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if you could only have one big bore revolver...what would it be and what cartridge

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06 June 2006, 07:10
mr.pepper
if you could only have one big bore revolver...what would it be and what cartridge
460 S&W most versitale revolver out there


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07 June 2006, 23:48
Johnn
Only one? Heaven forbid but to pick one it would be my S&W model 29, 4", blue with factory S&W ivory magna grips
08 June 2006, 05:42
Woodrow S
Only one... my Reeder custom Alaskan Hunter in 500 Linebaugh with a 5" bbl., shooting 350 grainers for smaller animals and 435's for the big stuff.
08 June 2006, 06:10
scr83jp
A couple of years ago the Blue Book had picture of a pistol I handled at the SHOT show that fired a 50 bmg round, that would be a stopper to beat all .
08 June 2006, 13:17
Whitworth
scr83jp -- probably stop the shooter as well! rotflmo rotflmo



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08 June 2006, 22:03
scr83jp
quote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
scr83jp -- probably stop the shooter as well! rotflmo rotflmo
It was rather large and totally compensated so recoil was mild according to the manufacturer.
02 September 2007, 23:31
boom stick
i am thinking the 500 linebaugh is the best answer with the 1.4" 45-70 in second


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02 September 2007, 23:57
jwp475
From a performance stand point on large game coupled with ease of shooting then I would pick my 500 JRH
From a practical stand point of ease of getting ammo as wel as effectiveness then the 45 Colt is the Logical choice........... thumb


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03 September 2007, 06:56
namibiahunter
My head says the .460 S&W but my heart says the Smith Model 29 5-screw .44 mag.

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03 September 2007, 07:15
Eland Slayer
Another vote for the 460 S&W


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03 September 2007, 07:50
Idaho Sharpshooter
I have a Colt Anaconda in 45LC...4" barrel. If you have to carry it yourself it would be hard to beat.
320gr SWCs at 1200fps

Rich
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03 September 2007, 19:10
Whitworth
Rich, can you posta photo of your Anaconda? Never seen one in .45 Colt......



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05 September 2007, 06:19
DEC
I have the 460S&W and S&W 500 and if I had to choose one, after extensive testing it would be my 7 1/2" S&W 500. Anything the 460 can do, it can do.
12 September 2007, 01:58
dan deluca
i'm thinking one gun means traveling light and fast,and that may mean ending up in mayberry,usa
and that means the hardware is probably the only place carrying ammo, so isay which are the likely cals,22s,357,44mag ,and maybe 45colt.the choice a gp100 357 mag.

it's also a good bet that same hardware has 38s.
dan
20 September 2007, 07:42
SAFARIKID
My 2 favorites are my Smith 500 Performance Center w/6.5"(2 Dead buffs) and my BFR Jack Huntington Custom 50/110 5.5" Single Action (600s at 1400 easily!)..Hope to take a Brownie with it in 2 weeks!Carrys well and hurts on both ends,Gotta Luv it!


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21 September 2007, 11:01
DPhillips
My Bowen 500 Linebaugh...

21 September 2007, 16:19
Whitworth
DPhillips -- that's just a beautiful handgun! How does it shoot?



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21 September 2007, 22:09
6.5BR
Grip wood? NICE.
24 September 2007, 03:34
JD_HHI_6092
If I had only one, it would be my Jack Huntington custom Ruger Redhawk 44 mag.
24 September 2007, 04:01
Whitworth
JD -- can you post a picture of it? Would love to see it!



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24 September 2007, 10:44
boom stick
quote:
Originally posted by DPhillips:
My Bowen 500 Linebaugh...


I have to admit I keep comming back here just to stare and admire that beauty of a packing pistol.


577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375

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Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder)
24 September 2007, 11:58
Buglemintoday
Derringer in .470NE

Although I wont shoot it, just want to see my buddies shoot it

Justin


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24 September 2007, 18:50
Whitworth
Justin, I shot a deringer in 10mm many years ago. Loaded with hot 180 grain loads, it was a handful to say the least!



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25 September 2007, 01:30
BMR
Mine would have to be my 5.5" Stainless Ruger Redhawk in .44, which is just a great overall package for carrying for protection and for hunting. You can load some of the really stout Garrett or Buffalo Bore loads in these, too.
25 September 2007, 02:39
Buglemintoday
quote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
Justin, I shot a deringer in 10mm many years ago. Loaded with hot 180 grain loads, it was a handful to say the least!


Big Grin I guarantee you will know when it went off!


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25 September 2007, 02:53
Whitworth
Glutton for punishment, Justin! Big Grin



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"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
25 September 2007, 03:10
JD_HHI_6092
quote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
JD -- can you post a picture of it? Would love to see it!



25 September 2007, 03:24
Whitworth
Very nice, JD! How does it shoot? Are you happy with it?



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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

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28 September 2007, 22:34
JD_HHI_6092
It shoots great. Jack does great work at reasonable prices.
29 September 2007, 02:30
brasskeeper
quote:
Originally posted by tasco 74:
I'M STILL THINKIN MY 6" S&W MODEL 27 WITH SOME HOT LOADED 150 GR. HOMECAST SWCS WILL STOP ANYTHING IN NO. AMERICA.............i could be wrong but i know i wouldn't want to be on the recieving end of it...........


Great gun. I have a model 28 6" and shoot cast bullets as well.
29 September 2007, 03:41
45Spades
.500Linebaugh by John or .45 Colt Octagon 5" barrel that I'm waiting on from Gallagher.
11 October 2007, 05:15
Big Cabin
I keep it simple. 44 Mag. Ruger Super Black Hawk Hunter, Bisley. Will do pretty much everything that you would want to do with a hand gun if you do your part.
Dana


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11 October 2007, 20:37
OLBIKER
I would like a 50 Cal Special built on a Bisley frame with a 5" Barrel.Top velocities of about 1000FPS with a 400 gr cast.I think this would be an Ideal hunting revolver that would kill almost anything with out a nasty kick.
15 October 2007, 00:18
Rsm458Lott
My 4" Scandium 44 S&W.Light enough to carry any where and packs a punch.


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DRSS
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25 January 2008, 07:55
D B Cooper
S&W Model 57 .41 Mag. 8 3/8" barrel.


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25 January 2008, 08:46
Whitworth
Now that I have my Huntington 5-shot SRH in .475 Linebaugh, it is my choice........ thumb



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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

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26 January 2008, 00:25
TBEAR99
well my ruger bisley done by dustin linebaugh in 475 linebaugh is my choice


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26 January 2008, 03:38
Whitworth
quote:
Originally posted by TBEAR99:
well my ruger bisley done by dustin linebaugh in 475 linebaugh is my choice


and a fine choice it is....... thumb



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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

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"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
27 January 2008, 01:51
TBEAR99
thanx i can't wait to get the 500 started in motion once i have the money


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27 January 2008, 23:37
Naphtali
quote:
Originally posted by Paul H:
Well, I must say I'm totally content with my 7 1/2" SRH 480. That said, if I could get a Freedom Arms mdl 83 w/ 6" octagon barrel with 475 Linebaugh and 480 cylinders, I just might be able to take it in exchange Big Grin
Substitute Super Redhawk 9.5-inch barrelled .475 for Paul's Freedom Arms 475/480 and I would be content. The reason I have not done this as an after-market conversion on my 480s is -- believe it or not -- not the ridiculous cost of conversion. My gut yearns for the 5-shot .475 SRH. My head knows I will never load my 480s anywhere near the top of their handloading range. And rational thinking is good for the soul.


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