August 20, 2018, 08:34 AM | #26 | |
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Then we have two different barrel lengths offered by BFR that don't wear brakes. Addition I have yet to see an Janz in 500 with a brake, either the 6" or 8". be safe Ruggy |
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September 27, 2018, 11:43 AM | #27 | |
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September 28, 2018, 08:24 PM | #28 |
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I've shot the 8" model that had porting and I was surprised at how well I handled it. I like shooting big bore revolvers and would like to have a 500 but the price of the gun is a bit more than I want to pay for a toy that makes a big boom. I reload so ammo costs could be kept down, just need to find a "deal" on one.
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September 29, 2018, 08:16 AM | #29 |
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I pulled the trigger on a John Ross model a few months ago. It has quickly become one of my favorite revolvers. I find that the .500 is a reloaders dream. In my opinion the loaded down rounds are where this caliber really shines. When you push a 335 grain bullet about 1200 FPS you wind up with a round/gun combo that has less recoil than a low end .357 mag and substantially more energy than a .44mag.
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September 29, 2018, 11:00 AM | #30 | |
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Can you show us some form of proof, or is this just your take? Out of all the folks I know that own a X-Frame(.460 or .500), their intended purpose is either hunting or SD against DG. They don't have it just for "bragging rights". Me included. While I will admit, there are some that do, their numbers are not close to 99%. Same could be said for the .44 mag. at one time. I remember back in the early 70s when I got my first one, folks didn't think anyone needed that much power either. That was back when the .45 Colt was close to becoming obscure. Times change. Guns change.People....not so much. Yes it is. Iffin there is any firearm myth that has been propagated so falsely on gun forums, it's the one about how a .45 Colt can shoot thru any large game animal, regardless of angle and what it impacts on the way. My statement was at 100 yards when down to 350 foot pounds of energy. I have no problem with the .45 Colt, it's a great cartridge and a good deer caliber within it's limitations. But regardless of what you insist, it does have it's limitations. One is range from a handgun. I also have no problem with what you or other folks use when they hunt deer. Apparently, you do. |
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September 29, 2018, 09:22 PM | #31 |
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500 magnum questions
I own many revolvers and most of them are .357 mag or larger. My favorites are my .44 mags, mainly because that’s what I grew up with and am the most comfortable with. As I said above I now own a John Ross .500 mag and I wouldn’t consider it a novelty at all. Loaded way down it hits harder than a .44 mag and does so with substantially less recoil. From there the sky is the limit as far as performance, it will out run any other big bore revolver load for load that i know of as long as you are strong enough to stand behind it.
I will say that if I didn’t reload I would not have as favorable an opinion of the .500. Factory ammo is too expensive and way too hot for practical everyday shooting. Last edited by StihlKicking; September 29, 2018 at 09:46 PM. |
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31, and now 32, with mine, replies to the OP who hasn't been back to the forum since the day he posted his question. Must not have been too important to begin with.
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October 2, 2018, 08:18 PM | #33 |
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True^^^. It would be nice to know what he went with.
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FWIW, see . . . https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...87&postcount=6 https://www.thehighroad.org/index.ph.../#post-7395330 and finally (and most important....) https://www.thehighroad.org/index.ph.../#post-7895604 it's one heckuva coke can killer at 100yds |
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He did say, "lighter rounds" for deer. So; he loads his own. He test fired a 500. He asked for some pet loads. No response. Do not be surprised if he never comes back. |
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How does it compare to a 454 casull full load? I never shot one
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