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44 and 454 magnum Puma questions
« on: August 23, 2007, 06:48:30 PM »
I am debating whether to get a 44 mag Puma or a 454 puma (stainless for both).  I already have 44 magnum reloading equipment and haved loved its performance from a rifle on deer.  I may not want to deal with the thump of a 454 (my 500 magnum Handi is a bit much with full power loads), but that rifle looks so cool. 

Anyhow I have read online that some 44 magnums have been overbore, sometimes by a large margin.  Was this a widespread problem?  Has it been corrected? 

Also, what are the opinions of the sights of these rifles.  How accurate are the hi-viz sights?  Do the 454 sights have enough travel to handle a wide range of bullet weights?

By the way I am looking at the 16 inch barrel on either. 

Lots of questions.  Thanks for the help.