Not really a new user here, but couldn’t figure out what email/username I used last time I was on here.
I’m fairly set on placing an order on a Freedom Arms model 83 later this year as a graduation gift for myself. So far I’ve decided on a field grade in 6 inch and leaning towards octagonal barrel. I plan to hunt everything from hogs, whitetail on up to black bear and elk at some point. Not sold on putting a scope on it and will probably stick to open sights. I’m currently left deciding between 454 and 475. I know either caliber will be plenty for the purposes I need.
I currently have a Ruger Alaskan in 454 and reload for it so im not worried about the recoil for myself. My plan is to load it to whatever is comfortable to shoot and am leaning towards the 475 just to have another caliber in the stable. My only concern is the versatility of loadings. With my 454 I can load anything from 250g 45 cowboy loads on up to 360+ grain and uncomfortable to shoot. I can load light enough that anyone can shoot it comfortably.. From my research it doesn’t seem like the 475 has the same versatility? Can anyone speak to this? Also any suggestions on either caliber one way or another would be great.
Thanks,
Tx
I’m fairly set on placing an order on a Freedom Arms model 83 later this year as a graduation gift for myself. So far I’ve decided on a field grade in 6 inch and leaning towards octagonal barrel. I plan to hunt everything from hogs, whitetail on up to black bear and elk at some point. Not sold on putting a scope on it and will probably stick to open sights. I’m currently left deciding between 454 and 475. I know either caliber will be plenty for the purposes I need.
I currently have a Ruger Alaskan in 454 and reload for it so im not worried about the recoil for myself. My plan is to load it to whatever is comfortable to shoot and am leaning towards the 475 just to have another caliber in the stable. My only concern is the versatility of loadings. With my 454 I can load anything from 250g 45 cowboy loads on up to 360+ grain and uncomfortable to shoot. I can load light enough that anyone can shoot it comfortably.. From my research it doesn’t seem like the 475 has the same versatility? Can anyone speak to this? Also any suggestions on either caliber one way or another would be great.
Thanks,
Tx