.475 Linebaugh

by Ken O'Neill, Thursday, October 22, 2020, 06:52 (1253 days ago) @ ERSisk

The .475 L is one of my all-time favorites. I've owned 1 FA each in 6", 7-1/2" and 10", although only the 7-1/2" continues to live here now. Nothing wrong with the other lengths, but I found others who "needed" them, and I figured "how many Lamborghinis do I need?".
I've used them quite a bit hunting, and found them ideal for hogs, large bears, bull elk, bison and buffalo. PERSONALLY, I would not want one with a barrel as short as 4-1/2 or 4-3/4", but I admit that opinions could vary. It would probably require a .540" front sight for full-charge loads.

If you're going to shoot 275 gr. bullets pushed by 231, I say "why bother ?", but if standard 400 gr-ish loads are needed for what you will / may hunt, the .475 is excellent.


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