BFR's

[44man]

I happened to go to Magnum Research's site and it looks like the list price on BFR's has dropped $100.
First time I ever seen guns go down in price.

[doghawg]

I think they have been priced at $ 899.00 for over a year now. Well worth it in my opinion.

[Four Fingers of Death]

Until I actually saw one in the flesh so to speak I thought that BFR meant Big and F****** Ridiculous. But when i finally got to handle one and check it out I dont mind the concept. I wouldn't mind one in 375Win, 38/55 or 444.

[45nut]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/45nut/revolvers/100_1012.jpg

45-70, I too never thought much of the concept until I had one in my paws. It's a very well made revolver.

[Whitworth]

If I were on the market for a single action revolver, I would look no further than the BFR. It's a real working revolver. Bang for the buck for sure!

[wiljen]

I think the BFR may be the best revolver made on a per dollar paid basis.

[Denver]

Bunches of em on GB from $750 up.

[9.3X62AL]

Does that cannon come with wheels and sighting levels? :)

[Whitworth]

Yeah, it's a bit on the big side in the case of the 45/70, but it doesn't feel as big to me as the X-frame Smith. The 45-70 is a big cartridge for a revolver! The .475 BFR is damn near perfect IMHO.

[9.3X62AL]

I have only seen 3 of the BFR examples. BIG--yes. WELL-MADE......definitely. They are just more beast than I care to herd, that's all.

[S.R.Custom]

I could see myself owning one if they made a "medium" frame. You know, like for a .445 SuperMag. :mrgreen:

[Four Fingers of Death]

The concept of using a 45/70 is very sound, same or better performance, less pressure. Easy peasy. The 30/30s are selling pretty well out here and they are sweet to shot apparently.

[Whitworth]

I think we all agree that you just can't go wrong with a BFR.......:mrgreen:

[357tex]

I am not man enought.They make me hurt to even think about shooting one.Besides there are not any bears in east texas.Not big ones anyway.:groner:

[Whitworth]

I am not man enought.They make me hurt to even think about shooting one.Besides there are not any bears in east texas.Not big ones anyway.:groner:

I've shot 44man's .45/70 and .475 BFRs rather extensively and the .45/70 isn't all that bad from a recoil standpoint -- I find the .475 a lot worse!

[lar45]

I've got a 45-70 and 475 BFR. The 45-70 is large and heavy, but about the same weight as the 500 S&W.
Factory level 45-70 loads are very mild to shoot. I think I shot some Rem 300 JSP and the velocity was around 1200fps ish(If my memory is working today).

I have loaded some 405's up to 1750 fps from the 10.5" barrel. They were still controlable with 1.5" groups at 50 yds, but were not fun to shoot.

I think the standard frame 475 Linebaugh is much more practicle. You can always load it down for easier shooting, but a smaller gun/cartridge will always be smaller.
I've got a crossdraw EJH holster for it and it rides fairly comfortable in it.
http://www.lsstuff.com/temp/ejh-back-01.jpg
475 in cross draw on top.
357 Bisley in strong side on bottom.
http://www.lsstuff.com/temp/ejh-front-01.jpg

[bisleyfan41]

I could see myself owning one if they made a "medium" frame. You know, like for a .445 SuperMag. :mrgreen:


I agree totally. If available, I'd consider one in 445 SM as well as the 414 SM. They'd make one heck of a gun; more than the 44M, 45C, etc. without the recoil of the boomers. Conversions of the Ruger 357 maxes are just too costly.

[Four Fingers of Death]

has anyone shot the 30/30 version? It should be a sweet easily handled gun and real practical afield.

[MGySgt]

I have the BFR in 475 with a 7.5 barrel. 400 grain LBT WFN from Bull shop go out at 1200+ with 20 grains of 2400. Recoil is stout but no more punishing then my SBH 44mag 4 5/8's with 280 grains at about the same velocity (19 gr 2400).

The BFR 475 is a great gun for the wild buffalos in the back yard!

Don't know if I will ever hunt with it, but darn it sure is fun to shoot!

Drew

[Nazgul]

+1

I have had a 454 Cassull BFR for several years. It is well made and loads of fun. For the money they cannot be beat. Just be sure and loc-tite the grip frame screws, they seem to loosen with recoil.

[44man]

BFR's use larger screws and mine hold good. My Ruger SBH is a pain with screws getting loose. I clean the holes, put Loc-tite primer on everything, then Loc-tite and crank them down.
I just sheared the front grip frame screw again when it came loose. I am out of spares now. Seems like everytime I bring it back in the basement, screws are loose.