Post by waterboy on Jun 18, 2010 10:14:03 GMT -5
I have had two of them myself, the long cylinder BFR's. They have very slick actions, good triggers, transfer bar safetys, drilled and tapped with scope bases, and free spin pawls. Probably the std. cyl. BFR is about the best value for a big bore five-gun (.454, .475, .50) you can buy over the counter.
People laugh and gawk at the long cylinder ones though. I had a .45-70 7.5". The 300's were a joke, not even close to a .454. Switching to 405's they ran about 1350 fps. I shot some 500 cast at about the same but it was getting out of hand, literally. A more portable .454 would make more sense. But it was a very fun and interesting exercise.
This picture ilustrates the relationsip of the long cylinder to some larger main line hunting single shots. All three are in the 5-6 lb. area. Compared to the 2.5 Lb. old school Contender on the bottom. The "revolver" offers fast repeat shots. Hey thats pretty nice while hunting. Maybe not such a bad idea now that you mention it. I usually throw out a couple "warning shots" at game to give them a more sporting chance. lol.
This example is one I've been after for a couple years. A friend had it and it's one of two made in .375 JDJ! I'll try it this weekend. If the cases don't set back too prematurely I may make some useful loads. I have to find that point then stay away from it. The cylinder is roomy enough for long pointy 270's or 300 gr. Even if I lose 300 fps in the 10.5" revolver that still makes about 1800 fps possible for that 270 gr. Spire point. X5 that makes it pretty serious as a hunting rig. Good Bear medicine, but it needs a sling. lol.
I'm fond of that Speer 235 gr. Semi-spitzer. We'll see.
People laugh and gawk at the long cylinder ones though. I had a .45-70 7.5". The 300's were a joke, not even close to a .454. Switching to 405's they ran about 1350 fps. I shot some 500 cast at about the same but it was getting out of hand, literally. A more portable .454 would make more sense. But it was a very fun and interesting exercise.
This picture ilustrates the relationsip of the long cylinder to some larger main line hunting single shots. All three are in the 5-6 lb. area. Compared to the 2.5 Lb. old school Contender on the bottom. The "revolver" offers fast repeat shots. Hey thats pretty nice while hunting. Maybe not such a bad idea now that you mention it. I usually throw out a couple "warning shots" at game to give them a more sporting chance. lol.
This example is one I've been after for a couple years. A friend had it and it's one of two made in .375 JDJ! I'll try it this weekend. If the cases don't set back too prematurely I may make some useful loads. I have to find that point then stay away from it. The cylinder is roomy enough for long pointy 270's or 300 gr. Even if I lose 300 fps in the 10.5" revolver that still makes about 1800 fps possible for that 270 gr. Spire point. X5 that makes it pretty serious as a hunting rig. Good Bear medicine, but it needs a sling. lol.
I'm fond of that Speer 235 gr. Semi-spitzer. We'll see.
