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Post by vettedude on Feb 19, 2012 16:16:36 GMT -5
I dont know how long or how many times this has been listed but it seems like a decent deal??http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=274322220
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Post by vettedude on Feb 19, 2012 16:28:40 GMT -5
This brings up a question that I am sure has been answered many times before. IF someone just had to own a 475 Linebaugh SA, the choices being Freedom Arms Premier grade, this Bowen Nimrod or a BFR. Which would the more "prudent way " to go?
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Post by 500fksjr on Feb 19, 2012 17:41:29 GMT -5
This brings up a question that I am sure has been answered many times before. IF someone just had to own a 475 Linebaugh SA, the choices being Freedom Arms Premier grade, this Bowen Nimrod or a BFR. Which would the more "prudent way " to go? If money is not a problem and the custom meets your desire...If money is an issue think of the BFR...Freedom arms is in the middle if you like there grip frame...FWIW |
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Post by Gary @ R&G on Feb 19, 2012 18:41:38 GMT -5
apples or oranges.
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Post by AxeHandle on Feb 19, 2012 20:05:26 GMT -5
You will never know until you try all three!  |
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Post by Thunderjet on Feb 20, 2012 2:56:14 GMT -5
Having never held a Bowen before I have a question. Does the smoothness of the Bowen equal the FA?
When you cock a FA is like you are working a swiss watch that closes like a bank vault.
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Post by rigby on Feb 20, 2012 4:50:49 GMT -5
If you are comfortable with he 19th century operation, the FA with a Bisley or SBH hammer mod.
I have only fired two Bowens' and both were very smooth. But it is different then the FA. The FA has for lack of a better term to me a crispness that I have never felt in a custom Ruger or BFR. The only thing I can figure is the leaf spring.
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Post by mike454 on Feb 20, 2012 8:40:59 GMT -5
This brings up a question that I am sure has been answered many times before. IF someone just had to own a 475 Linebaugh SA, the choices being Freedom Arms Premier grade, this Bowen Nimrod or a BFR. Which would the more "prudent way " to go? I have guns by Bowen, Linebaugh, and FA. I think that the Ruger is a better engineered gun that will be a bit more forgiving of lax maintenance. I think the FA guns would hold up better to lots of high pressure loads without loosening up. In the Field the FA 83 is a four shooter. My Bowen and Linebaugh guns are smoother than my FA. I think that could be a result of the heavy FA springs and traditional four click hammer pull make it seem less smooth. |
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Post by toroflow on Feb 20, 2012 10:42:05 GMT -5
When you cock a FA is like you are working a swiss watch that closes like a bank vault. Boy ain't that the truth! |
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Post by edk on Feb 20, 2012 11:12:40 GMT -5
By the time you bought a FA, bumped the price for an action job and sent the gun out for comparable grips you'd be right there. Between these two it is a coin toss - whatever you personally fancy really...
The BFR was brought up. No doubt a lot of gun for the money. "Apples & Oranges" has been suggested - obviously I'm assuming that was not directed at the FA. If it helps, I more often compare mine with my TC Encore than any other revolver. Why, because I consider it a dedicated hunting arm. Herein lies the problem: if it is not in the "revolver class" due to its' outsize dimensions, then even as accurate as it is , it is still outclassed by my custom TC barrels. So where does it really fit in?
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Post by boxhead on Feb 20, 2012 12:00:52 GMT -5
A 5 1/2" BFR is in the "revolver class" and is not "outsize" IME. Mine weighs 5 oz more than my Nimrod 500 Linebaugh.
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Post by whitworth on Feb 20, 2012 12:15:03 GMT -5
By Herein lies the problem: if it is not in the "revolver class" due to its' outsize dimensions, then even as accurate as it is , it is still outclassed by my custom TC barrels. So where does it really fit in? I don't understand this statement. I will post a picture later of the FA 83 and the BFR together, and the BFR is only ounces bigger. A little beefier in the frame, but there is no appreciable size difference. I believe you may be thinking about the stretch framed BFRs and not the regular framed versions. |
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Post by AxeHandle on Feb 20, 2012 12:35:08 GMT -5
Ouch! Like Gary said, More apples and oranges here guys... IMHO for size a hunting handgun falls far from my concealed carry piece. Size is personal preference. Simply Rugged turns out some fine pieces made for carrying larger handguns.
Similar stuff for the rest. How much precision in operation do we need? Exactly what kind of tollerances can your personal revolvers stand when it come to a little range/field trash. My FAs have taught me new things about cleaning and reloading.
Be careful... This Ruger custom "Lack of precision" (for lack of a better phrase) could quickly give rise to praising Gary Reeder's products.
Bottom line.. No Right. No Wrong. Personal preference, and the depth of your pocket book, rules here.
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Post by Thunderjet on Feb 20, 2012 13:50:28 GMT -5
You can buy a FA from a dealers stock, or have your dealer order one with about a 8-10 week delivery time frame.
If you send a revolver to Bowen what is his turn around time for a Nimrod?
As far as prices there are enough dealers that discount the FA that a new Premier can be picked up for about $2,100. What are you looking at for a nimrod large bore like the .475? ABout 3K or so by the time you add the base revolver? Maybe more?
Not saying one is better than the other just tossing out the choices and the price differences. I could see myself owning a Nimrod when the time is right.
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Post by bushog on Feb 20, 2012 13:53:12 GMT -5
Axe is right about the cleaning and weathering adverse conditions.
Don't get me wrong, I love my FAs but I have had one bind up from NM dust on a hunt when I "wish" it wouldn't have.
Granted, I had been in the field with it for almost a week without really going over it but I hadn't rolled it around in the dirt either.
There is always a trade off.
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