Author Topic: Magnum Research BFR (Read 878 times)

The deerslayer · « **on:** July 28, 2004, 07:59:41 PM »

Does anyone have or did anyone shoot the BFR from Magnum Research? If so do you like it? How does it perform?

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2004, 12:19:37 AM »

I have shot the 45-70 in the BFR. I currently own a BFR in 500MAG. It is a gun that take a lot of time to learn to shoot, due to the power of the rounds used. I have been shooting mine for a year now and still practice a lot with it. The gun has functioned flawless with over 1000 rounds of full 500MAG loads. I think Magnum Research has a great gun and I would not hesitate to buy another. It is a very well made gun IMO. If you buy the BFR and don't practice with it, you will never really get the full potential from the gun. It is a very accurate gun. If you decide to get one, please post your results.

Cabin4 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2004, 07:22:32 AM »

I have friend who has owned one in 45-70 for a couple of years now. Claims it a better all around shooter than his 480 ruger. Much prefers to hunt with the BFR.

The deerslayer · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2004, 08:01:00 AM »

Quote from: Redhawk1

If you decide to get one, please post your results.

I will be sure to. I really like the gun. So probly next year.

The deerslayer · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2004, 09:05:16 AM »

Quote from: Redhawk1

I currently own a BFR in 500MAG.

How mutch does that 500 kick?

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2004, 09:29:04 AM »

When I got the BFR it came with a 7 1/2 inch barrel. It had the same recoil as my S&W500 with the 8 3/8 in barrel with it compensator. I had the BFR cut down to 6 inches by Mag-na-port and also had it ported. It still has more recoil than a 454 Casull. It is a heavy recoil but manageable. It is about twice the recoil or the 44MAG. But it will not fly out of your hands, unless you have a weak grip.

The deerslayer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2004, 02:49:04 PM »

Thats a little too mutch for me

The deerslayer · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2004, 05:32:14 PM »

Would the 50 action express kick less than the 500? And would the grips work ok for a person with larger hands?

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2004, 12:21:57 AM »

The 50AE has a good kick also. Not a much as the 500MAG. Having large hands is an advantage, in my opinion when shooting large handguns.

The deerslayer · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2004, 09:17:12 AM »

Thanks for all of your replies. But i just seen it was a single action :cry: