what I love about Hickok is that he never changed in his attitude, has more subscribers than most channels but always stayed humble and very educational.
I had a piece of brass blow clean through my leg. I was in firing party with Honor Guard Company in the Old Guard. The guy to my right had a struck primer, when it ejected the round exploded after the fact and sent a piece of brass right through me. It was a blank, but never underestimate the power of the brass itself.
Years ago I worked in a gun shop that had several BFR's in stock, including one in .450 Marlin. People would ask what it was for. I'd look them on the eye and say as seriously as I could, "Leopard Seals"
Mine in 460. Purchased for fun and the variety of ammo that can be fired through it. Used for deer hunting and plinking. Love my six guns. The 460 chambering does recoil!!
I honestly think that’s the most logical chambering. 45 colt, 454 casull, and of course 460. The only other thing I’d consider is the 500 JRH in a short cylinder.
I've been watching your videos for probably the last ten years and they almost always bring a big smile to my face, LOL Really enjoy watching how much fun you have making the 2-liters and other things explode, much like I do! The anti-gunners, and others, always concentrate on the "uses" of firearms, whether that be "assault weapons", self defense, or hunting. I've always felt the main purpose for most people is just having a relaxing, enjoyable time on the range, whether it's by yourself, with your kids, Dad (mine is still with us and shooting together is some of the best fun we have since we both gave up working on cars in the late 80's!) or close friends. Just relaxing therapy when you get done with all of your "have-to's". I haven't been able to get out to shoot much the last year or so but watching these helps a little.
My very first hunting rifle was a Model 94. My father bought it used, secretly reblued it & refinished the wood. It was his Christmas gift to me that year. 45 years later, I still cherish it.
A friend of mine had a (i think) contender in 30-06. We took it to a range, for him to try out. He was right handed. So I stood to the left of him and had to be at least 3 yards back. When he shot it knocked my baseball cap off. I just laughed at him when he asked me if I wanted to shoot it, lmao
Thanks Hickock. Ive so far resisted that handgun. But it has stayed in the back of my mind since i first discovered it. Looks like im gonna have to have one now. Your having way too much fun with it.
I love Shape of this gun !!! In 454 Casull ( for 45 70 gòv i think its innapropriate like 30/30) ,but this FREEDOM its a real dream weapon since more of 30 year !!! Quality of Stainless is just a pure must .Stainless ROA looks a few like it ,,,,,
That’s funny. As a firefighter, I can’t tell you how many structure fires I went to where people had ammunition. All the hunters and gun guys didn’t worry about it-because without a barrel and/or chamber to direct the pressure the lead ball might pop off, but it isn’t going very far. There isn’t enough pressure. The people who didn’t know anything about guns (like the reporters) would make a big deal about it, especially if a box of shells pop off, they go running for cover while the firefighters just shrug their shoulders. Propane tanks? That’s a different story, but bullets? Meh. They usually have them in a closet, drawer, or gun cabinet anyway.
A lot of folks seem to seriously underestimate just how much of the recoil in a firearm comes from the reciprocating mass of a semi-automatic action. Naturally with a revolver there's no such reciprocating mass, and with a big beefy boy like this the mass of the gun works in your favor to help mitigate how hard it kicks.
I used to believe that when a round cooked off in a fire, the bullet didn’t go anywhere. On Dec 30 2023 my house caught fire. I lost 70 firearms, and three thousand rounds of 9mm, and 500 rounds of 308 I had purchased for my Christmas present. The next day my neighbor got in touch with me, and showed me a 308 boat tail bullet that had penetrated his bathroom window. It went through screen and 3 panes of glass plus my bedroom window on the way out. It had zero rifling and was the same type that was in the new case. So the bullet traveled 32 feet, and penetrated 4 panes of glass and one window screen. It didn’t tumble through any of it. He found it laying in his bathroom sink.
500 rounds going off all at once should be a lot more than just one cooking off alone. Ammo inside an ammo can should should explode more forcefully too since the can would contain the burn to let it build up before releasing.
@@svbarryduckworth628 it sounded like the 4th of July. Only one round was found to have caused any damage outside the home. If anything hit the inside walls of the home, that was the least of my problems. The room where they were stored was gutted by the fire. Who said anything about ammo cans? They were all in boxes.
If ever I was to wake in a cold sweat from a nightmare I could not remember, well....; it could not be worse then being in your sights. You make shooting look so easy it is realy therapeutic to watch. 😊
I've seen know the owner of the shop where these are made and have seen them made. I can tell you with confidence they are made VERY well. They're made out of excellent steel and with the best cutting tools on the market.
I've never shot the 30/30 but do own a few of the others. The 500 S&W with full tilt hand loads can be painful (the bfr can take loads that are a bit rough on a smith). The 45/70 is comfortable with trap door loads and still quite manageable with marlin level loads. The two cylinder 50AE/50JRH is probably my favorite, plenty of power and comfortable to shoot. Think of these as ruger super blackhawks but made much more tight.. All are accurate and well made. They're worth the price difference over the ruger. Ebner
Had a 30-30 barrel for my TC Contender (single shot). My memory is it DID recoil. Thankfully a friend "had" to have it and I traded him something I wanted more for it.
I had the same gun and i went to shoot it at the gun range. The range officer took an interest in it and I encouraged him to try it out. He shoots it and I asked him did he want to shoot it again? He gave me a pained smile and said Im good.
Tight tolerances make for long life and even longer break in!! Too much for me....... i am pleased with my colts and s&w 357 mags!! 30-30 rifles are cool though!! 😎
I had one of these years ago. The way to eliminate case setback and cylinder dragging is to swab the chambers with alcohol and give the ammo a wipe off to. ANY oil in the system results in dragging and case setback whereas a a very oil free chamber will allow the case wall to grip well enough to not force the case head back. oil actually makes the problem worse.
Yep I have a 30-30 pistol, but it’s a TC Contender with a 14” bull barrel and a scope. Great thing about the Contender is I can load spitzer bullets and with a 14” barrel it’s a like short rifle that fits in a shoulder holster.
It isn't a novelty. Paul Harrell carried this one hunting to go with his 30/30. He said he used to see deer go through camp and wanted to have a gun with him at all times and for it to match his rifle.
I got ahold of a box or 2 of Core Lokt that had several rounds that snapped in my 94 Winchester. I believe Remington let some bad ammo slip through a few years ago.
I have the short cylinder BFR in 454. It is not pleasant to shoot, but it gets shot more than anything else I own. 300 grain bullet going 1650… brutal. I don’t care for the rubber grip. I actually prefer a hard grip. I have Hogue black pearl micarta grips, and they fit good enough. What a monster.
I've got one with the 10in barrel, love it for deer and hog. I always get funny looks at the range and people begging to shoot it. Smoothest recoil out of any pistol I own.
@@MrTruckerf no I haven't, I'd like to know though cause what I typically use in it is 125gr HP federal stuff, a little light i know but it hasnt failed me yet, and where I hunt with it at, well 35 yards is a real long shot cause of the thick brush cover.
A friend of mine had a Thompson Center pistol in 45-70. He was a small guy and couldn't shoot it more than a few times. I tried it and the recoil wasn't that bad.
I like it how hes shooting a .30-30 today and my dad just recently got a Marlin .30-30 lever action. That round looks meaner in a cylinder then a tube feeder 😂
You can hand load 110 HPXT. I size them for 30-30 but anyway way less recoil and more velocity for plinking. Would do well in that gun. Vaporizes a 2 liter...
Hi Sir , your pistol collection is truly impressive, and your firing skills are top-notch! It's evident you've put in a lot of dedication and practice. Keep up the fantastic work!" We are learning from you a lot Keep posting such interesting Vedios Great work
For IHMSA Silhouette I bought a T/C Contender in .30-30 with a 10" barrel for Production class. Most used the 14" barrel for Unlimited. With a relatively light T/C, recoil with factory 150gr rounds is substantial and the powder is too slow for that short barrel. That's what started me reloading. I'll bet that BFR is heavier.
That is seriously impressive a rifle caliber revolver I've seen a couple of those but never seen anyone shoot them great video overall make my 45 look like a toy lol
I bought the Bond arms Cyclops in 45-70 shooting the 405 grain isn’t bad but definitely has a kick but the 430 grain Bear load was 10x worse my hand hurt for a couple days after shooting it twice
I've hunted every Deer season with a 30-30 TC Contender since 1983. With Hornady LeverEvolution it has extended my range considerably. If this is accurate pistol, I would have a 2nd shoot available. Thanks for the info.
Only Hickok45 could shoot a .30-30 revolver one handed and have it recoil so gracefully...
Honestly compared to the 500 mag or the 45-70, this revolver looks highly functional. Might be a good hunting option with a scope.
Poetry in motion!
I don't get how he does that.. even a .357 magnum is so snappy in my hands. Maybe I gotta roll with the shot more?
I have one. It's surprisingly similar to a 357 because the thing weighs more than an AR
yeah i was thinking the same ! lol
what I love about Hickok is that he never changed in his attitude, has more subscribers than most channels but always stayed humble and very educational.
This has to be the best sounding handgun i've ever heard.
dont tempt me!
Its a true cannon and i love it
8:26 absolutely lovely
This is the equivalent of a muscle car with good exhaust
Video game sh*t.
I love the way the microphone just gives up when that handcannon goes off ❤
evrerything seems to slow down as well! or is it just me?
I had a piece of brass blow clean through my leg. I was in firing party with Honor Guard Company in the Old Guard. The guy to my right had a struck primer, when it ejected the round exploded after the fact and sent a piece of brass right through me. It was a blank, but never underestimate the power of the brass itself.
Y I K E S
Years ago I worked in a gun shop that had several BFR's in stock, including one in .450 Marlin. People would ask what it was for. I'd look them on the eye and say as seriously as I could, "Leopard Seals"
runaway mandingos
@@foutoconnard4510😂 yep 👍🏻
@@foutoconnard4510Uhh.....either you don't know what Mandingo means or you're just blatantly racist as shit....
@foutoconnard4510 do you mean what I think you mean? And by that, I think you mean...slaves?
If Arizona ranger would have an iron this big, the people of Agua Fria would run in fear.
Mine in 460. Purchased for fun and the variety of ammo that can be fired through it. Used for deer hunting and plinking. Love my six guns. The 460 chambering does recoil!!
I honestly think that’s the most logical chambering. 45 colt, 454 casull, and of course 460. The only other thing I’d consider is the 500 JRH in a short cylinder.
460 makes way more sense than a 45 70 or 30 30 with such a short barrel, you get so many lower energy rounds available in the .460 version too
Got to love the Bullet Firing Revolver.
I've been watching your videos for probably the last ten years and they almost always bring a big smile to my face, LOL Really enjoy watching how much fun you have making the 2-liters and other things explode, much like I do! The anti-gunners, and others, always concentrate on the "uses" of firearms, whether that be "assault weapons", self defense, or hunting. I've always felt the main purpose for most people is just having a relaxing, enjoyable time on the range, whether it's by yourself, with your kids, Dad (mine is still with us and shooting together is some of the best fun we have since we both gave up working on cars in the late 80's!) or close friends. Just relaxing therapy when you get done with all of your "have-to's". I haven't been able to get out to shoot much the last year or so but watching these helps a little.
Incredible peace and Hickok make it easy and smooth! Always admire the way he handles big bore revolvers . Lot of admiration for that guy.
God I would LOVE to have a revolver like that. Not because it's particularly practical, but purely because of how badass it is.
1500 buck price range.
It's neat but pretty impractical. A 30-30 from a handgun barrel is weaker than a 44 magnum with the same length barrel.
@@iowa_lot_to_travel9471I like 200 range
@@catdaddy2643 💪🔥👍😁 long live Taurus and Rossi
You really need to buy a .357 Magnum before you buy this 30-30 BFR 🤠
There’s a special place in my heart (and my gun collection) for the 30-30.
Inspector Callaghan is back
And that was a .44 Magnum as well, kiddo. That round can't hold a candle to a .30-30.
BFR? Big F'ing Revovler?
I think that’s what it really means…😁
God dang, beat me to it 😂😂
Biggest finest revolver. But my buddy calls his bfr 410 big f$;king revolver!😮
@@buckeyebunnyhunter that’s the PC name they use in advertising. I think they call it a big f’ing revolver among themselves…😁
Big FRIENDLY revolver!
Grandfather gave me an old Winchester model 94 in 30WCF aka 30-30. Great deer round.
Actually not you can get 30-30 in 180-200 grn !! You can now hunt anything with one rifle
Funny mine did too. Got my first deer with it!!
My very first hunting rifle was a Model 94.
My father bought it used, secretly reblued it & refinished the wood. It was his Christmas gift to me that year.
45 years later, I still cherish it.
@@CdBne1
That's awesome!
Same here, took 3 brown bear's over the years, single shot on all of em. One of my most prized possesion's.
Yo!!! These are the revolvers the NCR Desert Rangers use!!! Nice! Love revolvers! .44 Big Iron is still my favourite! Besides.357!
This man's accuracy is LEGENDARY!!!👍👍
God bless you🙏
I love this guy. What a badass dude.
I honestly laughed when I saw the size of it. Thought Hickok was hold Yosemite Sam's oversized guns. Lol!
😂😂
then imagine the size of it when its not held by a man as large as hickok
thank u for all the videos in all the years you have posted. all are gold. thank u both!
I looked at one last week in Beaver, Utah.... what a beast! Lol
A friend of mine had a (i think) contender in 30-06. We took it to a range, for him to try out. He was right handed. So I stood to the left of him and had to be at least 3 yards back. When he shot it knocked my baseball cap off. I just laughed at him when he asked me if I wanted to shoot it, lmao
Thanks Hickock.
Ive so far resisted that handgun.
But it has stayed in the back of my mind since i first discovered it.
Looks like im gonna have to have one now.
Your having way too much fun with it.
I love Shape of this gun !!! In 454 Casull ( for 45 70 gòv i think its innapropriate like 30/30) ,but this FREEDOM its a real dream weapon since more of 30 year !!! Quality of Stainless is just a pure must .Stainless ROA looks a few like it ,,,,,
That’s funny. As a firefighter, I can’t tell you how many structure fires I went to where people had ammunition. All the hunters and gun guys didn’t worry about it-because without a barrel and/or chamber to direct the pressure the lead ball might pop off, but it isn’t going very far. There isn’t enough pressure. The people who didn’t know anything about guns (like the reporters) would make a big deal about it, especially if a box of shells pop off, they go running for cover while the firefighters just shrug their shoulders.
Propane tanks? That’s a different story, but bullets? Meh. They usually have them in a closet, drawer, or gun cabinet anyway.
A lot of folks seem to seriously underestimate just how much of the recoil in a firearm comes from the reciprocating mass of a semi-automatic action. Naturally with a revolver there's no such reciprocating mass, and with a big beefy boy like this the mass of the gun works in your favor to help mitigate how hard it kicks.
I owe it all to you ! I bought the one caliber in 45-70 with the 10-inch Barrel. From Buds Gun Shop and I love it!
I used to believe that when a round cooked off in a fire, the bullet didn’t go anywhere. On Dec 30 2023 my house caught fire. I lost 70 firearms, and three thousand rounds of 9mm, and 500 rounds of 308 I had purchased for my Christmas present. The next day my neighbor got in touch with me, and showed me a 308 boat tail bullet that had penetrated his bathroom window. It went through screen and 3 panes of glass plus my bedroom window on the way out. It had zero rifling and was the same type that was in the new case. So the bullet traveled 32 feet, and penetrated 4 panes of glass and one window screen. It didn’t tumble through any of it. He found it laying in his bathroom sink.
500 rounds going off all at once should be a lot more than just one cooking off alone. Ammo inside an ammo can should should explode more forcefully too since the can would contain the burn to let it build up before releasing.
I’m sorry that happened dude. Glad you’re alright though
@@svbarryduckworth628 it sounded like the 4th of July. Only one round was found to have caused any damage outside the home. If anything hit the inside walls of the home, that was the least of my problems. The room where they were stored was gutted by the fire. Who said anything about ammo cans? They were all in boxes.
Holy cow. Thats scary. Thank goodness no one was hurt. Well except you that had to replace it. Unless the insurance covered it. That's sucks.
Sure... You "lost" 70 firearms. I get ya 😉
Hickok is a pretty big guy to my understanding and usually guns look small in his hands but this one really does look huge for him even
This man is by far the best marksman in the UA-cam universe.
If ever I was to wake in a cold sweat from a nightmare I could not remember, well....; it could not be worse then being in your sights. You make shooting look so easy it is realy therapeutic to watch. 😊
I just can't see tapping such a beauty for a scope. I'm iron sight savvy
I've seen know the owner of the shop where these are made and have seen them made. I can tell you with confidence they are made VERY well. They're made out of excellent steel and with the best cutting tools on the market.
I love magnum research
The BFR. Brought to you by the same folks who produce the Desert Eagle
Finally my EDC is reviewed ! 😂
It really needs beautiful wooden grips
Had a Thompson Center back in the 80s in 30-30. Impressive to shoot at night, that fireball was huge.
I had one of these in 475, what a cannon! Also, I've been to Pilager, MN :D
I've never shot the 30/30 but do own a few of the others. The 500 S&W with full tilt hand loads can be painful (the bfr can take loads that are a bit rough on a smith). The 45/70 is comfortable with trap door loads and still quite manageable with marlin level loads. The two cylinder 50AE/50JRH is probably my favorite, plenty of power and comfortable to shoot. Think of these as ruger super blackhawks but made much more tight.. All are accurate and well made. They're worth the price difference over the ruger.
Ebner
I just picked up a Lipsey's Special BFR in .460 S&W with 7.5" barrel
Had a 30-30 barrel for my TC Contender (single shot). My memory is it DID recoil. Thankfully a friend "had" to have it and I traded him something I wanted more for it.
I had the same gun and i went to shoot it at the gun range. The range officer took an interest in it and I encouraged him to try it out. He shoots it and I asked him did he want to shoot it again? He gave me a pained smile and said Im good.
My smith 629 has more recoil than my 3030 TC Contender.
However the TC is much louder.
3:50 "There is essentially no recoil..." Hickok's hands must be made of lead then! LOL! 😆
Life is good
Wow! Impressive. Clint Eastwood will salivate watching this demo.
Tight tolerances make for long life and even longer break in!! Too much for me....... i am pleased with my colts and s&w 357 mags!! 30-30 rifles are cool though!! 😎
I had one of these years ago. The way to eliminate case setback and cylinder dragging is to swab the chambers with alcohol and give the ammo a wipe off to. ANY oil in the system results in dragging and case setback whereas a a very oil free chamber will allow the case wall to grip well enough to not force the case head back. oil actually makes the problem worse.
Loved your videos for years. God bless, Mr. Hickock45.
Yep I have a 30-30 pistol, but it’s a TC Contender with a 14” bull barrel and a scope. Great thing about the Contender is I can load spitzer bullets and with a 14” barrel it’s a like short rifle that fits in a shoulder holster.
It isn't a novelty. Paul Harrell carried this one hunting to go with his 30/30. He said he used to see deer go through camp and wanted to have a gun with him at all times and for it to match his rifle.
I love to see orange price tags on everything but ammo is even better on some Remington👍 Thanks guys for the great work and the awesome channel
That is a beautiful revolver
I got ahold of a box or 2 of Core Lokt that had several rounds that snapped in my 94 Winchester. I believe Remington let some bad ammo slip through a few years ago.
The Gong💨👌
Hey brother Hickok that is awesome, sweet for sure , I love my Winchester 30/30 , 😁that is real something.
God bless you brother 🙏🏼🕊️
Love your videos. I go through AGI gunsmithing four classes. Stay safe and God Bless from Oklahoma
Magnum Research has a custom BFR site now too.
I have the short cylinder BFR in 454. It is not pleasant to shoot, but it gets shot more than anything else I own. 300 grain bullet going 1650… brutal. I don’t care for the rubber grip. I actually prefer a hard grip. I have Hogue black pearl micarta grips, and they fit good enough. What a monster.
Bardzo lubię ten kanał, męskie zajęcia praktyczne etc Pozdrawiam 😊
Awesome video and nice 30 30 gun thanks for sharing hickok45
I've got one with the 10in barrel, love it for deer and hog. I always get funny looks at the range and people begging to shoot it. Smoothest recoil out of any pistol I own.
Have you ever chronographed it? I would like to know how fast the bullet is going. I am thinking maybe 16-1700 fps with 150 grain bullet.
@@MrTruckerf no I haven't, I'd like to know though cause what I typically use in it is 125gr HP federal stuff, a little light i know but it hasnt failed me yet, and where I hunt with it at, well 35 yards is a real long shot cause of the thick brush cover.
A friend of mine had a Thompson Center pistol in 45-70. He was a small guy and couldn't shoot it more than a few times. I tried it and the recoil wasn't that bad.
Budds guns in Lexington I have been there great guys! As an Irish guy who is a hunter I love the place !
I like it how hes shooting a .30-30 today and my dad just recently got a Marlin .30-30 lever action. That round looks meaner in a cylinder then a tube feeder 😂
the way he just casually 1 hands it was so satisfying
Another beautiful piece
You can hand load 110 HPXT. I size them for 30-30 but anyway way less recoil and more velocity for plinking. Would do well in that gun. Vaporizes a 2 liter...
A Beautiful Fantastic Revolver
This would make a great companion to my Henry 30/30!!😂
I just love single actions! 😍
Awesome! Love magnum research!
Now that’s a nice gun. Beautiful.
Awesome round.
It makes such a beautiful sound
I've got one in 454 Casull.
It may not be a 30-30, but it's still a handful.
Hi Sir ,
your pistol collection is truly impressive, and your firing skills are top-notch! It's evident you've put in a lot of dedication and practice. Keep up the fantastic work!"
We are learning from you a lot
Keep posting such interesting Vedios
Great work
My larp as an NCR ranger will be complete with this.
Been waiting on this one for years. The .45-70 is cool and all, but I've always been more interested in the .30-30 BFR
For IHMSA Silhouette I bought a T/C Contender in .30-30 with a 10" barrel for Production class. Most used the 14" barrel for Unlimited. With a relatively light T/C, recoil with factory 150gr rounds is substantial and the powder is too slow for that short barrel. That's what started me reloading. I'll bet that BFR is heavier.
That green 2 liter exploded 😂
That is ridiculous… I want one.
Remember. When this man says life is good, life is good.
That is seriously impressive a rifle caliber revolver I've seen a couple of those but never seen anyone shoot them great video overall make my 45 look like a toy lol
I have always wanted someone to get a gun like that with a 20” barrel, stock and fore end. It would be a cool revolver rifle.
They have 410/45 colts like that I forget the name
Righteous bear stopper right there!
if i lived in Alaska or anywhere else where big dangerous critters lived, that would be THE perfect sidearm!!!
Question is, how much velocity are you losing through the cylinder gap and short barrel?
Anytime I'm thinking of buying a gun I always look up hickok45 love the Chanel
I bought the Bond arms Cyclops in 45-70 shooting the 405 grain isn’t bad but definitely has a kick but the 430 grain Bear load was 10x worse my hand hurt for a couple days after shooting it twice
Im going to start saving right now this revolver is really neat and i want one now
so glad hes still here, even in the most baddest of these past years atleast we have him
WAIT THATS JUST A BIG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER?? :D
I've hunted every Deer season with a 30-30 TC Contender since 1983. With Hornady LeverEvolution it has extended my range considerably. If this is accurate pistol, I would have a 2nd shoot available. Thanks for the info.
Oh, oh, my God, this is really nothing, what a power, I give 5 stars to this 😮⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
That's an awesome hand cannon there!
hickok will you consider doing a video on .500 Bushwhacker?
Ive fired my Pa's TC Contender, single shot pistol in 30-30. 14" bbl
Gdamn !! 😅 Thats my favorite so far ! Definitely my favorite rifle 30 30 too model '94 ...
Hickok45 essa arma devia estar em um filme é um modelo bem mais moderno do velho oeste 🔥
No matter what guys with small guns say. Size matters!
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Did you ever shoot at Thompson contender that would be different