Do I Really Need a Ruger American Ranch in 450 Bushmaster?

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  • BUFF7MM

    ☠Buff➐㎣☠
    Mar 4, 2009
    13,576
    Garrett County
    Seems to me my 45-70 journey began with a set of dies you no longer needed.
    I know I count count on my Hooligan friends to steer me in the right direction... :innocent0

    :lol2:

    I think I've got some brass too.:innocent0 ;)
     

    Biggfoot44

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 2, 2009
    32,884
    In general, if you think you want one get it. And it will become s hot item among Ruger Collectors as soon as that cal is discontinued.

    That said, I've never been impressed with .450 Bushmaster due to the .452 bullet diameter and slow twist rate . I've favored the .458SOCOM with .458dia, and twist rate suitable for heavy bullets.
     

    NateIU10

    Ultimate Member
    Apr 6, 2009
    4,587
    Southport, CT
    I would rather have this Ruger. Not sure the chamberings but it sure is a looker and a shooter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asE69z5g_NM

    There is a Gunsite Scout in 450 Bushmaster...

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    Feb 28, 2013
    28,953
    Seems to me my 45-70 journey began with a set of dies you no longer needed.
    I know I count count on my Hooligan friends to steer me in the right direction... :innocent0

    :lol2:

    Well, since yer reloadin' different calibers out the wazoo now, one more sure as hell ain't gonna break ya. I say git it.
     

    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    That Didn't Take Long...

    So I start a thread on Sunday and before a week is gone this little gem follows me home from a fellow Hooligan's house.

    My Hooligan friends are enablers - all of 'em. And we wouldn't have it any other way. :thumbsup:

    Thanks C.Alls! Now I gotta work out a deal with another Hooligan on some dies and brass. It's always something.

    :D
     

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    BUFF7MM

    ☠Buff➐㎣☠
    Mar 4, 2009
    13,576
    Garrett County
    So I start a thread on Sunday and before a week is gone this little gem follows me home from a fellow Hooligan's house.

    My Hooligan friends are enablers - all of 'em. And we wouldn't have it any other way. :thumbsup:

    Thanks C.Alls! Now I gotta work out a deal with another Hooligan on some dies and brass. It's always something.

    :D

    I already texted you the details on the deal for the dies and brass.;)
     

    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    It's screaming to be suppressed!

    Interesting you say that. It's what C.Alls was looking to do. His take was the round is so loud his efforts weren't getting it done.

    I plan on bruising my - and some Hooligan friend's - shoulders first. We'll see where it goes from there.

    ;)
     

    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    One More Thought

    In the past I've complemented my AR platform rifles with a bolt rifle chambered in the same caliber:
    • For my 223/556 AR's I have a very nice Savage 110.
    • For my 300 BLK AR I have a very nice Ruger American Ranch chambered in the same caliber.
    • Now I have a bolt rifle chambered in 450 BM and do not have an AR in the same caliber. But I do have some pre-2013 un-built AR lowers on hand...

    OMG - where could this void logically lead?

    :shrug:
     

    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    This setup should work

    I slapped an inexpensive 4-16X40 scope on the Ruger. Most of my shooting is only out to 100 yards so this should work to start. I don't really need optics that cost more than I paid for the rifle. ;)

    Looking forward to getting this bad boy to the range.

    :D
     

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