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Post by bushog on Apr 27, 2022 18:28:34 GMT -5
I want that long barrelled one... I'm with Bushog on this one, that Bowen is one of my favorites! May have to make the call to get one…. |
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Post by taffin on Apr 27, 2022 18:44:37 GMT -5
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Post by kevshell on Apr 27, 2022 23:28:44 GMT -5
That's a fantastic set you have. The vaquero is literally what I requested and hope to have in my hands before hunting season. And as mentioned, I am hoping to make that a one load gun then stock up.
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Post by ryan on Apr 28, 2022 16:49:41 GMT -5
I love this site...
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Post by gunsbam45 on Apr 28, 2022 22:46:51 GMT -5
Mike, did I used to own the upper gun? It seems like I had that one or its twin for awhile. |
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Post by gunsbam45 on Apr 28, 2022 23:01:03 GMT -5
Mike, did I used to own the upper gun? It seems like I had that one or its twin for awhile. I"ll have to look, but I think I bought it from Tom Casselman, then sent it to you, but might of been the other way around. I bought a gun or two from him direct, but memory fails on this one. Tom had it built then got badly ill and sold a bunch of incredibly awesome Bowen guns. A friend got the 5.5" stainless octagons I really wanted. Persinger did the ivory, and unfortunately for me they were a tad small for me, so I decided to let it go. The ivory on it is a gorgeous cream swirl looking set. All I shot in it was 440 LFNGC ahead of 16 of HS6, but it really shot well. That gun was also just too nice to carry in the field. I'd of been sick when I scratched it or dinged it. Those are all fine revolvers. The Dustin gun is the one I'd get the most use out of for my purposes. |
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Post by greenchile on May 5, 2022 20:26:40 GMT -5
Fantastic family photo. I'm in the midst of building back my big bores and have always preferred the 500 over the 475 or 454. I find them more pleasant to use...lower pressures but big honking bullets.
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Post by bushog on May 5, 2022 21:46:15 GMT -5
Fantastic family photo. I'm in the midst of building back my big bores and have always preferred the 500 over the 475 or 454. I find them more pleasant to use...lower pressures but big honking bullets. .480 is the best of both worlds… or of course a .50 special… |
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Post by greenchile on May 5, 2022 21:52:40 GMT -5
I also like the 480 and have a 5 shot Ruger and also the double rifle in that chambering. I've owned most of the 50's except for the Special. I will have to consider that.
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Post by greenchile on May 7, 2022 10:28:35 GMT -5
I was going to get a picture on my barrel banded .500 for the nimrod thread, than decided on a group photo of my .500 Linebaughs. From top to bottom: Bowen, Dustin Linebaugh, John Linebaugh, John Linebaugh Supergrade  Could you show a photo of the Vaquero rear sight? |
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Post by mike454 on May 7, 2022 13:39:52 GMT -5
Next time I have it out I'll get some pics!
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Post by bushog on May 7, 2022 15:10:58 GMT -5
I think there are some photos of Dustin’s rear o Gunblast showing Boge’s .500 vaquero.
Do a search for it. Im not gonna on my phone….
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Post by mike454 on May 7, 2022 18:14:07 GMT -5
I think there are some photos of Dustin’s rear o Gunblast showing Boge’s .500 vaquero. Do a search for it. Im not gonna on my phone…. Right you are, Here's a picture Boge posted of his rear sight: |
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Post by greenchile on May 7, 2022 18:16:24 GMT -5
Thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for.
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Post by bushog on May 7, 2022 18:43:07 GMT -5
Thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for. Good Luck! |
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