Morning gentlemen.
Been reloading for many years,for many chamberings,but never for the 450Bushmaster.
My application - -> Using my CVA HUNTER . . . 25" bbl (but most likely be chopped to 17-18.5" to fit the contour of my intended muzzle brake. (No can will be used.)
This gun will be a hunter ONLY. I am over 70 years old now and want/need a certain amount of reduced recoil.
Reserching the 450B and its potential,I want to go with light(er) bullets,driven at the high(er) speeds.
I'm thinking the >226gr at about 2000fps will do me fine. My intended targets will be the somewhat larger NW Fla.,peanut and soy bean fed hogs. Many >225lbs and some >250-275lbs.
We hunt at night using a thermal sight. Our ranges are typically "close" with 45-150yds being the average. I want my trajectories to be - -> "hold top of back,and let it drop in",or better. We do not shoot "ear shots".
Any help or info for the lighter bullets,including the expanding pistol bullets ( I love the Hornadt XTP's),or ML bullets, would be much appreciated.
I have gained alot of knowledge from this forum and it's FIRST HAND expierances. Thanks for all the excellent,in depth,writings. ---- SAWMAN