I'm thinking about trading my Ruger .454 Alaskan for a Magnum Research BFR in .475 Linebaugh, probably the 6.5" if I can find one. I kind of came into ownership of the Alaskan by accident, and I've enjoyed it as a fun novelty, but I don't know if I would miss it if it were gone. I've never shot anything more than maximum .45 Colt Ruger loads through it of the 250 and 300 gr persuasion, but I have put max load 360gr Ruger rounds through my Bisley. Would the BFR be a huge jump in recoil to the Bisley? I know the .475 is much more poweful, but the BFR is also nearly 3/4 of a pound heavier. Based on the recoil calculations I have checked, with a gun as heavy as the BFR, the recoil velocity between the Bisley and the BFR ought to be similar and in my experience, recoil velocity is the best indicator of whether or not it will be painful in the hand despite how heavy the recoil may be overall.
Those of you who have shot the .475 BFR, how bad is it? I know it doesn't have the Bisley grip frame, but it is closer to a Super Blackhawk I think than a regular Blackhawk which might add some comfort. I don't have a real need for an Alaskan or a .475 BFR, but I can definitely think of more uses the BFR could be put to for my life and habits.
Those of you who have shot the .475 BFR, how bad is it? I know it doesn't have the Bisley grip frame, but it is closer to a Super Blackhawk I think than a regular Blackhawk which might add some comfort. I don't have a real need for an Alaskan or a .475 BFR, but I can definitely think of more uses the BFR could be put to for my life and habits.