450 bushmaster

[kochie]

If you were to buy a 450 bushmaster bolt action what would be your choice $1000 & under .

 

[rayporter]

my nephew got a Mossberg. not my first choice but it knocks em floppin.
i like the cartridge but no bolts out there really pop my cork.

 

[kochie]

my nephew got a Mossberg. not my first choice but it knocks em floppin.
i like the cartridge but no bolts out there really pop my cork.

Ok for each his own as powerful as this cartilage is I see no reason for second shot. I have never had to fire a second shot with the 450 boom down . Now if you’re talking varmints then I can see a second follow up shot yes shooting say at a running coyote or something.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

I had a chance to shoot a ruger American ranch rifle in .450 Bushmaster a while ago.
For the money, a very slick running action, and easy to shoot fast without getting beat up. Loved it!

 

[kochie]

I had a chance to shoot a ruger American ranch rifle in .450 Bushmaster a while ago.
For the money, a very slick running action, and easy to shoot fast without getting beat up. Loved it!

Ok good information

 

[Bat Rastard]

I have a Ruger American, not the 450, but it is very impressive for the money.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I bought a Mossberg and I am happy. My brother in law bought a Ruger American, it is fine except for the magazine hanging down which I hate plus I did not want a muzzle brake. I bought a Mossberg, I like it. Shoots 1 inch at 100 and about 2.5 at 200. I did add a muzzle brake, its a beast. I bought a Harrels radial that tamed it down quite a bit. Overall for the 299.00 I paid for it the Mossberg has been a good choice. I have shot several large Michigan bucks and it flops them down. I gained a fair amount of accuracy by loading about 200fps above all the factory ammo. I think they loaded with ARs in mind.

 

[rayporter]

i helped him sight it in and his mossy shot fine. i just like singles and levers.

the magazine would bother me if it stuck down.

 

[kochie]

i helped him sight it in and his mossy shot fine. i just like singles and levers.

the magazine would bother me if it stuck down.

Ok thanks guys

 

[Mark W]

When I did some research last year and I was liking the CVA Cascade in 450 BM, but I never did pull the trigger. Lately I’ve been thinking about doing a semi custom build bolt action.

CVA Cascade FDE/Veil Wideland Camo Threaded Barrel Bolt Action Rifle - 450 Bushmaster - 22in For Sale - CVA Firearms

CVA Cascade FDE/Veil Wideland Camo Threaded Barrel Bolt Action Rifle - 450 Bushmaster - 22in - The CASCADE is CVA’s first ever bolt-action centerfire

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[chootem]

I have a Ruger American, not the 450, but it is very impressive for the money.

I have 4 friend's from hunting lease all with Ruger Ranch 450's they got them on sale for ~ $400 several years ago. They all shoot Hornady factory loads and they shoot amazingly well out to 200....everything they have shot from hogs to yotes to deer has been DRT

 

[dantiff2]

The Ruger American is a "no frills" gun. The finish on the barrels are terrible. The bolts are a little clunky, the triggers are not smooth or precise. The stocks are absolute flimsy garbage but... Damn they shoot good! I have been able to shoot very impressive groups from mine (450) with a multitude of loads ranging from 240 gn supersonic all the way up to 420 gn cast bullets going subsonic. I HATE the muzzle blast from the little short barreled bugger, so I yanked the brake off and use a Hybrid 46 suppressor to make the experience more enjoyable. If you just want something that does what it's supposed to do, then- like me, you'll be okay with the Ruger, but if you want to do it in style or grace, look elsewhere
Dan

 

[Larryh128]

Ok thanks guys

Whatever you buy make sure it has a good brake on it. The CVA is a nice rifle. Also make a real nice single shot. Never been an American fan but they do shoot good.

 

[kochie]

Whatever you buy make sure it has a good brake on it. The CVA is a nice rifle. Also make a real nice single shot. Never been an American fan but they do shoot good.

Ok thanks will check CVA

 

[expiper]

It is a very good choice in states where shotguns or muzzle loaders have been required--I have an ar-15 in this cal--got the upper from Bear Creek--it functions fine with no issues --get 2400 fps with 240/250 gr bullets and lil' gun powder--accuracy ~1" at 100 yds--Roger

 

[expiper]

It is a very good choice in states where shotguns or muzzle loaders have been required--I have an ar-15 in this cal--got the upper from Bear Creek--it functions fine with no issues --get 2400 fps with 240/250 gr bullets and lil' gun powder--accuracy ~1" at 100 yds--Roger

 

[CADDIE5]

CVA Cascade XT Hillside camo in 450bm using Bearcreekballistics.com 240HV ammo. 0.5-.75" 3 shot group @100yds. 1.25"@ 200yds. 1.75"@300yds. 240HV @2550fps. Bullets are cnc machined. Trigger@ 2#. All one shot 5 harvested deer. Furthest shot 200yds heart shot. 4 of our hunting party use this setup.

 

[Larryh128]

CVA Cascade XT Hillside camo in 450bm using Bearcreekballistics.com 240HV ammo. 0.5-.75" 3 shot group @100yds. 1.25"@ 200yds. 1.75"@300yds. 240HV @2550fps. Bullets are cnc machined. Trigger@ 2#. All one shot 5 harvested deer. Furthest shot 200yds heart shot. 4 of our hunting party use this setup.

CVA has always made a good barrel, their in-line muzzleloaders typically outshot ones several times more expense. the Cascade is a really nice budget oriented rifle.