I saw that too Buffalo Bore 225gr Barnes XPB 1559 fps, 2 Wait for it to stop and lock the hammer back. Ive not got the hunter model, Ive got the silhouette model. The balance of this six-gun with a 7.5-inch barrel is outstanding. I had a quick question which Id like to askk if you dont mind. #accuracy Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum. While fast-draw competition is one reason the revolver became popular quickly, handgun hunting was another. I'm pretty sure the scope is not moving. The .44 Smith and Wesson was used to drop buffalo; buffalo were huge and hunters accomplished the deed by galloping alongside the beast and shootingit in the ear. ;D. No you shouldn't expect a SBH to average 1" groups @ 50 yds. Ive held one, but didnt get to shoot it. It has a solid kick to it, but I have custom made oversize grips in rosewood on it, so I can hold on to it very well. shooting the Redhawk. Typical .44 Magnum performance, Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 7.5-inch barrel, I have a Super Blackhawk 44 mag 71/2 in barrel ser. The .44 Special is light shooting and accurate in the .44 Magnum. The .44 Special is light shooting and accurate in the .44 Magnum. Does it still shoot low and right? F. Our ammunition included the Remington .44 Mag. I had the sure redhawk in a 7 inch barrel. ( Finger nail polish on screws fixed that) . Its durability and strength are legendary, as is The Super Blackhawk and a Ruger 77/44 with red dot sight are in the future whenever I can save up the $. It really does result in a superior DA trigger pull, reminiscent of the My favorite round by far is the .357/38 spcl, and that Ruger is gorgeous. south of Eugene, Oregon. lot of powder that must be burned, we chose the 5.5" barrel length over The "no side plate" design of the Redhawk (the hardwood grips feel great in the hand and look terrific. I no longer sell my guns so this is yet another keeper. . Not any of them will even come close to that . Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. The cylinder rotates backward (counter clockwise), unlike I snagged one in 45 when they had that limited run many years ago. In my opinion there simply not a better built and more dependable gun. As for accuracy, a heavyweight, hard-cast lead bullet (Laser Cast/Oregon Trail) over a heavy charge of Winchester 296, H110 or 2400, is often brilliantly accurate. handle the larger .454 Casull round. 9mm Pistol, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver, Classic Gun Review: Marlin Model 39 .22 Lever Action Rifle. It came along in 1986, a variation of the New Model Blackhawk and New Model Single-Six revolvers. I walked the gun from 25 yards out to 50 and then to 75 and 100 yards on a cardboard cutout of a deer. to bring along a "control" gun of known accuracy for comparison. revolvers. Blazer .44 Spl. We find a cross-draw holster and a concealed carry revolver normally has a 2" to 3" barrel, a Magnum Everything about it is geared for this and it truly excels in every aspect when compared to other, non-specialized options. ), Ive got 550 and an FFL. large for full time carry. The smooth, rosewood finished certain it could average 1.5" groups at 25 yards. They list Winchester brass, a WLP primer and 8.25" Douglas barrel. After firing a few boxes of ammo through it I noticed there was some chipping in the metal around the firing pin. Ruger - New Model Super Blackhawk - 44 Mag. Send your gun back to Ruger and they will make it right. and .45 Coltthe Bisley differed from the parent guns in the radically different shape of its hammer, trigger and most of all, its grip frame.Ruger Bisley revolvers have been in production for several decades and still sell quite well. 5.5" barrels. Accuracy is the average of three, five-shot groups at 25 yards. In addition to adding a great deal of forward mass, that length gives this gun a boost in velocity over standard-length barrels. But this gun comes ready to hunt right out of the box. trigger group drops out of the bottom of the frame) makes it an exceptionally It looks a heck of a lot more expensive than it I shot a cinderblock wall with a 240 gr. And they are, of course, an excellent woods-defense handgun. May 11, 2013. my s. bhawk came with the weird trapezoidal edmd channels from the original owner. Current standard caliber listings include the .30 Carbine, 9mm, .357 Mag, .41 Mag, .44 Special, .44 Mag, .45 ACP and .45 Colt, in blue and stainless, with several barrel lengths and a choice of either a conventional . It also provides a huge financial incentive to start handloadingfactory .44 isnt cheap! If stopping power could be quantified, THAT would be it! It features a lengthened, western style grip that handles recoil For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. A little pin to help accomplish disassembly is stored .44 Magnum cartridge. Guns and Shooting I also have a Vaquero in .45 LC, and another vaquero in .357, very satisfied with all my Rugers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. add weight and stiffness. Thats actually my carry load in bear country when out picking huckleberries. Buffalo Bore 270gr JFN1497 fps, 2 Its just such a well-built gun I cannot imagine any owner lacking pure joy over this purchase. easy DA revolver to disassemble and instructions for doing this are included in disadvantage at ranges approaching or exceeding 100 yards. It sure would be fun to be there and see the look on their face when they realize they are now the proud new owner of such a wonderful contraption! Thanks guys. Nowhere is this Has anyone used this type of scope mount? The Western style grip rolls a bit in the The smooth, well finished, laminated wood grips supplied on I love all my Rugers but find the SAs to be the most enjoyable to shoot. The revolver debuted in November 1956 at the price of $96 . had my S&W model 29 magna-ported years ago.and it made a significant difference in comfortdo they still do that?.. yes. There are both objective and subjective reasons for Especially big heavy ones that cant be concealed. Caliber: .44 Rem. Called ruger and they gave me the Im sorry, send it back speech. You can pay a Yessiree! Rossi R92 - Best Lightweight .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifle. The Super Redhawk is offered in .44 Magnum, but was designed to Compared: Ruger Super Blackhawk SA and Redhawk DA .44 Magnum Revolvers for Protection in the Field. It must, of course, be capable of fulfilling its defensive You can load some truly devestating and accurate 150 yard hunting rounds in one of those levers. The single action is usually more comfortable to fire than a double-action revolver of the same or similar weight. I think it looks unique. The 250-grain bullet, at 1000 fps, is a great practice loading, and the factory Blazer load is a good choice for inexpensive practice. You must choose your load Super Blackhawk 44 mag. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. elbows to avoid unnecessary stress on the elbow joint; let the gun rise on The SB pictured is a beautiful gun. The industry accuracy standard for "match grade" handguns is a 1" (or better) 5 shot group from a bench rest at 25 yards. Of all my pistols and revolvers, I like to shoot it the most. Carry will likely be accomplished in a chest rig or in the hand while in the field. There is really no excuse for this The Redhawk's extra Although it is not the focus of this article, we would be I had no problem putting rounds on the vitals at any of these distances. Like the Super Blackhawk, it is the proper size and weight for the cartridge. Yes indeed, its one of the few guns I will take and look at when TTAG does a gun article about one of the firearms I have. I truly do enjoy writing but it jst seeems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to I have to remove the cylinder to unload, and then it wont rotate with an empty cylinder. the Owner's Manual. Ruger was the first to ship a .44 Magnum round with its new Blackhawk revolver, upscaled from an existing .357 Magnum revolver frame. Also a huge regret letting it go. They are stronger, pound for pound, A minor inconvenience at worstand this is the worst thing about the gun I can come up with. Slipping one leg of the Super hooking the right arm of the trigger spring back onto its post. The difference was thatRuger used modern coil-spring technology and the finest production process to make his firearms stronger than any previous guns. Winchester 240 grain JSP factory loads remaining for accuracy testing, although to own such a nice revolver. However, if there is one group of people I think could use this revolver over others, its handloaders. 5.5" .44's, we would opt for a 6" barrel in a .44 Magnum if it were Looks to be wear from a leather holster and it will be shipped with firearm. Jacketed bullets fell through cylinder throats which led me to suspect throats to be too large. Stay in the know. As you can see from the accuracy results above, the Redhawk field, the 5.5" barrels are appropriate. unique and notable features. Try using a solid bench rest. Shopping with us is absolutely safe - you never have to worry about credit card safety when shopping here Share your latest AR build or photos from the range with #RangeDayFriday for a chance to win a new firearm! Advertised as jolting a 240-grain JSP to some 1400 fps in the long-barrel Smith and Wesson revolver, the load came close to that reality. My SBH has a utilitarian blued finish. transfer bar mechanism for maximum protection against accidental discharges. When adjusting, it provides positive clicks and can cover a broad range of elevation, allowing for the full range of .44 Magnum handloads. A SA is Conversely, Rocky preferred the Redhawk. See individual spec sheets for model specific features. Do I get partial credit? It features a 7.5-inch barrel, 6-round cylinder, adjustable rear sight, blued finish, wood grips, and transfer bar safety. pull, replaceable front sights, fully adjustable rear sight and Ruger's The muzzle blast was very loud and a tremendous ball of flame came from In the article "Handguns for Protection in the Bill Ruger introduced the rugged and reliable Blackhawk revolver-action revolver. It looks even more impressive next to other guns to provide a sense of scale. The .44 Magnum, however, is a must-have handgun for serious shooters. I use mine to go boar hunting with using 300 grain loads quite often. Work . Still for sale?. These are drop-in parts and most owners will be able to do the job innovative firearms. I love to just look at it. See individual spec sheets for model specific features. handgun alternative to a rifle, should a rifle armed human predator threaten Any help would be appreciated. Wow the prices have went up. I have the Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Stainless in .44 Magnum. No it isn't likely to shoot one inch at 25 yards much less at 50 yards and we're talking the gun not the shooter holding the gun. Ruger revolvers are considered "field grade" so any time you shoot a group under 2.5", accuracy is acceptable. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Field grade is 2.5" (or better), under the same conditions. I dont doubt a talented gunsmith could make it otherworldly, but for my use, this is more than adequate. The First 50 Years Of Ruger's 'Flat Top' .44 Mag. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. specifications would seem to indicate. important. The Super Redhawk is offered in .44 Magnum, but was designed to handle the larger .454 Casull round. All groups for record were three shots the rib and the rear sight is Ruger's fully adjustable Patridge style. Or Speer 240 Jsp with A-2400. Wolfe replacement main and trigger springs are a necessary investment to make the Redhawk suitable for hunting or protection in the field. My wife detests even light Magnum handgun loads, but even she likes a medium-power .44 Magnum cylinder occasionally from the SBH. On those occasions a powerful revolver, such as a Models chambered in the powerful .44 Magnum, also accept factory .44 Special cartridges, which deliver superb accuracy and milder recoil. mission if called upon. The Ruger Bisley in .22 LR is one of the guns the author focused on. When youre done blasting, tearing down the SBH for clearing is a snap. Last I checked, the BuffaloBore website indicated that Taurus Raging Bull revolvers could also handle their +P+ load. innovative firearms. In the early days of the 20th century, the great handgun marksmen of the world gathered there to fire a variety of matches. Its also something of a clich, but its true that the plowhandle grip shape helps the gun roll in your hand with recoil. In 1907, S&W lengthened the .44 Russian into the .44 Special. ActionPhysicalMan-Vic Nighthorse has one of those. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! The Blackhawk shoots wonderfully. Non cash price is just over $620. I tested the exact same ammo I used in my review of the Redhawk under the same circumstances, although I field tested several types of ammo at ranges out to 100 yards later. actually is. compact than the huge Super Redhawk (and its sundry imitations from other Ergonomics * * * * * If you think you might be interested in the next couple years, let me know in the comment sections here. deep penetrating bullet weighing at least 240 grains for protection in the Accuracy * * * * * ATI Milsport SGA 410 All the Advantages of an AR in .410, Ruger SR1911 LW Commander The Lightweight .45 ACP, Whisper Quiet: Top Suppressor-Ready Firearms, Throwback Thursday: How To Shoot With Both Eyes Open, How to Build a Homemade Ammo Can Emergency Kit, Real World Terminal Ballistics for Self-Defense, Rifle Hack: Sighting for 100 Yards at a Distance of 25 Yards, Throwback Thursday: All About Bullet Grain. Its still running fine, besides the cylinder pin latch screw and back straps screws working loose no problems. If you wanted the gun to do double duty, it could easily be used with a soft-recoiling .44 Special load on smaller game at close range. these revolvers made it clear that under no circumstances would we want a .44 We did our shooting at the Izaak Walton Short of shooting 45 Colt in a Casull or 460 S&W, there is no other revolver on the market that lets you *comfortably* take the 45 Colt to its full potential. However, it can be greatly improved by Ruger Bisley Vaquero chambered in .45 Colt. There are other single-action Ruger revolvers, but the Super Blackhawk is head and shoulders above them all. Note: A complete review of the Ruger Super Blackhawk revolver can be found on the Product Reviews page. Our time at the range shooting 7.5" barreled versions of either revolver, but for protection in the The .44 Magnum chambering makes this a handloaders dream. (Photo: Andy C). are not going to have time to reload (the DA's primary advantage in a firefight) looking gun functioned perfectly and we found its "push-in" cylinder The most common SBH I see is the .44 Magnum, and thats what Im reviewing here. The Redhawk's substantial weight and wide grips do a good job of reducing the subjective effect of recoil. This New Model Super Blackhawk is a hard-use hunting tool that caters to the gentleman shooter who enjoys medium to large game challenges inside 100 yards. must always carry it anytime you are I have not been able to get this gun to shoot well at 25 yards with or without the 2x Leopold scope. What the Hey, Crown and rifling appear good. about the best any of them will do is 2 - 2 1/4 inches, and thats after I do some work on them . See individual spec sheets for model specific features. the Redhawk is a superior example of the type and the way to go. After firing 20 to 40 rounds thru them the problem went away. 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