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I am currently w/o a big bore rifle and am somewhat patiently, somewhat not patiently awaiting the delivery of a second 458 lott, to replace the first one that was sold to fund a 500 Jeffrey, though some how the smith convinced me in the process I need a second 458, so he's building both, and I'm waiting.
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<br>I have been kept somewhat amused with the 480 Ruger SRH I got from Allen, and have been launching cast slugs all the way up to 460 gr. It is especially fun shooting at the 200 yd steel ram at the range in the summer, hits make a resounding wack, misses kick up a dinstinctive splash as it is a tidal zone / wetland.

I only have a couple of big bores that do not shoot black powder. Well three I guess since I will include my 45/70 T/C Contender in this group. I have a 458 x 2 American on a 98 Mauser commercial model. and a Marlin 1895. I have a couple 45/70's for black powder that can shoot light loads of smokeless, 1 a Remington Rolling block, the other a Springfield Trapdoor carbine. Both originals. Been thinking of getting an Encore with a 450 Marlin barrel in a hand gun.
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<br>Bullwnkl.

The only rifle I have over .30 cal. is a Guide Gun in 45-70. Sort of a Red Rider all growed up.

Marlin levergun, "444 Marlin".
<br>Navy Arms M92, 45LC.
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<br>Paul... what happened to the 500 Jeffery you were making?
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<br>~~~Suluuq

I have a 458Lott that I bought from 458Lott (Say that 10 times real fast ) . I also have a slick little 45/70.

I currently have and enjoy: 375HH, a pair of Ruger 416Rigbys, a#1 and M77,and a very nice 45/70 Guide gun. (thanks again, Allen)
<br>I have owned 3 different 458Win Mags, but all of them had a shortcoming, and had to leave.
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<br>If a 375HH is allowed to be included in the Big Bores, it is my favorite for many different reasons.

Suluuq,
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<br>The 500 is still in the works, hoping to see it in a month or so. Sometime the second lott will also be finished.

Presently, a 500 AHR, 416 Rigby, 45-70, 416 Taylor and the 480 Ruger and 45 Colt Blackhawk. Do have a couple of nice 35 calibers, but then they are only medium, bores.

My 'big bore' is a .416 Weatherby Euromark I bought from a friend, unfired. I have been loading 350 gr. Barnes X-bullets over 120 gr. of RL22. Chrono velocity is an amazing 2950 fps!!! This gun is a real stomper, but is surprisingly easy to shoot. It has a muzzle brake, so good ear protection is a must when shooting it. Have not yet used it on game, but Africa's Cape Buffalo are on my list of targets for this rifle. It is very accurate, with three-shot, one-hole groups common.

My big bores are two Marlin 45/70 rifles,Ruger #1 rifles in 45/70,458 mag.I also have two 44 magnum rifles,three 44 magnum handguns and a Ruger blackhawk in 45 colt.

Rifles...I have a #1 in 416 Rigby that I shoot most often. It likes the 325gr Barnes X. I have another #1 that's been rebarrelled to 500 Nitro Express 3 1/4" that is lots of fun. It shoots the Woodleigh 570gr soft very well, and I'm still playing with a cast bullet load, but I'm getting there.
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<br>Handguns...Freedom Arms 454 Casull, Contender in 45-70 Govt. Nothing quite like a big hole, I say!
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<br>My next project will likely be another #1 (imagine that) in 577 Nitro Express. I have found that they are the least expensive way to get into a big Nitro round and they're easy on the shoulder, too. My #1's have no brake...they ruin the looks of a rifle. I just wear a PAST shoulder pad and let fly.
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<br>I love the big ones.

An 1895 marlin in 45 70 I've had since '85 and a Ruger No. One in 416 rigby that just came in today. If 41 is where big bores start,then count a Taurus Tracker and RBH both in 41 mag.

I shoot a 338/378 KT. It is built on a Ruger #1. I shoot 250 gr Hornady bullet 3000 FPS over a crony all of the time. It will get out there and touch something. The longest animal taken of far 742 yards. He was a nice buck.

Yeah, right....742 yards...sure. I doubt you could even SEE a buck at that distance. You're so sure of yourself that you remain anonymous. A 338 isn't a big bore in my book. Get real, guy.
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<br>Rick

If its built on a #1 it should have a 28 inch barrell at least. All you get is 3000fps?? Doesn't sound right to me.

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<br>45-70, 375H&H, 404 Jeffery, 458, 450 Ackley, 500 A-Square..
<br>and I have the itch, but alas no scratch for a 450 #2

I have a Marlin 1895 , 45/70 Caliber.
<br>Santa brought it to me this year. What a nice old man!
<br>I have taken 2 deer with it and I tell you guys that don't have one, it's like a bolt of lightning! When the deer is hit, it's over! Yeah, that's it, "Lightning in a Cartridge".
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<br>Nice site guys!
<br>Perry

I have 2 , 444 Marlins. One is the 444S and the other is a 444P. I sold my older 444 and bought 2 of the newer ones. I have been shooting a 444 for over 14 years. I am currently thinking about the 44 Mag in a Marlin. I also have A 44 Mag Ruger Super Redhawk and a S&W 45 Auto. That is the extent of my Big Bores I do have a lot of other firearms. I am getting ready to go on a boar hunt on the 26th and use my 444S. "Can't wait" Also thinking about getting the 444 revolver from Magnum Research?? $$$.
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<br> 444BB.

Perry,
<br>A guy on another site that I used to frequent loved the 338 Win...called it "God's Chosen Caliber"....Like you, I love the 45-70, and I told him it certainly must be "God's Chosen Sledgehammer!"

I have 338 and 7 ultra mags and they are awesome,but I'm thinking that if I was reduced to one rifle,it would probably be my 45 70.The only drawback is that I just didn't like a scope on it.It just didn't carry right.The reciever sight is a good compromise. I dont like compromise,so hopefully the 416 Rigby in NO. ONE will give me the best of both worlds and a better bullet selection to boot.But the 45 70 will always have a home here.