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.500 Linebaugh SRH
28 December 2009, 08:55
Whitworth.500 Linebaugh SRH
It's here.......
Details to follow.......
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28 December 2009, 09:36
GSI saw that gun in a vice, and the cylinder being made....
NICE GUN. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...
28 December 2009, 12:00
a.tinkererWhitworth-
Good golly mate!
What a new-wave looking wrecking bar you have there!!
Go kill something with it -- quick!
Cheers
Tinker
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28 December 2009, 16:47
WhitworthThe fluting wasn't my idea but despite the "Buck Rodgers" look, has grown on me completely. It has taken considerable weight out of the gun (the idea was to make it as small and light as possible to carry as back-up but with the option of using it as a primary hunting tool), and I can honestly say that the recoil with my
525 grain loads is brutal -- and I love it!
It's an SRH that started life as a .454 Casull (the one in my signature picture), but has been offered as a sacrifice to the big-bore gods. Jack Huntington built it and it features a 5-shot cylinder and a 5-inch fluted barrel. The butter-smoothSA trigger breaks at a crisp 2-lbs 6-oz, and Hogue Tamers do their level best at taming. I haven't put it on a scale yet, but it seems to be noticably lighter than my 6-inch Model 29........
My .475 SRH offers no maiden's caress in the recoil department, but this one exceeds it quite handily -- and DA revolvers come straight back. So, it lets you know every time you touch it off.
I am playing with front sight post heights now to dial it in.
I intend to blood it soon......will keep you posted.
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
28 December 2009, 18:08
jwp475quote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
It's here.......
Details to follow.......
Nice looking ammo
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28 December 2009, 20:32
OLBIKERImpressive looking Revolver Whitworth.I imagine you will shoot some piggys with it.
28 December 2009, 21:05
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by OLBIKER:
Impressive looking Revolver Whitworth.I imagine you will shoot some piggys with it.
You can bet on it! Thanks!
Jwp -- thanks for the ammo compliment -- I bought the ammo myself!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
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28 December 2009, 21:14
bfrshooterThe thing needs a mattress wrapped around the front!
I have to find my hard hat.
29 December 2009, 00:04
jwp475Whitworth, Jack does excellent work and is one of the few Pistol Smiths in the Country that makes his own double action cylinders
Very nice indeed
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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
29 December 2009, 00:54
TBEAR99i was beginning think this revolver didn't exist.Nice looking.i like the fluting
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29 December 2009, 02:43
WhitworthThank you thank you!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
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29 December 2009, 04:07
GSFrom what I gather, taking that barrel off is VERY difficult...
29 December 2009, 05:19
WhitworthIt usually is. This one was a lot tougher than the first one he did for me. Ruger used a special glue on the .480 and .454 SRHs that they didn't on the .44s.
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
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"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
29 December 2009, 05:56
Redhawk1Nice looking rig you got there Marko.
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29 December 2009, 06:07
WhitworthThank you Alex!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
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29 December 2009, 06:26
SWDHave fun with that thing Marko. I'd have some extra padding sewn in your gloves between your thunb and first finger. Maybe a piece of gel pack if you can find some small enough or some wet suit neoprene. Those grips do help alot though. I shot one a few years ago that did'nt have those grips and it was much more painful than yours with the same load.
Enjoy and were glad your happy with it!
Happy New Year if I don't get a chance to talk with you.
29 December 2009, 07:44
WhitworthThanks a bunch, Shawn! I too don't find the first shot all that bad, but by four an five you start taking a beating!
Happy New Year to you too!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
29 December 2009, 23:19
P.F.Very Nice,I hope all the guys that say the Ruger SRH are ugly, get a chance to look at yours
30 December 2009, 00:53
joessVery nice looking gun, Whitworth, I'd like to Jack make me something [475] someday.
don't mean to sound like a dummy, but do you have to get 2 different height scope mounts for that? The angle the gun is on is hard to tell.
30 December 2009, 01:22
ruger270Beautiful gun Whitworth, but are you sure it is adequate for hogs?
30 December 2009, 02:33
TBEAR99brought a picture of it to work they asked if it was a girl's gun?
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30 December 2009, 04:35
GSquote:
Originally posted by TBEAR99:
brought a picture of it to work they asked if it was a girl's gun?
What kind of work do you do????
30 December 2009, 06:30
WhitworthHe works with a bunch of macho chicks -- we're talking really tough ladies -- the kind that like heavy recoiling revolvers, drink beer by the case, and chew tobacco. Oh, and TBEAR's actually a girl.
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
30 December 2009, 21:37
TBEAR99construction sorta i work for the state on NY work on bridges in summer and plow snow with the highway guys in the winter.No not a girl but do drink beer by the case unless home then it's by the keg
I knew i would get you with that one
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31 December 2009, 04:10
bfrshooterI shot the wonderful gun today. It is something else. I love the thing. Lots or recoil but not as bad as I thought. I can't wait to see an animal shot with it.
31 December 2009, 04:10
WhitworthYeah, you really got me there.......
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
31 December 2009, 04:12
bfrshooterTbear, stop wasting all that beer! Save some for me.
31 December 2009, 22:45
TBEAR99quote:
Originally posted by bfrshooter:
Tbear, stop wasting all that beer! Save some for me.
I take that as an invite.But we have to wait till summer i'll be tied up till then but i'll take care of you on the hunt again for sure
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01 January 2010, 00:01
daniel77That is quite a neat looking beast you have Marko.
Happy New Year.
01 January 2010, 01:06
WhitworthThanks again, gentlemen!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
01 January 2010, 19:05
bfrshooterHey Marko, you took all of those pictures and videos. When are you going to post them?
01 January 2010, 20:09
WhitworthI guess, when I get around to it...... I will put the video up later in the day.
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
01 January 2010, 22:06
bfrshooterI want to go out and dig out some of the boolits from the wood pile. Have not had time yet.
02 January 2010, 00:08
WhitworthThere's a whole hell-of-a-lot of lead in that woodpile!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
07 January 2010, 08:12
bfrshooterYeah, trying to figure out how to cast some boolits out of my wood stove!
08 January 2010, 04:33
WhitworthWell, I managed to weigh (on a digital scale in our mailroom) the .500 alongside my 6-inch M29 -- the S&W came in at 2.96-lbs, and the SRH came in at 2.94-lbs -- explains the recoil!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
08 January 2010, 06:17
TCLouisSWEET!
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09 January 2010, 09:06
HHI812That is a nice piece, and that is a lot of bullet your shooting. Jack built me one also, several years ago. Only difference was I had him put the interchangeable FA front sight base, and mine didn't have them flutes. But them flutes sure makes it look so good! I had a set of rings for a 2x B&L, a set of rings for a ultra red dot, and made one to fit the little Optima 2000 optic. Sure wish I kept that SRHK. I can just feel that recoil!!!!!
09 January 2010, 17:57
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by HHI812:
That is a nice piece, and that is a lot of bullet your shooting. Jack built me one also, several years ago. Only difference was I had him put the interchangeable FA front sight base, and mine didn't have them flutes. But them flutes sure makes it look so good! I had a set of rings for a 2x B&L, a set of rings for a ultra red dot, and made one to fit the little Optima 2000 optic. Sure wish I kept that SRHK. I can just feel that recoil!!!!!
How long was the barrel on yours?
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
09 January 2010, 23:24
PeterI'd be afraid of getting "handgunners hand" for want of a better term.
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