag.....no comparison between the 2 but also different animals. The Freedom Arms is a pass down forever pistol.....quality through and through.
I like the .454...have one in Ruger Redhawk scoped as a deer gun. I also have a Freedom Arms .44mag.....no comparison between the 2 but also different animals. The Freedom Arms is a pass down forever pistol.....quality through and through.
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S&W 460 all the way, I have used it with the .460, .454, and .45 LC and everything other than the .460 is soft shooting in comparison. It is also very accurate and can hit just about anything inside of 100 yards easy. I would think that the .460 would be the best choice just because it can shoot all three different rounds at any time.
S&W 460 all the way, I have used it with the .460, .454, and .45 LC and everything other than the .460 is soft shooting in comparison. It is also very accurate and can hit just about anything inside of 100 yards easy. I would think that the .460 would be the best choice just because it can shoot all three different rounds at any time.
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This is what you need, and it's not stupid big like a .460. Before you buy a .460 you really need to hold one to appreciate the size.
.454 Casull
This is what you need, and it's not stupid big like a .460. Before you buy a .460 you really need to hold one to appreciate the size.
.454 Casull
