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New horse in the stable. #93760 10/21/2011 5:28 PM
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So I'm out looking for a semi-auto that would work well for a deer gun, and I run across this Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in 45colt. It is brand new, and priced at $530!!! I couldn't resist. The semi-auto project will have to wait till next year. I CAN'T WAIT FOR GUN SEASON!!!!

Don't plan on using optics, but it's nice to have the option.

Here she is.



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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: minnesotahunter] #93761 10/21/2011 5:35 PM
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Excellent score!! That is a very nice piece! Congratulations! When are you going to try it out?


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: Whitworth] #93763 10/21/2011 5:38 PM
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Thanks. As soon as I can! Busy bowhunting this weekend....but I'm going to have to throw a few rounds down range between hunts.

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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: minnesotahunter] #93764 10/21/2011 5:51 PM
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Nice Find! If it's as accurate as my 44 Bisley Hunter, you won't regret it!


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: KRal] #93770 10/21/2011 6:06 PM
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That should put any semi-auto to shame. Looks better too.

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SWEET!Good luck with your hunts this weekend! If you score early,you'll just have more time to get your SBH dialed in!


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: esoxman50] #93774 10/21/2011 6:46 PM
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 Originally Posted By: esoxman50
That should put any semi-auto to shame. Looks better too.

Joe W


Amen to that sentiment!


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: Whitworth] #93775 10/21/2011 7:06 PM
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that was a great buy


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: Gary] #93778 10/21/2011 7:56 PM
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you lucky dog!!! have fun with it!
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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: wizzard] #93781 10/21/2011 9:01 PM
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nice 45 ruger cant go wrong.


shoot it if its still coming shot it again!!!
Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: dc74] #93792 10/22/2011 12:09 AM
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Can't go wrong with a Ruger, congrat's.

Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: racksmasher] #93793 10/22/2011 12:16 AM
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Sweet gun and a great buy!

Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: MIHunter] #93799 10/22/2011 1:38 AM
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Two words: Tack Driver!

Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: 98Redline] #93816 10/22/2011 1:08 PM
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MN,

Welcome to the sixgun world! You won't be dissatisfied...

Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: SChunter] #93831 10/22/2011 5:04 PM
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Sweeeeet! 45 Colt is a great cartridge. I've got a SRH in 454 and love it. Good shootin n huntin.


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: flingwinger] #93848 10/22/2011 9:24 PM
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Thanks guys. I get to shoot her tomorrow!! Sitting in the tree with my bow right now......

Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: dc74] #93873 10/23/2011 1:45 PM
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nice piece!


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: johnwilliams] #93888 10/23/2011 7:34 PM
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my bisley hunter in 45 colt shoots excellent, and i am sure yours will too. handloaded 250 gr XTPs shot especially well with a stiff charge of H110.


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: BBwheelgunner] #93939 10/24/2011 5:41 PM
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Well, she's a shooter. Just shot some factory LeverEvolution ammo, as I'm not set up to load 45 yet. Didn't get to bench it or anything, but she's dead deer accurate standing offhand out to about 45yrds. At 20, the holes were almost touching, and at 45, 90% of them stayed on the paper plate. Didn't streach it any further on this quick outing.

Just shot it enough to dial in the sights, and have a little fun.

Very comfortable to shoot.

Smooth.

A quick "poor boy's trigger job" improved the factory trigger by a TON, and help with the accuracy.

Very very happy with the purchace.

Thanks for the load info, I'll be needing it as soon as I pick up some dies.

MN

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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: minnesotahunter] #93940 10/24/2011 5:44 PM
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minnesotahunter.that is dam good off hand.. what is a poor boys trigger job ..?


shoot it if its still coming shot it again!!!
Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: dc74] #93948 10/24/2011 7:20 PM
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dc74,
Thanks, but I don't claim to be a great shot or anything. I'm sure lots of guys here would put me to shame. I've shot revolvers a lot though. I had a S&W 629, Taurus, and a different SBH in 44mag. Once my little brother and I started casting our own 44 bullets out of wheel weights, the costs went down, and we shot more often. Now I'll have to get set up for the 45.

For me, at 45yrds, the sight picture is more challanging than holding steady. Those iron sights look awefully big. I try to focus on the front sight, and put it on the "fuzzy" target.

Last year I shot a doe at 40yrds offhand with my young cousins sitting next to me on a log. But that's another story...

As to the "poor boys trigger job", it's easy, and only takes a few minutes.

1. take either grip panel off. Doesn't matter which. Lift the spring arm off the post on one side. It will be obvious what I mean when you get in there. This lightens the trigger pull considerably.

2. Make sure gun is unloaded. Cock hammer. Apply firm pressure forward on the hammer as you pull the trigger. Repeat this a few times. This smooths out the trigger pull.

I have done this to a couple of different SBHs, and it makes a world of difference from the stock trigger.

I didn't come up with it, but I sure like it.

WARNING: I can not say for sure that this will not harm the gun. Do your own research to decide if you think it is safe for your gun. It has been hashed over a lot here and on other sites.

MN

Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: minnesotahunter] #93979 10/25/2011 4:02 PM
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thanks minnesotahunter i have herd of pushing on hammer and pulling trigger but not the spring thing


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: dc74] #94093 10/27/2011 1:35 AM
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Great gun and a great price!


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: dc74] #94159 10/28/2011 4:49 PM
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Forget the Auto-Loader unless you are going to use it exclusively on the range for target shooting. Who in his right mind would want to line up on a good animal or get himself in a dangerous situation and have the S-A jam or misfire. With a quality revolver that is well maintained, this simply does not happen. I have a BlackHawk 45 Long Colt Revolver and love it. However, my favorite is my RedHawk, 44 super mag, 9" with a 4-power, electronic red dot scope.

Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: dc74] #94241 10/30/2011 10:46 AM
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Nice find good luck


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Re: New horse in the stable. [Re: dc74] #94301 10/31/2011 4:15 PM
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Very nice


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