If you have a reloader like a Dillon 550C you could set up a reload plate for and just have it there, I'm for it. You may be needing a new holster, and for that I love Milt Sparks Inc. Garden City, Idaho.
Brother I'm personally a 44 magnum , 44 special , 44 Russian man . I know your a 45 Colt man . IMHO . You should go with the 460 S&W . That's the Big Daddy 45 Colt Cartridge for You .
I would go with the 475 if it also shoots 480 Ruger. My local store has Buffal bore 480 Ruger on hand. There is something about the versatility AND the ease of buying off the shelf. I know you are into hand loading. The 475 would give you the best of both worlds of loading or buying over the counter. And you could experience both cartridges and do videos on both 475 and 480. If you go with BFR or similar size firearm it is more packable than the X frame guns. Therefore more likely to Not be a " Left it gun." Left it in the p/u or left it at Home. Increasing your satisfaction because you will have it with you while you are having other adventures like camping,hunting and hiking. A custom Linebough would give the most satisfaction and probably worth the wait. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.
I've fired 44 Mag and 45 Colt. To me, the 45 Colt was a pleasant cartridge. The recoil was mild, and the report of the 45 Colt was more of a boom than an ear splitting crack if that makes sense. Very nice cartridge.👍
The Linebaugh calibers brings me back to my youth reading Ross Seyfried and his articles about his Blackhawks and those loads. It's too bad that there is such a wait for a 5 and a half. 475. That is the classic caliber.
No more .44 Mag?! Hmmm... Well, the 4" 500 S&W is primarily a defensive weapon - not a hunting weapon. Something with a longer barrel... I've seen a .460 in a gun shop recently, and it was HUGE (lol)!
I attended the Linebaugh shoot in Cody Wyoming a couple times. I have shot the .500 Linebaugh and was really impressed. I even got to tour John Linebaugh's shop amd have a drink with him. I'd love to have a 500 Linebaugh someday.
If the 500 L had been easier to find in the shirt barrel like my new 5.5" BFR in.500 JRH, I might have chosen it. The JRH will do more than Ill ever need it to. Very cool that you met John Linebaugh 🍻
I sent my BFR 500L back and they cut, crowned and replaced the front sight for$100.00 plus shipping. The 500L just filled the nostalgia spot and I had wanted one since 1986. I had mine cut to 5”. It was about less than a 2 week turnaround. It comes in at just under 51 ounces empty only 7 ounces heavier than my Flattop 44 special Blackhawk with a 4 7/8”. I would be glad to try it out should you did yourself on the Easter side of the state.
I have a 480 Ruger and love it. We talked before. If I had the money, one of John Linebaugh's 500 always looked like the perfect packin pistol to me. I remember reading that he himself said there was no point to a 475 with the 480 on the market. Love that Bisley grip. Have fun!
I vote for one of the 500’s. There’s nothing like slinging a half inch of lead down range at a time. Penetration will rank a hair over unstoppable and at lower pressure than the 475/480. On the other hand 475 brass has been available lately and the 480 could use some love to keep the durn thing alive. It’s a hard thing loving big bores these days. Final thought, I’d get the .500 linebaugh!
I would go 500 S&W because components may be slightly easier to come by and I think it would be easier to resell should you get tired of it. Man I couldn’t think about what it’d be like without my .44’s! 😊
So you sold all your 44Mag stuff. Got that extra cash burning a hole in your pocket. Why not stash the cash, and wait. You're likely to find something extraordinary in a caliber you have, but a very rare or unique firearm that would definitely be worth having. Those are my thoughts for what it's worth.
Plowboys Ghost my absolute favorite is my 460V X-frame five inch muzzle brake equipped full lug barrel revolver. Of course, I customized it to shoot 45 ACP with TK Custom stainless steel moon clips. And that same moon clip also holds and fires 460 Rowland, 45 Super and 45 Winchester magnum using Starline brass. The 460S&W magnum, 454 Casull, ALL loads of 45 Colt and 45 Schofield rimmed cartridges all shoot well too. I had an extra long firing pin installed from Cylinder and Slide so no moon clip is necessary to reliably shoot rimmed cartridges. I wanted it for ultimate versatility. I use the muzzle brake for cast bullet use because it seals the ports on the top of the barrel and extends the brake out in front of the front sight. Making it like a true shooting 5 inch barrel. And it shoots jacketed bullets just as well.
Get the BFR in 475. I have the 7.5 inch and I've thought about having it cut down to 5.5. Not sure how you feel about Taurus, but their Raging Hunter comes in 5.5 inch
500 JRH is a good choice. Max Prasac used one to take down a Cape Buffalo. Buffalo Bore has two 500 JRH loads using that 440 grain hard cast gas check bullet. One is loaded to 950fps and the other is loaded at 1350fps. I recommend their Bisley BFR model.
I got a 475 linebaugh wbich I found takes a while for me to get back on target for the 2nd shot. I had Freedom Arms bore a 480 Ruger cylinder and that made it perfect for me. 480 has less recoil but can be loaded as hot as 475 (or I could put the 475 cyl. back in), don't have to worry about leading up from shooting shorter brass with hard cast bullets. If the 500 JRH had been out when I bought my 475, I might have chosen that. Recoil is about like 475, I hear, but more manageable. Anyway, I am happy with what I got. Good luck!
I never thought I'd see the day you gave up 44 magnum lol. I won't lie, after seeing all your 45 colt videos, I'm looking into getting me a ruger blackhawk in 45 colt. If you say it can take a big bear, I believe you.
.500 Bushwhacker plowboy it can fire .500 sw as well the boys at tii armoury are good people give em a call they have a wealth of knowledge and information to impart i have one the power is insane and also very versatile the recoil is about that of a hot .454
@@exothermal.sprocket I don't think I would want to shoot it more than once or twice a year with full powered loads, and would do most of my practicing with much tamer ammo. Bit it would be cool to be the only kid on the block with such equipment.
I have a 454 BFR with a 5 1/2" barrel, a very nice shooting gun and very versatile, considering you can plink with 45 colt loads, the only drawback to my BFR is it is larger and heavier than my Blackhawk 45 colt 4 5/8 "
Just dive in, and get the 500. I went with the S&W, in a single shot carbine, and started shopping for an appropriate handgun. 500 gr .500 dia has enough steam for anything on this continent. The X frame is a fine revolver, and least expensive way into a 500.
.480 Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley. Ream the chambers or seat the bullets higher if you want .475 Linebaugh. Lipsey's lists one in 4 5/8"... though it will be hard to get. I have one in 6", but am thinking about having it cut to 5 1/5".. It is currently at the gunsmith's getting a three leaf express sight installed. Also considering a ramp with a dovetail so I can install a bead sight. Lots of possibilities.
I understand wanting something for the sake of having it, but you probably are already aware that John Linebaugh himself carried a S&W Model 25-5 with a 4" barrel more than anything else. He said that extra velocity gets you flatter trajectory but not necessarily better terminal performance when using cast hunting bullets. I am torn between the .357 Magnum and the .45 Colt as my favorite revolver cartridge but I will say that you already have an adequate tool for most jobs. I would save my money and seriously consider the implications of setting up to reload a new caliber that you don't already have an investment in. Loading tools are getting seriously expensive and getting your money back out of them in savings is not easy to do unless you actually use the caliber on a regular basis. Anyway, happy shopping!
cant believe you took the jump off 44 mag. i in your shoes may try 475. just more reloading components and stuff, plus 480 ruger alaskan. just think there are more options.
My first impulse would be to ask why get rid of a time honored, bear proven gun like a 44 mag in the first place, that is unless you're selling it to use the funds for something bigger and better. That said if it were me getting one of those big bores I'd go with the 454 casual because if I'm not mistaken they can also shoot 45 lc, and a good 454 round is twice as powerful as a good 44 mag round. All that aside I don't think one of my dream guns even exists. It would be a peacemaker clone in 454 casual.
I've got multiple 44Mag, and 45 Colt. I've always kind of had an itch for a BFR 45-70. Like you say, not a 'need'. Just kind of a 'want'. I don't think you will be disappointed whichever route you go. It's all part of the journey.
@@timt8029 What loads did you run in that .45-70? There's everything from bunny rabbit loads to stegosaurus. Due to the lower pressure, it's not going to smack your harms and wrists like the .460 but you can still run really heavy .458 bullets.
@lifted_above I tried the hsm 430 gr bear load, the Hornady leverevolution, and Aria balistcs 350 gr. All of the lost quite a bit of velocity going to a 10 inch barrel. Not sorry I had it but the .460 just out performed it in every way. Even with a much shorter barrel. When I found a .475 Linebaugh, I decided to keep the .460 and trade the 45-70.
Decisions decisions decisions. I have not really started studying up on those bigger ones well enough to give an educated answer but look forward to seeing whatever you decide to get.
BFR in 500 linebaugh is great, my favorite firearm. I did the mold through accurate molds. Dies from Hornady work just fine even though I machined my own to start, I think they are back in stock on MidwayUSA. I picked the 500 linebaugh as my 50 cal, technically 51 cal but to be my top end big bore one and done. If you don't want to wait for the 500 and have to spend more especially on brass, then go for a BFR in 500 JRH. Brass would be a lot easier to come by. Bullets too for that matter. solid 50 cal single action with easier reloading capability. Good luck with whatever you decide on!
For something bigger then 45 I do like the 475 Linebaugh/ 480 Ruger. I think the 480 has ben under rated. As for the 50 calibers I'm not sure witch one I would go with, their all very capable and I'm sure fun. I know your not wanting another 45, but the 460 has some pluses to it, your using some of the same bullets you use in the 45 colt, can help with the coast, you can shot 45 colt, 454 and 460 all in the 460 chamber, makes it a bit more versatile than other big boars, yes a hot 45 colt is very close to the 454 depending on load and the 460 goes up a bit more, and if ammo gets very hard to find you have three cartridges you can grab that will wok in your gun. Just some thoughts. What ever to go with it will be fun.
What a predicaMENT ...I looked at the X gun and then I picked it up and that was all she wrote...so then I looked at the superredhawk 480 and then picked it up and bought one! With a 400 grn bullet its the best rock buster I've ever shot that is manageble, don't want anything bigger & I still have my 41s and 44s to boot!!!!! :
I Don’t have to much input on what you should get. Because I like them all as well….My old Lady always tells me and she is probably right ….“Get what you absolutely want and can’t live without so we don’t have to buy two guns” lol So I guess Get your Dream caliber and gun. With no compromises…….Even if you have to save a little longer. I’m currently saving for a Smith and Wesson Model 57 classic “6 inch” because you have caused me to want a 41 magnum to carry so bad it’s keeping me up at night lol 😂 Love the Channel. I’m also a member of “Gun traders anonymous” 😂 If your ever up in Missouri maby we can have a chapter meeting lol.
I have been listening to you for years and finally decided to offer my two cents worth. A number of years ago I went to a range with a buddy and he brought a 1911 and he shot an aluminum can and it dented the can but didn't puncture it. I was astounded because he didn't reload so this was factory ammo. My little 380 ppk had no problem with it. That is when I decided I didn't need a 45 ACP. i have several 45 Colt, several 45-70, and 30-30 but stay with common calibers nothing fancy since I don't reload. I only have 2 handgun in 9 mm and none in 10 mm, or any other heavy hitter. I don't like recoil so prefer heavier handguns and rifles and older cartridges.. I respect your opinion quite a bit as well as the Adventure Cowboy but since I no longer hunt and never pistol hunted I have no need for many semi autos or large calibers. I prefer single action revolvers like Colt and Remington clones. I am sure you have way more than me but cartridge conversion revolvers are what I enjoy most.
So I am very interested in a 500 JRH myself however if I ever scrape together enough $$ I want to order a second cylinder for it to reverse engineer a cap n ball conversion as well. This negates the cost effectiveness of the JRH over the linbaugh. I have wanted a true freedom arms cartridge/revolver combination for years just can't justify the extra $$ to own one. I have given up on the 1875 Remington to the collection idea completely. So in order is to following hand gun purchases. Ruger blackhawk bisley 45 colt probably 5.5", 1911 10mm (still not my bear round,) and BFR JRH. The price on the RIA 10mm is hard to pass up, and reviews are good. Loves my 1911's 500 JRH I don't think we can go wrong. I just gotta stop spending $$ to go back home. Oh and the lee 440 grain mold is on my Ebay watch list for more reasons than one Mountain man
I'm a 357magnum fanboy, But you have lost me a little on the 44magnum. I love my 44mag and it's versatile, But to each his own. Cocked and locked 45acp is also a good weapon. The first shot is important. After the 44magnum, I would just rather have a rifle.
I guess Platform size, weight, and barrel specifications will be the deciding factor. Once you have that down, then which Caliber combination offers you the most over what you can do with what you already have?.....out of the platform design you have chosen. Looking for the most versitile combo? Or the most power? Or the most available? Theres your answer. Its hard to fit everything I want into one gun. Usually I like one thing from this one, and one thing from that one..lol but it's fun to play with the idea.
Love both my Ruger 44 mag Alaskan and 454 casull. A S&W 500 in 3.5 would be collector item in my opinion. A desire only. (mine to) Practical for anything in the north east, no. Range toy yes, but most of my big bore guns are. The range is for enjoyment. Live life with a smile and enjoy. This is a Cicada hatch year. Take Care my friend. Time to drink some whiskey...
Look at the costs right now. Everything is so high. Powder is becoming very scarce primers very scarce so trying to figure out what would be the cheapest way to go and still get the horsepower that you need
Why big bores? I thought the 41 Magnum replaced your 44’s . As someone with similar taste in Hand guns, I feel that you would not be happy with a short barrel 500 Magnum. I don’t see any point in it. Your Ruger 45 Colt would be just as effective and is more practical due the loss of velocity and the excess weight. Plus, only 5 shots. 475 Limbaugh might be fun as it is different. I remember your video on the 480 Ruger a while back and the research you did on developing a load for it to match the 475. I thought that was pretty cool.
I only own one .44 mag, a 7.5 Ruger redhawk. Nice enough and accurate, but to wear it on my waist would make me walk in circles. Needs are easy to understand, wants are much harder. Honestly I'd try to buy a 629 with a 3" barrel, and leave it at that. Which is why I'm not you. ;) If you want maximum power , I would ask you at what range? Then go through the cartridges and find one that matches your requirements.
I believe Mr. linebaugh could run heavier bullets through the 500 at less chamber pressure than the 475. I also seem to remember that there is a 480 blackhawk available. From a convenience standpoint, 500 linebaugh and 480 Ruger brass is available from starline. Go big or Go home. Good luck choosing.
If I had more money than sense, I would buy the BFR in 475 Linebaugh, have the barrel cut to 5 1/2" . Then you could use some of that nice wood you have on hand and personalized your grips. You would then have an awesome 475 Linebaugh / 475 Linebaugh Special ( I mean 480 Ruger 😅)!
For all practical purposes, there isn't much you can't do with a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt. A custom big bore cartridge revolver niche is where my need of a shotgun or carbine begins. Whatever you get, it would be beneficial if it was available in a levergun also. Especially since you want a 5' barrel. .454 Casull is the largest centerfire revolver I've owned before. It was a hand full!
Hey plowboy I want to pick your brain on something. Just got into the single actions with a frontier in 45 colt but now I want a bear gun cuz my wife and go to Colorado twice or thrice a year. I was thinking maybe a super blackhawk but I also I don’t want to have to buy 44 mag. You think a 45 colt Blackhawk loaded hot would suffice?
Didn't you have a Super Blackhawk in .480 a while back? What ever happened to it? Personally that would be what I'd go to if I wanted something heavier than my .44 mag. That's my two cents, anyway.
