 In the market for a revolver
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I am in the market for a revolver, I currently have a SRH 44 mag and a XVR 460 but I'm thinking of going with a single action so probably a ruger being that I don't have the funds for a freedom, I'm going to start casting my own bullets as I've been hoarding wheel weights here for the past few years. I like bigger calibers than what I need (I think over kill is under rated) for the 150 lb deer around here. So what caliber do y'all recommend? I know I'm limited to calibers for the ruger but keep in mind if money wasn't an issue I would be looking at a 500 Wyoming. Thanks
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/07/2016 5:02 AM
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Zee
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/07/2016 1:05 PM
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98Redline
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Same revolver in 480R
With the 460, you essentially have a 454 if you want. The 480 is closer to 500 Wyoming (caliber wise).
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/07/2016 1:40 PM
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Eastex This past winter I picked up this BFR 7.5 inch 454 Casull and love it! As I too wanted something beefy in a single action. They have a custom shop with offerings in 475 & 500 caliber. I believe all of this is listed on their website. My 454 with a 4x Leupold.  Good luck in your search B..
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/07/2016 1:48 PM
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Same revolver in 480R
With the 460, you essentially have a 454 if you want. The 480 is closer to 500 Wyoming (caliber wise). This would be my recommendation as well. Hard combination to beat.
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/07/2016 2:01 PM
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s4s4u
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X3 on the new 480 Ruger Bisley.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/07/2016 3:44 PM
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eastex
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Thanks for the replies, I like the idea of the 480 because I use to have a 454 in a super redhawk.
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/08/2016 8:32 PM
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For a handloader either caliber is hard to beat....
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/09/2016 10:50 AM
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Eastex This past winter I picked up this BFR 7.5 inch 454 Casull and love it! As I too wanted something beefy in a single action. They have a custom shop with offerings in 475 & 500 caliber. I believe all of this is listed on their website. My 454 with a 4x Leupold. Good luck in your search B.. Nice set up!!
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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06/12/2016 1:46 PM
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i always say go with a 44. as you have a 44 & 460 im saying a OLD model 45 vaquero. fixed sights work for hunting. find the load ya want dial it in and stick to it.
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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08/05/2016 1:05 AM
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kalhoon
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Zee looks like you put a fiber optic front sight on your super blackhawk.Can you tell me who makes that sight and where can I get one.
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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08/05/2016 1:08 AM
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Zee
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Zee looks like you put a fiber optic front sight on your super blackhawk.Can you tell me who makes that sight and where can I get one. I love it! Made a world of difference.
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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08/05/2016 1:10 AM
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kalhoon
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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08/05/2016 1:15 AM
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Zee
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No worries.
FYI, you will need to drill a hole through the sight blade to instal on your gun. Not hard to do with a drill, a vice, and a steady hand if you don't have a vertical milling machine.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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Re: In the market for a revolver
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08/06/2016 12:44 PM
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The locar G.S. has two BFR's. One 45-70 and a 30-30 with 9 1/2 in barrels? You want different there you go. $900 price range.
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