Description
When Remington rolled out the .360 Buckhammer, Magnum Research was first in line to chamber a handgun for it, and the BFR was the natural home. The Biggest Finest Revolver has been swallowing rifle-class cartridges for decades, and this long-cylinder stainless frame takes the straight-wall .360 in stride. You get six rounds in the cylinder, a 10-inch precision-grade barrel with a 1:12 twist that stabilizes those 180 and 200 grain .358 caliber bullets, and the kind of overbuilt lockwork that made the BFR the strongest production single action out there.
Why the BFR 360 Buckhammer Earns a Spot in Deer Camp
This is a handgun hunter's rig through and through. The .360 Buckhammer throws a heavy soft point with real authority, and out of a 10-inch tube it carries plenty of energy for whitetail and hogs at sensible handgun distances. The plow-handle style black rubber grips let the gun roll comfortably in your hand under recoil instead of beating your palm, and the single action trigger breaks clean in the 4 to 5 pound range, which makes wringing out the accuracy this barrel is capable of a lot easier. Field reports have this setup printing tight groups off a rest at 50 yards once a scope is dialed in.
Sights, Optics, and Everyday Field Use
Out of the box you get a fixed front sight matched with an LPA adjustable rear, so you can zero your preferred load with irons and go hunting. The frame comes drilled and tapped, and Magnum Research includes a Weaver-style scope mount, so adding a pistol scope or red dot is a quick job. All stainless construction means rain, snow, and a week in a damp blind will not rattle it.
Made in the USA, Built Like It Means It
Every BFR is manufactured entirely in the United States and designed from the ground up as a magnum. At 17.5 inches overall and right around 5.3 pounds, this is a substantial revolver, and that heft is exactly what soaks up the recoil of a rifle cartridge in a wheelgun. If you have been eyeing a dedicated hunting handgun that shares ammo with your lever gun, this one belongs on your short list.
Key Specifications
- Model: BFR (Biggest Finest Revolver)
- Manufacturer Part Number: BFR360
- UPC: 761226090465
- Caliber: .360 Buckhammer
- Action: Single Action Only
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 10 in.
- Twist Rate: 1:12
- Overall Length: 17.5 in.
- Weight: 84.8 oz
- Frame Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Brushed Stainless
- Grips: Black Rubber, Plow-Handle Style
- Sights: Fixed Front, LPA Adjustable Rear
- Optics: Frame Drilled and Tapped
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Magnum Research BFR .360 Buckhammer revolver
- Weaver-style scope mount
- Rubber grips (installed)
- Manufacturer packaging and paperwork
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a scope on the BFR 360 Buckhammer?
Yes, and it comes ready for it. The frame is drilled and tapped from the factory and Magnum Research includes a Weaver-style scope mount in the box. Just add rings and a quality pistol scope or red dot and you are set for the season. Make sure whatever optic you choose is rated for magnum handgun recoil.
What is .360 Buckhammer and what ammo does this revolver shoot?
The .360 Buckhammer is a straight-wall cartridge developed by Remington that fires .358 caliber bullets, originally designed for lever action rifles. Remington loads it with 180 and 200 grain Core-Lokt soft points, and both run fine through the BFR. It is a great pairing if you also run a lever gun in the same chambering, since one box of ammo feeds both.
How bad is the recoil on the BFR in .360 Buckhammer?
It has some push, but it is more manageable than you might expect from a rifle cartridge in a handgun. The revolver weighs around 5.3 pounds, and that mass combined with the plow-handle rubber grips soaks up a lot of the impulse. Most people who have shot the bigger BFR chamberings like .460 or .500 S&W find this one noticeably tamer.
Is the Magnum Research BFR 360 accurate enough for hunting?
Absolutely. The precision-grade 10-inch barrel with a 1:12 twist stabilizes heavy .358 bullets well, and scoped shooters have reported roughly 2-inch groups at 50 yards off a bench. With a clean 4 to 5 pound single action trigger, this revolver will outshoot most of us at practical handgun hunting distances.



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