500 Linebaugh Lever Action

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07 October 2021, 01:12

yukoncat

500 Linebaugh Lever Action

Does anyone have a recommendation for a lever action chambered for the 500 Linebaugh?
I suspect it would have to be custom made.

07 October 2021, 05:06

dpcd

I have seen them on Marlins and 86s.

07 October 2021, 06:35

crshelton

Here you go, just under $4000.
https://auctionarmory.com/shop.../m89a-500-linebaugh/

07 October 2021, 07:07

cal pappas

Why? A .45-70 can be loaded to impressive levels in a good lever rifle.

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07 October 2021, 09:10

Peter Connan

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Why? A .45-70 can be loaded to impressive levels in a good lever rifle.

With all due respect, this is the same as asking why hunt when you can buy your meat at a butcher...

07 October 2021, 19:38

dpcd

Exactly! The "Why" question need never to be asked when talking about rifles and calibers. The answer is, "Because"
And because the hole in the barrel is bigger; raison d'etre.

07 October 2021, 21:21

buckeyeshooter

quote:
Originally posted by dpcd:
Exactly! The "Why" question need never to be asked when talking about rifles and calibers. The answer is, "Because"
And because the hole in the barrel is bigger; raison d'etre.

amen, love the way you think!

07 October 2021, 22:45

dpcd

You do, but you should see the hate mail I get for saying odd stuff. Can't help it. Some people are sensitive when they think their ox got gored. When in fact, they just have no imagination. Or wit.
Not talking about anyone specific here, so please don't email me. Again.

08 October 2021, 04:09

yukoncat

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Why? A .45-70 can be loaded to impressive levels in a good lever rifle.

I agree, but it wouldn't match my handgun.

08 October 2021, 04:16

yukoncat

quote:
Originally posted by crshelton:
Here you go, just under $4000.
https://auctionarmory.com/shop.../m89a-500-linebaugh/

I have seen these before Shelton and I suspect they are top notch, but I'm afraid to show my wife.

08 October 2021, 10:01

waterrat

quote:
Originally posted by crshelton:
Here you go, just under $4000.
https://auctionarmory.com/shop.../m89a-500-linebaugh/

The BHA 89 is a solid great shooting rifle,I've taken 4 brown bears with my 500 S&W using 500gr Hornady's @ 1700fps. Albiet they were at point blank range but instant impact and death everytime!

09 October 2021, 06:19

Bill73

quote:
Originally posted by waterrat:
quote:
Originally posted by crshelton:
Here you go, just under $4000.
https://auctionarmory.com/shop.../m89a-500-linebaugh/

The BHA 89 is a solid great shooting rifle,I've taken 4 brown bears with my 500 S&W using 500gr Hornady's @ 1700fps. Albiet they were at point blank range but instant impact and death everytime!

Do you think a 50 Alaskan is any better or worse?

09 October 2021, 13:53

buckeyeshooter

quote:
Originally posted by Bill73:
quote:
Originally posted by waterrat:
quote:
Originally posted by crshelton:
Here you go, just under $4000.
https://auctionarmory.com/shop.../m89a-500-linebaugh/

The BHA 89 is a solid great shooting rifle,I've taken 4 brown bears with my 500 S&W using 500gr Hornady's @ 1700fps. Albiet they were at point blank range but instant impact and death everytime!

Do you think a 50 Alaskan is any better or worse?

I shoot a 50 Alaskan and a 50-110 in a rifle and have a 500 handgun. Really, between the 3 in the field, no difference on game. In theroy, the alaskan gives a bigger diameter (510) and I get a bit more speed (26 inch barrel).

10 October 2021, 19:20

JFE

[/QUOTE]
I agree, but it wouldn't match my handgun.[/QUOTE]

The problem I see is that single action handguns will be stronger than the usual levergun options that would be conversion candidates. As long as you keep to pressures that are safe in leverguns, a conversion should be do-able.

However BHA offers their strong levergun in 500 Linebaugh. These leverguns are chambered in high pressure cartridges and would be your best option. Not cheap though but then neither is a levergun conversion.

https://www.bighornarmory.com/product/500-linebaugh/