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B.F.R. revolver, How big a charge?
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Boogie Man
I don't actually hunt. Not unless I have to, that hasn't been for a couple years. You were curious about what I use 45-70 for, bear protection. I got bears....i got bears like a spenard hooker has crabs. I must boat to the nearest road (about 2 miles) or walk through the woods. (in the off seasons when my lake is freezing or thawing) winter is cool, cause I can drive straight to the house on the ice. Plus, the pest's kinda semi-hibernate. But all summer I deal with constant run-ins with bears. I went with the b.f.r. In that caliber for stopping power. I actually almost got the same gun in 500 Smith and Wesson...but, in my opinion, the old ways are the best ways, so, I got the 45-70 instead. That's what I use it for, self defense.
I don't actually hunt. Not unless I have to, that hasn't been for a couple years. You were curious about what I use 45-70 for, bear protection. I got bears....i got bears like a spenard hooker has crabs. I must boat to the nearest road (about 2 miles) or walk through the woods. (in the off seasons when my lake is freezing or thawing) winter is cool, cause I can drive straight to the house on the ice. Plus, the pest's kinda semi-hibernate. But all summer I deal with constant run-ins with bears. I went with the b.f.r. In that caliber for stopping power. I actually almost got the same gun in 500 Smith and Wesson...but, in my opinion, the old ways are the best ways, so, I got the 45-70 instead. That's what I use it for, self defense.
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Deja vu
I'm curious about your download 45-70. The slowest I could get mine was about 950 f.p.s. And still get a decent burn from about 12-15 grains of hp-38, ramshot zip, or red dot with a case filler. ANYTHING less and I got a bunch of soot, and unburned powder flakes. Could you tell me how you were successful in downcharging that round? I'd very much appreciate it. Thanks.
I'm curious about your download 45-70. The slowest I could get mine was about 950 f.p.s. And still get a decent burn from about 12-15 grains of hp-38, ramshot zip, or red dot with a case filler. ANYTHING less and I got a bunch of soot, and unburned powder flakes. Could you tell me how you were successful in downcharging that round? I'd very much appreciate it. Thanks.
Swede Champ,
Sounds like you have your hands full. I dont think I would be testing the limits of the BFR in such a remote area, but to each his own. I almost bought the BFR instead of the XVR. My experience with SBH and other single action style grips pushed me to the XVR. Anything standing in front of me while I was holding a SA revolver would be in the safe zone. lol
Safe travels..
Sounds like you have your hands full. I dont think I would be testing the limits of the BFR in such a remote area, but to each his own. I almost bought the BFR instead of the XVR. My experience with SBH and other single action style grips pushed me to the XVR. Anything standing in front of me while I was holding a SA revolver would be in the safe zone. lol
Safe travels..
A little off the post but a good place to ask .
I have shot my BFR over 3000 rounds of lead in the 3 months I have owned it . The gun is flawless all but one screw stays tight .
The screw that holds the cylinder pin comes loose after 80/100 shots .
It is not one of the screws that can be tightened real easy .
All the other screws are Allen head and I think I will have one made for the cylinder pin .
How do you deal with it ??
I have shot my BFR over 3000 rounds of lead in the 3 months I have owned it . The gun is flawless all but one screw stays tight .
The screw that holds the cylinder pin comes loose after 80/100 shots .
It is not one of the screws that can be tightened real easy .
All the other screws are Allen head and I think I will have one made for the cylinder pin .
How do you deal with it ??
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Keybear
piece of cake. Green bottle threadlocker. Mmmmm....what....LOCKTITE! that's the stuff. Green is best for that screw. I found it to set up with a waxy/soft plasticity that actually requires a single application, for several field strips. The red is a bit stout, an is a bit difficult when I DO desire the screw to come out. I use red on my lever rifles as they have so many screws I remove infrequently.
piece of cake. Green bottle threadlocker. Mmmmm....what....LOCKTITE! that's the stuff. Green is best for that screw. I found it to set up with a waxy/soft plasticity that actually requires a single application, for several field strips. The red is a bit stout, an is a bit difficult when I DO desire the screw to come out. I use red on my lever rifles as they have so many screws I remove infrequently.
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Aww gee. Seems blue would have been close enough to the mark. Sorry that didn't work out for you already. I have a Henry lever with a screw that kept backing out. I have copper wire around (I build guitar amplifiers) in a light guage, I selected a size I felt applicable and fed a length of it into the screwthreads as I fitted the screw. That could possibly be a corse of action, but gosh it would make field stripping a pain in the rear. I'm sorry I have no better suggestions.