I just returned from shooting my lattest big bore revolver which is a freedom arms chambered in the new 500 JRH by Jack Huntington of Grass Valley Ca.My new revolver has a 5 1/2" barrel with barrel band and is the first one that Jack built it was his prototype used in the developement of the 500 JRH.Shooting with the 425 grain factory load as loaded by Buffalo Bore they are claimed 1350fps I cronograph them today at 1400fps. with a high of 1411 and a low of 1399 quite consistant. To say that I am happy would be an understatement.Jack field tested this load on 750 pound Bison and shot the very first animal with the 500 JRH. Jack picked a length wise shot to test the penetration. The bullet penetrated the full length and exited the Buffalo and he only took two steps and collasped.I believe that the 500 JRH combines the best of the 475 and the 500 Linebaugh into one great new cartridge.

Glad to see that he's still in business and going strong. You have PM.

Congrats on the new pistol, John! Can you tell me how the .500 JRH differs from the .500 Linebaugh? Perhaps you can post a picture of the revolver as I am sure we would all love to see it.

The 500 Linebaugh is .510,the 500JRH is .500 really this is the only difference.I have a Custom Dave Clements SBH SW 500 -1.4" case.I think the JRH case length is 1.385" and the rim is a little smaller to fit the FA cylinders,I was going to get 1 made but the only brass I could find was $1.00 each
In fact the avatar I use is a picture of the Dave Clements gun I have.All I have to do is cut SW 500 brass to 1.4".


Sean

Thanks, Sean.

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Originally posted by 475/480:
The 500 Linebaugh is .510,the 500JRH is .500 really this is the only difference.I have a Custom Dave Clements SBH SW 500 -1.4" case.I think the JRH case length is 1.385" and the rim is a little smaller to fit the FA cylinders,I was going to get 1 made but the only brass I could find was $1.00 each
In fact the avatar I use is a picture of the Dave Clements gun I have.All I have to do is cut SW 500 brass to 1.4".

Sean

Actualy the 500 JRH is a 1.4" case [not 1.385"] with a smaller rim diameter than the 500 smith the 500 Smith rim is too large for the freedom guns but will work in the ruger revolvers

Hi JWP475
Are you sure,reason I ask Mr Huntington told me when I was asking him about it,that it was 1.385+/-.His work sure looks good I am sure very little difference between the 2 guns.

Thanks Sean

Why not just contact Jack. http://www.jrhgunmaker.com/

According to Mr. Huntington the correct max case lenght is 1.4" and brass is avaliable for emediate shipment any quantity for .72 cents each retail plus shipping and the factory ammo is avaliable in two loadings a 425 grain advertised velocity of 1350 fps and a 440 grain advertised velocity at 950 fps for $33.00 dollars per 20 round box this ammo is loaded by Buffalo Bore and packaged by Buffalo Bore and are avaliable from Jack Huntington [530-268-6877 21854 Myer Ravine Rd. Grass Valley,Ca.95949] when I chronogragh the 425's in my 5 1/2" barrel revolver I got 1400 fps

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Originally posted by Redhawk1:
Why not just contact Jack. http://www.jrhgunmaker.com/

Jack is not able to answer inquire's from his web site at this time.A phone call or letter is the only way to contact him at this time

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Originally posted by jwp475:

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Originally posted by Redhawk1:
Why not just contact Jack. http://www.jrhgunmaker.com/

Jack is not able to answer inquire's from his web site at this time.A phone call or letter is the only way to contact him at this time

Yes I know that. I posted his web site so others could get his phone number or snail mail address. I have spoke with Jack on several occasions and he is very helpful. I have one of his custom guns, a Ruger Super Redhawk 454 Casull the was converted to the Super Streethawk. It has a 3 inch barrel and can shoot 45ACP, 45 Win Mag's with moon clips and also the 45 L/C and or course the 454 Casull. Great work Jack has done.