BFR 45/70?

[trlcavscout]

Anyone have one of have experience with one? Looking at possibly getting one as a fun hunting only gun but I have no experience with 45/70. Looks fun in a 5 shot revolver.

[bobbyfairbanks]

All I know is that I have wanted one of these for a long time. Not sure what I would do with but if I found a used one for a good price I would snap it right up.

[trlcavscout]

Haha would be fun on prairie dogs and stuff!

[cstone]

I just had the opportunity to shoot a .454 casull revolver, and a S&W 500 revolver. They were both interesting and had about as much recoil as you would expect. The ball of flame made follow-up shots sort of humorous.

I imagine they would be a bit dear to keep loaded.

[hurley842002]

I've owned two different marlin guide guns at one time or another. The fun factor is off the charts, especially with the warm stuff. 45/70 made me feel real safe in the back country, but that's the only use I had for it.

[MarkCO]

I went to a BBOH (Big Bore Only Handguns) meet once. It was a regional thing down south and I don't think they still do it, but I got to shoot a lot of big cartridges. The 500S&W was not yet out. I shot a few of the DW SuperMags and some Linbaughs, Bowens, etc. The BFR was heavier than I figured it would be and to me, it's use as a "revolver" was kind of laughable. I have center-fire rifles that weight 1/2 to 1 pound more. It did not kick as much as the .475 Linbaugh, but it was certainly not mild by any stretch of the imagination. They had it loaded with 3 "mild loads" (300s at about 1200) and 2 full power loads. I shot both, but most people did not shoot the 5th round. I ended up with a .414 SuperMag as a result of the experience BTW.

They are big, well made, but I do question their usefulness as a hunting gun.

[trlcavscout]

If I can find some brass I think I'm gonna do it.

[hurley842002]

If I can find some brass I think I'm gonna do it.
I would, and I will if funds allow in the future.

[trlcavscout]

I would, and I will if funds allow in the future.

I have a bonus and some on call overtime coming on this 3rd check of the month :) and I'm gonna sell my Ruger 44 mag, otherwise I wouldnt consider it.

[hurley842002]

I have a bonus and some on call overtime coming on this 3rd check of the month :) and I'm gonna sell my Ruger 44 mag, otherwise I wouldnt consider it.
Nice, you won't regret it!

[sportbikeco]

I think a .460 has advantages over the 45/70 these days. Revolver size, ammo compatibility and availability among them.

I'd get an X-frame.

[trlcavscout]

I think a .460 has advantages over the 45/70 these days. Revolver size, ammo compatibility and availability among them.

I'd get an X-frame.

I passed on one, to big and to much noise, best loads are 200 grain.

[trlcavscout]

Does anyone know anywhere that carries BFR's locally? The site shows a lot of colorado dealers but I haven't seen one in the shops I've been in here.

[trlcavscout]

I would take a 475 linebaugh as well, maybe a little more practical for my use haha