450 Nitro Express - TC Encore

[Capt_Oscar]

Seems everyone is looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist; I decided it was time to get on the bandwagon.

In April, I ordered a barrel from SSK Industries in 450 Nitro 3 1/4". My goal was a 500gr at 2150fps. The muzzle brake is only a place holder until my big bore suppressor is back in stock.

This will never see Africa. I have a custom 375H&H, 404J, 458Lott in bolt actions and a 500NE in a Ruger No1. Full disclosure: I had a spare Nikon Monarch African Series scope that I wouldn't sell so it needed a home.

Off to the range this afternoon... Well see how she does. With the laminate stock, scope and steel rings we're at 10.5lbs.

 

[Capt_Oscar]

The first photo was getting on target with the scope.

The second photo is dialed in (100yds). Disregard the 308Win holes. I shoot small caliber first, then large to save targets.

(Both 3 shot groups)

The load is Hornady 500gr RN Interlocks stuffed on top of 92grs of IMR-4350, ignited with Federal 215M primers.

 

[Capt_Oscar]

Getting on target.

 

[Capt_Oscar]

Not sure what is viewable... Uploaded 2 photos, only showed 1 (the 2nd photo - on the bullseye.) Then tried to edit the post. Only to show the 2nd photo. Then tried to delete it, it won't. Made a 2nd reply of getting on target (nice group even if just getting on target).

That's enough internet for tonight. Nothing is cooperating.

 

[Flewis]

I have a Lott barrel for one of mine.

 

[Capt_Oscar]

I have a Lott barrel for one of mine.

How does your Lott handle??? Even with a full bull's weight and a brake this 450Nitro is fairly vicious.

 

[Flewis]

How does your Lott handle??? Even with a full bull's weight and a brake this 450Nitro is fairly vicious.

Having some work done on it now, so haven’t tried it yet. It should be fun as the Lott has a very fast recoil.

 

[Flewis]

Mine is threaded, but no brake:

 

[Flewis]

Cap, that 500 no1 would be fun. I have the 470 and it is 9.1 lbs, it’s pretty spirted but fun.

 

[Capt_Oscar]

Cap, that 500 no1 would be fun. I have the 470 and it is 9.1 lbs, it’s pretty spirted but fun.

Did SSK Industries do your 470?

 

[Flewis]

No, I don’t know who did.