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N/A Best 45 cal
- Thread starter Poke-E
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I use a .308 for hunting woodchucks, raccoons, and coyotes, filling it to 29-3000 psi with a 150gr. With a heavy hammer spring and the stock hammer, I've had no trouble hitting targets at 400 yards. This coming summer, I'm aiming for 500 yards and very soon to have Mad Dog stock. As a hunter and long-range shooter, it's tough to find anything that outperforms a Texan.Texans are my favorite rifles. I own all calibers in the Texan lineup (257, 308, 357, .457 CF TX2 Carbine, 457 CF TX2 long barrel, and 510 CF TX2 long barrel) for a reason. I only hunt with them and I can attest to their lethality! The only other rifle that I have is a Gauntlet .30 caliber tuned by Hajimoto and is a worthy rifle to be amongst my Texan collection. I buy all of my rifles on my own so I can give an honest assessment on everything I shoot. Yes, I have tried the other major big bore brands and I have sold them all or gave them away. I’m not a content creator nor do I take freebies from anybody.
My favorite and go to is my Texan .457 CF TX2. If game is 160 yards or less, it will be dead!!! One of the best documented caliber ballistics on the market and ammo selection is plentiful! These rifles are designed for hunting and thus concentrated on power and major air use to deliver performance. If you want shot count and lower power this isn’t the rifle for you. This is a designed killing machine! *** The caveat to this is the smaller calibers 257 and 308 can be tuned way down to shoot lighter ammo and get a few more shots. Very effective and efficient for big bore air and small game hunting using very light ammo!!!
I have a list of reasons to choose a Texan over others! It’s fact and experience based narrative and not opinion based! I have owned and shot most other brands for comparison sake.
1. Lifetime warranty
2. Made in the USA
3. My long 34 inch barreled rifle with the scope and bipod, fully accessorized (for me) is only 9.2 pounds. Easy to carry. My carbine fully decked out only weighs in at 7.95 pounds.
4. No magazines that can break. You can use any size and weight of bullet up to 1 1/4 inches long in the Texan 457, minimal limitations because of single loading and proper bullet seating. Other brands severely limit you on bullet size based on using the mag but you can still single load most other brands but are still limited. Reloading the Texan only takes 5 to 6 seconds, “IF” a second shot is needed with LOTS of practice.
5. Fewest O rings on the market and each is easy to change quickly.
6. Fewest moving functional parts. Simple and easy design.
7. Only a max fill of 3600 psi with the carbon fiber bottle and TX2 valve to deliver these accurate power numbers. No 4500 psi fills needed to make power. You will quickly that the sweet spot will be in fact below 3600 psi AND STILL makes up to 65% MORE power than those with a 4,500 psi fill needed to make much less power. You do the math, less air / more power versus more air / less power. I have a tuning guide as well. Just ask for it!
8. Filling to only 3,000 or 3600 depending on the model, you get multiple refills from breathing tanks. Makes shooting more enjoyable and more “mileage” from your fill tanks in the field or range. Also re read #7!!!!
9. Easy to field strip for maintenance with minimal tools.
10. Trigger is smoother on the Texan and mine breaks at 2.2 pounds.
11. Foster fill nipple versus a probe that others use that can get lost or not fit.
12. The most efficient and powerful factory stock valve system on the market. Straight line from the bottle to the muzzle.
13. Quality and consistent Lothar Walther barrels.
14. Infinite tuning capabilities. Tuning on the fly in only seconds
15. Customer service is top notch and available here in the USA. Factory parts are readily available and along with a lifetime warranty, they’re shipped fast and free.
16. Easy to accessorize without adding a lot of weight.
17. The .457 caliber has the best documented ballistics on the market. Most available commercial ammo. If you cast like I and a lot of others do, a limitless supply! The sweet spot for the 457 CF TX2 long barrels are 290 to 330 grains. The sweet spot for the 457 CF TX2 carbine short barrel is 240 to 300 grains. Shooting lube groove plain base or GC base bullets will yield better performance.
18. I have over 18,800 shots on my 34 inch barrel 457 CF TX2 and only routine cleaning and maintenance has been performed. No breakdowns or interruptions of use. All other calibers in my Texan collection have over 3,000 shots each all without any issues or breakdowns.
19. My longest kill shot is 142 yards complete pass through 2 holes on a doe. Others routinely kill out to 160 yards plus with a complete pass through, 2 holes. These rifles are fully capable of long range ethical hunting. But, you must put in the practice and know your rifle as well as your own capabilities as a shooter. Ammo selection is paramount and key for long range hunting. But that is another narrative and post in and of itself.
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Thank you.Texans are my favorite rifles. I own all calibers in the Texan lineup (257, 308, 357, .457 CF TX2 Carbine, 457 CF TX2 long barrel, and 510 CF TX2 long barrel) for a reason. I only hunt with them and I can attest to their lethality! The only other rifle that I have is a Gauntlet .30 caliber tuned by Hajimoto and is a worthy rifle to be amongst my Texan collection. I buy all of my rifles on my own so I can give an honest assessment on everything I shoot. Yes, I have tried the other major big bore brands and I have sold them all or gave them away. I’m not a content creator nor do I take freebies from anybody.
My favorite and go to is my Texan .457 CF TX2. If game is 160 yards or less, it will be dead!!! One of the best documented caliber ballistics on the market and ammo selection is plentiful! These rifles are designed for hunting and thus concentrated on power and major air use to deliver performance. If you want shot count and lower power this isn’t the rifle for you. This is a designed killing machine! *** The caveat to this is the smaller calibers 257 and 308 can be tuned way down to shoot lighter ammo and get a few more shots. Very effective and efficient for big bore air and small game hunting using very light ammo!!!
I have a list of reasons to choose a Texan over others! It’s fact and experience based narrative and not opinion based! I have owned and shot most other brands for comparison sake.
1. Lifetime warranty
2. Made in the USA
3. My long 34 inch barreled rifle with the scope and bipod, fully accessorized (for me) is only 9.2 pounds. Easy to carry. My carbine fully decked out only weighs in at 7.95 pounds.
4. No magazines that can break. You can use any size and weight of bullet up to 1 1/4 inches long in the Texan 457, minimal limitations because of single loading and proper bullet seating. Other brands severely limit you on bullet size based on using the mag but you can still single load most other brands but are still limited. Reloading the Texan only takes 5 to 6 seconds, “IF” a second shot is needed with LOTS of practice.
5. Fewest O rings on the market and each is easy to change quickly.
6. Fewest moving functional parts. Simple and easy design.
7. Only a max fill of 3600 psi with the carbon fiber bottle and TX2 valve to deliver these accurate power numbers. No 4500 psi fills needed to make power. You will quickly that the sweet spot will be in fact below 3600 psi AND STILL makes up to 65% MORE power than those with a 4,500 psi fill needed to make much less power. You do the math, less air / more power versus more air / less power. I have a tuning guide as well. Just ask for it!
8. Filling to only 3,000 or 3600 depending on the model, you get multiple refills from breathing tanks. Makes shooting more enjoyable and more “mileage” from your fill tanks in the field or range. Also re read #7!!!!
9. Easy to field strip for maintenance with minimal tools.
10. Trigger is smoother on the Texan and mine breaks at 2.2 pounds.
11. Foster fill nipple versus a probe that others use that can get lost or not fit.
12. The most efficient and powerful factory stock valve system on the market. Straight line from the bottle to the muzzle.
13. Quality and consistent Lothar Walther barrels.
14. Infinite tuning capabilities. Tuning on the fly in only seconds
15. Customer service is top notch and available here in the USA. Factory parts are readily available and along with a lifetime warranty, they’re shipped fast and free.
16. Easy to accessorize without adding a lot of weight.
17. The .457 caliber has the best documented ballistics on the market. Most available commercial ammo. If you cast like I and a lot of others do, a limitless supply! The sweet spot for the 457 CF TX2 long barrels are 290 to 330 grains. The sweet spot for the 457 CF TX2 carbine short barrel is 240 to 300 grains. Shooting lube groove plain base or GC base bullets will yield better performance.
18. I have over 18,800 shots on my 34 inch barrel 457 CF TX2 and only routine cleaning and maintenance has been performed. No breakdowns or interruptions of use. All other calibers in my Texan collection have over 3,000 shots each all without any issues or breakdowns.
19. My longest kill shot is 142 yards complete pass through 2 holes on a doe. Others routinely kill out to 160 yards plus with a complete pass through, 2 holes. These rifles are fully capable of long range ethical hunting. But, you must put in the practice and know your rifle as well as your own capabilities as a shooter. Ammo selection is paramount and key for long range hunting. But that is another narrative and post in and of itself.
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Texans are my favorite rifles. I own all calibers in the Texan lineup (257, 308, 357, .457 CF TX2 Carbine, 457 CF TX2 long barrel, and 510 CF TX2 long barrel) for a reason. I only hunt with them and I can attest to their lethality! The only other rifle that I have is a Gauntlet .30 caliber tuned by Hajimoto and is a worthy rifle to be amongst my Texan collection. I buy all of my rifles on my own so I can give an honest assessment on everything I shoot. Yes, I have tried the other major big bore brands and I have sold them all or gave them away. I’m not a content creator nor do I take freebies from anybody.
My favorite and go to is my Texan .457 CF TX2. If game is 160 yards or less, it will be dead!!! One of the best documented caliber ballistics on the market and ammo selection is plentiful! These rifles are designed for hunting and thus concentrated on power and major air use to deliver performance. If you want shot count and lower power this isn’t the rifle for you. This is a designed killing machine! *** The caveat to this is the smaller calibers 257 and 308 can be tuned way down to shoot lighter ammo and get a few more shots. Very effective and efficient for big bore air and small game hunting using very light ammo!!!
I have a list of reasons to choose a Texan over others! It’s fact and experience based narrative and not opinion based! I have owned and shot most other brands for comparison sake.
1. Lifetime warranty
2. Made in the USA
3. My long 34 inch barreled rifle with the scope and bipod, fully accessorized (for me) is only 9.2 pounds. Easy to carry. My carbine fully decked out only weighs in at 7.95 pounds.
4. No magazines that can break. You can use any size and weight of bullet up to 1 1/4 inches long in the Texan 457, minimal limitations because of single loading and proper bullet seating. Other brands severely limit you on bullet size based on using the mag but you can still single load most other brands but are still limited. Reloading the Texan only takes 5 to 6 seconds, “IF” a second shot is needed with LOTS of practice.
5. Fewest O rings on the market and each is easy to change quickly.
6. Fewest moving functional parts. Simple and easy design.
7. Only a max fill of 3600 psi with the carbon fiber bottle and TX2 valve to deliver these accurate power numbers. No 4500 psi fills needed to make power. You will quickly that the sweet spot will be in fact below 3600 psi AND STILL makes up to 65% MORE power than those with a 4,500 psi fill needed to make much less power. You do the math, less air / more power versus more air / less power. I have a tuning guide as well. Just ask for it!
8. Filling to only 3,000 or 3600 depending on the model, you get multiple refills from breathing tanks. Makes shooting more enjoyable and more “mileage” from your fill tanks in the field or range. Also re read #7!!!!
9. Easy to field strip for maintenance with minimal tools.
10. Trigger is smoother on the Texan and mine breaks at 2.2 pounds.
11. Foster fill nipple versus a probe that others use that can get lost or not fit.
12. The most efficient and powerful factory stock valve system on the market. Straight line from the bottle to the muzzle.
13. Quality and consistent Lothar Walther barrels.
14. Infinite tuning capabilities. Tuning on the fly in only seconds
15. Customer service is top notch and available here in the USA. Factory parts are readily available and along with a lifetime warranty, they’re shipped fast and free.
16. Easy to accessorize without adding a lot of weight.
17. The .457 caliber has the best documented ballistics on the market. Most available commercial ammo. If you cast like I and a lot of others do, a limitless supply! The sweet spot for the 457 CF TX2 long barrels are 290 to 330 grains. The sweet spot for the 457 CF TX2 carbine short barrel is 240 to 300 grains. Shooting lube groove plain base or GC base bullets will yield better performance.
18. I have over 18,800 shots on my 34 inch barrel 457 CF TX2 and only routine cleaning and maintenance has been performed. No breakdowns or interruptions of use. All other calibers in my Texan collection have over 3,000 shots each all without any issues or breakdowns.
19. My longest kill shot is 142 yards complete pass through 2 holes on a doe. Others routinely kill out to 160 yards plus with a complete pass through, 2 holes. These rifles are fully capable of long range ethical hunting. But, you must put in the practice and know your rifle as well as your own capabilities as a shooter. Ammo selection is paramount and key for long range hunting. But that is another narrative and post in and of itself.
I hear too many inconsistencies with accuracy when it comes to the Texan. A lot of complaints barrels are out of spec. I would never purchase something with so many bad reviews!Texans are my favorite rifles. I own all calibers in the Texan lineup (257, 308, 357, .457 CF TX2 Carbine, 457 CF TX2 long barrel, and 510 CF TX2 long barrel) for a reason. I only hunt with them and I can attest to their lethality! The only other rifle that I have is a Gauntlet .30 caliber tuned by Hajimoto and is a worthy rifle to be amongst my Texan collection. I buy all of my rifles on my own so I can give an honest assessment on everything I shoot. Yes, I have tried the other major big bore brands and I have sold them all or gave them away. I’m not a content creator nor do I take freebies from anybody.
My favorite and go to is my Texan .457 CF TX2. If game is 160 yards or less, it will be dead!!! One of the best documented caliber ballistics on the market and ammo selection is plentiful! These rifles are designed for hunting and thus concentrated on power and major air use to deliver performance. If you want shot count and lower power this isn’t the rifle for you. This is a designed killing machine! *** The caveat to this is the smaller calibers 257 and 308 can be tuned way down to shoot lighter ammo and get a few more shots. Very effective and efficient for big bore air and small game hunting using very light ammo!!!
I have a list of reasons to choose a Texan over others! It’s fact and experience based narrative and not opinion based! I have owned and shot most other brands for comparison sake.
1. Lifetime warranty
2. Made in the USA
3. My long 34 inch barreled rifle with the scope and bipod, fully accessorized (for me) is only 9.2 pounds. Easy to carry. My carbine fully decked out only weighs in at 7.95 pounds.
4. No magazines that can break. You can use any size and weight of bullet up to 1 1/4 inches long in the Texan 457, minimal limitations because of single loading and proper bullet seating. Other brands severely limit you on bullet size based on using the mag but you can still single load most other brands but are still limited. Reloading the Texan only takes 5 to 6 seconds, “IF” a second shot is needed with LOTS of practice.
5. Fewest O rings on the market and each is easy to change quickly.
6. Fewest moving functional parts. Simple and easy design.
7. Only a max fill of 3600 psi with the carbon fiber bottle and TX2 valve to deliver these accurate power numbers. No 4500 psi fills needed to make power. You will quickly that the sweet spot will be in fact below 3600 psi AND STILL makes up to 65% MORE power than those with a 4,500 psi fill needed to make much less power. You do the math, less air / more power versus more air / less power. I have a tuning guide as well. Just ask for it!
8. Filling to only 3,000 or 3600 depending on the model, you get multiple refills from breathing tanks. Makes shooting more enjoyable and more “mileage” from your fill tanks in the field or range. Also re read #7!!!!
9. Easy to field strip for maintenance with minimal tools.
10. Trigger is smoother on the Texan and mine breaks at 2.2 pounds.
11. Foster fill nipple versus a probe that others use that can get lost or not fit.
12. The most efficient and powerful factory stock valve system on the market. Straight line from the bottle to the muzzle.
13. Quality and consistent Lothar Walther barrels.
14. Infinite tuning capabilities. Tuning on the fly in only seconds
15. Customer service is top notch and available here in the USA. Factory parts are readily available and along with a lifetime warranty, they’re shipped fast and free.
16. Easy to accessorize without adding a lot of weight.
17. The .457 caliber has the best documented ballistics on the market. Most available commercial ammo. If you cast like I and a lot of others do, a limitless supply! The sweet spot for the 457 CF TX2 long barrels are 290 to 330 grains. The sweet spot for the 457 CF TX2 carbine short barrel is 240 to 300 grains. Shooting lube groove plain base or GC base bullets will yield better performance.
18. I have over 18,800 shots on my 34 inch barrel 457 CF TX2 and only routine cleaning and maintenance has been performed. No breakdowns or interruptions of use. All other calibers in my Texan collection have over 3,000 shots each all without any issues or breakdowns.
19. My longest kill shot is 142 yards complete pass through 2 holes on a doe. Others routinely kill out to 160 yards plus with a complete pass through, 2 holes. These rifles are fully capable of long range ethical hunting. But, you must put in the practice and know your rifle as well as your own capabilities as a shooter. Ammo selection is paramount and key for long range hunting. But that is another narrative and post in and of itself.
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I have a SA .45 myself. The GX CS4/ gun combo that they are offering was enough to bring me on board. I've barely had a chance to shoot it. yet, so am keeping my opinions muted until I do, but it does seem very well built. Ugly, but well made........Tad more than 1200 but I am really liking my serpent arms 28g/.45.
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Accuracy at 50 yards? How big are your groups?Tad more than 1200 but I am really liking my serpent arms 28g/.45.
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I was getting 1.5” groups at 50. That could be shooter error as well. I did buy some .45 cal aero tips for a muzzleloader that I’m gonna be shooting.
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