Ray
I highly recommend you give some Hawk 350gr bullets a try. Load them with the same powder charge as the 500grains and see how they shoot. Adjust the powder charge if necessary. I do this in my 450 No2 for use at the deer lease and for practice. They hit EXACTLY the same place as the full power 480/500gr bullets. They are easier on the rifle and on my shoulder. Work better on Texas game too.

You probably never should have sold your Army&Navy 450/400 3 1/4", but Aggie is glad you did.

Other posters take note... There is a BIG jump in recoil from a 450/400 to a 470.

Not so apparent in firing at game but noticable in practice for sure.