hunting Revolvers

[castmiester]

I've been wanting a Ruger super Blackhawk for some time now... and I'm getting the itch. 44 Mag.

It's 500 bucks cheaper than the Redhawk... Any other ones you think are better ?

[Thumbcocker]

If you can get a hunter model do so. IMHO they are the best hunting SBHs there are. I favor the Bisley configuration, others don't.

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[DougGuy]

You could give us a LOT more to go on than just price.

Will you be walking/standing/sitting as you hunt? Are you hunting deer? Scope, red dot or iron sights?

When it comes to heavy for caliber boolits, 44m and 45 Colt are pretty much neck and neck with energy, and powders used.

My tree stand revolver is a 7 1/2" SBH with Lee 310gr WFN over 17,0gr LilGun. My woods walker is a 5 1/2" medium frame Vaquero in 45 Schofield brass with 250gr OWC over 21.5gr H110.

The load for the SBH is quite stout, the load I use in the Vaquero is throttled back considerably, both loads reach just shy of 1200fps.

Let us know how you would like to use the revolver.

[cwtebay]

I absolutely love my SBH's! I have 2 in 44 Mag (one I purchased on this site!). Both are 100% original everything. I carry one more days than not horseback or just in the hills.
Practice, practice, practice! I have watched my step father in law go from basic training handgun in '65 to killing his first elk with one after 25 rounds at the range, I have shot elk off of my horse at a dead run, several deer, a black bear and uncountable critters since I purchased the first a few decades ago. No, not optic friendly but it is the best friend that you can carry or hunt with.

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[Thumbcocker]

I absolutely love my SBH's! I have 2 in 44 Mag (one I purchased on this site!). Both are 100% original everything. I carry one more days than not horseback or just in the hills.
Practice, practice, practice! I have watched my step father in law go from basic training handgun in '65 to killing his first elk with one after 25 rounds at the range, I have shot elk off of my horse at a dead run, several deer, a black bear and uncountable critters since I purchased the first a few decades ago. No, not optic friendly but it is the best friend that you can carry or hunt with.

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How did the horse feel about being a gun platform?

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[cwtebay]

How did the horse feel about being a gun platform?

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Did I mention practice?

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[Sandspider500]

I've been wanting a Ruger super Blackhawk for some time now... and I'm getting the itch. 44 Mag.

It's 500 bucks cheaper than the Redhawk... Any other ones you think are better ?

Yes, a 45 colt Blackhawk.

[Thumbcocker]

Did I mention practice?

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I have tinnitus in my right ear from shots fired from various .44's at critters. Now I wear electronic earmuffs. Maybe a thread about training a horse to tolerate noise and muzzle blast is in order in the future. I am not a horse person but do remember Skeeter Skelton writing about shooting a mulie off the back of his horse once. The horse was not consulted in advance and protested to the point that Skeeter wound up on the ground among the rocks.

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[Thumbcocker]

Yes, a 45 colt Blackhawk.

I have never had a .45 Colt Ruger that would shoot with a .44 Ruger.

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[Rockindaddy]

I have owned em all !!! I love my Anaconda 6" have killed two deer with a 44Mag! Spend a little more. If you know a frendly local dealer you can get an Anaconda for under $1400

[castmiester]

Like to have one for black bear. There's a huge bruin on the ridge where I hunt.

[cwtebay]

I have tinnitus in my right ear from shots fired from various .44's at critters. Now I wear electronic earmuffs. Maybe a thread about training a horse to tolerate noise and muzzle blast is in order in the future. I am not a horse person but do remember Skeeter Skelton writing about shooting a mulie off the back of his horse once. The horse was not consulted in advance and protested to the point that Skeeter wound up on the ground among the rocks.

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Well, beginning with cap guns - 22 Shorts, cowboy action ear plugs for my cayuse and we picked our ponies from the cavvy. It takes a lot of time and work! Would I shoot more than 5 yards from a horse??? HECK NO! But if they're breath feeling distance, listening to the hooves pound the snow - I would put my 2 spikes against any of the big bulls I've killed as far as trophies go!

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[Wheelguns 1961]

I have several hunting handguns from 480 ruger to 22lr. Most are blackhawks. My favorite is my 45 colt with 7 1/2” barrel

[murf205]

Which SBH you buy is strictly a matter of preference but in my experience, I would not have another one with the square back trigger guard. The danged thing beat my finger to death. I like the Super Redhawk Rugers but the SBH models can be made to have a lot better trigger easier. Both are great hunting guns. If you are going to scope it, the Super Redhawk comes with a pair of rings and they are super strong. Front sights on SRH's are easy to change. 44's and 45's handle boolits up to 300 grs and heavier if you need it and you would probably have to go to a 454 to get much improvement. But...it comes with considerable blast and recoil if you load it to full snort.

[Pereira]

I have a SBH in 44, and was the first handgun that I used to take deer with.
Mine is scoped, I have also used the BH 41 mag with a 6.5" barrel, and a Ruger Vaquero with the 4 5/8" in 44 mag.
The last one was... a Remington 1858 clone in 44.
Been carrying the BH this season but, as of yet nothing has wandered up close enough.

RP

[Flintlockboy]

I have one with the 10.5-inch barrel. I bought mine the day after my friend let me shoot his Super Blackhawk. I was amazed at how on my second shot with this hand cannon - using only iron sights I could hit a soda can 500 feet out. I am a target shooter who can appreciate reports of these powerful handguns taking down big game out further than my eyes can see. As a target shooter, I do not need a double-action Redhawk- Target shooters and hunters are not having a shootout with the bad guys - we think before we shoot - no flinching - every shot is thought out. Again, the S Blackhawk is tack sharp accurate, handheld it amazed me how this powerful handgun was as accurate as a lightweight target pistol!

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Many years ago, I bought a customized S&W 629 with a 8 3/8" barrel and a Nikon scope. That was when I learned I don't like optics on handguns.
Myself, I wouldn't hunt with a semi-auto...I know you didn't ask that, I just want to put that out there.
I've owned several revolvers. I'd prefer a double action, Probably a Redhawk would be my first choice. I'll like one I could holster...so a 6" barrel would be plenty long for me.
Also, it'll have to be 41 Mag
That's my 2¢

[charlie b]

I only had one. .45LC. Like Doug I loaded it hot with heavy bullets. Hitting clay pigeons at 100yd was fun. Never hunted with it, but, carried it when I was hunting.

After about a year I noticed my wrist would get sore after shooting. Second year it would stay sore all week. About that time is when Taffin wrote his piece on permanent damage from such shooting and I sold the gun.

Consider getting a Bisely grip if you have large hands. The trigger guard 'raps' the middle finger with heavy loads. Or you can get the 'ugly' pachmayr grips

[Bigslug]

I bought the first SBH I could get my hands on when they first introduced it in 1993.

I've since learned how to run a double-action revolver effectively to where I pretty much don't cock the hammer on one - ever.

My advice would be to spring for the Redhawk: you can still run it SA if that's your preference; you can load or dump all 6 at once; the cylinder has a little more room for longer bullet noses.

The Smith 629 is no slouch either if it fits your hand better.

[castmiester]

I bought the first SBH I could get my hands on when they first introduced it in 1993.

I've since learned how to run a double-action revolver effectively to where I pretty much don't cock the hammer on one - ever.

My advice would be to spring for the Redhawk: you can still run it SA if that's your preference; you can load or dump all 6 at once; the cylinder has a little more room for longer bullet noses.

The Smith 629 is no slouch either if it fits your hand better.

Good to know!! Different brands have longer bullets than others yes. I heard about the grips on the BH being disappointing. The RH being better. I like houge grips myself.