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nf1e
04-19-2020, 06:59
I have had this rifle for 3 years now. It is the first XM21 in .450 Bushmaster built by Bula. I had seen the stock on one of their .308 display rifles at Camp Perry and suggested that if they could build me a .450 Busmaster by the next day, I would buy it if it could be put in this stock. Well, next day Wayne the owner of Bula Forge and their rifle builder Josh finished it up as I watched at their table on commercial row. Really proud of this one. Shoots moa with 250 gr Hornady FTXs.
Finally got around to sanding the stock and putting a coating of BLO on it this morning. Loving quarantine. Sorry Hawk, no place for one of your kits on this Boyd's stock.

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C5M1
04-19-2020, 05:49
Just standard m14 mags?
nf1e
04-19-2020, 06:27
Just standard m14 mags?

Yes sir. I polish up the underside of the feed lips so it doesn't dig into the soft brass. Works like a charm with a 10 rnd or less loading.
free1954
04-22-2020, 12:14
that stock is a beautiful piece of wood.
jjrothWA
05-03-2020, 05:40
What is effective range with the .450BM?

Is there a velocity gain?

WHat is main purpose, Hunting??
nf1e
05-03-2020, 06:25
What is effective range with the .450BM?

Is there a velocity gain?

WHat is main purpose, Hunting??

For me, nothing past 300 but the rifle's capability exceeds that. Very similar to the 45-70.
Yes, 250 gr FTX Hornady's commercial ammo lists muzzle velocity of 2200 fps.
Main purpose for me was just to extend my collection to another variation of the M14. I don't hunt anymore, but it's here just in case something large needs quick positive elimination.