yes yes yes yes!!! i love it? anyone tried it? whats recoil like, if anyone has.

which do you guys prefer?



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man, i love it.. i like its styling (second only to the taurus raging bull) and its power (second only to the magnum research BFR).. a definate healthy median of style and strength.. i dont suppost its that healthy for the target or wrists, though...

-nagra

I don't think they are on the street yet. The gun has certainly created a buzz. I like the look of the bottom one better.

Having fired many 454 casull's, 475 Linebaughs and 500 Linebaughs, I have no desire to own a 500 S&W! There seems to be a similar consensus among other big bore shooters. The S&W 500 is too big as a packing gun, and it's shootability, even with a break, is questionable. I've shot 440's @ 1200 fps from a 4 5/8" blackhawk 500 Linebaugh, and it was pretty brutal, but an extra 400 fps, break or no, that's downright scary.

Now if someone offers me one to shoot, I'll certainly ablige by emptying the cylinder

Not yet but look forward to shooting one hopefully soon. As for the recoil, it should not be any worst than a single action sixgun (five shot) chambered in either the 500 Linebaugh or the 500 Maximum.

I would lose the muzzle weight.

im looking forward to it, too.

what do you all prefer when it comes to big bore handgun loads (non-traditional handgun loads included i.e. .45/70 gov).

id like to know cause when i turn 18, im gonna buy a big bore revolver. ive got the money already, but dont even know where to begin which one to choose, model or caliber.

so whats next for the big bore revelover industry? .50 alaskan? ... scary stuff.

-nagra

Nagra.....I actually built a .50 Alaskan on a Magnum Research BFR. With a 525 grain bullet, I'm getting close to 1,600 fps using a 10.5" barrel (~3,000 fpe). The recoil is stout, but not as bad as you'd expect.

Lee Martin
www.singleactions.com

Do you think that .50 Alaskan is big for a revolver?
Look at this: a .600 NE revolver!!!

I stumbled across the .600 last year on the web.....apparently 25 were built, but I've never seen one in the flesh. Personally, the .50 Alaskan is about as big as I want go.

Lee Martin
www.singleactions.com

Do they make a snubnosed aluminum frame version?

I've got the BFR in 45-70 and have pushed 405's up to 1750fps. The recoil was not pleasant, but it was controllable with accuracy around 2" 50yds open sights. The S&W weighs about the same around 4.6#. With the break on the S&W, it should tame it down even more. Magnum Research has said they are planning on a 500S&W in the BFR but haven't released which frame it will be built on yet. I need to get finished with Engineering School and get a job so I can afford all these new toys. Still cleaning the gun safe to make room for those 45-70 doubles though.
lar.

Was in a local gunshop the other day and the conversation got around to the 500S&W. The owner told me he had 14 orders with deposits for them and didn't think they would ship till this summer. He had some Corbon ammo and boy that is a big round for a handgun. Later I found out a friend had ordered one so I'll give it a try when he gets it.

jezus!! that thing is HUGE!! i wonder what its like to shoot the .600 revolver.. god damn.. how does the cylinder take the impact?? how does any componant withstand the imact? how do you even avoid the thing from flying right out of your hands?? i am in awe of this thing, but am also puzzled by it. anyone know anything else? definately something to keep behind the counter of your local 7/11!

hey lee! id like to see it, if you dont mind shareing with us.. do you like your bfr? how long have you had it? .. its a contender on my list..

lar45, what do you think of yours? 45/70 definately the exclusive caliber for the bfr? have you tried the .450 marlin as well?

as for magnum research implementing the .500 s&w into the bfr, i can only assume they would do it on a bored out maxine frame.. probably the only one capable of handling the length of the round..

-nagra

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I would have prefered to pay alittle less for the BFR, but I'm glad I bought it. It seems to be very well made. I can't fit a 1.5thou feeler gauge inbetween the cylinder and bbl. It is a little sensitive to powder fowling on the front of the cylinder. By the time I have a couple hundred rounds through it at the range, it starts to get a little hesitant when cocking. A quick scrub of the front of the cylinder removes the residue and I'm back in bussiness. I haven't tried the 450Marlin. I could send it back for an additional 450 cylinder for $100. I'm sure I could get as much if not more velocity out of the 45-70 case. The 45-70 has a larger internal case capacity. It seems to be a fairly accurate gun. I've put 5 Rem 300JHP's into 1.75" at 50yds with open sights. My eyes seem to be getting a little tired. I think with a scope I could do even better. I've recently scoped my 454 and I'm getting much more consistent groups. The only drawback to the BFR that I can see is the size and weight. I'm getting used to the weight, but it will never be as handy to pack as my 4 5/8" Ruger Blackhawk 45colt.
My handloads with cast bullets have taken a little work. The best powder I've found so far is IMR 4227. I tried some H4895 and got real consistent velocities, but some of the groups were in the 13" range. Same bullet, same velocity using IMR4227 gets close to 2"
lar.

Nagra......I'll have an article on the .50 Alaskan conversion on my website (should be up within the next month).

Lee Martin
www.singleactions.com