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Post by bushog on Aug 15, 2024 18:57:59 GMT -5
I just picked up a 6” M83 in .50AE that DarrellH had a cylinder rebored for .500 JRH and fit by Jack. Had a lighter trigger adjustment done too which you might want to consider.
He had some slimmer custom grips done too. I just loaded some ammo for it today to try out this weekend.
It’s a very nice revolver.
I’m pondering getting a 7 1/2” octagonal barrel put on it by FA but I’m a little concerned the non-FA chambered cylinder might not fit after rebarreling. It should but everybody known how that goes….
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Post by bushog on Aug 15, 2024 19:01:09 GMT -5
View AttachmentHere’s a couple pics of my idea of a FA83 and Ruger, both 5 shot 500JRH’s that Jack built. What boolits are those? |
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 15, 2024 19:52:41 GMT -5
Freedom won’t work on a gun that has been altered to another caliber.
The bullets in the pic are ( I Believe) 350 grain XTP’s
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 15, 2024 19:56:42 GMT -5
Thanks guys...I want this to be a basic stopping gun. Needed? Probably not.
But, the FA is brute strong and seems to be ideal for this cartridge.
The Wyoming Express is history until brass becomes available. The 500 Linebaugh won't fit. And...I have two 50 AEs, but it's not ideal in a revolver. It's good, but not ideal.
The 500 JRH loads down easily. I think it's the way to go.
Measuring the rims on 500 JRH vs. 500 S&W, making brass will be easy.
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Post by lar4570 on Aug 15, 2024 20:34:22 GMT -5
If you have a lathe, trimming 500S&W rims down just a tad, should be fairly quick and easy.
I went with a 50AE BFR sent back for a JRH cylinder when I had mine built. The BFR can use the S&W rims.
The FA will be a much lighter and compact revolver, easier to pack all day...
20ish years ago, I started cutting down S&W brass, but then gave Jack a call. He had JRH brass in stock, so I ordered something like 500 pieces. Using the S&W and JRH brass side by side, I couldn't really tell any difference in them.
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Post by bigbore5 on Aug 15, 2024 21:11:31 GMT -5
The only purpose of the 500jrh is for the FA 83. If you are getting a BFR, you would be better off going with the Linebaugh to be able to use the heavier bullets. With either, you will have to cast your own to achieve best performance.
You mentioned a stopping revolver. What are you trying to stop?
I would also add there's a member here who makes 500WE brass.
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Post by dmize on Aug 15, 2024 21:50:23 GMT -5
The only purpose of the 500jrh is for the FA 83. If you are getting a BFR, you would be better off going with the Linebaugh to be able to use the heavier bullets. With either, you will have to cast your own to achieve best performance. You mentioned a stopping revolver. What are you trying to stop? I would also add there's a member here who makes 500WE brass. No. If you are getting a BFR all you have to do to a 500 S&W case is cut and trim to length. FA you have to cut and trim AND turn the case rim down. I have both and the BFR is just as accurate as the FA and the short cylinder of the FA makes finding a cast bullet over 350 grains an exercise in futility. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Aug 16, 2024 0:34:29 GMT -5
Actually if you are getting a 500 Linebaugh BFR you are getting a larger diameter bullet weighing up to 100 grains more than the JRH. In the BFR, when loaded to it's potential, the Linebaugh surpassed the JRH by a respectable margin. Add in the heavy 500+ grain bullets then the penetration is also greater.
Should I get an FA in 50cal, it would probably be a 500WE. Aria has brass.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 16, 2024 5:13:26 GMT -5
My decision on this is concrete. The 500 JRH is what my FA will be.
I've got two revolvers chambered in it now and it's by far my favorite 50 Cal Revolver Cartridge.
I've also got revolvers chambered in 50 AE and 500 Linebaugh.
I haven't seen 500 WE Brass for sale in a while. A 50 AE squeezed down to simulate a belt provides something to make your gun go bang. But, most definitely isn't 500 WE Brass.
The selection of .500/1" bullets greatly exceeds .475" and .510". While I shoot both of those, I appreciate the wider selection.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 16, 2024 5:35:39 GMT -5
View AttachmentHere’s a couple pics of my idea of a FA83 and Ruger, both 5 shot 500JRH’s that Jack built. That Ruger 500 JRH is AWESOME!!! This may sway me towards an Octagon Barrel... |
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Post by bushog on Aug 16, 2024 10:30:01 GMT -5
View AttachmentHere’s a couple pics of my idea of a FA83 and Ruger, both 5 shot 500JRH’s that Jack built. That Ruger 500 JRH is AWESOME!!! This may sway me towards an Octagon Barrel... I talked to Jack a coupple weeks ago about putting an octagonal barrel on the FA he converted. Will cost you about $1K |
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Post by bushog on Aug 16, 2024 10:32:09 GMT -5
Freedom won’t work on a gun that has been altered to another caliber. The bullets in the pic are ( I Believe) 350 grain XTP’s I know.... There in-lies the issue. It would have to have the original .50AE cylinder in it when it went back and I really mostly interested in the .500JRH cylinder. The cylinder gap is so tight, concerned the JRH cylinder might not fit after re-barreling |
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 16, 2024 11:14:45 GMT -5
That Ruger 500 JRH is AWESOME!!! This may sway me towards an Octagon Barrel... I talked to Jack a coupple weeks ago about putting an octagonal barrel on the FA he converted. Will cost you about $1K Either way, I added an octagon barrel to the build. Thanks to all... |
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Post by bushog on Aug 16, 2024 13:19:20 GMT -5
I talked to Jack a coupple weeks ago about putting an octagonal barrel on the FA he converted. Will cost you about $1K Either way, I added an octagon barrel to the build. Thanks to all... I think that’s a good choice! |
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Post by paul105 on Aug 16, 2024 14:59:30 GMT -5
Here's some of Jack's work 500 JRH on FA83. . 5" Octagon .  .  .  Paul |
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