I had one, and it was a little off POI. Plus, when you change loads, you have to know how to adjust your aiming.
Also, keep in mind that the New Vaqueros are not built like the old ones, so you can't shoot "Ruger Only" loads out of them.
You could get lucky, and have one that shoots POI with your hunting load. My brother has an old vaquero that is right on with his hunting loads. We both bought them at the same time, and I have switched to a SBH because mine didn't shoot POI.
If I was to get a Vaquero for hunting, I would go with the old models that can handle any load a SBH can. Then you can exeed 44mag power levels with the 45 LC.
Last edited by minnesotahunter; 11/19/2010 11:25 PM.