Why shouldn’t I get a 450 bushmaster rifle?
- Thread starter That_FNG
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lol
That_FNG
.308 Win
The point is for lots of sound and flash. A Big Bang and hefty recoil. Something that when I light it off it makes other people at the range go “sweet Jesus what was that” A thumper if you will. But also something I can us to hunt with (deer and hogs)
Twogunwilly
6.5 Creedmoor
My son just got a Ruger American in 450 Bushmaster, what a slick little cannon!
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
@ That_FNG I definitely recommend upgrading the bolt handle.
That_FNG
.308 Win
I was thinking about that. Never did that on a bolt action before, I assume it’s just cut the old one off and thread for a new one
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
NO!!!! No cutting or threading of anything. The bolt handle is a separate piece. You remove the bolt shroud, twist the firing pin mechanism out and the bolt handle slides out.
That_FNG
.308 Win
No shit that’s awesome.
Shoots100
.44 mag
If you want people to notice you at the range, why buy a puny 450, when you can get a 50 Bmg, a mans rifle and cartridge that'll clear the benches on either side of you and make everyone there go Holy F@#K Batman ?
I think the 450 I gave my niece for her 12th birthday present is collecting dust in her closet, I'll see if she wants to sell it.
That_FNG
.308 Win
All the indoor ranges by me only allow up to 300 win mag. So no 50bmg or 338 lapua. I thought about doing a 300 win mag with a 16 barrel and a big brake, but it was more cost effective to just order the ruger American in the 450
That_FNG
.308 Win
I call it Thumper
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
How does it feel?
That_FNG
.308 Win
It kicked less than the marlin 1895 in 45-70 and way less than Remington 870 12 gauge with 2 3/4 slugs
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
So you like it?
That_FNG
.308 Win
Hell yes
My Thumper works...
Dan
Nice shootin. What was the range and ammo used?
My Thumper works...
Dan
The target was 100 yards. That was the sight in with Hornaday Black 250 grain.
The doe in the photo was 2017 and was about 12 feet. I shot 3 deer this year with the Thumper. A buck at about 80 or 90 yards and two doe at about 50 or 60. 2 deer ran and one was DRT.
That AR-15 is a fixed magazine. Once I was confident with functioning, I filled the hole in the phony mag release button with epoxy.
3 round magazine made from a 5.56 10 round magazine.
Dan
The doe in the photo was 2017 and was about 12 feet. I shot 3 deer this year with the Thumper. A buck at about 80 or 90 yards and two doe at about 50 or 60. 2 deer ran and one was DRT.
That AR-15 is a fixed magazine. Once I was confident with functioning, I filled the hole in the phony mag release button with epoxy.
3 round magazine made from a 5.56 10 round magazine.
Dan
Bustedknees
.308 Win
I bought the 450 Ruger Ranch and a Niko sterling cheapo scope , both were on sale at Herbs .. I was turning in real good groups for a while then they started walking on me.. I'll try some lock tight in the spring time and see if that cures the problem.. but for having under $ 500 in the whole package it's a fun little cannon to shoot.. I plan on hanging it under the roof of my side by side..
nortatoga
.338 Win Mag
Check torq of the action screws?
Bustedknees
.308 Win
action screws ??
nortatoga
.338 Win Mag
The screws that attach the rifle action to the stock, they can come lose or be to tight.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
I'll check it out tomorrow,, I just assumed it was gonna be the rings..
there's also a few good videos on youtube of these guns with real nice groups at 300 yards..
Cause gunz are icky?