Magnum Research BFR
James R
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 15:27 (2444 days ago)
Have you or would y'all consider doing work on a BFR?....I'm just weighting all of my options.
With the grips reworked and a better front sight
WB
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 15:33 (2444 days ago) @ James R
They are very nice pieces. I like the actions. I had a couple in .45-70 for fun and one special one in .375 JDJ.
I could not get really impressive performance from the revolver (compared to the same in a single shot) but they sure were accurate and good performers.
WB I agree. Gary reworked my
BlackPete
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 18:40 (2444 days ago) @ WB
45-70. I just love it. Thanks again Gary.
Pete
we have done quite a bit of work on them. They
Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 16:05 (2444 days ago) @ James R
are good guns but a bit rough from the factory. They need slicking up pretty bad.
The trigger guard shape seems odd to me.
WB
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 17:17 (2444 days ago) @ Gary Reeder
I think Pinetree Castings (Ruger)makes the frames etc., maybe?
They re coming out with a 6-Shot 357 & 44 Magnum...
Huey
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 18:06 (2444 days ago) @ WB
My first thought was as a base gun for customs. Could easily rechamber and rebarrel to my old vintage cartridges. Bet that oversized cylinder would be good for the 410 and 429 GNRs.