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Thanks man. Let me know if you find one, if.not might try the 2x

Looking for a 2.5-8 but will also consider straight 4x. Would be interested in doing some trading if possible. I have a pretty large assortment of reloading components and gun parts.

I have a bunch of longshot. I use it for 20 gauge loads. I will give it a go!

I work at a paper mill and we supply paper to the company that makes those targets, so when they have some seconds we get free targets by the pallet full. Ha ha. I will definitely get some better targets for serious practice sessions. The ones with all the dots are pretty handy though for...

I'm interested in the answer to this as well. The 44 loaded hot in the large from revolvers like the FA or the redhawk and suck is a pretty potent rig. Buffalo bore has a 340 grain had cast at 1400fps. That is a lot of penetrating power!

That's probably a good idea. I have a 22wmr revolver and a full sized 357 that I could run 38's through, or work up a powder puff 357 load to warm up with. I used to shoot a lot of long range type stuff and I'm really enjoying starting from scratch in a new discipline so to speak. I think it...

I am really liking the single action. That was my first go with one of those and I can definitely see what the alure is. I have everything set up to start producing some reloads so hopefully I can work up a load that the pistol likes and we will see what happens. Once I feel like I have a pretty...

This was the best 5 shot I produced today along with a 5 shot at 40yds the high shot on the 40yd group was a sight alignment issue.

First five shot group, definitely had some fliers.

First shot with the 7.5" it has a really good trigger which once I developed a pre shot routine and got used to it, made it pretty easy to shoot

Today's set up. Everything was shot standing from sticks at 25yds, except a couple groups where I moved back to 40yds. First shot with the 7.5" was pretty much bullseye. Things then went downhill and then back uphill. Long and short of it was the 5.5" gun had a rougher trigger and the recoils...

Thought I would fill you all in with the latest update. I have borrowed from a friend of mine a 5.5" ruger new model blackhawk in 45lc and I also acquired from my dad a 7.5" of the same gun I already owned a Redhawk 7.5" and while visiting my dad I also picked up a 4.25" Colt Kodiak 44mag. I can...

I see a few for sale with pachmyer grips. Are those older models or is that something that people have just changed out on there own. Any reason to steer clear of those? I have tried like hell to find a store with one in stock so I can actually put my hands on one just to see if I like it and I...

Looks like SMJ is about 7 hours from my house. I think I can pull that off.

I think the 6" may be a good compromise. I plan to run an RMR on it but the 6" probably would be a good way to go. I didnt think about getting stuff behind the over travel screw. That's a good point and I was curious about the Magna porting. I will probbaly pass on that gun. I'm gonna look into...

https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/revolvers/freedom-arms-revolvers/freedom-arms-83-premier-revolver-with-options-.cfm?gun_id=103521024

I'm leaning towards a shorter barrel, I just like short barrels, I think the easier something is to carry and handle the more you will actually use it. There is a 6" on gun international with an "action job" trigger over travel screw and magna-port for $2900. There is an older model a little...

Were it not for really wanting the octagon barrel I would get this one, although I think I prefer the wood grips too...

Thanks guys! This has been immensely helpful, you all have saved me what I am positive would have been a lot of headache in trial and error and learning curve with the FA. The info about the lead time also helped a lot. I do want to order one but what I think my plan is going be is purchasing...

That's what I was thinking. I believe I'll go with the 454 and 45 cylinder. Then if I get into this revolver business a little deeper I may ger into some of the more obscure clibers like the 475. I don't think there is anytbing you can kill with a 475 that cant be handled with a 454. I think the...

Before I pull the trigger on this I have one more question for y'all. Is there any real reason I should look at any other caliber? 475 Linebaugh? Is there anything that round does that the 454 won't do? With the vanity to load down the 454 and also run 45 LC or 45ACP for training I cant...

I did not know you could do that! I think the FA is the way to go. Now I juat have to decide between finding one or ordering it. I'm thinking ordering it may be the way to.go. any idea what thiwe lead time is and what the deposit is?

The only thing holding me back is that I really want an octagon barrel, and also kind of wanted a little shorter barrel. This one is a six inch though so not too bad. 4 3/4 would be nice though.

I'm looking at an 83 premier on guns international right now that comes with a 454, 45lc, and 45acp cylinders. Its $5500 but that's still cheaper than that FE bfr pistol. I would think the 45acp cylinder would be a lot of fun and also great for training/developing good shooting habits with the...

So with the FA and the 454 cylinder you are somewhat limited on what bullets.you can run because of the cylinder length. I had asked about this earlier in the thread and was told that was only on the model 97's.

That is sweet! I really like the octagon barrels. I may end up placing a custom order. That would give me time to save up a little extra cash and get one like I want I have a question for the guys with extra 45 colt cylinders. If you hand load would you bother with getting an extra cylinder or...

Now that I'm back to the drawing board on this I would like to get everyones opinion on caliber and single vs double action. Long barrel short barrel. Why or why not. I have been looking hard at the FA 83 in 454 and also the Lipsey special BFR 45-70 with a 6.5" barrel and rose wood grips. I'm...

Awesome. Thanks man. I will check them out for sure.

I appreciate it man. I need to get my hands on one of those and try it.

I was wrong. They want $5900 for that pistol. That is quite ridiculous. I might have went up to $3500 and that is more than its worth but. i really like everything about it. $5900 is laughable for a BFR. Looks like I'm in the market for a used or hell maybe new FA. I may just order one like I...

That's nice!

https://www.instagram.com/stories/biggestfinestrevolver/3847934792420134968?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=cTFoM3pwM3czaHZn Supposed to come out this week I believe. While I know the FA is a better gun, there is just something about this one that I love. The octagon barrel with those grips...

That was my plan exactly. I do handload and I have access to a great local range right down the road from my house, also can shoot in my back yard for load development. So I have all the resources to be able to practice as much as I want. I even load down a lot of 44 rounds just for practice...

You think the 44 has enough horsepower for elk/moose size game? I mean I suppose with the right load it probably does. That 340 grain hard cast +p+ that buffalo bore sells would probably be plenty for most stuff. There are a couple of companies that make direct mount RMR plates.for the redhawk...

Thanks man. I appreciate it. I'm still shopping around and I want to try to.get my hands on a couple different ones and shoot them. I may see if I can find an indoor range that has some available to rent.

Thanks for clearing that up about the 97/83 size difference. That makes sense.

I'm glad you mentioned the RMR mount. That was one thing holding me back on the FA. I didnt know how much trouble it woukd be to find a way to mount an RMR on it. The FA may be the way to go. Does the FA 454 have a really shprt cylinder like their 45 colt?

That is impressive!

I have been back and forth over this with every conceivable combination of caliber/load/barrel length/grip style. Ha ha. I am looking hard at the BFR 45/70 with a 6" barrel. From what I can see the lower pressure of that round seems to tame the speed of the recoil a bit. There is a plethora...

How is the recoil on the 454 compared to the 500. I was looking hard at the 500 but BFR and Field Ethos are doing a collaboration on a 5 inch octagon barrel 454 cut for an aimpont acro. It looks really good. Everybody says the 454 recoil is so bad, although since I'm reloading I guess it...

It is always difficult balancing the timing of an event like this. The March time frame would be really nice on the weather!

I'm booked for the ATL DSC and we will be picking vacations before long here at work. I am schedule to be off the weekend of the DSC but if this shoot is a go then I may put in for a week of vacation if it works out. Sounds like a hell of a good time!

I have been out of the loop for a little while, I just saw this. This sounds like a great time! The idea of the walking course would be a lot of fun. We had a great turn out last year. It was an excellent opportunity to swap stories and try out a lot of different rifles and calibers. Everyone...

That was a good snag! I was gonna scoop these up until I saw they had already been spoken for. Very cool item!

I had this rifle for sale a few months ago and ended up selling it to my brother in law, we did kind of a deal where we went half on it to give it to his son, my nephew this coming Oct. for his 13th birthday. I told him I might be interested in seeing if there was any other more interesting...

Don't listen to any of the naysayers. I have owned two 460wby and it is an extremely versatile cartridge. Look at the mark v dangerous game rifles. They come threaded and also in a synthetic stock. I had one and they are very accurate. I really enjoyed mine and I hope to own another one someday...

That's all I'm bringing back on this next one! That and hopefully some ivory. I'm about $20,000 into the taxidermy from the 2023 trip. It's ridiculous, but after that its done and I can just take pics from.now on! I could have had another pretty nice hunt for what I'm paying in taxidermy...

Thanks man. I will give it a go!

PM me your 3031 load for the 470 when you get a chance. I have a year and some change until my next hunt and I've got a jug of 3031. I'm curious to shoot it side by side with my 4831 load and see if I can tell a difference in the felt recoil.

I got a small bag from Lowe's and tried it out to make sure it worked and then went on Amazon and got a lifetime supply for $40 https://a.co/d/iLqFYu5