Big Squeeze
Handloader
- May 29, 2007
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Anyone have one these hand cannons in a longer cylinder chambering??
I`m looking for comments as to accuracy, quality, dependability, etc.
I am contemplating another handgun for hunting and would like this time to have a single action!
Aside from the Ruger S/A`s (up to the 44 mag. in power) and Freedom Arms who chamber only the standard length cylinder powerhouses like the 454 Casull, 50 AE, 480 Ruger, 475 Linebaugh etc., the BFR`s (BEEFED up Ruger Super Blackhawks), seem to really take things to another power and strength level with their longer cylinder chamberings such as the .444 Marlin, 450 Marlin, 45-70 Govt., 460 S&W and 500 S&W!!
I am particularly intrigued with the 45-70 Govt. in the BFR. When parusing the "Magnum Research" website under their revolver Q&A and factoids section, I read that the 45-70 is loaded to extremely low pressures and can exceed the performance of the 454 Casull when loaded below 30K in pressure for the BFR.
I also read on their recoil comparison chart, that the BFR 45-70`s recoil at the higher performance levels, is well below the 454 Casull and about on par with the recoil of a much less powerful 44 magnum!! Interesting!!?? A cartridge that can exceed 454 performance at 30K psi or below, that has the recoil level of a 44 magnum??
In my particular case, I`m interested in the 7.5" barrel. The added revolver weight and length that these BFR`s have, is not an issue! They can still be holstered and comfortably carried in the field and is only a little longer than Ruger`s Super Redhawk 7.5" barrel.
When I did handle a BFR, I found it to point quick and balance very well for a large and heavier revolver! The trigger pulls (at 3-4 lbs.) on the BFR`s seem better than on the Ruger S/A`s or even with the Ruger double actions.
Any comments would be appreciated!
I`m looking for comments as to accuracy, quality, dependability, etc.
I am contemplating another handgun for hunting and would like this time to have a single action!
Aside from the Ruger S/A`s (up to the 44 mag. in power) and Freedom Arms who chamber only the standard length cylinder powerhouses like the 454 Casull, 50 AE, 480 Ruger, 475 Linebaugh etc., the BFR`s (BEEFED up Ruger Super Blackhawks), seem to really take things to another power and strength level with their longer cylinder chamberings such as the .444 Marlin, 450 Marlin, 45-70 Govt., 460 S&W and 500 S&W!!
I am particularly intrigued with the 45-70 Govt. in the BFR. When parusing the "Magnum Research" website under their revolver Q&A and factoids section, I read that the 45-70 is loaded to extremely low pressures and can exceed the performance of the 454 Casull when loaded below 30K in pressure for the BFR.
I also read on their recoil comparison chart, that the BFR 45-70`s recoil at the higher performance levels, is well below the 454 Casull and about on par with the recoil of a much less powerful 44 magnum!! Interesting!!?? A cartridge that can exceed 454 performance at 30K psi or below, that has the recoil level of a 44 magnum??
In my particular case, I`m interested in the 7.5" barrel. The added revolver weight and length that these BFR`s have, is not an issue! They can still be holstered and comfortably carried in the field and is only a little longer than Ruger`s Super Redhawk 7.5" barrel.
When I did handle a BFR, I found it to point quick and balance very well for a large and heavier revolver! The trigger pulls (at 3-4 lbs.) on the BFR`s seem better than on the Ruger S/A`s or even with the Ruger double actions.
Any comments would be appreciated!