The BFR in 45/70

[rugerg]

Just looking for some info about this big revolver. Any info about reloading for it. Thanks.


Benson.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

That is a strong revolver so any 45-70 load within SAAMI pressure limits is perfectly safe to shoot in a BFR.

To save your wrists I suggest a 300gr JHP or 300gr JSP @ either Trapdoor or levergun pressures. IMR4198, H4198 or AA5744 are all good choices for powder.

Welcome to the forum...

 

[rugerg]

Thank you Arch.




Benson.

 

[osteodoc08]

I wonder what BFR stands for

 

[g_one]

I'm really interested in those BFRs. If I can ever talk myself and my checking account into buying one, I've got it narrowed down to either the 30-30 (because I own a 30-30 rifle) or the .454 Casull just because the chamber will be a lot shorter than on the 30-30 or 45/70 variants

 

[22-rimfire]

I was pretty turned off to BFR (Biggest Finest Revolver) when they first came out and mostly in 45-70. At the time, I just couldn't see a rational to buy such a beast. I have since gotten more experience and I own a 475/480 BFR. The long cylinders still kind of turn me off, but I could see getting one with a long cylinder in the future.

 

[Fatdaddy]

My advice is, make some fun loads for yourself and some special loads for company.

 

[JShirley]

They're definitely a whole lot of revolver. I have yet to shoot any .454 in mine. The warmish Colt loads were fun enough, for the moment- and got the entire range's attention.

 

[kBob]

I once knew and NCO in my Infantry outfit that had a jeweler make up a qualification shingle to wear under his Bolo Badge that had "BFR" on it rather than "rifle" or "Small Bore" or whatever. In his case it meant "Big (ahem...Flying) Rock" a favorite Infantry weapon since day one. Odd sense of humor but a great NCO.

-kBob

 

[FreddyKruger]

Ive been thinking of getting one "just because". I'm looking for something to shoot big bore silhouette matches with, and im someone who would rather get something different to all the Super Blackhawks... (not that i dont want one of them too)

Whats the issue with the long cylinder? Just not into the idea of a rifle cartridge out of a revolver?

 

[dprice3844444]

get the 350 marlin cylinder with it also.cheaper than ordering it later

 

[Sam1911]

If ever there was a cartridge & gun combination that cried out for Trailboss...

 

[nelsonal]

I wonder what BFR stands for

Big, fine revolver?
Bodacious, fantastic revolver?
Bad, favored revolver?
Biological, forceful revolver?

In any case the name would seem to carry more than a passing resemblance to the classic BFG-3000, so perhaps they'd have more information about the acronym.

 

[Sam1911]

... the classic BFG-3000

You know, there's like several recent generations of shooter who just won't get that.

 

[firesky101]

You know, there's like several recent generations of shooter who just won't get that.

I know about the BFG-9000, and the more recent BFG-10K. Perhaps we are speaking of the same thing?

 

[Sam1911]

Ahh yes.

 

[g_one]

While I think 'Big <deleted> Revolver' is what they're obviously implying, it started out (according to their website) as "Big Frame Revolver", but lately they (Magnum Research) have been referring to it as the "Biggest, Finest Revolver"

 

[303tom]

This is a buddy shooting his BFR, makes my .45-70 seem like a cap gun.............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGKZW4AX5YQ

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The first BFR I saw close up and handles was chambered in 450 Marlin. That sucker was a bear to shoot but as bad as I expected and for sure a lot of fun. Of course the 45-70 is extremely similar to the 450 Marlin and probably just as much fun to shoot. (with factory ammo)