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Shoot 480 regularly in a 475 cylinder?
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Naphtali
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I have a Freedom Arms 475 Linebaugh. I also have a lifetime supply of 480 Ruger brass for my 480s. I have been reluctant to shoot 480 ammunition in my 475. I'm equally reluctant to invest $400 in a FA 480 cylinder. Assuming I clean my 475 cylinder after each 480 shooting session, what's the consensus on shooting the shorter cartridge regularly in the 475 cylinder?


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I have a Freedom Arms 475 Linebaugh. I also have a lifetime supply of 480 Ruger brass for my 480s. I have been reluctant to shoot 480 ammunition in my 475. I'm equally reluctant to invest $400 in a FA 480 cylinder. Assuming I clean my 475 cylinder after each 480 shooting session, what's the consensus on shooting the shorter cartridge regularly in the 475 cylinder?


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No need to be concerned about heat erosion etching/scoring 475's chambers forward of a 480s case mouth?


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38sp, 357mag, 44spl, 44mag 45 colt, 454 Casull??? Wink thumb
No need to be concerned about heat erosion etching/scoring 475's chambers forward of a 480s case mouth?


Not really.

Or, more accurately, not if 15,000 .38 specs in a GP100 acts as indicator.

You MAY see accuracy differences with the .480 case instead of a .475 case but even that may be minor.

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it. On the other hand, if it does worry you, $400 on the cost of a $1800 revolver shouldn't be that big a deal...


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I would call Freedom Arms and ask them.

I have shot a few 480 Ruger loads in my FA 475 when I first got it as Hornady 480 ammo was easy to find, and not very expensive compared to Buffalo Bore Factory ammo.

However now I only shoot Hornady 475 or Buffalo Bore Factory ammo [both excellent] or my reloads in 475 Brass.


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