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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2008, 01:31:25 PM »
Hey Haz, what kind of Milk-Duds are you throwing with that anyway? Sent all my nuclear tipped .44 ammo south to defend Atlanta against the Ruskies. Need something new.
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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2008, 01:50:51 PM »
250 grain Montana Gold CMJ over 21 grains of H110.  Runs about 1200 fps and will light fires at 3 feet ;D
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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2008, 04:20:57 PM »
+1 on the Ruger.  I have a Super Blackhawk Hunter I took bear hunting a few years ago and, needless to say, I fear nothing in the woods when it's on my side.  The only mod.  I made was to change the factory wood stocks to a nice, cushy set of Hogues.  I have ham hands though, so you may not find this necessary.  If something should go wrong with your gun, I can also give Ruger's customer service department two thumbs up.  I lost a spring while giving her a good scrubbin' and Ruger sent me a new one, free of charge, in about a week.  Now that's service, IMO.

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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2008, 08:54:49 PM »
I like 5" barrels, I have a model 29 classic hunter that is just stellar with 300 grain bullets, and mediocre with anything else, but because it has a scope  does not count,, my 4" gun is an old model 57, .41 magnum, and with any lead bullet is a tack driver, jacketed bullets are ok but not killer, I have ordered but not shot yet, some 270 grain bullets with a big meplat, that I think will be the hoss, but as with my .44 mag, the rear sight may not have enough downward adjustment, unless I replace the front sight.
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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2008, 04:04:50 PM »
I like 5" barrels, I have a model 29 classic hunter that is just stellar with 300 grain bullets, and mediocre with anything else, but because it has a scope  does not count,, my 4" gun is an old model 57, .41 magnum, and with any lead bullet is a tack driver, jacketed bullets are ok but not killer, I have ordered but not shot yet, some 270 grain bullets with a big meplat, that I think will be the hoss, but as with my .44 mag, the rear sight may not have enough downward adjustment, unless I replace the front sight.

Years ago I had a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Mag with a 10" barrel. An old guy at the range gave me some 44 special ammo that I believe were 248 gr RNL. Those things were so slow getting out of that long barrel that with the sights cranked down I still had to aim at the bottom of the paper on the target (2' x 2' NRA Bullseye) to hit the very top of the paper. A 2' spread between POA and POI..... ;D
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Re: WHEEL GUN
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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #25 on: August 19, 2008, 07:00:14 PM »
Thanks for all the great input. I really dont like the blacks or reds. I lean towards the 29 series and maybe a little off brand in DA . I really like the Ruger in .357 but the .44 isnt my bag.
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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #26 on: August 19, 2008, 11:30:32 PM »
I have a 4' Redhawk.  Shoots nice and if you run out of ammo you can club whatever is after you death.  Also makes one heck of a boat anchor.

Yep, A bit heavy to tote all day, but boosts the old confidence a little (and not as filling as a 12-pack) ;D
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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #27 on: August 20, 2008, 06:24:41 PM »
What ever happened to the Smith & Wesson Model 357PD ? Nice in between .41 mag. in a lite packing handgun.
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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2008, 12:37:27 PM »
S&W has discontinued all .41 Magnum revolvers.   :(

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Re: WHEEL GUN
« Reply #29 on: December 24, 2008, 10:33:29 PM »
i have shoot a 41 mag for years it great because i much easier tio control and place multipule shoot. Smith &wesson make iton the same frame as there 44 mag it a great round it is a little hard to find ammo but most good gun shops  can orderit for you.

 

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