ebg3
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Post by ebg3 on Jan 2, 2017 18:59:50 GMT -5
Would a 5 shot .480 built on a model 29 be doable or too much for the smith to take?
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Post by bradshaw on Jan 2, 2017 19:23:15 GMT -5
Would a 5 shot .480 built on a model 29 be doable or too much for the smith to take? ***** One way to find out. David Bradshaw |
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 2, 2017 19:29:15 GMT -5
I doubt that frame would tolerate the 480 Ruger regardless of cylinder capacity.
Jack Huntington or Whit could tell you more, but I wouldn't try it.
I just think the frame would stretch starting with the first cylinder full.
Jack makes the Model 29 in his 475 Special. Same diameter, but less pressure.
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ebg3
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Post by ebg3 on Jan 3, 2017 7:07:36 GMT -5
I guess the cylinder dimensions would be a little small for a 480. A special would make sense; maybe keeping pressures under 20K. A
redhawk or srh would be a better platform.
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Post by whitworth on Jan 3, 2017 9:04:20 GMT -5
No way. The pressure would be too high IMHO. Jack Huntington has created a .475 wildcat specifically for the N-frame and runs a shooter care than the .480. He keeps the pressures within a safe range. I am having one built as we speak.
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aciera
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Post by aciera on Jan 4, 2017 1:53:22 GMT -5
No way. The pressure would be too high IMHO. Jack Huntington has created a .475 wildcat specifically for the N-frame and runs a shooter care than the .480. He keeps the pressures within a safe range. I am having one built as we speak. Some call it a 476. Like rechambering a 45 Colt to 475 and cut the rim down in a Blackhawk Low pressure Works great. |
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Post by dougader on Jan 4, 2017 11:18:32 GMT -5
No way. The pressure would be too high IMHO. Jack Huntington has created a .475 wildcat specifically for the N-frame and runs a shooter care than the .480. He keeps the pressures within a safe range. I am having one built as we speak. Are you able to share the parent case, dimensions, pressure levels, etc, with us Whit? This sounds like something I could really get on board with. I knew I should have kept that 4" 629... dang it all.  |
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