dobedo
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A few years back I decided to get a revolver for hunting. Some of my buds had 45 colt long, one had a 30/30 and another had a 45/70 yes all were revolvers. Surprisingly, the 45-colt long had a little more recoil than the 45/70 and the 30/30 was snappy too. So, I was on the hunt actually looking for a 45 colt long or a 44 magnum. I was at my local dealer, and he had a .500 S&W magnum BFR revolver with a 7.5" barrel. He had it for 1,100 bucks. I took a look at it and decided not to purchase it and keep looking. A month earlier I had entered a drawing and paid 10 bucks online for a chance to win a revolver of any that were in stock of my choice. Well, a week later after leaving the dealer I received an email that I had one first place. They provided me a list of about 50 different revolvers and yes, one was a .500 S&W BFR. So not to displace karma I chose the BFR. Then sent it to my dealer foe the transfer. When it came in my dealer gave me a call. When I showed up to complete the transaction, he told me he could have beaten their price. I laughed and said it was free all I had to do is pay shipping. So I will take the one in the case too for the shipping cost. Needless to say, the dealer did not bite. I shoot it at least once a month and reload so I do not have to pay 60 bucks a box for 20 rounds. I recently loaded up some .500 specials and the recoil were about the same as a 44 magnum. With a steady stick I can reach out easily to 75-100 yards with 6-inch groups. Yes, it is a hand full but like everything practice makes things easier. I made a western rig holster setup with cartridge belt along with a shoulder rig for hunting.