What is a 450 Bushmaster?
The .450 Bushmaster is descended from the Thumper concept popularized by gun writer Jeff Cooper. Cooper was dissatisfied with the small-diameter 5.56×45mm NATO (.223 Remington) of the AR-15, and envisioned a need for a large bore (.44 cal or greater) cartridge in a semi-automatic rifle to provide one-shot kills on big-game animals at 250 yards.
What are the dimensions of a Bushmaster rifle case?
.450 Bushmaster Case type Rebated rim, straight wall Bullet diameter .452 in (11.5 mm) Neck diameter .4800 in (12.19 mm) Base diameter .5000 in (12.70 mm)
How big is the OAL on a Bushmaster AR-15?
Bushmaster and LeGendre approved the change from a 1.772 in. (45 mm) case and 2.362 in. (60 mm) OAL to the now standard 1.700 in. (43.18 mm) case and 2.260 in. (57.40 mm) OAL. This permitted operation in the more abundant and popular AR-15 platform versus the AR-10 platform.
The .450 Bushmaster is part of the legacy of Jeff Cooper, a World War II and Korean War veteran with the Marine Corp who became a ballistics expert and firearms instructor. He founded the American Pistol Institute and created numerous principles of carrying, handling, and shooting a handgun.
How many manufacturers of Bushmaster ammo are there?
Currently, only two manufacturers are producing 450 Bushmaster ammunition: Federal and Hornady. Although using the cartridge for hunting had been off limits for years in many areas, recent changes to state legislation have made it a legal option for harvesting whitetail deer, which has significantly increased the cartridge’s use.
How much does a Bushmaster Patriot 450 cost?
Mossberg Patriot Predator 450 Bushmaster Bolt-Action Rifle with 16-Inch Barrel $399.99 Notify Me When Available
Should I buy a 350 Legend or a 450 Bushmaster?
The .350 Legend gets the job done, but if you want to cleanly, quickly, and humanely drop game animals at 200 to 300 yards, the .450 Bushmaster is a better option. Ballistically, these are two very similar cartridges, especially when you consider that the .450 Bushmaster can be purchased with 300-grain bullets, just like the .45-70 Government.