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#99063 - 12/29/11 07:00 PM

Magnum Research BFR

R.L.H
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Thinking about getting one in 475 linebaugh would like to know what you think (good-bad) Thank you

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#99064 - 12/29/11 07:20 PM

Re: Magnum Research BFR [Re: R.L.H]

RioHondoHank
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I one in .475, one in .22 Hornet and one that has been converted to .50 Ak and they have all met my expectations. A great gun for the price, very close to custom quality.

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#99065 - 12/29/11 07:22 PM

Re: Magnum Research BFR [Re: RioHondoHank]

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Some of the most accurate revolvers I have shot. I have one and am very happy with it.

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#99079 - 12/29/11 07:48 PM

Re: Magnum Research BFR [Re: Whitworth]

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I really like mine in 475 Linebaugh. Outstanding quality.

Edited by TomC (12/29/11 07:48 PM)

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#99135 - 12/30/11 03:51 AM

Re: Magnum Research BFR [Re: TomC]

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I think if you don't want to spend the $$ on custom or FA they are the best buy for the money. They are very close in quality to the FA and yet a step ahead of the Rugers. They can also be worked over to improve action and function as the internal parts are Ruger or copies of. I had a 45-70 that would shoot under 3" all day long with a red dot or leupold 2x. Mine was a 7.5 which is a nice size, the longer version balances better with a scope or gives you a longer sight radius if you go irons. It also gives you another 50-100fps in velocity. If I weren't building my own now I'd lean toward the BFR, don't get me wrong I'd love to build you a 475 but I know it's not everybody's thing. I can however smooth her out for you if you get one.

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#99141 - 12/30/11 07:00 AM

Re: Magnum Research BFR [Re: wapitirod]

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The ones I've shot have all been good shooters. There a couple things I don't like though. The grip shape is horrendous for a hard kicking gun and the front sight mounting is a joke. The fit and finish is no where near FA quality but they are less expensive.

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#99143 - 12/30/11 07:07 AM

Re: Magnum Research BFR [Re: Gary]

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Originally Posted By: Gary

I agree. The grip frame sucks, particularly with Micarta grips. The only fix (aside from grafting a Bisley grip frame to it) is that ugly rubber grip (it does significantly change the grip angle). The aluminum front sight is cheap. Fit and finish for a revolver out in the field isn't so important to me, but I will say that the new BFRs shoot lights-out. We have managed a 1/4-inch 3-shot 50 yard group with mine and handloads -- 430man shot that group. Scary accurate. Mine is getting a Bisley grip frame and better sights.......

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#99145 - 12/30/11 07:31 AM

Re: Magnum Research BFR [Re: Gary]

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Originally Posted By: Gary

X3-I have one in .45-70. I wrote a little about it in the shooters bench forum. I love the gun, but a better grip would be great too. To say they are less expensive is a bit of an understatement though, from what I've seen, they are about half the price.

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#99152 - 12/30/11 08:27 AM

Re: Magnum Research BFR [Re: R.L.H]

mikefrompa
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I have one in 454 and it is very accurate. Fit and finish is close to custom as you can get. The only thing that I don't like is the rubber grips on it. I made my own grip panels for it from Zebrawood.

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