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Customer Reviews for Magnum Research BFR Long Cylinder Stainless 10" 45-70 Government Revolver


Magnum Research BFR Long Cylinder Stainless 10 45-70 Government Revolver Buy Now

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Don O on 10/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Totally awesome head turner at the range. Be polite and announce "loud Cannon Fire". almost too loud for indoor range. Can't wait to get it outside for reactive targets such as milk jugs filled with water and of course hog hunting. Very accurate 5 shot groups touching at 25 yds. Very well made with clean crisp trigger pull. Well balanced and of course very awesome to shoot.

Cortney S on 04/01/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I've always wanted a 44 mag revolver. Then I saw this. Omg accurate, fun to shoot and what a conversation piece. People are like check out my 357 pistol ain't it bad. I'm like excuse me while I whip this out.

Dave D on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love this gun. Definitely a show stopper and conversation piece. Shoots better than expected. Very accurate.

Michael E on 03/22/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

very very smooth action, light trigger pull, shoots controllably and accurate .great service from buds and very helpful info from magnum research on their products.

Alex S on 10/08/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Man I love this pistol, brought it to the range with my dad and had a few guys come up asking about it and took pictures of it in amazement. It really is a huge beautiful revolver. It does have a good amount of muzzle rise and recoil, but it’s very manageable when you put your left hand on top of your shooting hand for more support. I am going to try it one handed next time lol. I was shooting 300 grain 45-70 Winchester ammo. It’s very accurate, I was only shooting at 10 yards, I’ll have to try further out next time. It comes with a rail you can attach on top of you wanted to add a scope. Love this pistol, you can tell it’s a very high quality revolver that’ll last forever. It’s going as my back up on my wife’s and my eventual bear hunt in Montana.

James R on 09/06/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Outstanding firearm! This is as close to the all-around hunting revolver as any I've used in 50 years. Using loads that are intended for a trapdoor rifle, this is a pleasure to shoot with more of a heavy push than a slap. The revolver will handle (according to the manufacturer's literature) loads that are suitable for the Marlin 1895 rifle. This type of load will handle anything that walks or crawls and gives ballistics on par or better than the .500 S&W at a lower cost. One of the best purchases I have ever made, but definitely not an everyday carry revolver.

Rich N on 07/12/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Beautiful gun and well made. It has lots of recoil but I was expecting that. It is the best BFR (big frame revolver) I own. I have ordered another gun, the Ruger Super Redhawk in 10mm) because of the excellent quality and great buying experience!!

Jeff K on 04/19/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

good gun well made fun to shoot a little heavy

Sorn S on 03/18/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Super comfortable despite how it looks, very reliable and ammo is sold in most stores. And gotta love the light trigger making it a bit easier for tight groupings

Collin S on 11/04/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This review is long overdue (purchased in September). This is my 1st single action revolver, I've never shot the 45-70 gov't round before, but what I heard it kicks bad out of a repeating rifle. I shot 325 grain Leverevolution ammo and...it wasn't that bad. It had a kick, but I was actually expecting more. The gun is accurate and the trigger is crisp (single action it should be). Gun came with a mount which was a pleasant surprise, gun is already tapped and drilled. I will be placing a scope on it in the future. The grip felt comfortable in my hands, my hands are big. It wouldn't be a problem for those with medium-sized hands as well. The grips are rubber so I'm sure that helped with the kick, I might get it chromed out. I am definitely happy with the purchase, will eventually get a repeating rifle in same caliber. Quick note: Not all ammo in 45-70 can be shot out of this gun. Check the box, it will say "For rifles only" if it cant be shot. Hornady is a no go, luckily my local gunshop allowed me to exchange it out since I bought the ammo from them a few weeks before I bought the gun.

Dwain W on 09/01/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice gun. Aint crazy about the rubber grips but oh well. Dealing with buds very nice.

Jeff C on 10/06/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very impressive revolver! I ordered a 450 Marlin cylinder to go with this and I also reload the 45-70 ammo to the higher pressures for lever action specifications. This handgun came with a scope base and adding a scope helps control the recoil - still a handful. Definitely a capable hunting weapon.

Kevin Y on 07/23/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Bud's was very simple to work with. Choose your item, select your payment, select your favorite FFL dealer and they ship it straight to them. Yes, it's that simple! I chose the 90 day layaway plan and they received my final payment on Friday, I had my item on Tuesday. Thank you Bud's and thank you Magnum Research for building such quality weapons in your BFR line. I ordered the BFR 45-70 10 inch barrel. It is amazing. I'm hoping to bag a T-rex and a velicoraptor in my first dino hunt!😁😉

Ken S on 07/16/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Picked up the BFR in 45-70 , I have been feeding it 300 - 405 grain ammo. Very pleased with the quality of this pistol which helps keep recoil manageable. This was my first purchase through Buds and will be return customer.

Orin J on 05/16/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is the second 45-70 BFR I have purchased from Bud's. Had a shooting buddy that liked mine so much I had to buy a replacement. Still a great revolver but just know, the disclaimer that Bud'a has about the photos being stock, kicks into effect here. They need to update the stock photos. The grips, hammer and rear sight have all changed and those changes are not reflected in the pic. The grips have changed to such a degree that I may have reconsidered letting my old one go. They are a different taper, different grip surface and different size than the original. The little bit of grip that drops down behind the trigger guard, keeping metal to skin contact from happening, is GONE!.

Paul G on 04/07/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Gun is assume. Service was great. Looking forward to doing business with you again. Thank You Paul.

Terry H on 03/07/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The Magnum Research BFR 45/70 shoots like a dream. I have shot a variety of different grain bullets through it and find it likes 300-325 grain bullets the best. It seems more accurate with higher speed bullet and kicks less than my Taurus 454 cassul. A blast to shoot, but accurate enough for hunt deer.

Orin J on 05/13/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just picked this up today and have yet to fire it but, this is one beefy hog leg! Very solid piece of metal. Don't think you could beat the quality of craftsmanship on this piece. After all, it is from a company called Magnum Research. Very impressive! The oversized rubber grip is a nice touch as I could have seen this come out with hard plastic grips which would be a nightmare. Grip is big enough to get all of your hand on it, so I anticipate better control, than initially expecting. A big bunch of shootin iron here!

Vincent B on 12/10/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Beautiful handgun, functions perfectly, feels good, and great accuracy/repeat-ability. After order, item was received in only 2-3 days at my ffl, so an overall amazing transaction.

Bradley B on 10/26/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

wow went out to range in Hawaii to break it in,,, was firing at target 45 feet away and deadly accurate , blew out the center of the target, had gun club member filming this when stopping to reload after 35 rounds, a 7 inch diameter tree 25 feet high went over behind the target in the woods,,,, so my first kill with this was caught on tape,,,,, gotta love the 45-70,,,, got comfortable with this and now can shoot one handed, the fit and finish are just mind blowing,,, if you like power than this is for you,,,,, buds excellent service is simply the icing on the cake,,, gotta love them as well mahalo from hawaii

Robert E on 08/05/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What an awesome gun! Very beautiful and built like a tank. Very accurate. Recoil isn't bad. I have the Magnum Research BFR in .454 Casull that is Magnum Ported, and this 45/70 is much tamer. I love this BFR. I can't wait until this November - going to lay me a big Ohio buck on the ground. Buy this gun and you will be glad you did!

Andrew W on 03/13/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

First of all, this is the kind of pistol you'd have out cleaning if your daughter's new flame stopped at your house to take her out on a date. This is because it has both comic value and intimidation factor. Second of all, it has "the feel" of precise and elaborate workmanship throughout. It both locks up and feels as solid as something that has just came out of a custom shop. And third, it has accuracy. I have many hits at 100-plus yards with hand-loads, namely 500-grain powder-coated hand-loads. It will hold up to +P ammo well, add being adequately built for it, as the HSM 430's work quite nicely. I would, however, shoot those with gloves on, as I still have a stone bruise on the swell of my palm. Furthermore, upon unboxing, you will find that the gun has both front and rear Ruger sights on it, as installed by factory. So when you hold it in your hands for the first time, you will know that they did at least one thing right. Then, the grip will feel both firm and spongy at the same time, and this is for a good reason. The grip will feel very firm when the whip-snap of the 300-grainers exit stage left, yet it will feel very forgiving when you hot-load those 500-grain missiles to what a good Marlin can endure. The gun itself? It's beautiful...Polished stainless steel on a matte black grip? Can't beat that combination... The experience? It's awesome...you're shooting an old-timer's round in a revolver and what can be better than that? Go buy one of these and you'll never be disappointed in aesthetics or performance. This is a tool created by Magnum Research to satisfy both the curious mind and the serious explorer. So, as a curious explorer, I give this ghastly beast a 10/10 in all aspects. I literally have nothing bad to say about it. Go buy one. Now.

Curtis H on 08/20/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun, shoots well and is built good. Definitely noticeable recoil but with heavier 405 grain rounds is very easily controlled. Great service from Bud's as well.

Shane W on 02/13/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This gun looks great. It is a very pretty gun. The gun shot a little high in my hands but the adjustable sights fixed the problem very easily. The kick is hard but not painful. IT feels more like some one tossing your hand. I shot 20 rounds with it yesterday 1 handed and another 20 two handed. I ordered this gun on early Monday morning and it arrived at my local FFL Thursday afternoon.

Mark H on 02/03/2007
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

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