The book big bore revolvers did a penetratation test using factory loads and again the 45 colt won the penetration battle while producing a larger diameter wound channel. The best revolvers in the world are featured in bigbore revolvers, by max prasac. Big bore guns local business homestead, iowa facebook. Bigbore revolvers, by max prasac, is one of the best revolver books on the market. Gun digest book of hunting revolvers by max prasac, gun digest books isbn. Its a onestop revolver resource for novices to veterans and everyone in between.
Old injuries have caught up with me and its no fun shooting the big guns anymore. It is ideal for the exciting sport of western action shooting, the big bore rough rider embodies the flavor of the old west but will also serve anyone who wants an accurate and reliable sidearm for other outdoor activities. The question, for me, is not whether to carry a gun or some chopsticks, but whether a snubbie with a larger bore or a lighter, 4. Buy bigbore revolvers book online at low prices in india. There are chapters on off the rack guns as well as custom guns. Handgun hunting has evolved significantly over the last 25 years. Ruger has three new revolvers for concealed carry, and each offers a new twist on the platform. I totally agree that big bore revolvers are impressive. Guns included in this book are singleshot pistols, revolvers and semiautomatics.
I was packing my tauras raging bull in 454 loaded with some 240 grain hollow points that i. Please note that all of our 5shot guns are available in stainless steel but, where factoryproduced, adjustablesight bisley. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. With indepth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and actual application of terminal ballistics and a detailed look at todays available revolver platforms, this is the most comprehensive book ever. However, some revolvers have 7, 8, 9, or 10 chambers, often depending on the caliber, and at least one revolver has 12 chambers the us fire arms model 1222. The standard magnum cartridge is a respectable performer in the long, 5shot cylinders which will accommodate the heavybullet loads so effective on big game. If not, its still fun, but not all that you expect. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The other four are my uberti single action revolvers also in. Been day dreaming lately of a single action revolver of very nice quality in a big bore cartridge. The r1 is one of the best looking guns youll find on the market. These guns have held up very well and we fully expect our large caliber conversions to last as long as standard caliber big bore revolvers.
Big bore revolvers can be very effective long range. Hailed as a new classic, this book goes indepth on the best. Keith wrote often of custom pistolsmiths and a prime example of this, found in both his book and in his many articles for the american rifleman, is his number five colt single action. Plus, supplemental data on the old army, bearcat, and out of production models. For the february 2015 issue of combat handguns, author clair rees compiled what he thought were the best of todays bigbore revolvers, particularly those that exceeded the. The author does an excellent job of covering the calibers and the guns themselves.
With gun digest book of hunting revolvers, youll learn about the available factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all sizes of game. Bigbore revolvers offers a onestop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened veteran and. If you want some serious stopping power that can take. Bigbore revolvers offers a onestop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened veteran and everyone in between. Whether youre looking for more power, a common cartridge or increased controllability, one of. This gun sold as a non shooter, and wont ship to some states, so contact me before buying. Big bore revolvers most likely will not penetrate level 3a armor, since 44 mag is stopped by level 2a. Buy bigbore revolvers book online at best prices in india on. With indepth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and actual application of terminal ballistics and a detailed look at todays available revolver platforms, this is the most comprehensive book ever published on the topic. I have five 5 big bore revolvers i define big bore as.
I can honestly say ive never been this excited about a book release before. This book stands alone as the most comprehensive look ever at the revolver as a viable primary hunting tooland is your guide to taking the hunt to the next level like only bigbore revolver hunting can. Magna porting big bore revolversanother question added. Big bore revolver cody john linebaugh custom sixguns. In fact these revolvers seem to be put together with more care than normal. Read bigbore revolvers by max prasac for free with a 30 day free trial. Read bigbore revolvers online by max prasac books free 30. Freedom arms model 83 with 4 34 or 6 barrel chambered in. First announcement of rimless revolvers from charter arms was back in late 08,early 09. Oct 16, 2014 for the february 2015 issue of combat handguns, author clair rees compiled what he thought were the best of todays bigbore revolvers, particularly those that exceeded the. The only two revolvers ive ever had trouble with have been nonmagnums, the blackhawk i mentioned above, which the problem was quickly corrected, and a taurus m85. Bigbore revolvers by max prasac nook book ebook barnes. Jul 05, 2010 been day dreaming lately of a single action revolver of very nice quality in a big bore cartridge. Ike, a light big bore is a lot harder to shoot than a heavy one.
This chambering is an excellent choice for shooters and hunters who wish to avoid extreme levels of recoil but still require adequate. All new model ruger revolvers manufactured since 1973 in major caliber 357 41 44. Why should the big bore get so hot under the collar about the number of thousandths of an inch that constitutes the. If you guys are looking for some good reading material and like big bore revolvers, go to amazon and search maxs name. I think the ruger ak manages that balance well, as well as possible anyway. Gun digest book of hunting revolvers by max prasac, paperback. Well written by a extremely knowledgeable author with over 50 years of shooting. Heritage rr357b5 rough rider revolver for sale 357 mag.
Big bore handguns are probably the greatest challenge in all the shooting sports, but todays generation of handgun hunters have not only tamed them, but brought them to heel. Big bore revolvers offers a onestop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened veteran and everyone in between. I made that purchasing decision recently, and it was not in favor of the snubbie with a somewhat bigger bore. Those are narrow, fast bullets, which zip right through kevlar and plates. If you are at all interested in big bore revolvers, this is the book for you. Had you been granted a licence for np bore you could have bought any np bore handgun. What i find interesting is that you say your licence says only. A collectors guide to the guns, their history and values famous throughout the nineteenth century for the quality of its products, the english revolver industry began a steady decline after wwi from which it never recovered. Oct 21, 2012 top 5 big bore revolver manufacturers duration. Combined with buffalo bores 350, 400, and 440 grain loads, the ar500 is ready to bring down, quite literally, any kind of critter youre hoping to hunt.
The single action revolvers are the ones i shoot in cowboy action shooting cas. Year after year we see new materials, chamberings, and design features offered in a small package. Gun is nickle plated, with most of the finish left and the 1 58 barrel has a dark bore and the cylinders are clean. All of these calibers are perfect for north american big game hunts. The black hard rubber grips are okay with some chips from drying, and aging. I purchased two bisleys when they first came out, one in. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow.
Apr 05, 20 if you are a handgun hunter after big and big game, this is the book for you. All new model ruger revolvers manufactured since 1973 in major caliber 357 41 44 45 are identical in frame and components. The action features a frame mounted inertia firing pin and transfer bar for added protection. Can still find 100 rounds of 45 acp in white box at walmart for 39. Big bore sixguns by taffin, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lets talk big bore revolvers page 3 shooters forum. Bigbore revolvers offers a onestop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened sixgun veteran. Big bore guns 44 v st, homestead, iowa 52236 rated 4.
What is a good big bore snub nosed revolver for ccw. Most commonly, such revolvers have 5 or 6 chambers, hence the common names of sixgun or sixshooter. The ruger bisleys have been on the market now for around three years and have proven themselves to be well built, strong, good shooting sixguns. There are lowpressure black powder and cowboy loads, moderate pressure and moderate velocity for a big bore revolver loadings that are perfectly suited for selfdefense. Customizing, accessories, reloading, and popular shooting hobbies for big bore handguns. A few months back my land lord and i were out after a cougar that had been taking live stock in the area. These conversions provide a complete, coordinated package of modifications including new barrels, sights, accurized custom 5shot cylinders and action tuning. Bigbore revolvers ebook by max prasac 9781440228605. Simply put a must have book for anyone interested in big bore handguns. New gun digest book highlights bigbore revolvers for hunting. This gun was the work of the top sixgun smiths of the 1920s, namely harold croft, j. I particularly liked his treatment of the various cartridges, starting with the. As for caliber, for snub noses, i prefer the 45 acp these days. Covers, in detail, assemblydisassembly, accurizing, and customizing of old model and new model ruger, single action revolvers including blackhawk, super blackhawk, vaquero, and single six.
Time for a freedom arms im sure the big argument at ruger was the cost savings of staying with a 6shot vs. Heritage big bore revolvers only registered and activated users can see links. With indepth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and actual application of terminal ballistics and a detailed look at todays available revolver platforms, this is the most. Apart from the famous webley service revolvers, many products of this important industry are little known outside of the. Read bigbore revolvers by max prasac available from rakuten kobo. Basic bigbore conversions for ruger single action revolvers. If you are a handgun hunter after big and big game, this is the book for you. Ive not read them all, but just purchased the gun digest book of hunting revolvers and it is really well done. Whether your bigbore handgun adventures take place in the lower 48, alaska, africa, or anywhere else in the world, this book will help you. Mar 01, 2017 gun digest book of hunting revolvers by max prasac, gun digest books isbn. Rough rider single action big bore revolver specifications.
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