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Jack Huntington had a simple idea when he came up with the .500 JRH: take the punch of the .500 S&W, trim the case down to 1.4 inches, and make it fit a standard-length revolver frame. The result is a genuine .50 caliber hunting cartridge that pushes a 350 grain bullet to around 1,500 fps and roughly 1,750 foot pounds of energy without forcing you to lug an oversized gun into the field. This BFR is the factory home for that round, and it wears the short cylinder frame that keeps the whole package at 13.75 inches overall.
Magnum Research machines every BFR from stainless steel and builds it in the USA, designed from the start as a magnum rather than a standard frame stretched past its comfort zone. The 7.5 inch barrel is cut rifled with a 1:15 twist, which shoots well with both jacketed bullets and the heavy hard cast loads a lot of .500 JRH fans favor. Sights are a fixed black front paired with a fully adjustable rear, so you can dial in your hunting load, and a Weaver-style scope base comes in the box if you would rather run glass. The trigger breaks clean in the 3 to 4 pound range right from the factory.
Anyone who has spent time behind big bore single actions will tell you the Bisley grip frame is the way to go once recoil gets serious. The taller, straighter profile keeps the gun from rolling in your hand the way a traditional plow handle does, spreading recoil across your palm instead of snapping into the web of your thumb. On a cartridge with this much thump, that difference shows up fast, especially over a long practice session.
At around 4.9 pounds, this revolver carries the weight where it counts, soaking up recoil while staying manageable in a chest rig or shoulder holster. Whether you are after hogs, black bear, or elk inside handgun range, or you want a stout companion in big bear country, the five-shot cylinder and stainless construction are built for hard use in rough weather.
The .500 JRH was designed by Jack Huntington as a shortened version of the .500 S&W, trimmed to a 1.4 inch case so it fits a standard-length revolver frame. Factory 350 grain loads run around 1,500 fps with roughly 1,750 foot pounds of energy, which puts it firmly in big game territory. Handloaders can even use the same dies as the .500 S&W, which makes feeding it easier than you might expect.
Yes. This model ships with a Weaver-style scope base in the box, so you can add a pistol scope or red dot without hunting down extra hardware. If you prefer irons, the adjustable rear sight lets you zero for your specific hunting load.
The Bisley grip has a taller, straighter profile than a traditional single action plow handle, which keeps the revolver from rolling up in your hand under heavy recoil. With a cartridge as stout as the .500 JRH, that translates to better control and a more comfortable shooting session. It is the grip style most experienced big bore handgun hunters gravitate toward.
This is a purpose-built handgun hunting revolver, well suited for hogs, deer, black bear, and even elk at responsible handgun distances. It also makes a confidence-inspiring sidearm in big bear country thanks to the deep-penetrating .50 caliber bullets it throws. The all stainless construction handles rough weather and field wear without fuss.
| UPC | 761226088318 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BFR500JRH7B |
| Length | 12.75 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 7.5" |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Caliber/Gauge | .500 JRH |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Package Height | 21.5 |
| Package Width | 3.0 |
| Shipping Weight | 5.05 |
| Sights | Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| Product Type | Revolver |
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