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460 S&W most versitale revolver out there ''People should say what they mean and mean what they say. Life is too short to be lead down the wrong path.'' | |||
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Only one? Heaven forbid but to pick one it would be my S&W model 29, 4", blue with factory S&W ivory magna grips | |||
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Only one... my Reeder custom Alaskan Hunter in 500 Linebaugh with a 5" bbl., shooting 350 grainers for smaller animals and 435's for the big stuff. | |||
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A couple of years ago the Blue Book had picture of a pistol I handled at the SHOT show that fired a 50 bmg round, that would be a stopper to beat all . | |||
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scr83jp -- probably stop the shooter as well!  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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It was rather large and totally compensated so recoil was mild according to the manufacturer. | |||
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i am thinking the 500 linebaugh is the best answer with the 1.4" 45-70 in second 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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From a performance stand point on large game coupled with ease of shooting then I would pick my 500 JRH From a practical stand point of ease of getting ammo as wel as effectiveness then the 45 Colt is the Logical choice...........  _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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My head says the .460 S&W but my heart says the Smith Model 29 5-screw .44 mag. Namibiahunter  . | |||
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Another vote for the 460 S&W _______________________________________________________ Hunt Report - South Africa 2022 Wade Abadie - Wild Shot Photography Website | Facebook | Instagram | |||
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I have a Colt Anaconda in 45LC...4" barrel. If you have to carry it yourself it would be hard to beat. 320gr SWCs at 1200fps Rich DRSS | |||
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Rich, can you posta photo of your Anaconda? Never seen one in .45 Colt...... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I have the 460S&W and S&W 500 and if I had to choose one, after extensive testing it would be my 7 1/2" S&W 500. Anything the 460 can do, it can do. | |||
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i'm thinking one gun means traveling light and fast,and that may mean ending up in mayberry,usa and that means the hardware is probably the only place carrying ammo, so isay which are the likely cals,22s,357,44mag ,and maybe 45colt.the choice a gp100 357 mag. it's also a good bet that same hardware has 38s. dan | |||
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My 2 favorites are my Smith 500 Performance Center w/6.5"(2 Dead buffs) and my BFR Jack Huntington Custom 50/110 5.5" Single Action (600s at 1400 easily!)..Hope to take a Brownie with it in 2 weeks!Carrys well and hurts on both ends,Gotta Luv it! "That's not a knife..THIS is a KNIFE" ! | |||
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My Bowen 500 Linebaugh...  | |||
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DPhillips -- that's just a beautiful handgun! How does it shoot? "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Grip wood? NICE. | |||
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If I had only one, it would be my Jack Huntington custom Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. | |||
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JD -- can you post a picture of it? Would love to see it! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I have to admit I keep comming back here just to stare and admire that beauty of a packing pistol. 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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Derringer in .470NE Although I wont shoot it, just want to see my buddies shoot it Justin "Let me start off with two words: Made in America" | |||
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Justin, I shot a deringer in 10mm many years ago. Loaded with hot 180 grain loads, it was a handful to say the least! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Mine would have to be my 5.5" Stainless Ruger Redhawk in .44, which is just a great overall package for carrying for protection and for hunting. You can load some of the really stout Garrett or Buffalo Bore loads in these, too. | |||
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 I guarantee you will know when it went off!"Let me start off with two words: Made in America" | |||
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Glutton for punishment, Justin! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Very nice, JD! How does it shoot? Are you happy with it? "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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It shoots great. Jack does great work at reasonable prices. | |||
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Great gun. I have a model 28 6" and shoot cast bullets as well. | |||
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.500Linebaugh by John or .45 Colt Octagon 5" barrel that I'm waiting on from Gallagher. | |||
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I keep it simple. 44 Mag. Ruger Super Black Hawk Hunter, Bisley. Will do pretty much everything that you would want to do with a hand gun if you do your part. Dana Dana CZ 458 Lott, 416 Rigby 375 H&H Remington C shop 50/2.5 BPC | |||
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I would like a 50 Cal Special built on a Bisley frame with a 5" Barrel.Top velocities of about 1000FPS with a 400 gr cast.I think this would be an Ideal hunting revolver that would kill almost anything with out a nasty kick. | |||
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My 4" Scandium 44 S&W.Light enough to carry any where and packs a punch. It's always so quiet when the goldfish die.(Bror Blixen) DRSS Merkel 470 NE | |||
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S&W Model 57 .41 Mag. 8 3/8" barrel. "Isn't it pretty to think so." | |||
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Now that I have my Huntington 5-shot SRH in .475 Linebaugh, it is my choice........ "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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well my ruger bisley done by dustin linebaugh in 475 linebaugh is my choice DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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and a fine choice it is....... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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thanx i can't wait to get the 500 started in motion once i have the money DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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Substitute Super Redhawk 9.5-inch barrelled .475 for Paul's Freedom Arms 475/480 and I would be content. The reason I have not done this as an after-market conversion on my 480s is -- believe it or not -- not the ridiculous cost of conversion. My gut yearns for the 5-shot .475 SRH. My head knows I will never load my 480s anywhere near the top of their handloading range. And rational thinking is good for the soul. It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. Sam Levinson | |||
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