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Range Trip
« on: September 20, 2011, 08:29:58 AM »
I got a chance to shoot my son-in-law's Model 83 in .500 Wyo Exp over the weekend. What a beast, I think I knocked my fillings loose!
I see some loads of Trail Boss in my future.
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Re: Range Trip
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2011, 05:39:18 PM »
Hey, tell more.  Accurate? What ammo were you using?  How many did you shoot before you had to stop from abusive recoil syndrome (ARS)?  Barrel length?  Muzzle brake?  etc....
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Re: Range Trip
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2011, 06:01:23 AM »
 I was having a hard time hitting anything with it, but I'm sure it was me, not the gun. I noticed I had a tendancy to anticipate the recoil and shoot low. Also my first attempt I was using a cup & saucer style grip, which caused the bottom edge to dig into my hand. It was uncomfortable.
 I switched to different grip but by then I was getting a little tired from shooting it, and I'm sure I developed a flinch. That's why I want to set my S-I-L up with some mild loads. I can't remember if I put 15 or 20 rounds through it. It wasn't many. I was using Bufalo Bore 400 & 440 grain ammo. Stout stuff.
 The barrel was 7.5" I think with no muzzle brake or porting of any kind. I found the revolver to be very front heavy, probably an attempt to control muzzle flip. I think it worked too, because as I recall the recoil felt less uplifting and more of a straight push.  Overall I think Freedom Arms did a good job of making it controllable but make no mistake, this thing bites. 
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Re: Range Trip
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2011, 07:06:26 AM »
That's why I like my FA 44 Magnum. :)
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Re: Range Trip
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2011, 05:36:33 PM »
I find full loads in the 500 to be a bit more than I enjoy or need. I load a 445 WFN-GC to 1140 fps and find it comfortable and does anything I need the 500 to do.I've also loaded the same bullet to 850 fps and can shoot that all day.
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