I have been considering getting a 500 S&W revolver, probably the Magnum Research BFR rather than the Smith, or their 45/70 revolver in a 7.5” or 6” if I can find one, and using Buffalo Bore ammo in it. Since the frames for their 450 Marlin and 45/70 are exactly the same I assume there would be no pressure problems, but I would appreciate different opinions on that.
I found a BFR in 500 S&W at a local dealer that has a six inch barrel, rather than their 7.5 and 10 inch models. The dealer here tells me it was a “special run” with one of their distributors. The shorter barrel on the BFR S&W makes it just about the same overall length and as “packable” as my Ruger 454.
I notice that the BFR 500 S&W has the long cylinder, which seems to set up a pretty long bullet jump. What is the point in the long cylinder?
If I opt for the 45/70 BFR – assuming Buffalo Bore ammo presents no pressure problems - does anyone know what the difference in velocity for the heavier bullets would be compared to the S&W 500 caliber in say, the 6 or 7.5 inch barrel lengths? Specifically, the BB 45/70 loading with a 430 grain bullet compared to their 500 S&W loading of a 440 grain bullet?
All comments are much appreciated.
I found a BFR in 500 S&W at a local dealer that has a six inch barrel, rather than their 7.5 and 10 inch models. The dealer here tells me it was a “special run” with one of their distributors. The shorter barrel on the BFR S&W makes it just about the same overall length and as “packable” as my Ruger 454.
I notice that the BFR 500 S&W has the long cylinder, which seems to set up a pretty long bullet jump. What is the point in the long cylinder?
If I opt for the 45/70 BFR – assuming Buffalo Bore ammo presents no pressure problems - does anyone know what the difference in velocity for the heavier bullets would be compared to the S&W 500 caliber in say, the 6 or 7.5 inch barrel lengths? Specifically, the BB 45/70 loading with a 430 grain bullet compared to their 500 S&W loading of a 440 grain bullet?
All comments are much appreciated.