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I was wondering if the 440Gr cast fit in this Cylinder????? I am interested in this because its what I can afford!!!!Thanks,OB | ||
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Yes it fits fine. | |||
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Fit is good but the AE is a semi auto round. As much as I like BFR's, I would never buy that cartridge for a revolver. I would choose the .500 JRH first. Head space problems, case length, etc are not worth the trouble. | |||
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Nothing wrong with the 50AE, I have one of the first 555 Freedom Arms in that caliber. The 50AE's only draw back is that it headspaces on the case mouth which prevents crimping the bullet. The heaviest bullet I have used was 350 grains without any issues. I have some 370 grain hardcasts that I have not tried out yet. The BFR cylinder is plenty long for the 440 grain bullets, however I doubt you will be able to shoot them to any velocity without having the bullets jump their case. If you can get the BFR at a good price later on down the road you could send it to Jack Huntington to have the cylinder bored to his 500JRH cartridge. David | |||
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David, the .500 JRH is regular production caliber from Magnum Research now......  "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" | |||
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The base of the 50Ae is larger than the base of the 500 Linebaugh and therefore can not be rechambered to either 500 L or JRH For a couple hundred BFR will make you a new cylinder in 500 JRH _____________________________________________________ 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 | |||
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Even with a heavy crimp, the headspace didn't seem to be a problem. I did send mine back for a 500 JRH cylinder for $190. The brass from Huntingtion's was very reasonably priced. The rim on the 500 JRH brass is slightly smaller than the 500 S&W, but the BFR's cylinder will take cut down S&W brass. For loading the 500 JRH, I've been sizing brass with a S&W die and useing the 50AE die for seating and crimping. | |||
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I was looking at the JRH.I did not know it existed and think maybe that is the way to go.OB | |||
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An excellent choice _____________________________________________________ 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 | |||
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Plus 1! "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" | |||
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So I just had a "Who`s on First "Episode with a Tech from Magnum Research. My Question:Are you making the BFR in 500 JRH. Answer: Let me Check,yes we are. My Question:Where can I buy one??? Answer:We sent them to our Middleman. My Question"Who would that be??? Answer: He is a supplier to FFL`s only. My Question:How do I order one?????? Answer: From a FFL. My Question: Who does my FFl order from??? Answer: Our Supplier My Question: Who is that???? Answer:Ask your FFL. ARRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!  | |||
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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 | |||
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That is funny!  "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" | |||
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I emailed the guy at MR that built my 500 and asked where they can be ordered from. Good afternoon Glenn. The 500 JRH is a factory caliber now. the reason you cant find them is because our sales team introduce the 500 at the shot show but did not put it in the 2011 distributors catalog. this is the explanation I have been given. I believe we can sell a factory 500 JRH the same way we sell a custom gun and that is to call our customer service department here and order directly from us. I will let you know if there's any other way to order after I bring this up to management. Brett. | |||
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Yes ,I was told the same thing.That I would have to order a Custom from the Custom Shop.I was also told a Factory Run had been made and sent to a Distributer.This was the unknown Distributer who`s name they would not release.I guess the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing  over there!!!! | |||
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bfrshooter just ordered one directly from Magnum Research....... "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" | |||
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