470 Capstick

[DaBill]

Hi all — I’m considering purchasing a .470 Capstick (custom in an Interarms Mauser action). Has anyone owned, shot, or hunted with this cartridge? I’m looking for firsthand feedback on recoil management, ammo availability, terminal performance on Cape buffalo/large plains game, and handloading experience. Any practical firsthand tips appreciated — thanks.

 

[franzfmdavis]

@CZDiesel should chime in about his experience with his Model 70!

 

[franzfmdavis]

Also check out this thread: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/the-470-capstick-pt-2.93729/page-2#post-1459353

 

[DaBill]

Thanks great info. Some a little over my head.

 

[Jefferry404]

Link below for Capstick barrel blanks:
Thread '.474 groove 470 Capstick barrels'

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/474-groove-470-capstick-barrels.97841/

 

[dgr416]

I shot a custom win model 70 capstick twice never again.That caliber needs a muzzlebreak for sure it kicked like an elsphant .That rifle broke four stocks and 6 leopold varix 3 scopes .I am talkimg breaking the stocks like a wood splitter .If it had the best muzzlebreak on earth it might be shootable .That day with my torn rotator cuff i limited myself to 416 rem mag which i can shoot 125 a day on a good day .

 

[Jefferry404]

Well, depends on rifle weight, stock comb drop, bulllet velocity, charge weight and muzzle pressure.
This is where I start before decision to build a rifle.
Then, should only be a “mild” surprise with the first shot.

 

[matt85]

There isnt going to be a difference in performance between 470 Capstick and 458 Lott. Which means the 470 will be a potent dg cartridge!

Finding loaded ammunition may be very difficult though. Your options will either be to buy extremely expensive custom made ammunition or roll your own.

 

[Jefferry404]

Yep, the Lott is a “lot” more practical than the Capstick!

 

[DaBill]

The main difference I see is the frontal surface area causing a bigger wound channel. Could be overkill. Ive thought the same thing with doubles the 450 then 470 then the 500 then the 577. From the recoil tables ive looked at doest seem to be a huge difference in recoil b/t the lott and the Capstick.