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Heh, fellers, what has proven to be the best all around cast bullet weight for the .475 Linebaugh out of a BFR? | ||
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I like 420s, personally. "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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Thanks much Whitworth. . . . . | |||
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never shot a bfr but 420's do work well DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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I have not shot any of them out of a BFR 475, but I use 400 gr. in my custom Ruger's. My 500 Mag BFR did not like heavy bullets, lots of key holes. I think a 400 gr. is a great over all bullet weight for the 475.. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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+1 for 400-420 grain bullet weights. LFN is my profile of choice. If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out. | |||
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I do NOT have a BFR but I use 400 grain. WFN gas checked cast bullets in my FA 475 Linebaugh. Very accurate and I have no desire to try anything else. I bought these based on previous recommendations on this forum. You might do a search under my name if interested. Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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Whose bullets are you using, Peter? "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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Marko, this thread back in 08: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=282107279#282107279 I believe that I bought the Montana Bullet Works bullets. I spoke to them and they recommended the gas checked bullets. Seem to work:  I posted this once before. Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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I would say it works like a charm! Oh, and the guy on the trigger is obviously doing his part! "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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My first home made boolit mold for the .475 was a 430 gr GC. It poked almost one hole at 50 yards but only with too much powder. I got a few stuck cases so I had to back down 1/2 gr. It is still good and will equal the 420 PB. I have never figured why it has more pressure and only wants to shoot at high pressures. It is from the BFR with a faster twist and the boolit will not fit a Freedom, too long. It is a head scratcher because I have used up to 460 gr without the same problem. | |||
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I bought the Lee .400gr cast bullet mold for my .480 Ruger and it shoots them really well. I'm happy with it for general shooting. | |||
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That Lee bullet is a good one as well. If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out. | |||
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+2......... _____________________________________________________ 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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+3...... Can I get a +4??  "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 don't own one (yet) but I'll hep ya Whitworth +4 | |||
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I'll hit with +5. My SRH in .480 Ruger shoots 400gr LFNs quite well! ______________________ "The heroes are dead but not all the dead are heroes." | |||
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