Ruger American .450 BC

buckey · October 11, 2018, 06:48 PM

Bought a new Ruger American .450 BC with a 22" barrel today, That makes 4 of these in my family. Sucks the snot out of White Tails and tracking jobs are rather short

Nanuk · October 11, 2018, 07:25 PM

I wanted to build an AR pistol in that caliber, but I think it may be too much of a good thing.

stagpanther · October 12, 2018, 06:30 AM

Friend of mine manages a gun store and he can literally select and use whatever he wants to hunt with--and that's what he uses to hunt with (his is the plastic one with the 16" barrel I think). He's tried talking me into getting one and I've been very sorely tempted--but I already built an AR in 458 socom so it's hard for me to justify.

9x19 · October 12, 2018, 07:39 AM

Nanuk,

I did too, and recently took the plunge.

Windham sells a factory model with a 9" barrel, but I went with a 12".

buckey · October 12, 2018, 07:41 AM

Got a pile of deer killing tools and really like a TC Encore in .357 Max in rifle length but woke up the other mourning and thought a another .450 BC was in order.

stagpanther · October 12, 2018, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Nanuk,

I did too, and recently took the plunge.

Windham sells a factory model with a 9" barrel, but I went with a 12".

Be careful with your hand out there--I'd put a slant grip on the end of the rail just to be on the safe side.

9x19 · October 12, 2018, 04:06 PM

stag'

Thanks for your concern... I haven't adopted the run and gun grip style so it would be unlikely for me to position my hand that far forward... not impossible of course but hopefully the sling and front sight will stop me if I get that sloppy. (also not a fan of the AFGs)

October 11, 2018, 06:48 PM	#1
buckey Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2016 Posts: 148	Ruger American .450 BC Bought a new Ruger American .450 BC with a 22" barrel today, That makes 4 of these in my family. Sucks the snot out of White Tails and tracking jobs are rather short

October 11, 2018, 07:25 PM	#2
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	I wanted to build an AR pistol in that caliber, but I think it may be too much of a good thing. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.

October 12, 2018, 06:30 AM	#3
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,740	Friend of mine manages a gun store and he can literally select and use whatever he wants to hunt with--and that's what he uses to hunt with (his is the plastic one with the 16" barrel I think). He's tried talking me into getting one and I've been very sorely tempted--but I already built an AR in 458 socom so it's hard for me to justify. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

October 12, 2018, 07:39 AM	#4
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	Nanuk, I did too, and recently took the plunge. Windham sells a factory model with a 9" barrel, but I went with a 12". __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

October 12, 2018, 04:06 PM	#7
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	stag' Thanks for your concern... I haven't adopted the run and gun grip style so it would be unlikely for me to position my hand that far forward... not impossible of course but hopefully the sling and front sight will stop me if I get that sloppy. (also not a fan of the AFGs) __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

October 12, 2018, 07:41 AM	#5
buckey Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2016 Posts: 148	Got a pile of deer killing tools and really like a TC Encore in .357 Max in rifle length but woke up the other mourning and thought a another .450 BC was in order.

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