Ruger revolver
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 20
Ruger revolver
ALright guys, im looking at buying a revolver and this will be my first one, I want one thats going to run under $600, .45 colt, single action, 7 1/2" barrel; those would be my needs, and so far the gun I've found looks likeRuger New Model Black hawk
I was wondering what you guys thought of this gun and/or if there is a better choice out there by your opinions
thank you and best wishes
I was wondering what you guys thought of this gun and/or if there is a better choice out there by your opinions
thank you and best wishes
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 330
RE: Ruger revolver
You can't go wrong with a Ruger revolver.
They are as strong as they come. All of the balistics tables list the hottest loads with an *(Ruger) You can handload the .45LC to almost .44 Magnum levels.
You can accesorize them to your hearts content. Scopes, grips, sights, holsters.
They are as accurate as a single-action revolver can be. With a little tuning the trigger can be slicked up.
Good Hunting,
Bowflex
They are as strong as they come. All of the balistics tables list the hottest loads with an *(Ruger) You can handload the .45LC to almost .44 Magnum levels.
You can accesorize them to your hearts content. Scopes, grips, sights, holsters.
They are as accurate as a single-action revolver can be. With a little tuning the trigger can be slicked up.
Good Hunting,
Bowflex
#5
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Somewere on Mt. St.Helens
Posts: 347
RE: Ruger revolver
BigGameHunter, what do you plan on doing with handgun? If your going to hunt with it I have to go along with the .44 super redhawk. But if it's a .45 colt your looking for the Blackhawk is an exceptional choice.
#6
RE: Ruger revolver
Look at the super blackhawk hunter model or bisley hunter model.
They are stainless,.44 magnum,come with scope rings,VERY accurate and reliable,and you can shoot .44 specials for light target practice.
Altough they are single action only,I have yet to see anyone who can ACCURACTLY rapid fire a .44magnum in double action.
As far as a handgun scope,do NOT go over a 2x until you are more familer with shooting a scoped handgun. Indeed,within the range limitations of the .44mag,a 2 power scope will serve ALL hunting needs.
They are stainless,.44 magnum,come with scope rings,VERY accurate and reliable,and you can shoot .44 specials for light target practice.
Altough they are single action only,I have yet to see anyone who can ACCURACTLY rapid fire a .44magnum in double action.
As far as a handgun scope,do NOT go over a 2x until you are more familer with shooting a scoped handgun. Indeed,within the range limitations of the .44mag,a 2 power scope will serve ALL hunting needs.
#7
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: seville, fl
Posts: 75
RE: Ruger revolver
dont let anyone ever tell you you cant hunt with a 45 colt.....if you handload you're in business....if not then you'd be better off with high priced factory loads like buffalo bore etc. The 45 colt will do everything a 44 mag will do without as much pressure....I know, I've shot lengthwise through several hogs with mine....and never found the bullet....thats over three foot of penetration.....so there you have it, a 45 colt will do for hunting. If you want to hunt with it, get the 7.5 bbl ruger bisley hunter (if you like single actions)....If you just want to carry it in the woods....go with a shorter barrel....you'll be thankful.
Incidentally that load i mentioned was a hard cast lead 270 grainer at 1000 fps.....you can certainely load the rugers up much hotter than that.
Incidentally that load i mentioned was a hard cast lead 270 grainer at 1000 fps.....you can certainely load the rugers up much hotter than that.
#8
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Somewere on Mt. St.Helens
Posts: 347
RE: Ruger revolver
Who said you can't hunt with a .45 colt? I still want to know what he wants to do with this handgun, hikeing, hunting, plinking, shooting the dog next door, or just because that's what he's looking for. I think whatever one wants is what he should get. I think what he's looking at is a great choice, I love all my Rugers.