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What caliber Searcy did the Judge order?

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13 April 2004, 17:36
500grains
What caliber Searcy did the Judge order?
Did 470 win, or did he opt for 450-400?
13 April 2004, 18:31
700 nitro
maybe he made his owen wildcat a 458-700 whambamloudenbooomer a 458 dia 500 grn bullet at 2800 fps out of a double would be neet
14 April 2004, 00:37
NitroX
I judge he went for a .450/.400.
14 April 2004, 01:16
JudgeG
Upon Ray Atkinson's advice, a .375 RUM in one barrel and .45/70 in the other.

Actually, although I haven't decided for sure, I am leaning towards a .450 N.E. Why? I don't know except I like the history of the cartridge. But I may go with a .450/400... or a .470. Butch will be patient until I finish with the money, I'm sure. Actually, it will be a .500/.416.. (I think)?

I am taking my .475 N.E. Cogswell and Harrison on a elephant/buffalo hunt in late May. I'll probably be selling it when I return to pay off my trip. It's as sturdy as an M1 tank. and 100 rounds of mixed solids and softs will go with it along with some brass and dies. I'll give details and a price upon my return (assuming the animals don't get me).
14 April 2004, 05:56
N E 450 No2
JudgeG
If recoil is a consideration, I would go with the 450/400.
It is by far and away the most comfortable to shoot. Also the rifle can weigh a little less. My 450/400 3 1/4" weighs 9 1/4 lbs, and is a joy to carry.
Good luck in Africa.
15 April 2004, 13:55
Atkinson
What difference does it make he will change his mind 50 times before Butch gets it made, trust me on this one!
18 April 2004, 09:30
GeorgeS
Quote:

he will change his mind 50 times before Butch gets it made



That's half the fun, isn't it?

George
18 April 2004, 15:57
Atkinson
George,
Only his booking agent knows!!
18 April 2004, 17:01
Sevens
Go with the 450. That would be my choice if I got one. The 470 is like the 30-06 of the big bores, everyone chambers for it and federal loads ammo for it. You seem like the 450 kind of guy. If you really can't decide, why not have a 450 on one side and the 470 on the other.



Sevens
18 April 2004, 18:43
700 nitro
and when shit hits the fan hell stuff the wrong shells in the wrong chambers and kaaaaaaboooom hit face will be on the other side of his head. if it chambers at all.