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Post by whitworth on Jun 13, 2012 6:34:57 GMT -5
Very nice, bigbores!!
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Post by crookedcreek on Jun 15, 2012 11:02:04 GMT -5
This thread has enlightened me and has prompted me to ask some additional questions. I have two BFRs with DM prefixed serial numbers. One is a 22 hornet with 7 1/2" barrel, the other a 454 with 6 1/2". The barrels on both are marked "Magnum Research, MPLS MN" and the caliber. On the frame beneath the cylinder is marked "Magnum's BFR". Regardless of the markings, I'm assuming both are D-Max guns based on what is being said on this thread(?). The 454 has a free spinning cylinder, while the hornet indexes without reversing. Seems odd, why the difference?. Both guns have Uncle Mike's panels that are marked that they fit the "Ruger Super Blackhawk". I'm not real fond of these grips, but the 454 is a little "rough" with heavy loads and standard SB grip panels with the squared rear of the trigger guard, so the Bisley grip frame is an appealing option. The hornet weighs a ton with those little holes in barrel and cylinder so recoil is nill and the standard panels will work out fine. Now, for the questions: 1) The 454 with heavy loads has some case ejection issues (hammer some out!). At least one chamber has some "noticeable" reamer marks (radial groove). I've been debating getting a cylinder hone from Brownells, but have no prior experience with them. What do you guys think, and would the 400 or 800 grit (or both) be advised? Or, would I be better off having the cylinder rechambered to something like the 455 GNR, like stated above (how has that one worked out?)? 2) Also, I noticed on the two D-maxes shown on the auction site above, the hammers had been changed to standard Blackhawk style (maybe simply customer preference?). My two guns have SB type hammers and triggers. So, if I were to use a Bisley frame on the 454 would it be advisable to change the trigger to a Bisley type, if for no other reason than to "fill in the hole" in the top of the guard? A few years ago I put a Bisley trigger and SB hammer in a 30 Carbine Blackhawk by modifying the grip frame to accept the trigger, but I didn't want the "hump" of the Bilsey hammer (and didn't know it could be ground off). If I leave the SB hammer, would it look odd with the Bisley frame?
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Post by tek4260 on Jun 15, 2012 12:16:48 GMT -5
You should be able to simply "drop in" a Bisley grip frame, trigger, and hammer. If you leave the SBH hammer, you will have a pretty good gap at the rear of the hammer slot and it doesn't look good in my opinion.
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Post by bigbores on Jun 15, 2012 14:48:00 GMT -5
This thread has enlightened me and has prompted me to ask some additional questions. I have two BFRs with DM prefixed serial numbers. One is a 22 hornet with 7 1/2" barrel, the other a 454 with 6 1/2". The barrels on both are marked "Magnum Research, MPLS MN" and the caliber. On the frame beneath the cylinder is marked "Magnum's BFR". Regardless of the markings, I'm assuming both are D-Max guns based on what is being said on this thread(?). The 454 has a free spinning cylinder, while the hornet indexes without reversing. Seems odd, why the difference?. Both guns have Uncle Mike's panels that are marked that they fit the "Ruger Super Blackhawk". I'm not real fond of these grips, but the 454 is a little "rough" with heavy loads and standard SB grip panels with the squared rear of the trigger guard, so the Bisley grip frame is an appealing option. The hornet weighs a ton with those little holes in barrel and cylinder so recoil is nill and the standard panels will work out fine. Now, for the questions: 1) The 454 with heavy loads has some case ejection issues (hammer some out!). At least one chamber has some "noticeable" reamer marks (radial groove). I've been debating getting a cylinder hone from Brownells, but have no prior experience with them. What do you guys think, and would the 400 or 800 grit (or both) be advised? Or, would I be better off having the cylinder rechambered to something like the 455 GNR, like stated above (how has that one worked out?)? 2) Also, I noticed on the two D-maxes shown on the auction site above, the hammers had been changed to standard Blackhawk style (maybe simply customer preference?). My two guns have SB type hammers and triggers. So, if I were to use a Bisley frame on the 454 would it be advisable to change the trigger to a Bisley type, if for no other reason than to "fill in the hole" in the top of the guard? A few years ago I put a Bisley trigger and SB hammer in a 30 Carbine Blackhawk by modifying the grip frame to accept the trigger, but I didn't want the "hump" of the Bilsey hammer (and didn't know it could be ground off). If I leave the SB hammer, would it look odd with the Bisley frame? Both are D-max, I'm guessing the 22hornet is a 6 shot? Every 6 shot Pre JT BFR Ive seen indexed (didn't free spin). although it might just be Ive only seen really early 6 shooters. I had a bisley gripframe and used the factory trigger it didn't bother me in the least, it did leave a big hole/gap. I would try a reamer first, try polishing second you can always send it in to be re-chambered, if the cylinder is to far out Reeder will build you a new one for $500. I like the .455GNR, it gives 454 power without the pressure. truth be told I don't shoot it much and never pushed it, Ive been bit by the .50" bug and that BFR is the same size and within 1oz of my Reeder "T-Rex" in 500S&W so unless I'm shooting both of them it stays home.
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