.475 Bullet?

14 June 2011, 00:31

DWright

.475 Bullet?

Heh, fellers, what has proven to be the best all around cast bullet weight for the .475 Linebaugh out of a BFR?

14 June 2011, 03:29

Whitworth

I like 420s, personally.

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14 June 2011, 03:59

DWright

Thanks much Whitworth. . . . .

14 June 2011, 04:20

TBEAR99

never shot a bfr but 420's do work well

17 June 2011, 20:09

Redhawk1

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..

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17 June 2011, 20:31

MS Hitman

+1 for 400-420 grain bullet weights. LFN is my profile of choice.

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17 June 2011, 21:54

Peter

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.
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17 June 2011, 23:10

Whitworth

quote:
Originally posted by Peter:
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.

Whose bullets are you using, Peter?

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18 June 2011, 06:45

Peter

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.

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18 June 2011, 07:35

Whitworth

I would say it works like a charm! Oh, and the guy on the trigger is obviously doing his part!

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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

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18 June 2011, 23:37

bfrshooter

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.

19 June 2011, 21:08

Palladin8

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.

20 June 2011, 07:20

MS Hitman

That Lee bullet is a good one as well.

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06 July 2011, 04:10

jwp475

quote:
Originally posted by MS Hitman:
+1 for 400-420 grain bullet weights. LFN is my profile of choice.

+2.........

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06 July 2011, 17:33

Whitworth

+3......

Can I get a +4??

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