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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on Jul 26, 2016 22:59:19 GMT -5
So, just curious, I S there enough of a difference here to pick one over the other? Currently, I own a .500 JRH BFR and I really like it. Couldn't ask for a better .50 cal. But the Linebaugh is the original .50 caliber hand cannon. So, what differences are there performance wise? I know that the Linebaugh is a .510 but it seems to me to be somewhat of a "6 of one, half-dozen of the other," type deal.
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 26, 2016 23:10:20 GMT -5
I agree. Both are wonderful big bore rounds. But, for me, its the JRH hands down.
Bullet selection, brass availability and extra cylinder options just provide too many benefits for me to pass up.
Not saying one is better than the other, just stating my preference.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jul 26, 2016 23:37:59 GMT -5
I have had several 500 Linebaugh guns from different makers. All were excellent. I'm tooled up for it and waiting for another to come my way.
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Post by aciera on Jul 27, 2016 0:12:04 GMT -5
I agree. Both are wonderful big bore rounds. But, for me, its the JRH hands down. Bullet selection, brass availability and extra cylinder options just provide too many benefits for me to pass up. Not saying one is better than the other, just stating my preference. What extra cylinder options? Like adding a 50AE? Oh just buy another gun. Lol Answered my own question. It's late. I was shooting and building 500L 20 years ago so I'm too old to change. Unless I made a six shot.......but I could use a heeled bullet.....or offset the barrel.....wait. Is there room in a 480 Ruger.....different sub forum. I know |
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Post by 500fksjr on Jul 27, 2016 5:42:24 GMT -5
I asked this question my self too a few....other than supplies being an obvious point...if your a reloader and can find the right loads the 500 L works best for me...as to supplies keep a good supply of whats needed on hand an have fun...Ps I have several configurations of 500Ls
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Post by Alaskan454 on Jul 27, 2016 22:02:44 GMT -5
I guess money talks, I decided to go JRH on my first 500. Based upon commercial bullet selection it was the winner. If I were set up for casting I probably would have chosen the Linebaugh. It doesn't hurt that you can reload the JRH on a 650.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jul 27, 2016 22:04:59 GMT -5
I load 500 Linebaugh on my 550!
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Post by Alaskan454 on Jul 27, 2016 22:08:44 GMT -5
I load 500 Linebaugh on my 550! I didn't know you could do that! Dillon said the rim was too large for a 650, I don't have a 550 so I never thought to ask. |
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Post by aciera on Jul 27, 2016 22:36:32 GMT -5
In the shop I worked in ther were 3 550 Dillion.
45,475L,500L.
They worked fine.
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Post by CraigC on Jul 27, 2016 23:21:28 GMT -5
JRH hands down for me. Far greater selection of bullets and if I ever have to make cases, that's much easier too. IMHO, the big draw of the Linebaugh would be to be able to use the big 525gr.
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Post by bushog on Jul 28, 2016 7:45:49 GMT -5
The .500JRH exists along with the .500 S&W because the .510s aren't legal in CA
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