fkizdi
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Post by fkizdi on Mar 30, 2011 20:15:34 GMT -5
Could someone tell me about the BFR. The quality, durability, action, accuracy...
I want a .475
rreal bad
I really want a bisley hunter conversion and the BFR is one of only two factory made .475s.
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rigby
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Post by rigby on Mar 30, 2011 20:23:15 GMT -5
If you do a search you will get a good idea of what the BFR reputation is. You said you want the Bisley Hunter conversion. Not sure how that relates to the BFR.
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fkizdi
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Post by fkizdi on Mar 30, 2011 20:25:25 GMT -5
well i dont know if i want to spend the $ on the conversion if i can get what i want out of a factory revolver
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rigby
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Post by rigby on Mar 30, 2011 20:41:59 GMT -5
OK, sorry I dont mean to be flip about your request but there is a ton of good info on here about the BFR. Basically the BFR has a good reputation for strength and accuracy. The one thing you will find unless you are willing to live with the spare tire grip. The BFR grip shape is not very good at handling the recoil of the heavier rounds. Jack Huntington does a grip frame extension that brings it closer to the Bisley/FA grip profile. I'm sure that a couple of the other smiths can also do it. This is what Jacks work looks like  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2011 21:55:11 GMT -5
What does Jack charge for the grip extension and does he also cut the panels? That micarta looks sharp.
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Post by tek4260 on Mar 30, 2011 22:03:28 GMT -5
There is one on Rugerforum.com for $600. Surprised it is still there.
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 31, 2011 13:47:03 GMT -5
Anyone have Jack's email address? I tried jack@jrhgunmaker.com and it bounced back. I'd like to try that extension on one of my BFRs. -Lee www.singleactions.comPS - I did one Bisley conversion on a BFR and after hours of cutting, reshaping, and welding I swore never again. |
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rigby
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Post by rigby on Mar 31, 2011 14:32:09 GMT -5
Lee forget about e-mail, call him. (530)268-6877
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akray
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Post by akray on Mar 31, 2011 18:10:17 GMT -5
I agree with rigby. Jack doesn't seem to be big on computers and email messages, but he does answer his phone when you call, and he'll stay on the line and talk to you. And talk some more.
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Post by KBsacto on Apr 27, 2011 21:55:18 GMT -5
I have talked with Jack Huntington several times on the phone, and visited his shop in Grass Valley a month ago. I have found him genuinely personable and he can be best reached with a phone call.
His conversions cost $1500 on your Ruger frame. His grip work costs an additional $300, and includes extending the grip and new custom panels.
He told me the wait time for conversions is 6 months. I shot one of his conversions he had handy and it was nothing short of excellent. His work is impeccable.
For 2011, Magnum Research is offering the JRH 500 in 5.5" barrel on their website for $1,050 (production version) and their precision center version for $1,400. It is not listed on their Production page, however it is in their online catalog; I called MRI and verified the offering. The turnaround time is 3-4 weeks, which has my interest. The only outstanding issue is finding crimping dies for the JRH 500 that do not need to be altered.
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otto
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Post by otto on Apr 28, 2011 16:09:29 GMT -5
RCBS has 500 S&W/SPL dies that work perfectly as do Hornady Dies
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Post by KBsacto on May 6, 2011 0:09:19 GMT -5
The 500 S&W dies from RCBS will work, however the crimp die is too long for the 1.40" JRH 500 case; the die must be shortened by 0.20" for the case to reach the crimp groove. Since the RCBS crimp die is hardened steel, cutting it may require special tools to do so. I plan to ask Jack Huntington what he would charge to do so, as he has done this for others.
I emailed Hornady and they said their crimp die will work with the JRH case. The Hornady 4 die set can be purchased from Midway, however their sizer die is not carbide lined; the RCBS is. This means case lube will be required using the Hornady sizer die. The Hornady crimp die can be purchased separately from Midway. I have Hornady dies for my rifle, and they are high quality; I would have choosen the Hornady set if their sizer die was carbide lined.
Lastly, I called Magnum Research about their JRH 500. Their technical rep said there is no difference between the Production and Precision models; both are made with the same high quality and tolerances. The reason they offer the Precision line is for those who want a different configuration (e.g., barrel length) than what is offered in the catalog. Since the JRH 500 is a new offering for 2011, I'm having a difficult time finding it. If anyone knows a vendor who has them, please reply.
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