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Post by simple45 on Apr 21, 2017 8:55:12 GMT -5
Does anyone know the owner of the birdshead vaquero conversion to .500 Jrh that Jack Huntington did? I don't know how to post pictures but there are a couple online. he called it the hellboy. I believe it's a 3 inch octagon barrel. im considering having Jack build me one but was curious as to any info anyone had on it or if anyone here had shot it or knew the owner. Thanks!
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Post by bushog on Apr 21, 2017 9:07:16 GMT -5
He won't do it as far as I know.
That gun was built as one of a kind and the lock work was highly modifies to allow the frame to be narrowed.
Jack told me he assured the owner there would never be another built.
You can call him and ask but that's what he told me....
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Post by eskimo36 on Apr 21, 2017 9:11:40 GMT -5
Princeout has a similar flame thrower. Mean little gun. I'm sure he'll be along shortly.
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Post by whitworth on Apr 21, 2017 9:20:33 GMT -5
Here you go....  |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Apr 21, 2017 9:24:05 GMT -5
When I spoke with JRH recently he alluded to being willing to make a short barreled, no ejector 500L if I wanted one. I was not interested in a nonejector rod housing gun in something that size, however I really do like the looks of "hellboy"..........maybe it's the stag grips?  Trapr |
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Post by simple45 on Apr 21, 2017 9:24:31 GMT -5
He won't do it as far as I know. That gun was built as one of a kind and the lock work was highly modifies to allow the frame to be narrowed. Jack told me he assured the owner there would never be another built. You can call him and ask but that's what he told me.... I called him Tuesday. He will do the build but he will not scallop the frame or the loading gate he said that part was a one off. But in terms of birdshead grip 3 inch octagon barrel and conversion to .500 he said he would do it. I'm on the hunt for a old vaquero birdshead currently. |
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Post by simple45 on Apr 21, 2017 9:25:22 GMT -5
Here you go.... Man that is such a beauty. can't explain but I'm listing after that gun bad. hopefully can find some similar stags if I decide to get one built |
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 21, 2017 9:42:10 GMT -5
How about a video of someone firing Hellboy? Preferably all five shots.
David Bradshaw
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Post by Snyd on Apr 21, 2017 9:57:21 GMT -5
Man I can't imagine being able to keep that sucker in your hand with a high end load. I shot a close to max 440gr 500jrh load in coloradoyalers FA 500 a few days ago and you know it when you touch it off.
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Post by JM on Apr 21, 2017 10:15:27 GMT -5
That thing conjures up the sound of little rat dogs going "Yipe... Yipe... Yipe...."
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Post by bulasteve on Apr 21, 2017 10:31:58 GMT -5
While I'll not volunteer to shoot it, it is both graceful and elegant. At least those words popped into my head when I scrolled down to see the pic. Really, a "form follows function" piece.
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Post by whitworth on Apr 21, 2017 10:39:44 GMT -5
That thing conjures up the sound of little rat dogs going "Yipe... Yipe... Yipe...." Rabid rat dogs with enormous mouths with wall-to-wall teeth? |
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Post by bushog on Apr 21, 2017 10:56:46 GMT -5
He won't do it as far as I know. That gun was built as one of a kind and the lock work was highly modifies to allow the frame to be narrowed. Jack told me he assured the owner there would never be another built. You can call him and ask but that's what he told me.... I called him Tuesday. He will do the build but he will not scallop the frame or the loading gate he said that part was a one off. But in terms of birdshead grip 3 inch octagon barrel and conversion to .500 he said he would do it. I'm on the hunt for a old vaquero birdshead currently. Well there ya' go.... |
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Post by telebasher on Apr 21, 2017 11:23:04 GMT -5
Someone's gonna have to hold a gun to my head to make me shoot that thing !!
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Post by princeout on Apr 21, 2017 11:32:39 GMT -5
Not quite as short barreled, but Gallagher-built in 500 Linebaugh, It is a handful with full loads. I've shot it with some of Synd's 530 grain solids over a full case of H110 just to see what it was like. I shoot a 340 grain over H110 in a 45 large frame Vaquero with a Birdshead grip and while the 500 is heavier recoiling, I wouldn't say it was unmanageable. Wear gloves. Recent shoulder remodeling has limited my shooting to one handed, weak side so 500's are not on the menu for the foreseeable future. Tim  |
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