bamagreg
.327 Meteor
Woodstock, GA
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Post by bamagreg on May 20, 2019 12:35:22 GMT -5
Well I finally jumped off in the deep end. I've been shooting 44mag, 45 Colt, 357 Maximum for 40 years but I have been thinking about a BFR in 500 JRH for a few months now. Yesterday I found a fairly good deal on a used (barely) one with a 5.5" barrel. I got the gun with box, docs and original rubber grips, black micarta grips, Burris scope, box of Buffalo Bore ammo, Harbor Freight chop saw, E-bay cutting jig, 60 rounds of brass and a box of 440gr cast bullets for less than the price of the gun new. I can't wait to get it to the range! Depending on the outcome I may be sending it to Mr. Huntington for the grip mod soon afterwards  |
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bamagreg
.327 Meteor
Woodstock, GA
Posts: 945
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Post by bamagreg on May 20, 2019 12:45:10 GMT -5
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Post by whitworth on May 20, 2019 12:48:27 GMT -5
Great score! Yes, the grip needs to be addressed, but you got a great deal!
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Post by magnumwheelman on May 20, 2019 13:12:44 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum... check out the other 500 JRH threads for more info & load data etc.
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Post by magnum314 on May 20, 2019 17:33:05 GMT -5
Great deal there! I would SERIOUSLY consider sending it in to JRH for the grip mod, or back to MRI for the "bisley" grip upgrade. I can't personally speak to the JRH grip mod, but I DO know his work is top notch and just the number of guys on here that swear by Jacks grip mod is enough to convince me. But I DO love the "bisley" version grip for the BFR a lot. Love mine and wouldn't change it for anything! I prefer it over my Ruger Bisley grips to be honest. Either will make a very good gun--a great gun, in my opinion. For sure WAY more fun! You will love it! Very soon coming into my family to join my 475/480 (pictured) will be a BFR 500JRH with Bisley grip! I am sure it won't be my last BFR either!  |
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rug480
.30 Stingray
Posts: 139
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BFR Newbie
May 20, 2019 19:17:26 GMT -5
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Post by rug480 on May 20, 2019 19:17:26 GMT -5
Bama, you in GA? That one was mine lol, my bad on the grips. Glad you got a great deal, you won’t be disappointed in the performance/recoil.
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bamagreg
.327 Meteor
Woodstock, GA
Posts: 945
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Post by bamagreg on May 20, 2019 19:49:02 GMT -5
I did. Actually been watching it change hands several times over the past few months while I researched the cartridge |
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rug480
.30 Stingray
Posts: 139
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BFR Newbie
May 20, 2019 20:13:31 GMT -5
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Post by rug480 on May 20, 2019 20:13:31 GMT -5
Haha go figure,
Well I was the original owner, purchased new from Buds and yes I’ve shot only around 120rds. By the looks of the ads, someone bought some Buffalobore ammo they didn’t even finish up (I bet those cast are my 440gr TC with green lube). Can’t speak for the other owners but I babied that gun after each range session. It’s a tack driver and I’m sure you’ve read all the posts extolling the JRH. You’ll have a blast at the range!
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bamagreg
.327 Meteor
Woodstock, GA
Posts: 945
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Post by bamagreg on May 20, 2019 20:35:50 GMT -5
I think it’s been shot 9 times total through the last 3 owners! It’s still in spotless condition
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Post by 45MAN on May 21, 2019 6:04:31 GMT -5
I think it’s been shot 9 times total through the last 3 owners! It’s still in spotless condition
A MAN HAS GOT TO KNOW HIS LIMITS
NEXT UP: bamagreg
bamagreg: LET US KNOW HOW IT TURNS OUT FOR YOU. I THINK YOU GOT THE RIGHT IDEAS ON MAKING THIS GUN SHOOTABLE.
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Post by Encore64 on May 21, 2019 6:50:32 GMT -5
231, Unique and Titegroup make these guns very pleasant to shoot. Spoke to Jack Huntington some time back and he took a Bison with a very mild load of WW231.
For the Handloader, the only limitations are easy to overcome.
In my opinion you bought the King of Big Bores. Enjoy your gun...
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Post by whitworth on May 21, 2019 7:20:09 GMT -5
296/H110 makes the .500 JRH and large-game killing machine!
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eskimo36
.375 Atomic
Oklahoma
Posts: 2,071
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Post by eskimo36 on May 21, 2019 7:51:10 GMT -5
It looks like you got a heck of a deal on a complete shooting package. I shoot my 500JRH with a set of wood grips Zane made for me. The gun is very SBH-ish in it's recoil mannerisms. Its extra weight helps to mitigate the bigger caliber and heavier lead. I have entertained the idea of the JRH grip mod but it's not a necessity if you avoid the highest level loads. 400-440 grain bullets at 1000 to 1100 fps are bad medicine on most critters.
Curtis
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Post by whitworth on May 21, 2019 9:15:51 GMT -5
I have entertained the idea of the JRH grip mod but it's not a necessity if you avoid the highest level loads. 400-440 grain bullets at 1000 to 1100 fps are bad medicine on most critters. Curtis Now why would you do that? I say if you want less recoil, by a .38 Special.... LOL! |
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eskimo36
.375 Atomic
Oklahoma
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Post by eskimo36 on May 21, 2019 10:37:33 GMT -5
I have entertained the idea of the JRH grip mod but it's not a necessity if you avoid the highest level loads. 400-440 grain bullets at 1000 to 1100 fps are bad medicine on most critters. Curtis Now why would you do that? I say if you want less recoil, by a .38 Special.... LOL! Well Max, I do have two 500 Linebaughs for T-Rex and such. Curtis |
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