UmpquaCharlie
Buckeye
Is this feasible? Rechambering a 480 to 475 Linebaugh? No doubt it has been discussed but I did not own a 480.
480 Ruger to 475 Linebaugh?
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Lefty SRH
Blackhawk
My guess would be NO, not with the added chamber pressure of the .475 L.
flatgate
Hawkeye
Do a little research.
Here's one article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.480_Ruger
flatgate
Here's one article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.480_Ruger
flatgate
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UmpquaCharlie
Buckeye
Morning Flatgate...I completed your recommendation regarding research and find that the 480 will almost duplicate low end 475 Linebaugh. It also appears the cartridge may not fit into the cylinder...however the simple answer I was looking for, yes or no, is now a maybe. I think it couldn't be done unless one changed out the cylinder which would be silly in my mind. What do you say?
regards Charlie
regards Charlie
flatgate
Hawkeye
I'll have to ask why? Obviously the cartridges have different lengths IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY.
If the "max loaded" .480 won't do it then why do you think the .475 will?
Me? I'd call John Linebaugh and get his thoughts. He's very, very knowledgeable about this stuff.
If you want to run with the big dogs you need all the proper gear.
JMHO,
flatgate
If the "max loaded" .480 won't do it then why do you think the .475 will?
Me? I'd call John Linebaugh and get his thoughts. He's very, very knowledgeable about this stuff.
If you want to run with the big dogs you need all the proper gear.
JMHO,
flatgate
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UmpquaCharlie
Buckeye
Flatgate,
It is not something I intend on doing...I just wanted to know if it couldbe done...when I need big stuff I go to my 15 inch Encore in 416 Rigby, or 450 Nitro.
Thanks for your help.
regards Charlie
SW Ory-Gun
It is not something I intend on doing...I just wanted to know if it couldbe done...when I need big stuff I go to my 15 inch Encore in 416 Rigby, or 450 Nitro.
Thanks for your help.
regards Charlie
SW Ory-Gun
Lefty SRH
Blackhawk
I guess you could IF you used the right bullet and that would be a short nose length. That would also really limit you in what bullet you shoot. The bullet I cast and shoot in my .480 WILL NOT allow me to rechamber to .475L. I wouldn't do this to begin with. There's only .050" before my bullet is flush with the end of the cylinder.
Case length of .480 is 1.285"
Case length of .475 Linebaugh is 1.500"
No way would I do it to a SRH 6 shot.
Case length of .480 is 1.285"
Case length of .475 Linebaugh is 1.500"
No way would I do it to a SRH 6 shot.
I am pretty sure that you will need to go with a 5 shot cylinder to bump up to the .475L. That would give you the extra beef between the cylinders to keep things together.
If you were intent on getting a big bore SRH then I think the best donor gun would be a .44Mag variant. Bowen specifies this on his side due to the brushed stainless finish as opposed to the target gray of the .480 and .454 variants. Being you are going to throw the cylinder away anyway, the brushed finish makes it more feasible to duplicate.
If you were intent on getting a big bore SRH then I think the best donor gun would be a .44Mag variant. Bowen specifies this on his side due to the brushed stainless finish as opposed to the target gray of the .480 and .454 variants. Being you are going to throw the cylinder away anyway, the brushed finish makes it more feasible to duplicate.
flatgate
Hawkeye
If it was my gun/my situation I'd simply step up to a Freedom Arms .475 Linebaugh.
End of worries.
OH, you wanted a blued version, eh? There are quite a few very competent 'smiths whom can "fill the bill".
flatgate
End of worries.
OH, you wanted a blued version, eh? There are quite a few very competent 'smiths whom can "fill the bill".
flatgate
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UmpquaCharlie
Buckeye
Freedom Arms in 475 is a distinct possibility...but I am torn between it and a 454 Casull. I sold my other 454 Casull several years ago and still rgret it.
