I want bigger!!!!

If you want recoil, and reasonably economical handloading, here's your answer,....

Get a Ruger No.3 in .45-70.

The gun is very light (about 6lbs), short, came from the factory with a curved steel buttplate, and will handle max handloads of a 350gr @2200fps.

That combination of light gun, masochist's buttplate and heavy handloads should give you all the recoil you need to keep your addiction fed, at a reasonable cost.

Or, you could go for a custom .458Win at 7.5lbs...recommend a replacement stock be available if you go that route,...:D
 
Actually, there are some quality .50 BMG's that are a under $5K, and cheap ammo is under $3 per round. They also seem to hold their value like other weapons, and hey, none of us are getting closer to being spring chickens.
As long as you get one with a very effective brake, they are a blast to shoot, particularly hitting items like cinder blocks at 500 yards.
 
Haha, showed one of those with a suppressor. I guess at a price more than even some of the highest quality ARs, it probably does a considerable job...wonder if you still need hearing protection, though.
 
Thanks all for all the great insight. Fun to think about... Its not just for me... Its kind of one of them "Dare you to shoot it twice" guns too. lol... I would like to get it under control (Bruising is optional) and show off, then see the buddies try and shoot it...
Well, Just in case I ever go to Africa or something to hunt, be nice to have too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLxMlL333_Y

Don't know if I would go quite that far.....
 
Thanks to the ginormous muzzle brake I think the 50 has less kick than a 12ga. (The pressure wave will blow your hat off your head though). A buddy of mine has a 700ADL, light stock, skinny barrel, in 300RUM. That thing is a beast to shoot.
 
JimmyR is closer to my thoughts...

Nice 45-110, or 45-120...

Prob with those are the guns are usually fairly large and heavy in their own right.
 
The .416 Rigby is actually a great, more versatile than most realize, caliber rifle for big game hunting in North America. 'course the .338 Lapua is a necked-down version so that cartridge-du-jour is the one to get my friend.
 
460WBY should do. It can be reloaded. 500 gn bullet should get your attention. If you really want abuse, cut back behind the brake and recrown. I have a 460 (they all come with brake) and it isn't something most would enjoy. Bench rest is not its' forte.
 
How about going old school?

A Steyr M95 (8X56r) is a lightweight rifle that shoots a big cartridge!
The thing is they can be picked up fairly cheaply, (around $150) the ammo is a bit expensive but it can be found. In case you don't want to spend a ton of money but just want to get your shoulder pounded on. Check out
iraqveteran8888 on youtube shooting the Steyr M95!

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I want bigger!!!!
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Have you seen the commercials for Ex-tend"?

But, seriously, I'm siding with those who have recommended getting the 45-70, if for no other reason than the cost and availability of the ammunition as compared to some other suggestions.
 
why not 45/70? very easy to reload for and very versatile. if you want something to knock your shoulder back into place from the previous shot knocking it out then 300 WBY is quite stiff. more expensive than win mag but quite strong.

I've always heard that the M95 carbines kick like mules but the one I just got is a pussycat. my handloads replicate hornady factory velocities which are a bit under what the surplus has but still not enough to make a guy think that he's shooting a howitzer.
 
When Dad was a young man, he ran beagles. For some reason, he was out with a borrowed 10 ga with external hammers. The dogs got on a rabbit, so he cocked both and got ready. Here came the rabbit, and you guessed it, both hammers fell when he fired. Don't know what became of the rabbit, but it knocked Dad on his butt. So I guess you could find an old 10 ga. double with worn sears and give that a try. I will note that once was enough for the old man. I'm not sure what he said, but it sure wasn't, "Wow, I wanna try that again!"
 
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