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Anyone own or use a Magnum Research BFR Revolver? For some reason, one is calling my name, in either a .44 Mag or perhaps a .357. I have a Smith Model 29 with a red dot, and a Smith 686, so this will be a duplication of cartridges, but those big ole BFR hog legs look like they will shoot. Obviously, they will handle the most stout of loads, since the frames are built for .454 Casull and rifle loads. I'm trying to decide if dropping $1200+ on one is a better idea than a new Smith in either .357 or .44, assuming I can even find one. Are BFRs worth the $?

Are they worth the money? Yeah, why not.

BFR .44 Mag 7.5"

i had a 45/70 years ago, i thought it was a very nice pistol, wouldn't say they are on par with the FAs ive had but still very nice pistols. The 45/70 had quite the bark to it. I would pull the trigger on it

I have a 475 Linebaugh and it is put together very well and is very accurate. It has been years since I last shot it. They are a bargain IMO.

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Nice rig! The .44 with the 7.5 inch barrel is my first choice if I go the BFR route. How accurate is your .44?

I always thought those would be rough to shoot. Heck, I don't particularly care for shooting the old Trapdoor Springfields.

Thanks, Daveman. It's definitely a "Big [bleep] Revolver."

It's as accurate as I can shoot - mostly it's been just a fun gun. I bought it in .44Mag simply because I have several others in that cartridge and it simplifies buying of ammo. Also, I'm not into self-flagellation at the range, nor am I in danger of grizzly charges, so a .44Mag is enough gun for me.

The .44Mag BFR is a pussy-cat to shoot. I think my S&W 686 5" .357Mag recoils more.

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the Bisley style grip frame - I prefer Ruger's Super Blackhawk's dragoon style grip frame. But you could start a whole nother forum just on that debate.

I just bought a new Colt 6" Anaconda yesterday, which with a good tail-wind should be delivered Friday. If so, maybe I can make it to the range this weekend and get a good comparison between the BFR, 2021 Anaconda, and 7.5" Super Blackhawk.

lol yeah you deff had to hold onto it and guide it, couldnt really stiff arm it, just control where it went after the boom, i went through a phase of having to have hand cannons, JDJs, 460s,500s ect, anymore .44 mag is about the biggest i shoot

Does BFR make a .357?

Yes.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/922674482

Didnt know that.... They dont show it on their website. Wonder if its real

They're real.

https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail?itemno=MRBFR357MAG7/6

I had a 30-30 till recent didn’t regret selling it

Thinking about a new on in 350L

Pretty sure one is in my future

Hank

Man, I've put a BFR .30-30 in a cart several times, but never pulled the proverbial trigger.

I always thought it would make a cool deer hunting handgun, but once you add a scope, you have a revolver hunting rig that's at least 1lb, maybe 2lbs, more than my Kimber Montana.

Just doesn't really make sense.

To me handgun deer hunting sounds great

But then in my mind I ask myself why handicap myself
Maybe if I knew I was always going to have a shot within xx
But that seldom happens for me

But that being said I would not mind having my BFR 30-30 for playing around

Hank

If you’re finding a trapdoor Springfield rough to shoot, I don’t think you’re shooting trapdoor-appropriate loads

I have one in 500 JRH and yes they are very accurate

Don't have a BFR, but I had its predecessor, a D-Max Sidewinder in 454 C. If the BFR's are close to the D-Max, they're going to be a really nice revolver no doubt!

I think if I were to get something like a BFR, I would want to do so in order to run something a little bigger than a typical, conventional revolver cartridge. That said, stiff .41 and .44 magnum loads are about as much as I like to beat my hand and wrist up with these days. I do have a S&W 500, but one of the items on my shooting/reloading short list is to develop a useful, somewhat reduced load for it. It takes a lot of concentration on my part to run through a whole cylinder with it and not develop a flinch.

Don't have one. Very nice, accurate, well built revolvers from everything I've heard. I did handle a 44 mag at the local gun store - much heavier than I prefer, and heavier than Ruger or FA. The 7 1/2" .44 mag BFR listed at 64 oz. The older I get, the shorter, lighter weight guns get the nod. Not a criticism, just my personal preference.

If possible, handle one before you commit.

FWIW,

Paul