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500 JRH BFR
15 April 2011, 03:58
Lar45500 JRH BFR
Two weeks ago, I sent my 50AE BFR back to have a 500JRH cylinder made for it and an octagon barrel put on. They called today to say it was done and emailed some pics.
I can't wait till it gets here.
Lar45
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15 April 2011, 04:05
big_footVery cool looking hand cannon!
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15 April 2011, 04:20
bfrshooterI was waiting for the picture and it looks real nice. I would love to shoot it.
15 April 2011, 07:36
WhitworthIf it's anything like mine, you will be very happy! Congratulations!
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16 April 2011, 04:43
jwp475Very nice indeed
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17 April 2011, 05:11
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quote:
Originally posted by Lar45:
Two weeks ago, I sent my 50AE BFR back to have a 500JRH cylinder made for it and an octagon barrel put on. They called today to say it was done and emailed some pics.
I can't wait till it gets here.
Lar, what is barrel length and weight of your BFR? Thanks, Onty.
17 April 2011, 06:51
Lar45I asked for a 5.25" bbl. I guess they measure from the front of the frame, so that should make it 6". I'll measure and weigh it when it get's here.
Lar45
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17 April 2011, 07:37
WhitworthThe Precision Center guns are measured from the forcing cone, while the regular production guns are measured at the frame.
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17 April 2011, 08:33
txhunter77quote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
regular production guns are measured at the frame.
That statement peaked my interest, so I had to go and check my Blackhawks and Redhawk. They are all 7.5" from forcing cone to muzzle.
17 April 2011, 08:47
WhitworthFor some unknown reason, BFR made the decision to measure from the frame. Strange. But, all of the ones I have shot have been so accurate, that I won't nitpick!
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17 April 2011, 21:00
jwp475quote:
Originally posted by txhunter77:
quote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
regular production guns are measured at the frame.
That statement peaked my interest, so I had to go and check my Blackhawks and Redhawk. They are all 7.5" from forcing cone to muzzle.
BFR is the only one that I am aware of that measures from the frame and that is only with the over the counter production guns. The ones from the Custom shop are measured from the forcing cone, which is the correct method
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
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17 April 2011, 21:37
txhunter77quote:
Originally posted by jwp475:
BFR is the only one that I am aware of that measures from the frame and that is only with the over the counter production guns. The ones from the Custom shop are measured from the forcing cone, which is the correct method
OK. I kinda figured it was something like that. It is pretty odd though, that they use different measurements for production vs custom. Makes one wonder about the reasoning behind some of the business decisions that some companies make.
17 April 2011, 23:16
Lar45How heavy of bullets have you shot in the JRH?
Did you have any problems with stability?
Just looking for a place to start with.
I've shot 450 SWC and 440 LFN in the 50AE cases with good results, but was thinking of a 500gn bullet around 1000fps-ish
Lar45
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18 April 2011, 04:39
kingdLar45 I'm offering my services to brake that pistol in for you for say 10-20yrs. Of course at no cost to you. LOL. Looks great. good Shooting!
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18 April 2011, 04:59
LandrumWhen will the BFR's in 500 JRH be in production?
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18 April 2011, 05:01
WhitworthThey already are, Landrum.
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18 April 2011, 05:03
jwp475quote:
Originally posted by Lar45:
How heavy of bullets have you shot in the JRH?
Did you have any problems with stability?
Just looking for a place to start with.
I've shot 450 SWC and 440 LFN in the 50AE cases with good results, but was thinking of a 500gn bullet around 1000fps-ish
I shoot 425 and 440 with a 78% meplat and have broken the main support bone in the shoulder of an Asian Buffalo and the bullet exited the animal through the off shoulder
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
18 April 2011, 05:12
LandrumI guess I just didn't notice them on their website. Thanks for the heads up.
L
18 April 2011, 05:41
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by Landrum:
I guess I just didn't notice them on their website. Thanks for the heads up.
L
They have yet to update their website.
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22 April 2011, 03:45
Lar45It's Here!
I don't know if the picture will show it or not, but the 500 JRH cylinder has a small 500 next to each chamber.
The barrel is 5.25" long. It weighs 3# 4oz
My 6.5" 475 BFR weighs 3# 7.2 oz
My 5.5" 45 Bisley weighs 2# 14.2oz
It looks like a 50AE seat and crimp die will work for a crimp die for the JRH.
Lar45
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22 April 2011, 04:17
bfrshooterA real beauty and I can't wait for results.
Get a 440 gr up to 1350 or so.
22 April 2011, 04:40
Lar45I've got the Lee 440gn and a 385 SWC to try. What powders have you had the best results from?
Lar45
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www.lsstuff.comCarnauba Red high speed cast bullet lube.
22 April 2011, 05:59
Whitworth296 all the way!
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22 April 2011, 17:54
bfrshooterWe are using my 440 gr PB, water dropped WW metal with 29.5 gr of 296 and a Fed 155 primer.
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