450 bushmaster

[Trey13]

Anyone ever used one for hunting? Going to Ohio and thought about getting one.

 

[Ski]

Never used it but I bought one for my brother in Ohio. Not sure if he's used it yet or not. Should be a fine round for up there.

 

[DayDay]

I had to research a little to see what the big deal was. Evidently, there are states that only allow straight-walled cartridges when hunting with rifles and this round fits the bill. Interesting; I don't know if I'm the only one that did not know that.

 

[Ski]

I had to research a little to see what the big deal was. Evidently, there are states that only allow straight-walled cartridges when hunting with rifles and this round fits the bill. Interesting; I don't know if I'm the only one that did not know that.

It's kind of a new thing. States that used to be shotgun slug or ML only have in recent years relaxed to allow for straight wall rifles.

 

[Bass1090]

Anyone ever used one for hunting? Going to Ohio and thought about getting one.

I've got a never fired CVA 45/70 with a Nikon Scope you are more than welcome to borrow Eric.

You would have to sight it in.

 

[Dennis]

I've killed several with a 450 bushmaster. It will get you close to 200 yds MPBR. I didn't care for the Hornady ammo, it seemed to do too much meat damage. I use Barnes loads from Buffalo Bore.

 

[Trey13]

I've got a never fired CVA 45/70 with a Nikon Scope you are more than welcome to borrow Eric.

You would have to sight it in.

Thanks Keith. I may give you a shout.

 

[Bass1090]

Thanks Keith. I may give you a shout.

Do that man, I have plenty of shells as well.

…. you could get them bibs you already paid for too, lol

 

[lung-buster]

I've hunt with a Ruger American 450. Most of my shots are under 150yds. I shoot the 300gr Federals and it will flat out knock a deer over.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

I've shot a few hogs with one. Advantage- Dead right there almost always which is a help with hogs. Con- limitation on ammo due to size. I like to have a lot of Rounds in a mag to sling on groups of pigs.

 

[encore06]

What about the 350 Legend??

 

[beefydeer]

My son uses one. He loves it.

 

[Dennis]

What about the 350 Legend??

I think that's a better choice than the 450 bushmaster for deer. There's also the 360 buckhammer.

 

[W4CCR]

I have a Savage 110 Scout in 450 Bushmaster, with a Burris 2.75x scout scope. I use the Winchester Deer Season ammo. I typically hunt mature timber or areas where timber has been cut within the past 20 years. It is devastating on deer, especially within 100 yards! My only advice would be wear hearing protection if your gun of choice has a short barrel and a muzzle brake. I learned the hard way. Zeroed at 100 yards it drops around 9 inches at 150 yards. For short ranges it is excellent.

 

[Trey13]

I think that's a better choice than the 450 bushmaster for deer. There's also the 360 buckhammer.

Why do?

 

[Dennis]

Why do?

Take a look at this video:

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

I picked up a Ruger American Ranch in 450 Bushmaster a few months ago. It has quickly become one of my favorite rifles. I've shot a lever action Henry 45-70 for a several years now but wanted something more light weight and something I didn't mind carrying out in nappy weather. It's a surprising accurate little rifle with the right ammo. As a short range cartridge, it should be hell on wheels on whitetail.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

I've killed several with a 450 bushmaster. It will get you close to 200 yds MPBR. I didn't care for the Hornady ammo, it seemed to do too much meat damage. I use Barnes loads from Buffalo Bore.

If you like the Buffalo Bore Barnes load, check out the offering from Bear Creek ballistics.

 

[Trey13]

What size barrel would you all prefer if I have someone build me one? 20 is what I'm thinking.

 

[Tweeter]

I have the CVA single shot in 450 bushmaster, I'd shoot a 300gr bullet. Kicks like a 20ga makes a hellova hole!

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

What size barrel would you all prefer if I have someone build me one? 20 is what I'm thinking.

A 20" barrel will probably give you a slight bump in velocity compared to the 18" and will tame the noise level just a bit more. Short barrels can be notoriously LOUD. I'm a sucker for short barrels on a general purpose hunting rifle. I just like the way they balance and handle. My lever action Henry 45-70 sports an 18" barrel. My Ruger 450 BM has a 16" barrel. With the muzzle brake in place, it's actually closer to 18" overall. If I was going to have one custom built, I'd probably go with an 18". For the area's I use the bigger bore calibers for, I don't see a longer barrel really providing much of any advantage.

 

[Atchman2]

I built a .450 Bushmaster AR. I call it my "dinosaur gun". The bullets look like mini rifle grenades! Never used it on a deer though, only hogs. It does a dandy job on hogs, but most things do with proper shot placement.

 

[Trey13]

Think I'm gonna have a 350 legend built. Mainly for my 10 year old.

 

[Trey13]

Is there much difference in recoil for a 10 year old

 

[knightrider]

Is there much difference in recoil for a 10 year old

Yes, go 350 legend for the kid

 

[morgancountry]

Is there much difference in recoil for a 10 year old

I got a Ruger American youth ranch in .350 for my 8 year old last year. He's small for his age 50" tall. Maybe 50 pounds lol. All he had ever shot was 22 and he shot the 350 just fine. It's the same as a .223 recoil wise. I love that little gun and use it as mountain gun for me too.

 

[Tn_Va_Hunter]

I got a savage 350. Haven't shot it yet but I think itll
Be a good shooting gun

 

[killingtime 41]

Y'all got me thinking now.

 

[Remi]

I have an Axis II 18" barrel in 350 legend. Short, light and very accurate. The only thing I don't like is the rifle itself. I just can't like a Savage action. Mine shoots and carries so good I use it all the time though.

 

[mike243]

The 350 Legend has very mild recoil that is easy to handle and produces little muzzle blast1234. The recoil is about 7 to 8.5 pounds in a seven-pound rifle, which is less than a .243, a .30-30, and a .450 Bushmaster124. The recoil is similar to a 5.56 or maybe a little sharper3. The low recoil comes from the same case head size and powder capacity as a .223 Rem4. The 350 Legend is effective for game up to 400 pounds at up to 200 yards1