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<blockquote data-quote="Grumulkin" data-source="post: 944510" data-attributes="member: 8239"><p>1. I like the 460 S&W Magnum as well but certain cartridge designs work better in certain types of actions. The 460 S&W Magnum is perfect for revolvers and break action type guns. But you did say, you're not attempting to logically support your choice and, indeed, you don't have to.</p><p></p><p>2. It's true that 45 Colt brass is cheaper than 460 S&W Magnum brass but the primers and bullets aren't. You will also use more powder in the larger case but if you use something like Titegroup you still won't use a lot of powder. I don't see a problem with using 45 Colt ammo in a 460 S&W Mag. chamber if the mechanism of extraction is robust such as in a bolt action and if hot loads aren't used. If you do the same thing in a Freedom Arms Model 83, you WILL eventually run into ejection problems when shooting full house 454 Casull loads in a chamber that a lot of 45 Colt loads were shot in. If you manage to "ring the chamber" said ejection problems will be permanent.</p><p></p><p>4. I see a potential problem in getting a custom made bolt action repeater to consistently cycle 3 different lengths of ammo but a competent gunsmith can accomplish great things. There is also a reason most cartridges meant for shooting in bolt action guns are rimless and that would be ease of feeding from a magazine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grumulkin, post: 944510, member: 8239"] 1. I like the 460 S&W Magnum as well but certain cartridge designs work better in certain types of actions. The 460 S&W Magnum is perfect for revolvers and break action type guns. But you did say, you're not attempting to logically support your choice and, indeed, you don't have to. 2. It's true that 45 Colt brass is cheaper than 460 S&W Magnum brass but the primers and bullets aren't. You will also use more powder in the larger case but if you use something like Titegroup you still won't use a lot of powder. I don't see a problem with using 45 Colt ammo in a 460 S&W Mag. chamber if the mechanism of extraction is robust such as in a bolt action and if hot loads aren't used. If you do the same thing in a Freedom Arms Model 83, you WILL eventually run into ejection problems when shooting full house 454 Casull loads in a chamber that a lot of 45 Colt loads were shot in. If you manage to "ring the chamber" said ejection problems will be permanent. 4. I see a potential problem in getting a custom made bolt action repeater to consistently cycle 3 different lengths of ammo but a competent gunsmith can accomplish great things. There is also a reason most cartridges meant for shooting in bolt action guns are rimless and that would be ease of feeding from a magazine. [/QUOTE]
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