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Post by bigbores on Mar 17, 2011 20:38:00 GMT -5
Got one in .475, now I have a sneakn suspicion its about to be joined by a very nice 500! ;D ;D ;D  |
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 18, 2011 7:48:04 GMT -5
Looks great in octagonal. Who did your conversion? I know most folks like lugged 5.5" barrels on 475 or 500 Linebaugh Bisleys. I've built a few, but have grown to like straight taper cut to 6" - 6 1/2". Seems to balance just right with the Bisley gripframe.  -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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rigby
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Post by rigby on Mar 18, 2011 9:55:27 GMT -5
Very nice! Hey if your gonna pay for the octagon might as well get a lot of it ;D. Interesting background for the photo.
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Post by bigbores on Mar 18, 2011 11:03:00 GMT -5
A local smith did the conversion back in 1996, its blocked, linebored, and shoots good with full power loads but groups open up with lite loads and really heavy bullets (has a really slow rate of twist barrel).
When Robb offered Mr. Gallagher's barrels to help cover John's medical cost I figured it was time for a matching set of Linebaugh's.
I agree with you on the balance of 6"-6 1/2" barrels on the 500s but to me the 475s seem to balance better cut around 5 1/2".
Ive got a 4 5/8" .500Linebaugh in the works now, I will see how it handles in a few months.
When I can afford it, I will be sending Mr.Gallagher back his barrel and a Bisley so he can finish what he started. ;D
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njsbd
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Post by njsbd on Mar 18, 2011 17:53:50 GMT -5
Ive got a 4 5/8" .500Linebaugh in the works now, I will see how it handles in a few months.
Dustin Linebaugh has built Three 4.75 in vaqueros for me and I have one of johns 5.5in the 4.75s really balance much better and pack much easier than the longer stuff on a long days field trip. FWIW .
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