Anyone ever used one for hunting? Going to Ohio and thought about getting one.
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Never used it but I bought one for my brother in Ohio. Not sure if he's used it yet or not. Should be a fine round for up there.
I had to research a little to see what the big deal was. Evidently, there are states that only allow straight-walled cartridges when hunting with rifles and this round fits the bill. Interesting; I don't know if I'm the only one that did not know that.
It's kind of a new thing. States that used to be shotgun slug or ML only have in recent years relaxed to allow for straight wall rifles.
I've got a never fired CVA 45/70 with a Nikon Scope you are more than welcome to borrow Eric.
You would have to sight it in.
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I've killed several with a 450 bushmaster. It will get you close to 200 yds MPBR. I didn't care for the Hornady ammo, it seemed to do too much meat damage. I use Barnes loads from Buffalo Bore.
Thanks Keith. I may give you a shout.
Do that man, I have plenty of shells as well.
…. you could get them bibs you already paid for too, lol
I've hunt with a Ruger American 450. Most of my shots are under 150yds. I shoot the 300gr Federals and it will flat out knock a deer over.
PickettSFHunter
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I've shot a few hogs with one. Advantage- Dead right there almost always which is a help with hogs. Con- limitation on ammo due to size. I like to have a lot of Rounds in a mag to sling on groups of pigs.
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encore06
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What about the 350 Legend??
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I think that's a better choice than the 450 bushmaster for deer. There's also the 360 buckhammer.
W4CCR
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I have a Savage 110 Scout in 450 Bushmaster, with a Burris 2.75x scout scope. I use the Winchester Deer Season ammo. I typically hunt mature timber or areas where timber has been cut within the past 20 years. It is devastating on deer, especially within 100 yards! My only advice would be wear hearing protection if your gun of choice has a short barrel and a muzzle brake. I learned the hard way. Zeroed at 100 yards it drops around 9 inches at 150 yards. For short ranges it is excellent.
Why do?
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CHRIS WILSON
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I picked up a Ruger American Ranch in 450 Bushmaster a few months ago. It has quickly become one of my favorite rifles. I've shot a lever action Henry 45-70 for a several years now but wanted something more light weight and something I didn't mind carrying out in nappy weather. It's a surprising accurate little rifle with the right ammo. As a short range cartridge, it should be hell on wheels on whitetail.
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CHRIS WILSON
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If you like the Buffalo Bore Barnes load, check out the offering from Bear Creek ballistics.
What size barrel would you all prefer if I have someone build me one? 20 is what I'm thinking.
Tweeter
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I have the CVA single shot in 450 bushmaster, I'd shoot a 300gr bullet. Kicks like a 20ga makes a hellova hole!
