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Offline Marsh1

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« on: June 26, 2006, 11:09:42 AM »
What are the pro's & con's of this? I am in the market for a 4-3/4" .475 and have found one but it's ported. I have heard some don't like this. I want to shoot cast bullets so is this a no-no?
Marsh

Offline Dusty Miller

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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2006, 01:01:44 PM »
My FA 454 Casull with 7" barrel is ported but I doubt that it does much good controlling muzzle flip with the really hot loads.  However, in my old age I don't shoot many of those anymore.
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2006, 01:40:18 PM »
You could purchase that one, try it, and if absolutely necessary rebarrel it at FA.

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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2006, 01:11:30 PM »
I can't believ their aren't more strong feelings about this. Surely you guys have some opinions on porting.
Marsh

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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2006, 10:13:06 AM »
Quote from: Marsh1
I can't believ their aren't more strong feelings about this. Surely you guys have some opinions on porting.
Marsh


Sure we do. Just do a few searches and you will find out about them. FWIW I traded off the only magnum handgun I ever Magnaported. Sure handguns are loud but after 3 shots my ears were ringing and I had a headache even the next day!