I've put maybe 150ish rounds through my 500 Linebaugh BFR. It is the Bisley grip 7.5 inch version. I'm not happy with it at all.
I've tried some Buffalo Bore ammo and a few different handloads. 420gr bullets and 525gr bullets. Enforcer powder and H110 powder. Some lower pressure charges, and some hotter. None have grouped better than 5 or 6 inches at 25 yards. I tend to shoot 3 to 4 inch groups with my 4 5/8 inch EAA Bounty Hunter, which was about 25% the cost. With my Colt Woodsman, sub 2 inches easily.
Today, after yet another session where the little EAA shot circles around the BFR, my BFR base pin came apart. The little plunger piece and the spring came out of the base pin body.
I've sent an email and pictures to Magnum Research. I imagine they will send me a label to receive and repair the pin. But it's questionable what might can be done to get it shooting better.
Anyone have input on a specific weight bullet these revolvers might like best?
I'm an experienced handloader and a decent shooter. I think this should be a much more accurate gun.
Thanks,
Frank
I've tried some Buffalo Bore ammo and a few different handloads. 420gr bullets and 525gr bullets. Enforcer powder and H110 powder. Some lower pressure charges, and some hotter. None have grouped better than 5 or 6 inches at 25 yards. I tend to shoot 3 to 4 inch groups with my 4 5/8 inch EAA Bounty Hunter, which was about 25% the cost. With my Colt Woodsman, sub 2 inches easily.
Today, after yet another session where the little EAA shot circles around the BFR, my BFR base pin came apart. The little plunger piece and the spring came out of the base pin body.
I've sent an email and pictures to Magnum Research. I imagine they will send me a label to receive and repair the pin. But it's questionable what might can be done to get it shooting better.
Anyone have input on a specific weight bullet these revolvers might like best?
I'm an experienced handloader and a decent shooter. I think this should be a much more accurate gun.
Thanks,
Frank