Ruger Super Blackhawk 480
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01/09/2016 10:16 PM
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Range report: Shoots high with the 412gr Hunters Bullets I loaded (some of the worst looking cast bullets I've seen), and the creepy trigger pull made shooting anything that resembles a group impossible, I was lucky to keep 5 shots in 4 inches. Best groups came with the starting load of 300-MP powder, they also shot the closest to point of aim. I had to adjust the rear sight as far right as I could get it without the screw falling out. By comparison, I also took my Bisley 44 Magnum, shot some 300gr Nosler over 2400 and my 429421 over HS6, it will put 5 shots into 1.5" or less at 25 which is the range shot today. I am going to load up the rest of these Hunter bullets, and see if I can improve some things, bent the trigger return spring which alleviated some of the creep, and I am going to skip the Unique loads which shot 5.5-6" high, but were very, very comfortable. Temperature was a chilly 43* with a Northerly breeze, cold by Southern New Mexico standards. I will decide tomorrow if this is going back to Ruger, it just didn't impress me, what I am afraid of is that it may be the actual bullet that is some of the issue.
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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk 480
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01/09/2016 11:47 PM
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Mech 8
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I didn't have much luck with those bullets in my 475 Linebaugh. I tried several loads with a couple a different powders, velocities ranging from 800 to 1200 fps and nothing looked good.
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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk 480
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01/10/2016 6:11 AM
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Thank you sir! Before I send this back to Ruger, I will try some different bullets. This one may go to Gary Reeder or JRH and have the action tuned and a new front sight installed so that it doesn't shoot so high.
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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk 480
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01/19/2016 2:17 AM
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I have hemmed and hawed, but after dropping the $$ on a box of Hornady 325gr XTP bullets, I think it has to go back. I could get 3 bullets to group, then 2 would hit 8" left.I loaded these in Starline cases of 2400 with Winchester Large Pistol Primers. Coupled with all of the cosmetic issues, I will be placing a phone call to Ruger tomorrow.
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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk 480
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01/19/2016 8:14 PM
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Sawfish
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Let us know what happens. Just a reminder that a lot of Ruger's factory personnel are at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas this week.
Good Shooting Makes Good Hunting Patron Member NRA; Life Member RMEF, SCI, NSRPA, CRPA: Member, FTRF, HHI #7108, CBA
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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk 480
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01/20/2016 7:50 PM
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Thank you sir, I will for sure keep everyone posted. They should have the pistol tomorrow.
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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk 480
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01/21/2016 10:46 PM
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reflex264
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I actually got those bullets to shoot pretty good in my SRH .480 using H110. It was a mild load. At 25 yards it was putting 5 into a big ragged hole. They are some ugly bullets though.
"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk 480
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01/22/2016 4:16 AM
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tradmark
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Sad thing for ruger is that ya get a bfr its pretty much a tack driver from the factory. Ive never seen one that wasnt flawless in function. Thats this guns main competitor and while i applaud them for making them finally id like to not hear about lack of execution.
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