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Post by kevshell on Nov 10, 2022 10:44:11 GMT -5
I got my first BHA rifle that I ordered in April 2020. I have looked forward to this one for quite some time due to the revolver/rifle combo possibilities as well as load flexibility. I got the fancy wood and octagon barrel. It is definitely stiff like the 500 S&W was when I got it. However it's interesting to see them side by side now and work the action. The 500 is getting smooth and slicker. I've cycled the 454 about 50 times now and it's already smoothing out. With the 454 I hope to have 2 loads - 240gr XTP Mag with a stiff charge for lighter game and the 335gr LBT for everything needing more. These are also supposed to feed 45 Colt as well. We shall see. Plus I do have 454s loaded with 250's and Unique. That should be fun. Brian Pearce did an article on this rifle in 454 and that was encouraging seeing the results. The wood on this one is really nice. I'm definitely happy with it. The 500 Linebaugh on order is one grade above this so we'll see how they improve upon this one. The second rifle in the bottom picture is the 500 S&W. Range reports will come later.
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Post by iwsbull on Nov 10, 2022 11:22:03 GMT -5
Those are really nice looking rifles, hope to hear range reports soon.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Nov 10, 2022 11:54:20 GMT -5
how could you not LOVE those
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Post by Fowler on Nov 10, 2022 12:09:17 GMT -5
I am envious, I have really been bitten by the levergun bug the last few years and the Bighorns are plain sexy! If I was only wealthy, with kids in college I will be dreaming for a while longer I guess...
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Post by kevshell on Nov 10, 2022 13:24:01 GMT -5
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Post by joepb on Nov 10, 2022 15:06:35 GMT -5
475 Linebaugh. You have to love big bores.
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Post by bearskinner on Nov 11, 2022 11:52:08 GMT -5
The addition of the Octagon barrel is just beautiful. Lever guns just naturally go with Single actions, especially in the same caliber.
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Post by kevshell on Nov 11, 2022 13:18:18 GMT -5
The addition of the Octagon barrel is just beautiful. Lever guns just naturally go with Single actions, especially in the same caliber. They do. Although these are nice they pale in comparison to the 1886 45-90 with an octagon barrel I saw a few weeks ago. That was rifle with soul.
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Fowler
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Post by Fowler on Nov 11, 2022 13:37:49 GMT -5
I wonder performance wise how close the 500L rifle will end up being compared to a similar rifle in 50 Alaskan?
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Post by kevshell on Nov 11, 2022 14:24:19 GMT -5
I wonder performance wise how close the 500L rifle will end up being compared to a similar rifle in 50 Alaskan? Not sure. However we'll see at some point. I run 410gr lbts mostly with HS-6 for the revolvers. I'm curious what they'll do out of the rifle. It'll make a great groundhog gun. š
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Post by iwsbull on Nov 11, 2022 15:34:20 GMT -5
Not going to lie I am really looking forward to the real world numbers for the 500L with various load combinations.
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Post by dobegrant on Nov 16, 2022 21:24:04 GMT -5
Very nice looking pair of rifles, great looking wood on both
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Post by bearskinner on Nov 18, 2022 21:42:53 GMT -5
The big horn rifles are built so well, and much stronger than a 500L or 50AK on a Marlin 1895 lever gun( I play with both). I have a Big Horn 500S&W on order, but it will be months still. So I picked up a model 71 ( pistol grip 1886) Browning to have converted into a 50-110 Express (50AK Long) I will get a BHA in .454 pretty soon, gotta catch up on too many being built first.
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Post by harold89 on Dec 12, 2022 22:42:00 GMT -5
Wow, gorgeous rifle, Iām envious!
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Post by Thunderjet on Dec 13, 2022 9:41:02 GMT -5
Beautiful rifle. Hope the 2 plus year waiting time is not the normal. I was told 15 months when ordering a 500 S&W, Look forward to your range report.
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