 My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 3:03 PM
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Hi guys some really good info on this board! Ok here is my story I hunt mostly in the woods of PA. And after lugging my .270 rifle again and again it hit me why not a handgun. (not realizing the fun it could be). So my search started and I found you site.
CDNN had a SRH in 480 ruger for $479. ok by the time I sold my Glock 27 they sold out. But Cabelas had 3 for $599. I passed a few days and received a $100 coupon off and bingo picked it up last night!!
I did read about the sticking in the 6 shot and it has been out of production but a lot of people seem to like the caliber a lot. So off to buy some bullets and brass and start my journey into some handgun hunting.
Joe
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Max Ehrmann, Desiderata
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 3:34 PM
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nice buy. yep, the handgun is more fun.
Kentucky….no place like home.
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 3:42 PM
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Vance in AK.
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Welcome to the forum & the addiction Joe!!
And welcome to the 480 club! We definetly need more members. In my mind it is the perfect handgun hunting caliber for MY needs. I think you will really enjoy yours.
My 7.5" 480 SRH wears an Ultradot 30mm red dot sight & is my favorite handgun.
Vance in AK.
Matthew 6:33
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 3:51 PM
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Congrats on the great buy!
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 3:59 PM
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You bought a really good caliber for big game hunting!Welcome to the site.
H.H.I.#8190 Colossians 1:17 And He is before all things,and by Him all things consist!
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 5:07 PM
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Welcome to the site Joe! We have a great bunch of folks here who will help you in any way they can.
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 5:07 PM
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mikefrompa
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By the way, what county do you hunt in?
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 5:39 PM
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fuji
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This year it was Luzerne County near Whitehaven.
Joe
The Universe is Unfolding as it Should.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 7:33 PM
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Fugi, for the last 15 years I have traveled down to potter county to deer hunt, I use my 308 encore for the long stuff and my 9.5 SRH in 480 for the close work. I hike 3 miles from the truck and really like having both hands free. do you handload, welcome to the 480 club it is a great round.
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 11:18 PM
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fuji
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Yes I do reload, Thank God! Right now trying to put together the dies and other parts. When I picked it up I couldn't bring myself to pay $62 for 20 Hornady. Now I feel like I have tires and no car to put them on. haha
No ammo to shoot, if I was in the woods right now all I could do is throw the gun at the deer. lol
I hear the best Turkey is in Potter County and Pike. Are you going for turkey?
Joe
The Universe is Unfolding as it Should.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/13/2011 11:57 PM
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Vance in AK.
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Fuji, one recomendation I wpuld make (& every 480 SRH owner I know also makes) is get a pair of Hogue Tamer grips. The Tamers have a sorbethane insert that makes the gun down right pleasent to shoot.
Vance in AK.
Matthew 6:33
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/14/2011 12:27 AM
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I did read about the sticking in the 6 shot The "sticking" was primarily due to some fellers pushing the envelope a little. If you keep your loads within reason you shouldn't have a problem. I second the Hogue Tamer grip suggestion. The 480 rocks!
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: My first post and my first big bore handgun 480
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02/14/2011 1:14 AM
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fuji
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I just look at those grips so thanks for the info I will order. And I bet the sticking was from pushing the limits also. Now I just need brass and bullets secured the dies already.
Joe
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Max Ehrmann, Desiderata
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