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Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
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Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
I have had the Model 89 for a few years now it is well made and great for a lefty as it is a top eject.
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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Probably one of the best made rifles I have ever owned. Made from SST with the fancy walnut, the coating is black nitrate which wears like iron. Basically, CNC machined, and hand made. Currently BHA is the only manufacturer making a .500 S&W rifle. I have asked Henry to at least make a single shot but to no avail and would purchase one if they did make them.
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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Mighty fine looking lever gun, how's the recoil?
I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.
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I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.
RP
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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Nice looking wood on that boomer. Something tells me that the butt cuff is homemade.
BTW, in your introduction post I mentioned BrokenolMarine’s work and to look in the Hobbies topic. Also check out the Knives topic to see his leatherwork.
I too like your avatar, both the quality of work and the message itself.
BTW, in your introduction post I mentioned BrokenolMarine’s work and to look in the Hobbies topic. Also check out the Knives topic to see his leatherwork.
I too like your avatar, both the quality of work and the message itself.
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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Pocket change for some people. They are beautiful rifles but at the price I see those sell for I believe I would need to take a pass.
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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Handloader, that is a pretty neat rifle. While I have examined the .500 and .460 revolvers from S&W, it never occurred to me that someone might make a rifle for those cartridges.
Do you hunt with it? How did it do if you got something?
Do you hunt with it? How did it do if you got something?
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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
That is a great looking beastly lever rifle you have! Yes how is the recoil and do you reload for that too? I remember seeing Hickok45 do a review on that rifle I think. What grain bullets work well thru it?
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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Was looking on their site and see they charge an 11% Fed. Tax. Why is that?
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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Interesting, great question.
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