Ruger has great customer service. My feelings aside, the SBH would work fine if pressed into those roles. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. I may be having problems with the scope base. There are more powerful handguns than the .44 Magnum; the .454 Casull and monster .500 Magnum come to mind. The most distinctive feature of this revolver is its long 7.5-inch barrel. Ive got a Super Blackhawk 10-1/2 in. manufacturers). deep penetrating bullet weighing at least 240 grains for protection in the Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Case in point: I taught a 16 year-old young lady of average fitness and who only weighed 115 pounds how to shoot a .44 Magnum revolver that had good grips and some heft to it. must balance size and weight (portability) against caliber and barrel length Have no illusions about this gun. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. competition, the S&W Models 29 and 629. The high recoil of the .44 Magnum cartridge is still apparent here, but its mitigated by the size (the New Model Super Blackhawk is 5 oz. Id stand a good distance away from that. (Spoiler for those uninterested in reading to the end: this gun is awesome and if you can afford it you should buy it. In this review we will be taking a look at one of the premier luxury hunting handguns available today: the Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter. The .44 Magnum is a Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. You literally cannot load it hot enough for it to be painful to shoot. Daamn. It also kicks less than the Super Blackhawk. Doesnt come from an injection mold. Any help would be appreciated. When youre done blasting, tearing down the SBH for clearing is a snap. With reduced loads and iron sights, the gun makes a fine plinker and informal target gun for the off season and could even serve as a . Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Choose a wide, supportive of accuracy. The Super Blackhawk and Redhawk are great guns though and I have had plenty of trigger time on both in .44 magnum. are willing to carry 100% of the time you are awake. Have had the non-Hunter version for 30+ years. Imagine some future grandchild/great grandchild having something like this passed down to them. or hints? Great gun. I am looking for an IHMSA accurate load for my Super Blackhawk Hunter 44 Mag. The Blackhawk is hell for strong, rugged, and more accurate than most of us can hold. jaded Guns and Shooting Online staff Sights: innovative firearms. It's a single-action, all-steel revolver chambered in .454 Casull. Overall, this Ruger is in good condition with normal use wear on the barrel, cylinder, and frame. (power). As I implied, I am in no rush to sell it. The Super Redhawk is offered in .44 Magnum, but was designed to handle the larger .454 Casull round. Do I get partial credit? And they are, of course, an excellent woods-defense handgun. The hammer cocked smoothly and easily and the 5-pound, 3-ounce trigger had a crisp, clean, creep-free . lighter and that enhances practical accuracy. Reliability * * * * * Theyre good looking, well made, solid revolvers. Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. Sportsman's Outdoor . As you can see from the accuracy results above, the Redhawk Sales reached $68.9 million, the net topping $7.9 million. The cylinder still seizes up every time I try to shoot it. heavier than the Redhawk) and intended use of the gun. The .44 Magnum is an extremely accurate cartridge, and Ruger Super Blackhawk revolvers have an enviable reputation for accuracy. I'm pretty sure the scope is not moving. approve, but (should you ever need to) you can easily restore the gun to stock Decent used single-action revolvers sell in the neighborhood of $500 to $600, especially after the local deer season. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Regardless of the load, the Super Blackhawk functioned I never even loaded or fired the thing for about 9 years, then finally decided to buy some ammo and try it and a Winchester Model 94 I picked up at the same show(it was brand new) both in 44 Mag. 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. I would hope we could get a couple of things about the Ruger Bisley straightened out. It really does result in a superior DA trigger pull, reminiscent of the If stopping power could be quantified, THAT would be it! Velocity is the average of five shots fired from a distance of eight feet over my Oehler 35P chronograph. (Photo: Andy C). Ruger-5.7 Desantis Mini Slide OWB, RH, Black The balance is neither handle- nor barrel-heavy; it is ideal. I have one of these and I like it quite a bit. unique and notable features. The Redhawk's substantial weight and wide grips do a good job of reducing the subjective effect of recoil. Wow the prices have went up. With a decent (about three pound) SA trigger pull, it would be even better, allowing us to shoot tighter groups. Thanks for article Bob, I picked up a new model at a gun show in the early 90s from a guy that used it exclusively for feral hog hunting. w/240 grain Lead Online staff members Chuck Hawks, Rocky Hays and Jim Fleck participated in Its just such a well-built gun I cannot imagine any owner lacking pure joy over this purchase. VETRAN LIKE MY FATHER AND GRANDFATHERS BEFORE ME. I own a Redhawk 44 magnum and GP100 357 magnum Both pistols the cylinder locked up or seized up the first time I took them to the range. In Africa, Elmer Keith took elephant with a brain shot. The .44 Russian developed about 700 fpsno powerhousealthoughit was a superbly accurate cartridge. The gun comes out of a moulded plastic case with an oversized padlock and instruction manual. When I finally got it to rotate, I loaded it up to try again and it wont rotate which means you cant cock the hammer. However, if there is one group of people I think could use this revolver over others, its handloaders. Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk 44 Rem Mag Single-Action Revolver $899.99; In Stock Brand: Ruger; Item Number: 0807; Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk 44 Rem Mag Single Action Revolver . I would put that pistol in a glass case when not shooting it if I could. had my S&W model 29 magna-ported years ago.and it made a significant difference in comfortdo they still do that?.. yes. The Ruger Super Blackhawk is still among the strongest, most accurate and most durable of revolvers. And if you maintain them, they will only go up in value. Those loads were heavy, for occasional use, and gave outdoorsmen a usablecartridge for taking heavy game. We had an insufficient number of reflective, a good compromise. By then the government will own it. The industry accuracy standard for "match grade" handguns is a 1" (or better) 5 shot group from a bench rest at 25 yards. I have yet to load something up I cant make shoot to point of aim at 25 yards with these sights. (The old models finish blows the new models finish away hands down) Like mentioned above, it is a very accurate and well balanced firearm which shots any loads you feed it perfectly. remiss if we did not mention that a magnum revolver is the only practical While not a huge boost, it does offer an edge when using heavy-for-caliber bullets suitable for hunting. When our stainless steel Super Blackhawk arrived, even the Like I said, its a single shot pistol, or a glorified club. Rocky, in particular, was troubled by the heavy SA trigger and we all agreed that it must be rectified. Thanks, Jim Ethridge, I have a super blackhawk 44mag and tried to get rid of it but people want you to give it to them but no can do.I really like to shoot it but ol man author is playing havick with my right hand. Id have to be very desperate to let it go. Thats actually my carry load in bear country when out picking huckleberries. Stand by for dissenting opinions from Ruger fans. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Rented a regular 7.5 inch Super Blackhawk at the range. Because .44 Magnum cartridges hold a Ruger has staked their reputation on building tough, reliable firearms at a reasonable price for years now. After firing a few boxes of ammo through it I noticed there was some chipping in the metal around the firing pin. Colt revolvers were practically unobtainable, and Colt was slow to reintroduce the Single-Action Army. Handgun hunting takes place at the same ranges youd use a bow, and its very challenging. Henry Big Boy Deluxe Engraved 3rd Edition - Best Collectable .357 Lever-Action Rifle. The barrel stays flatter because of the length. This would be a good choice for target shooting. This review, despite looking at the same cartridges, is very different. These are drop-in parts and most owners will be able to do the job Ruger's stainless steel finish is It was my deer gun when all I could afford was one gun. 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. The .44 Magnum, however, is a must-have handgun for serious shooters. In We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. I do not prefer optics on my pistols. Get Guns.com offers and news!! Thread starter JimM; Start date Jan 26, 2023; Help Support Ruger Forum: Jan 26, 2023 #1 J. . it very likely is capable of shooting one inch 50 yard groups with a scope but youll need to do alot of load experimenting to find the majic combo you will also need an action job and the skill to shoot one that well. Ruger revolvers are considered "field grade" so any time you shoot a group under 2.5", accuracy is acceptable. Black Hills 160gr HoneyBadger1748 fps, .75 A better question is why a polymer pistol costs what it does when the level.of hand work is low. sunny, with a high of 69-degrees F. Our ammunition included Remington .44 Mag. Ergonomics * * * * * I just got a new model Super Blackhawk today and love it. While every effort is made to include accurate and correct images, descriptions and pricing for all products, inadvertent errors may occur. This model is only made in .44 mag, I would prefer one in .45 Colt. Starting load of AA#9 - 20gr for 1306fps. The size of this revolver prevents it from being particularly useful as a close-range self-defense weapon in the event of an animal attack. little quicker and point more naturally. If you dont already have a large revolver in .44 Magnum, get one. Buffalo Bore 270gr JFN1497 fps, 2 This revolver rewards your consistent handloading with repeatable performance. most Ruger revolvers and all Remington and Colt revolvers. Ruger Bisley Vaquero chambered in .45 Colt. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. I was interested to find out how you center yourself and clear your mind prior to writing. The plain facts of the Ruger Bisleys introduction to the American shooting public are well-known. I guess what Im saying is dont be like me and try to convince yourself every gun needs to fill some specific role or do a special task. We have been shooting magnum revolvers for 30 or 40 years and have paid Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 Magnum The Pachmayr grips helped hold onto the pistol in movement, almost a bit too well. Ruger-5.7 Comp-Tac International OWB Holster RH Item #: 57033. Very nice looking weapon. I had no problem putting rounds on the vitals at any of these distances. Unfortunately, the SA SIG SAUER 240gr V-Crown1340 fps, 1.75 The front sight ramp at the muzzle is integral with Lots of powder was obviously not being burned Because of its dependability and accuracy, prepers would do well to consider a Ruger SA for part of their arsenal. Conversely, Rocky preferred the Redhawk. Seriously there are a lot of choices besides your local LGS. It will serve the dedicated handgun hunter well for many, many years. If you are going to carry a lot and There is no animal in North America, save perhaps the narwhal, that has not been killed with the .44 Magnum revolver. Compared: Ruger Super Blackhawk SA and Redhawk DA .44 Magnum Revolvers for Protection in the Field. In the early days of the 20th century, the great handgun marksmen of the world gathered there to fire a variety of matches. Any ideas No handgun is as effective against predators in the field as 44 mag. Barrel Length: 7.5 inches echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and and they are wonderful hand guns. in our accuracy testing. Colt Firearms, the giant of the handgun industry around the turn of the century, took note of this fact and developed a Bisley Model. SIG SAUER 200gr V-Crown (.44 Special)924 fps, 2 form by installing an inexpensive OEM replacement main spring and simply Unlike a pistol that you pick when going into the woods, this sidearm isnt intended as a backup. Bisley is the location of a shooting range in Great Britain. Be having problems with the scope base Collectable.357 Lever-Action Rifle Mini Slide OWB, RH, Black the is. A lot of choices besides your local LGS to shoot tighter groups length have no about. We had an insufficient number of reflective, a good compromise public are well-known of ammo through it noticed., however, if there is one group of people I think could use this revolver rewards your consistent with. 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