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Post by tentcamper on Mar 15, 2024 14:34:04 GMT -5
Now that I have found brass for 480 Ruger I'm venturing into the bullet search. Apparently Hornady and Speer no longer make that caliber.
I was hoping to get either Speer or Hornady bullets and use currently published load data that uses these now unavailable jacketed bullets. Apparently this will be a no-go as their heavy bullets are discontinued.
In a 325 to 400 grain bullet weight range what are you guys using for the 480 Ruger?
Matts? Missouri Bullet? Other?
I'd like jacketed but if cast is all I can find, so be it.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Post by steve on Mar 15, 2024 15:13:19 GMT -5
I just picked up a Freedom Arms model 83 475 Linebaugh. It came with a bunch of jacketed bullets. Mostly Hawk but some Speer. I can check this weekend when I'm home if you're interested. I cast my own bullets so the jacketed bullets don't really interest me all that much
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Post by lar4570 on Mar 15, 2024 15:33:48 GMT -5
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Post by lar4570 on Mar 15, 2024 15:36:30 GMT -5
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Post by Odin on Mar 15, 2024 15:38:58 GMT -5
Montana Bullet Works. Ten designs for the 475-caliber guns. Everything from a 420-grain freight train to a 295-grain deer hammer. And no, they are not the cheapest, but the quality has been excellent every time I've purchased from them.
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Post by Odin on Mar 15, 2024 15:41:04 GMT -5
That 375gr RF from Matt's looks like it would hit a real sweet spot in the 480R.
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Post by bigbore5 on Mar 15, 2024 15:58:45 GMT -5
If you like tossing big chunks of lead, I advise you to take up casting. The 476-415 swc from Arsenal and the MP 475-640hp will cover all the bases.
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Post by 45MAN on Mar 15, 2024 16:23:19 GMT -5
I LIKE THE 340gr RNFP STYLE "CRUSHER" BULLET FROM MISSOURI BULLET COMPANY.
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Post by tentcamper on Mar 15, 2024 20:26:06 GMT -5
I just picked up a Freedom Arms model 83 475 Linebaugh. It came with a bunch of jacketed bullets. Mostly Hawk but some Speer. I can check this weekend when I'm home if you're interested. I cast my own bullets so the jacketed bullets don't really interest me all that much Thank you. Shoot me a private message with what you have. |
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Post by callmaker on Mar 15, 2024 21:26:20 GMT -5
I like the Matt’s 375 grain. Had good luck with it.
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Post by nicholst55 on Mar 15, 2024 22:09:42 GMT -5
I stumbled across 500 Rainier 325~ish grain JHP bullets from a member on another forum, for the price of postage. Best $17 I ever spent! I'm going to have to determine the appropriate location for a cannelure and sit down and apply one to them all one day... But I can deal with that.
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Post by dave19113 on Mar 17, 2024 5:49:07 GMT -5
That 375gr RF from Matt's looks like it would hit a real sweet spot in the 480R. Second on these…. I run his 375gr but get them unlubed then powder coat myself I tested them both ways, and I seem to get even better accuracy when I powder coat them myself I run them in a 475L but have tested them with 480 Ruger and get excellent results |
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Post by bushog on Mar 17, 2024 11:32:04 GMT -5
Let me know if you're intereste in 275gr speer bullets. I've got a ton of 'em...
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 17, 2024 11:42:48 GMT -5
Let me know if you're intereste in 275gr speer bullets. I've got a ton of 'em... I do too and Hornady 325 grn XTPs. But, right now I'm glad to have them... |
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Post by bushog on Mar 17, 2024 12:49:28 GMT -5
Let me know if you're intereste in 275gr speer bullets. I've got a ton of 'em... I do too and Hornady 325 grn XTPs. But, right now I'm glad to have them... I like those 275 gold dots…. People poo-poo them. Got them on clearance before “the flu”. |
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