450 Bushmaster

Good question... I didnt know about , for one reason..

That is VERY interesting,

I do love a big bore , big power boomer,
But Im not a real big fan of ARs, I got a couple , (honestly, just so I can say I built one and have one) they are not my favorite platform.

But, I may could be convinced to add that one (upper) to my list of wants.
Wonder if its similar in ballistics to 454 cassull.

45-70 boolits are .458-.460, dia smallest I use is 300gr up to 500 gr
454 cassull are .454 dia , up t0 .300 gr
S&W 460 magnum uses .452 dia, 240 and 300 gr ( 2300 fps )

I see these are .452 , thats .45 colt dia. usually 240 gr.

Those hronady Bushmaster .450s at 250 gr... thats good .



Jim

You have perked my interest...

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bushmaster-Upper-Complete-Kit/727635.uts

Im sure , unlike my 5,56 AR, a good fast followup shot would be outta the question.

But, like I always say,, with the cannons you probly dont need a followup shot..

250 grain bullet at 2200 fps...woohoo.


Jim

was looking a bit closer at these things

.450 bushmaster
250 gr (16 g) SST 2,214 ft/s (675 m/s) 2,722 ft·lbf (3,691 J)
260 gr (17 g) AccuTip 2,180 ft/s (660 m/s) 2,744 ft·lbf (3,720 J)

.458 socom
250 gr (16 g) SP 655 m/s (2,150 ft/s) 3,478 J (2,565 ft·lbf)
300 gr (19 g) HP 580 m/s (1,900 ft/s) 3,261 J (2,405 ft·lbf)
325 gr (21 g) FTX 566 m/s (1,860 ft/s) 3,384 J (2,496 ft·lbf)
405 gr (26 g) JFP 489 m/s (1,600 ft/s) 3,148 J (2,322 ft·lbf)
600 gr (39 g) RN 304 m/s (1,000 ft/s) 1,811 J (1,336 ft·lbf)


.50 Beowulf
300 gr (19 g) Speer Gold Dot JHP 1,870 ft/s (570 m/s) 2,330 ft·lbf (3,160 J)
325 gr (21 g) Speer JHP 1,800 ft/s (550 m/s) 2,338 ft·lbf (3,170 J)
335 gr (22 g) Rainer Plated FP 1,771 ft/s (540 m/s) 2,333 ft·lbf (3,163 J)
335 gr (22 g) Rainier Plated HP 1,900 ft/s (580 m/s) 2,678 ft·lbf (3,631 J)
400 gr (26 g) Hawk JFP 1,800 ft/s (550 m/s) 2,878 ft·lbf (3,902 J)

all of those are pretty serious hole makers from a AR platform
and im sure there are more out there as well