boomer
.240 Incinerator
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Post by boomer on Feb 20, 2019 13:30:51 GMT -5
Is anyone shooting the BFR in the .500 JRH with the Bisley grip frame? If so, is it comfortable to shoot? I am looking at buying one with the 5.5" barrel. How do you find it while shooting 400~ grain cast bullets in the 1,000-1,200fps range. I love the look of the Linebaugh Ruger in the .500 Linebaugh, but the price is just too much for me. My friend had a F/A 83 in 454 and with low to mid power handloads it wasn't too bad, but with full power jacketed ammo it was really unpleasant. The Ruger Bisley grip frame seems really comfortable even with some pretty stiff handloads. I am curious as to the quality of construction, tolerances etc of a gun in the $1,300 price range and how this Bisley grip feels on the BFR while shooting the .500JRH.
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Post by eagle1899 on Feb 20, 2019 13:39:09 GMT -5
I am waiting on the BFR 500 Linebaughs with a 5.5" barrel to become available. I have not handled one but will be buying as they hit the market.
From all I have read and discussed with a few owners, the BFR Bisley grip is both comfortable and effective.
I would not worry too much unless just sheer recoil is an issue. From the weight and speed you are wanting to run, the 500 JRH with a 400 at those speeds should not be too bad.
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Post by whitworth on Feb 20, 2019 15:02:00 GMT -5
Best factory grip frame for heavy recoil bar none. I have two BFRs in .500 JRH and they are vastly different to shoot. The Bisley is comfortable and makes controlling recoil MUCH easier. At the levels you propose it should be really comfortable. It's also my favorite of the .50 cals. I took mine to South Africa last year.....you can do much worse.  |
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Post by magnum314 on Feb 20, 2019 17:06:15 GMT -5
Best factory grip frame for heavy recoil bar none. I have two BFRs in .500 JRH and they are vastly different to shoot. The Bisley is comfortable and makes controlling recoil MUCH easier. At the levels you propose it should be really comfortable. It's also my favorite of the .50 cals. I took mine to South Africa last year.....you can do much worse. Everytime I see this picture...it makes me smile, Max. Love the picture, and love the BFR with the red dot. And I agree...I absolutely LOVE the BFR Bisley grip frame, even more than my Ruger Bisley's...and that isn't easy to say! The 500 JRH is upcoming shortly for me! Firedude should be along here shortly and will weigh in with a lot of personal hands on experience with the BFR Bisley grip frame as well! |
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Post by lazytcross on Feb 20, 2019 22:25:50 GMT -5
The grip frame is a good shape. I will put in my 2 cents again about the sharp edges on the trigger guard. Also have a complaint about the way the grips aren’t wide enough at the rear of grip. All the recoil goes through the metal strap. All that being said it wouldn’t be a problem in a 45 but we are talking 500!!
I built new grips and rounded the sharp edges and couldn’t be happier.
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Post by firedude on Feb 20, 2019 23:15:52 GMT -5
Best factory grip frame for heavy recoil bar none. I have two BFRs in .500 JRH and they are vastly different to shoot. The Bisley is comfortable and makes controlling recoil MUCH easier. At the levels you propose it should be really comfortable. It's also my favorite of the .50 cals. I took mine to South Africa last year.....you can do much worse. Totally agree. Best grip frame yet. Have the BFR with Bisley grip in 500 JRH, 475 Linebaugh, 500 Linebaugh and a 454 being built as we speak. My other guns in these calibers do not see much daylight since the BFR's showed up. |
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Post by firedude on Feb 20, 2019 23:46:57 GMT -5
The grip frame is a good shape. I will put in my 2 cents again about the sharp edges on the trigger guard. Also have a complaint about the way the grips aren’t wide enough at the rear of grip. All the recoil goes through the metal strap. All that being said it wouldn’t be a problem in a 45 but we are talking 500!! I built new grips and rounded the sharp edges and couldn’t be happier. They do have some sharp edges around the trigger guard. I smooth those edges before shooting. Do it with Rugers also. |
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Post by whitworth on Feb 21, 2019 5:02:41 GMT -5
The grips out of the box may not be to your liking, but I’ve never felt a set of Ruger Bisley grips from the factory I like. My comments were referring to the shape of the design mainly. I too have knocked some sharp edges off of them.
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Post by jeffer on Feb 21, 2019 9:32:16 GMT -5
Love mine! Seems more comfortable than my FA 454. Although at top ends the 500 can get mighty feisty.  |
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Post by snakereaper on Feb 21, 2019 10:58:14 GMT -5
I can't wait my 500 jrh should be at dealer shop today or tommorrow. what red dot is that u have on yours a rmr tijicon?
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Post by whitworth on Feb 21, 2019 11:24:06 GMT -5
I can't wait my 500 jrh should be at dealer shop today or tommorrow. what red dot is that u have on yours a rmr tijicon? I was going to ask the same question! |
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Post by seminolewind on Feb 21, 2019 18:32:56 GMT -5
And Jeffer, what mount is that?
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Post by jeffer on Feb 22, 2019 1:04:52 GMT -5
Yes it is a Trijicon on a Gary Reeder custom mount. Works great!
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Post by jeffer on Feb 22, 2019 1:09:58 GMT -5
This may show it a little better.  |
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boomer
.240 Incinerator
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Post by boomer on Feb 22, 2019 8:18:48 GMT -5
In looking at several pictures of the BFR's it looks like some of the guns had the wide hammer spur like the Super Blackhawk. Now it looks like they are all the straight width of the hammer blank. Why did they change them? I always liked the wide hammer spur on my Super, It affords a very positive cocking surface. I also see that BFR is now offering the .500 Linebaugh as a standard chambering as of January. As the selection of cast bullets grows (Montana Bullets has more all the time) and standard dies are becoming available this caliber intrigues me. The .500 JRH and the .500 Linebaugh both seem very close in ballistics. Does anyone have any hard core feelings toward one or the other?
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