In 2002 I put a Shilen 0.452" bull barrel on a 1903 Turkish Mauser.
The handloads were higher than 460 Rowland with 45acp brass, but the 15 pound rifle did not kick hard.
It is hard on plywood targets at 100 yards. I can see plywood bits flying out the back through the scope.


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The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.-- Edward John Phelps