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chuck375
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475 A&M Magnum
#111764 - 13/08/08 11:18 PM

Anyone have one of these little screamers? It might be a painful alternative to reboring my 375 H&H to 470 Capstick.

Chuck

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Michael Douglas "The Ghost And The Darkness"

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AUSSIE_1
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Re: 475 A&M Magnum [Re: chuck375]
#111771 - 14/08/08 12:29 AM

Little???? Very close to 10,000 FT-lbs, you sure you need that kind of shoulder manipulation Chuck? Of course you do, screw that new tube on and hang on!
Cheers mate,
Aussie.

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Con
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Re: 475 A&M Magnum [Re: AUSSIE_1]
#111773 - 14/08/08 03:58 AM

If your looking at upgrading on the Capstick ... I'd rather the 470Mbogo. If using a standard length action ... then the 470AR. But you wont get 4+1 (maybe 5+1) which is a possibility in the CZ using the H&H based case.
Cheers...
Con

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chuck375
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Re: 475 A&M Magnum [Re: Con]
#111803 - 14/08/08 11:07 AM

I plan to stay with the 470 Capstick Con. I was just wondering if anyone was that masochistic (yeah maybe I was seriously thinking it over, it is kinda rare ... lol). The 470 Mbogo is a real nice cartridge, and a real consideration. Issues are more recoil in a 9.5 lb gun (without scope or sling), how many can I fit into the magazine, correctly head stamped brass, reloading dies are available I guess, typical wildcat issues. Actually RCBS makes 3 die sets for the 475 A&M believe it or not.

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Michael Douglas "The Ghost And The Darkness"

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bigdog
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Re: 475 A&M Magnum [Re: chuck375]
#111864 - 15/08/08 09:20 AM

I thought about getting one of these made about 15 years ago. Today there are many better options. The 600 overkill has more power, less pressure and can be made in a reasonable weight.Any of the larger AHR cartridges and several 550 cartridges on this forum would make a safer and better choice.

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mehulkamdar
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Re: 475 A&M Magnum [Re: bigdog]
#111911 - 16/08/08 12:37 AM

Bigdog,

You're someone who owns a number of fine guns. DO tell me, when did logic ever come into this hobby that brings all of us together over here?

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bigdog
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Re: 475 A&M Magnum [Re: mehulkamdar]
#111919 - 16/08/08 03:32 AM

A truer statement never said. I love it when someone gets a new gun project started up. Its always interesting to watch the progress and learn new stuff. As with most on this forum, guns are not just a hobby, but a true passion of mine. Like I have said before, need aint got nothing to to with it. I still think the 475 A&M is an interesting choice.

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chuck375
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Re: 475 A&M Magnum [Re: bigdog]
#111938 - 16/08/08 10:24 AM

It is kind of intriguing, and if I ever want to rebarrel to 495 or 500 A-Square, the bolt face, magazine and feed rail work is pretty much done ... I could always load it down to shooting a 500g bullet at 2400 fps ...

Decided to rebore to 470 Capstick, setting up time with Clearwater. I'm going to ask for a bit extra freebore so I can seat my bullets out a bit further to take advantage of the longer magazine in my CZ 550.

Sorry for all of the agonizing and questions ... I'll post pics when it's done and I get it on the range.

Chuck

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"There's a saying in prize fighting: Everyone's got a plan until they get hit"

Michael Douglas "The Ghost And The Darkness"

Edited by chuck375 (17/08/08 01:11 PM)

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