Looking for a beater big bore

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21 August 2007, 23:03

Aglifter

Looking for a beater big bore

1) This isn't a pretty gun. Preferably, coated stainless, and a Hogue overmolded stock (don't know if it can be done, but I like the one on my Ruger Alaskan.)

2) Don't care what nominal caliber it is, provided it can shoot 458 Win Mag (ammo availability, in the event the cartridges don't make it.)

3) Doesn't break.

Suggestions? 450 Ackerly? 458 lott? Just stick w. a win mag?

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21 August 2007, 23:26

analog_peninsula

Keep your eyes on Gunbroker and look for a deal. If you're looking for something relatively generic, there's no reason to build it from scratch.

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21 August 2007, 23:31

GeorgeS

You'll likely find an Interarms Whitworth .458 Win. Mag. or a Brno ZKK 602 if you look around the 'net.

A couple of hundred bucks spent to make sure the guns work right, and your 'beater' is done.

George

22 August 2007, 02:30

fla3006

Check out this Mauser Joe Miller bought for $450. Not a beater either.
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4711043/m/580105617

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23 August 2007, 06:19

Frank Martinez

How about a Mark X 458 wm for $550?
Shoots well and better than reasonable condition.
Frank