big Bore revolvers

[Bushido]

ok so has anyone shot a revolver in 45/70. sounds fun, but dont know if i should get one to shoot.

 

[MikeIsaj]

Once upon a time I owned a Blackhawk .45. It was a nice gun and it got attention at the range.

A few weeks ago I fired a few rounds of .50cal from a long barrel revolver. It was loud and violent. The novelty wore off quickly.

I'd fire someone elses a few times before I bought one. You may love it, then again you may not.

 

[P95Carry]

Absolute joy!! I got this BFR as a partial ''cannon lust'' factor but also because it appealed - pure and simple. Bottom line - it is a blast in more ways than one. I load for it and have gotten up to a nice ''strong'' load. Shooting at a steel gong at 100 yds is most satisfying.

Quite a lot of dollars but - even allowing for my SRH's - this fella really cuts it - and folks who try it always grin.

 

[Gunwalker.44]

45-70

Well, I don't have a revolver in 45-70 but I do have a T/C Contender
with a 16 inch barrel in that big boomer calibre. Being a gentleman ( ) I
always offer fellow shooters a chance to try it out ... so many polite
refusals !!! Many years ago a gentleman at the range in San Jose
made me a similar offer, one shot and I was hooked.
Oh yes I Love it!!!!

 

[P95Carry]

Welcome GW.44 -

one shot and I was hooked.

Of course you were!!

Contenders too - are prone to ''lead us astray''!

 

[Stainz]

I had a 7.5" .454 SRH for years. Properly stoked, it would get your attention. A friend at the range got a BFR in .45-70... it made my arm ache... something that .454 SRH never did. Anyone who shoots a cylinderfull in a BFR .45-70 will have an aching arm... not from recoil, of course. Read Magnum Research's literature re the recoil energy of it vs many other more 'common' thumpers - or just do the math... it is relatively mild. Why, you say? The BFR .45-70 weighs a ton - and it is all out in front of your grip, tending to twist your arm off. The kick, at least with 300 & 405gr 'Govt' loads, isn't bad. It is a real 'blast' to shoot... and those big cartridges are just neat.

The absolute worst thing I have shot is a .50AE DEII, not because of it's recoil - but because of the way it is delivered. After the initial blast, you have a slight delay before the bolt/slide reaches it's rearward limit and the twist attempts to wring your wrist. Reaping the rewards of years of abuse, ie, CTS, my wrist prefers the kick of the .454 SRH far more than the 'thud-twist' of the .50 AE DEII. My arm shivers at the sight of the BFR .45-70... all said, I prefer my .45 ACP/Colts and .44 Ruskies & Specials these days...

Stainz

 

[P95Carry]

Anyone who shoots a cylinderfull in a BFR .45-70 will have an aching arm

Naw!!!! Ain't that heavy! It's fun to try that one offhand too - tho for me a tad ''shaky'' I admit - most shooting with mine is off sandbags and bench. I am tho a self-confessed addict!!

Thing I notice most with 45-70 vs .454 - in revos. The .454 being a very high pressure round, the recoil is very ''snappy'' - almost rifle-like. OTOH the low pressure characteristics of the 45-70 always strike me as having a softer and slower recoil - bit like BP.

I think in an endurance test - I know I could shoot that BFR with hot loads way longer than .454. Just me tho.

 

[rick_reno]

I shot a friends Contender in 45/70 once. Maybe I was holding it wrong, we weren't using bags - I do remember it hurting the web area of my hand. I shoot FA 454's weekly in the winter, but that 45/70 was a horrible experience. I have no desire to do it again. Maybe the revolver would be better, I don't know anyone who has one.

 

[rockstar.esq]

The way these guys write , it makes me wonder how many of these guys have ankle holsters and practice tac loads! I haven't shot the 45-70 in a revo however I have shot the 500 S&W. The concussion blast seems to hurt worse than the recoil! Not that it matters much to me. I find the .44mag to be the upper limit of my recoil tolerence. Sounds to me like you need to find one to try out before you buy. That's an expensive gun that doesn't appeal to most shooters.

 

[P95Carry]

it makes me wonder how many of these guys have ankle holsters and practice tac loads!

Rockstar - yep - do that too.! In fact my ''big boomers'' are very much the recreational side of shooting - defensive aspects always taking priority.

In fact from my experience, it is for most part - only older shooters with some time ''under the belt'' that indulge, apart that is perhaps from some young folks who want just the ''pose factor''!!

These big fellas fill the ''need to grin'' -

 

[cortez kid]

I'm starting to jones for a BFR 45-70. I shoot 500's regular and love them. Also looking at a 454 srh. Mainly to have the caliber. The BFR would match my Marlin1895g ss nicely. Really starting to love these super hand cannons.
Gander Mountain has a couple of slighly used(read 2-3 rds old). Unfortunately they want 50 bucks less than their new one - $850. I think $775 is more in line, for new. Gotta brush up on haggle
good shootin
kid.