Kitchen_Duty
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This post is a collection of randomness posing on the verge of ranting/questions, excuse the beginning poster...
So, I have been browsing and browsing the internet and the forums for info, spent a lot of time with the old computer here..., ok we all do it and I have become obsessed. I shot my friends Freedom Arms 83(?) SA 454 7.5" barrel and I love it. We both handload and we are always testing out rounds for our various guns.
Now, the question I have is: the popularity (online) is so heavy on the 45-70 BFR. On gunbroker.com the ration of 45-70 to 454 is about 3:1. Is it really that much better or is everyone hording their 454's?
Another thing, on most websites, all the of the BFR's are generally the same price. My friend offered to give me 175 once fired hornady brass casings from his FA 454 if I bought one (peer pressure?? he loves his gun, so why not me too!). But as far as the pistols go, they are all the same price, is there another reason to go with a different caliber? Keep in mind that I will handload, so cost per bullet will not be a big issue (except availability of bullets)
I would like to use this gun for general plinking and if I can actually shoot well with: silhouette shooting and maybe black bear/deer hunting. Is the Magnum Research a viable option. Should I just "downgrade" to the Ruger Super Redhawk or pay twice as much for the Freedom Arms Field Grade. Does it really come down to personal preference? (ignore the fact that Taurus exists please, I don't like the feel of the 454 raging bull)
:banghead: here's me trying to decide...
-Sam
So, I have been browsing and browsing the internet and the forums for info, spent a lot of time with the old computer here..., ok we all do it and I have become obsessed. I shot my friends Freedom Arms 83(?) SA 454 7.5" barrel and I love it. We both handload and we are always testing out rounds for our various guns.
Now, the question I have is: the popularity (online) is so heavy on the 45-70 BFR. On gunbroker.com the ration of 45-70 to 454 is about 3:1. Is it really that much better or is everyone hording their 454's?
Another thing, on most websites, all the of the BFR's are generally the same price. My friend offered to give me 175 once fired hornady brass casings from his FA 454 if I bought one (peer pressure?? he loves his gun, so why not me too!). But as far as the pistols go, they are all the same price, is there another reason to go with a different caliber? Keep in mind that I will handload, so cost per bullet will not be a big issue (except availability of bullets)
I would like to use this gun for general plinking and if I can actually shoot well with: silhouette shooting and maybe black bear/deer hunting. Is the Magnum Research a viable option. Should I just "downgrade" to the Ruger Super Redhawk or pay twice as much for the Freedom Arms Field Grade. Does it really come down to personal preference? (ignore the fact that Taurus exists please, I don't like the feel of the 454 raging bull)
:banghead: here's me trying to decide...
-Sam