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Post by jimstc on Apr 7, 2018 8:28:59 GMT -5
I have been reading about this cartridge and the interchangeability of the upper with my AR lowers. Seems like a good idea for public land hunting in Indiana.
Has anyone gone this route? If so, what did you get and how do you like it? Real interested in barrel length and your impressions of accuracy. I understand that this is a 200 yard gun maximum which suits me as I have never shot a deer over 65 yards.
I was looking at one at Cabela's that is complete with a five round magazine for around $670.00
I will appreciate your thoughts
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Post by throbak on Apr 7, 2018 10:18:59 GMT -5
I haven’t hunted with mine yet but I got a Rugar American in the 450 . I think it will fit my needs perfectly . I like the advertised accuracy a muzzle loader type cartridge gun I’m thinking 15 yards shooting like a 22 can’t beat it I don’t think
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Post by jimstc on Apr 7, 2018 13:22:37 GMT -5
Found a Bushmaster built 20" barrel complete upper for $585. This is getting more compelling.
Also found a complete gun (AR) built by Francis Armament in Louisville, KY for $798. Anybody heard of them? All of their reviews are outstanding. But a complete AR for $798? Hmmm...
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Apr 7, 2018 13:50:26 GMT -5
I've got the Bushmaster upper on a lower with a timney trigger. 1.5" easy @ 100 yards with Hornady custom 250 gr.
Not a lot of recoil either, 30/30 ish probably.
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Post by antiwheeze on Apr 7, 2018 18:27:46 GMT -5
I've been happy so far with a 16" Bushmaster 450 by Bushmaster. Currently it's on an Omni Hybrid lower. Be prepared to upgrade the trigger on any stock ar. Mil speck triggers are ugly! I discribe my 450 as a semiauto muzzy on steroids. If your recoil sensitive, a good recoil pad will help.
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Post by nfalls116 on Apr 7, 2018 18:32:51 GMT -5
I've been happy so far with a 16" Bushmaster 450 by Bushmaster. Currently it's on an Omni Hybrid lower. Be prepared to upgrade the trigger on any stock ar. Mil speck triggers are ugly! I discribe my 450 as a semiauto muzzy on steroids. If your recoil sensitive, a good recoil pad will help. Can you tell me about ammo availability like who keeps it in stock? |
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Post by jimstc on Apr 7, 2018 18:49:08 GMT -5
I've been happy so far with a 16" Bushmaster 450 by Bushmaster. Currently it's on an Omni Hybrid lower. Be prepared to upgrade the trigger on any stock ar. Mil speck triggers are ugly! I discribe my 450 as a semiauto muzzy on steroids. If your recoil sensitive, a good recoil pad will help. Agreed regarding the trigger. Both of my LMT lowers have JP triggers at 1.5 pounds. Not at all recoil sensitive but thanks for the advice |
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Post by antiwheeze on Apr 7, 2018 23:34:11 GMT -5
I've been happy so far with a 16" Bushmaster 450 by Bushmaster. Currently it's on an Omni Hybrid lower. Be prepared to upgrade the trigger on any stock ar. Mil speck triggers are ugly! I discribe my 450 as a semiauto muzzy on steroids. If your recoil sensitive, a good recoil pad will help. Can you tell me about ammo availability like who keeps it in stock? Cabelas usually stocks it. Vizards is the last place I bought it from through the mail. They have mixed reviews but so far they've been good, fast and cheap for me. |
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Post by antiwheeze on Apr 7, 2018 23:40:18 GMT -5
My current endeavor is to get a 7.62x39 AR 15 running. 30cal with lots of cheap ammo. Ballastily like a 30-30. I doubt it hammer deer like the 450. I want to try it a few does first.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Apr 8, 2018 7:28:46 GMT -5
Around here, Dunham's, Rural King, and the local gun shop usually have it in stock. That said, it usually runs $30-$40 per box, and the only choices I've seen are the Hornady SST and Remington "hog hammer".
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Post by nfalls116 on Apr 8, 2018 8:49:08 GMT -5
Around here, Dunham's, Rural King, and the local gun shop usually have it in stock. That said, it usually runs $30-$40 per box, and the only choices I've seen are the Hornady SST and Remington "hog hammer". That’s what I suspected. |
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