470 capstick or 404 jeffery

[krish]

If you are building DG rifle which one will you.
A404 jlJeffery or A 470 Capstick.
krish

 

[BeeMaa]

Depends on what exactly you want to do. Factory ammo for either is about as common as hens teeth so that's a push.

Some would say that the belted brass of the 470CAP is a detractor in a magazine fed rifle. Not how I feel, but I've heard people say it has more potential to jam or catch when reloading.

404J would be great for PG as well as DG, where the 470CAP is more of a stopping cartridge or used for elephant.

I know you are never supposed to look at these things, but considering resale I believe the 404J would be more desirable, sell more quickly and more easily recoup your investment.

My vote would be for the 404J for the versatility, ease of shooting it and potential resale.

 

[Bullthrower338]

I had the same problem making a decision so I’m building one of each on Montana 1999 PH actions

 

[Inline6]

I had the same problem making a decision so I’m building one of each on Montana 1999 PH actions

I like your thinking!

I like the 470, just because it's different. I'm also cheap so I'm sticking with my 458Lott.

 

[Andrew Short]

Still picking 404.

 

[Flewis]

Krish , you already have a 404 but do you have a 470c? You should buy that 600ok we were talking about.

 

[colorado]

I almost bought a Win Model 70 "Big Five" in 470 Capstick. I think it's a great round. I ended up working with Harlan at Triple River to convert my CZ 550 in 375 H&H (which already had AHR's CZ #1 upgrade) to 500 Jeffery for $500. Happy with my decision, would've been very happy with a 470 Capstick as well.

 

[krish]

Krish , you already have a 404 but do you have a 470c? You should buy that 600ok we were talking about.

Yes I do have a 470 capstick.
Krish

 

[krish]

Krish , you already have a 404 but do you have a 470c? You should buy that 600ok we were talking about.

May be I should build one and sell it to you.
Krish

 

[krish]

600 overkill is over kill for me.

 

[Flewis]

Yes I do have a 470 capstick.
Krish

Then I say flip a coin.

 

[Flewis]

That 600ok is sure calling my name.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

If I planned on taking it anywhere in Africa it would be the .404j, for obvious reasons, availibility.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

.404 Jeffery. Out of the two choices you listed, ammunition for this one will be easier to find (even if ever so slightly).

 

[Green Chile]

404...it's classic. I don't even know anyone who owns a 470 Capstick and that's saying something with the group of misfits I know.

 

[IvW]

404 Jeff....

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

404jeffrey because...well...I’ve already got one
gumpy