Going to build a 450 Bushmaster would love some feedback

[ziconceo]

I'm selling my 223 and 308 uppers in order to get a 450 Bushmaster upper.

The reason I'm getting it is to consolidate calibers and having the same ft-lbs as a 30-06 in a 6lb AR 15 fascinates me.

I can load 450 Bushmaster for about 6 cents per round (plinking loads) and 30 cents for full bore loads.

I'm wondering what length barrel to get, what some good loads are, and people's overall experience with it.

[frt96]

I have a 16" and built a savage bolt action with a 20" barrel. I load win296 and lil gun 240 grain xtp for plinking and 300 grain for the bolt. Check out the 450 bushmaster forum.
It's a great round but there is a reason why they call it the thumper!!!

[stitchnicklas]

http://walshgunandtackle.com/catalog.php?category=106926

one of few places with uppers in stock...20in is best

i have a 16in

[ziconceo]

I have a 16" and built a savage bolt action with a 20" barrel. I load win296 and lil gun 240 grain xtp for plinking and 300 grain for the bolt. Check out the 450 bushmaster forum.
It's a great round but there is a reason why they call it the thumper!!!

Sweet! i happen to have 8 lbs of win296 so this is perfect!

http://walshgunandtackle.com/catalog...ategory=106926
one of few places with uppers in stock...20in is best

i have a 16in

Thankyou for the link, im considering either 16" or 18"

[frt96]

Both of mine are tack drivers @ 100yds if you can believe it. Best shooting guns I own with factory ammo. Hornaday 250 grain is what the Rifle was designed for. The AR kicks way less than a 30-06 the Bolt action about the same. I have no regrets.