New to me 470 Capstick

[Wishfulthinker580]

Picked up this rifle earlier. A-Square Hannibal in 470 Capstick. It came with a 3 die set and 40 rounds. I’ll post better pictures later (these were sent to me by previous owner).

 

[Flewis]

Picked up this rifle earlier. A-Square Hannibal in 470 Capstick. It came with a 3 die set and 40 rounds. I’ll post better pictures later (these were sent to me by previous owner).
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Very nice, had one in 460wby, it shot very well. That stock really teams recoil.

 

[Flewis]

Very nice, had one in 460wby, it shot very well. That stock really teams recoil.

Tames

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Very nice, had one in 460wby, it shot very well. That stock really teams recoil.

Thank you sir. I’m really looking forward to shooting it. The story on this one is it has upgraded wood and I believe it. I’ll post some more pictures at some point. I don’t have any full power loads yet. It came with 20 rounds of reduced loads- 500 gr DGX at 2150 fps and 20 rounds of 400 gr Hawk HPs at 2300+ fps.

 

[1dirthawker]

came with 20 rounds of reduced loads- 500 gr DGX at 2150 fps and 20 rounds of 400 gr Hawk HPs at 2300+ fps.

i suspect your reduced loads will kill any thing you point it at!!

 

[matt85]

Nice rifle in a nice cartridge. Even those reduced loads are plenty powerful for all DG.

 

[freefall]

VERY not bad.

 

[krish]

Congratulations.
Krish

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

i suspect your reduced loads will kill any thing you point it at!!

I think you’re right lol. It’s funny and a little intimidating that 500 grains at 2150 fps is a reduced load. Those are 470 NE numbers!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Thanks everyone

 

[Roberto Mervicini]

Beautiful rifle, nice wood also.!
I am in the process of having one made, barrel will be ready in about one month, P 14 action on hand, as soon barrel ready will go to the gunsmith ....however look like it will not get ready before couple of years, the problem is the chamber reamer... all makers quote 2 years delay to manufacturing one !! Reloading die maybe faster ? I also posted request to find some second hand used reamer and die but no replay...leaving in Canada is little complicate we don't have restrictions bu the item are regulate by USA export licence requirement, i also have USA address to avoid that if some one has or know some one that has them for sale. . I enquire about rental, none available in Canada but i was told by USA supplier is more costly than buying since my gunsmith working time some time much longer and shipping back and for high charges.
Appreciate all help I could get, thanks .
Best Regards, Roberto

 

[cpr0312]

Congrats on the new addition!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Beautiful rifle, nice wood also.!
I am in the process of having one made, barrel will be ready in about one month, P 14 action on hand, as soon barrel ready will go to the gunsmith ....however look like it will not get ready before couple of years, the problem is the chamber reamer... all makers quote 2 years delay to manufacturing one !! Reloading die maybe faster ? I also posted request to find some second hand used reamer and die but no replay...leaving in Canada is little complicate we don't have restrictions bu the item are regulate by USA export licence requirement, i also have USA address to avoid that if some one has or know some one that has them for sale. . I enquire about rental, none available in Canada but i was told by USA supplier is more costly than buying since my gunsmith working time some time much longer and shipping back and for high charges.
Appreciate all help I could get, thanks .
Best Regards, Roberto

Thank you sir! I wish I could help with the chamber reamer or dies. I’m very fortunate mine came with dies. Good luck with your build! I hope it’s completed sooner rather than later. Make sure and post pictures when it’s done!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Congrats on the new addition!

Thank you sir!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Beautiful rifle, nice wood also.!
I am in the process of having one made, barrel will be ready in about one month, P 14 action on hand, as soon barrel ready will go to the gunsmith ....however look like it will not get ready before couple of years, the problem is the chamber reamer... all makers quote 2 years delay to manufacturing one !! Reloading die maybe faster ? I also posted request to find some second hand used reamer and die but no replay...leaving in Canada is little complicate we don't have restrictions bu the item are regulate by USA export licence requirement, i also have USA address to avoid that if some one has or know some one that has them for sale. . I enquire about rental, none available in Canada but i was told by USA supplier is more costly than buying since my gunsmith working time some time much longer and shipping back and for high charges.
Appreciate all help I could get, thanks .
Best Regards, Roberto

I could sell you this one and you would have it a lot quicker!

 

[Roberto Mervicini]

I could sell you this one and you would have it a lot quicker!

...appreciate Sir : ) but i am to committed now, already paid for barrel, action and wood for stock . But still hope to find reamer and die some how some were !

 

[meigsbucks]

A great find. I so wish A-Square was still in business.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

A great find. I so wish A-Square was still in business.

Thanks! Me too.. I really like the feel of the coil check stock

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

...appreciate Sir : ) but i am to committed now, already paid for barrel, action and wood for stock . But still hope to find reamer and die some how some were !

I understand! Good luck with your search

 

[Wishfulthinker580]