What to do with 3 FA 83's in 454?

[willicd76]

My wife always accuses me of being "obsessive compulsive" and I guess I am. I have ended up with 3 freedom arms 83's in 454 and I'm not exactly sure how I will set them up. Two of them are 7 1/2" guns and I intended to leave the one with fully adjustable sights alone for full house hunting loads. The other I was going to set up with an ultradot for when I'm still hunting or horseback and shots could be over 100yds. Lastly, I have a 6" ported gun that I think I will shorten to minimum and use with mild 45LC loads for something to carry on my hip when assing around the farm. What do you guys think?

[725]

I think you're a lucky guy. Have fun.

[willicd76]

Yes sir, I am. After I won the bid on this last one, I sold my gp100 44spl that I never even fired to help fund it. Once you have a FA in your hands, you can really appreciate the craftsmanship. I loved my BFR, but it certainly wasnt fit or finished to the level of the FA. I liked my gp100 and I have a 4" 357 I'll probably never part with, but I got the FA for $300 more than what I sold the gp100 for. Seems like a no brainier to me!

[bobthenailer]

I had up until a 2 years ago 3 FA 454 Casulls a 7.5" with a added SSK muzzle break now a 9.0" barrel, IMO just too much barrel and poor handling this one had a scope and deafening muzzle report !
Still have a 7.5 " and my favorite a 6.0" the balance is perfect, both have Aimpoint Micros. have killed many deer & bears with all 3 , my newest one the 6.0" I had for 14 years my 7.5" ive had for 25 years and the SSK gun I had for 17 years.

[willicd76]

I had up until a 2 years ago 3 FA 454 Casulls a 7.5" with a added SSK muzzle break now a 9.0" barrel, IMO just too much barrel and poor handling this one had a scope and deafening muzzle report !
Still have a 7.5 " and my favorite a 6.0" the balance is perfect, both have Aimpoint Micros. have killed many deer & bears with all 3 , my newest one the 6.0" I had for 14 years my 7.5" ive had for 25 years and the SSK gun I had for 17 years.

I have been debating on what red dot to put on one of the 7.5" guns. I'll check into the aimpoint micro.

[Greg S]

You'll like that 4.75" gun. While it is getting shortened, consider a 45 ACP cylinder for it. FA frowns on 45 Colt in their 454 cylinders.

[willicd76]

You'll like that 4.75" gun. While it is getting shortened, consider a 45 ACP cylinder for it. FA frowns on 45 Colt in their 454 cylinders.
I did consider a 45lc cylinder and I might actually buy one if I thought I could sell my 454 cylinder. I suspect all the short gun will ever see is a 250-260gr at 1100-1200 but I can do that with the 454 brass and universal I think.

[historicfirearms]

Sounds like a good plan with the threesome. I just bought my first FA premier grade this summer. Its a 7.5 inch 454 with an extra 45 colt cylinder and black micarta grips. I agree that the quality is something to behold. Sold some of my Rugers and a BFR to get the Freedom arms and 100% glad I did it.

[willicd76]

All of mine are field grades. I can't imagine how nice a premier grade must be! I think I will make some nice pecan or mesquite grips to liven them up a little.

[bobthenailer]

I regulary shoot my 454 with 8.0 to 9.0 gr of TG loaded in 454 cases with a spp 260 275 & 300 gr cast bullets at the 1000 to 1100 fps with excellent accuracy.

[willicd76]

I regulary shoot my 454 with 8.0 to 9.0 gr of TG loaded in 454 cases with a spp 260 275 & 300 gr cast bullets at the 1000 to 1100 fps with excellent accuracy.

I appreciate the info. That's exactly the kind of load I'm looking for in the short gun.

[Tripplebeards]

I’d red dot them. All my big bore hunting pistols have dots. I love the fast target Acquisition when using red dots.

[lar45]

Sounds like a great selection, but we need PICS :)
If it was me, I'd leave one with the adjustable sights, put a reddot on another and then shorten the third like you were thinking.