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Post by n8dawg16 on Nov 3, 2011 19:22:36 GMT -5
Hello everyone,
I've searched through most of this forum for the 475 and 500 Linebaugh threads. I've seen several times that John Linebaugh prefers the 500 to the 475. Anyone know why?
I thought the 475 was created due to a lack of 348 Win brass? Then again I just reread Seyfreid's article on the 475 and he mentions the 475 fit nicely in between the 45 Colt and 500 Linebaugh with a little added case capacity.
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Post by COR on Nov 4, 2011 7:23:30 GMT -5
This is my opinion only but, if it is true that he likes one over the other, the 500 would make sense since he describes the large bullets as a long range punch press and he also likes the heavier bullets for more power. Bigger bullet, bigger hole...
I believe his son Dustin likes the 475 from his personal guns chambering but again only a guess.
I have a feeling it's like saying you prefer one of your children over the other and it's a damn close race on paper too between the two calibers.
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Post by mike454 on Nov 4, 2011 7:42:58 GMT -5
Linebaugh has told me that he appreciates the fact that the 500 runs at almost 1/2 the pressure of the 475 for similar balistics. Thinks lower pressure is easier on the guns and shooter.
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Post by whitworth on Nov 4, 2011 7:54:23 GMT -5
The trend was to load the .500 with rather light (for caliber) bullets, and the .475 seemed to out-penetrate all comers at the Linebaugh Seminars over the years. Some folks started experimenting with heavy bullets (525s) and Buffalo Bore loaded them to 1,100 fps, and the pecking order changed. Even John L. was skeptical at first until he saw the results at the Seminar.
Personally, I love 'em both. They will cleanly take any animal that walks this earth loaded correctly, but my preference is the .500 over the .475. I know we are splitting a fine frog's hair, but either will get it done with aplomb.
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 4, 2011 8:08:02 GMT -5
I'm with Whit. The old theory is the 500 makes a bigger hole, but the 475 penetrates better. That comparison was always a 420 gr 475 vs a 435 gr 500. Load the 500 with 525s and it'll out penetrate the 475. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 4, 2011 8:13:51 GMT -5
But that said, you can't go wrong with either. And the animal sure won't know the difference. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by n8dawg16 on Nov 4, 2011 10:17:48 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I notice some said they prefer the 500, is that due to the less pressure and presumably a less sharp recoil?
I know this guns weren't designed as long range, but are they similar to the 45 Colt (heavier load) at distance (100 yards)?
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Post by hammer on Nov 4, 2011 10:41:38 GMT -5
. The 475 is for small bore enthusiasts whereas the 500 is for large bore shooters.  ;D . |
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 4, 2011 10:52:23 GMT -5
475 or 500? Man! I can't even choose between the 41/44/45..  Good thing I don't have to.. ;D |
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Post by whitworth on Nov 4, 2011 11:50:05 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I notice some said they prefer the 500, is that due to the less pressure and presumably a less sharp recoil? I know this guns weren't designed as long range, but are they similar to the 45 Colt (heavier load) at distance (100 yards)? The way I have mine loaded it definitely doesn't produce less recoil than my .475 did. I just like the bigger holes it produces! |
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Post by pageophile on Nov 4, 2011 11:50:30 GMT -5
From what I've read, the 500L seems like a better choice only in that it can be downloaded for limp wristed mortals like me But seriously, I like big bore cartridges that can be run at lower pressures when needed and take out a anything walking if you step up the loadings. Really, really want a 500L  |
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Post by whitworth on Nov 4, 2011 11:58:09 GMT -5
Really, really want a 500L There really is no better reason! |
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Post by bigbores on Nov 4, 2011 13:53:06 GMT -5
But that said, you can't go wrong with either. And the animal sure won't know the difference. -Lee www.singleactions.com+1 I can't speak for John Linebaugh but I like lower pressure bigger bore way of thinking and the fact that its a wildcat that can only be had in the custom revolver. As for the 500Linebaugh being down loaded easier than the 475Linebaugh, I really don't think so, I would think a 480Ruger could be loaded down to less recoil than a 500 Special. |
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Post by Fowler on Nov 4, 2011 14:50:53 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 4, 2011 15:39:51 GMT -5
As much as we like to think we can buy the ability to hit those long range steel targets with fancy custom revolvers the painful truth is and has always been.. It's not the song it is the singer! |
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Good thing I don't have to.. ;D
