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Post by potatojudge on Jan 11, 2022 13:11:48 GMT -5
Sorry, guys, I'm lost. Senior moment? So it is on a long frame BFR. Does that make it long enough for the Maximum's OAL? And I really don't understand the DW connection. Can someone alley my confusion? Why are folks showing no interest? I'm a Max fan and it looks like a new shooter that I thought I would never see built again. Prescut The 360 DW cartridge falls between the 357 Mag and Maximum case lengths and fits in a standard cylinder with excellent performance. The BFR stretch frame is huge- meant for the 45-70 and similar- and way overkill for the Max. The Ruger stretch frame and BFR stretch frame are very different. The Ruger was tailor made for the Max.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 11, 2022 10:15:46 GMT -5
Reeder sells a lot of his grip frames with grips already fit, so my assumption is that those are Reeder grips as well and not Bowen.
The grip frame looks like it was undersized to that main frame whenever the two were mated.
Again, not a thing you see out of Bowen's shop but if a customer insisted, who knows?
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 10, 2022 23:25:59 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 10, 2022 23:15:19 GMT -5
I'd keep my eye out for a deal on the FA you want, and if that doesn't come along in a reasonable time take the Blackhawk and have action work done, grips made, SBH hammer installed, and sights upgraded. Then sell the other two you don't shoot. I know, no 32-20 that way but if we're simplifying, then simplify loading and ammo also. The two extra shots are welcome.
If you're looking to add optics, FA gets the nod.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 8, 2022 11:01:16 GMT -5
I have a Kimber Montana in 7-08 and a Mountain Ascent in 280AI, both lightweights.
Both shoot well enough- the Montana 3/4 MOA with minimal load development and the Ascent 1/2 MOA. I think there's room for improvement in the Montana. I've only tried one powder under maybe 5 different bullets in Remington brass. Regardless, for a pencil barreled hunting rifle the accuracy is perfectly adequate.
Wing safeties aren't my favorite, but everything else about the Montana is perfect. The Mountain Ascent adds weight being a long action, and for that reason the Montana handles better. Low to mid 6 lbs with an illuminated VX6 in Talley rings.
As for reports of spotty accuracy, serious rifle guys will drop a 5 lb barrel on a rifle for hunting so they can get 1/4 MOA instead of 1.25 MOA. I'd take the lighter barrel all day long. I've also heard stories of Kimber rebarreling at the customer request.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 7, 2022 14:12:34 GMT -5
I don't think you'll go wrong with a 97 or Blackhawk, but in general I prefer the 97 for optic options and the smaller size. They are incredible little guns for quality, strength, and accuracy. With a RW aluminum frame and aluminum ERH along with a short barrel, you can get a nice lightweight Ruger that'll hold an extra shot and have a little more versatility. This gun is and all steel 45 convertible, but 4 inches, DX white line front, Bowen outline rear and bird's head conversion by Gallagher makes for an excellent gun to carry and shoot. For 100 yard silhouettes and low light visibility these sights do better than other irons. If I was going the Ruger route in 45, it would be a lighter version of this configuration. ![](https://i.ibb.co/HTVn0R8/IMG-4413.jpg)
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 6, 2022 19:08:36 GMT -5
95% of a 44 at 150% the price
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 6, 2022 12:02:23 GMT -5
In a 32 H&R or 327 I wonder if a moon clip conversion would allow you to shoot the 30 SC also.
In the old days, self defense shootings mostly involved just a couple of shots, 1 or 2 attackers, a bunch of misses and everyone runs away in the end. Now you're seeing more people prep for the possibility of being stuck in a riot/protests and getting their car mobbed. For these situations people are looking for higher capacity options in the cab that help them clear a way to something with 30 rounds and extra magazines in the trunk.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 4, 2022 21:25:58 GMT -5
Repost over on Accurate Shooter and see what responses you get. Most serious rifle guys now use a brake or a tuner/brake for all the reasons listed, at least when the rules of that specific competition allow.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 4, 2022 20:54:31 GMT -5
An optic will extend your useable shooting time and since animals can and do come in at last light it allows better bullet placement in very dim light. If you decide to go with a magnified optic I would suggest a 2x or a variable with 2x or 1x capability. The shaking that is experienced when using a 4x scope for the first time can be unnerving. A magnified optic will also allow you to aim a bit higher or lower with more precision if your trajectory needs to be accounted for with your chosen zero distance. Trapr The Leupold 2x has a great field of view and forgiving eye relief. The 4x is better in low light at longer ranges.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 4, 2022 20:45:34 GMT -5
Carry an iron sight DA and put optics on the BFR.
Or iron sights on the BFR and a scoped Contender in your pack.
Despite using all kinds of optics over the years, none are nearly as natural or fast as irons, but I can't make the same shots in the same lighting without optics.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 4, 2022 15:21:54 GMT -5
Larry Kelly understands you should nap when you can
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 3, 2022 21:16:41 GMT -5
Yes, what I was referring to is how in some cases with the 6.mm, 25, and 6.5mm Bullberry rounds the standard version posts better numbers than the Improved versions.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 3, 2022 19:55:33 GMT -5
Speaking of improved rounds, the Bullberry Improved velocities compared to standard Bullberry rounds (30-30 wildcats) are interesting.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 2, 2022 16:39:04 GMT -5
Request that they check throats, cylinder alignment, forcing cone, and bore uniformity while they have it.
If it were mine, I'd be the first suspect for a 500 that isn't shooting as well as a lighter caliber. Trail Boss powder and a bullet in the 400 grain range bring recoil down to a level where I can start to eliminate my anticipation from the equation.
Since it's going back anyway, let them double check the dimensions. With the knowledge that it is dimensionally correct, you'll have a reliable foundation for figuring this out.
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