Not Much To Look At...
06-24-2010, 08:49 PM
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Typical Buck
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Central Connecticut
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Not Much To Look At...
...but it sure does have some great serial numbers! 
And even my wife commented that it looked pretty when she first saw it!
After receiving it, I wrote to the fine gent that sent it to me that it has found a new home and he replied, "I hope that you keep it forever...!"
And I think that I will!
And even my wife commented that it looked pretty when she first saw it!
After receiving it, I wrote to the fine gent that sent it to me that it has found a new home and he replied, "I hope that you keep it forever...!"
And I think that I will!
06-25-2010, 06:06 AM
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Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Great score!!!
I used to own one many years ago and should have never sold it.
They are probably the best made (modern) percussion revolver of all time. 30grs Of Pyro P and a Wonderwad/wax cookie under the ball gave very respectable accuracy but they get dirty fast.
This is one of the few times i would suggest trying APP or JSG powder.
BTW Clements mods them to 50cals if you feel the need for more knock down but at a heavy price tag.
I used to own one many years ago and should have never sold it.
They are probably the best made (modern) percussion revolver of all time. 30grs Of Pyro P and a Wonderwad/wax cookie under the ball gave very respectable accuracy but they get dirty fast.
This is one of the few times i would suggest trying APP or JSG powder.
BTW Clements mods them to 50cals if you feel the need for more knock down but at a heavy price tag.
06-25-2010, 08:36 AM
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Typical Buck
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Thanks for the compliments
I do have another one of the exact same model which also has some great serial numbers, and I have refrained from shooting it. But now that I have this second one I'm getting psyched up to take the plunge and begin shooting with one of them.
And I do use APP when I shoot revolvers.
So the time to shoot one is getting closer and I'll make sure to report about it.
Believe you me, sometimes the longer a persons waits the sweeter it is! But first I want to replace the white grips with black rubber Pachmyar Presentation's that I have which are not as pretty but are very comfortable, supportive and less slippery.
And I do use APP when I shoot revolvers.
So the time to shoot one is getting closer and I'll make sure to report about it.
Believe you me, sometimes the longer a persons waits the sweeter it is! But first I want to replace the white grips with black rubber Pachmyar Presentation's that I have which are not as pretty but are very comfortable, supportive and less slippery.
Last edited by arcticap; 06-25-2010 at 09:10 AM.
06-25-2010, 03:10 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
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Those Ruger revolvers are a real dandy. I really like mine, but it is just a standard blued model. I have killed two deer with mine(does in meat season). Mine shoots pretty well. I can keep them in about a 2" group at 25 yards if I do my part. I have even taken my fair share of squirrels with mine. The only problem I have with mine is that it tends to foul(sp) pretty fast. 8 to 10 accurate shots are about all I can get before it needs cleaned.
I do not know if fast fouling is fast for a revolver or not. Mine is the only one i have ever shot. But I like it. Tom.
PS: Am I spelling fouling properly.
I do not know if fast fouling is fast for a revolver or not. Mine is the only one i have ever shot. But I like it. Tom.
PS: Am I spelling fouling properly.
06-25-2010, 05:57 PM
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: NE Louisiana
Posts: 697
Those Ruger revolvers are a real dandy. I really like mine, but it is just a standard blued model. I have killed two deer with mine(does in meat season). Mine shoots pretty well. I can keep them in about a 2" group at 25 yards if I do my part. I have even taken my fair share of squirrels with mine. The only problem I have with mine is that it tends to foul(sp) pretty fast. 8 to 10 accurate shots are about all I can get before it needs cleaned.
I do not know if fast fouling is fast for a revolver or not. Mine is the only one i have ever shot. But I like it. Tom.
PS: Am I spelling fouling properly.
I do not know if fast fouling is fast for a revolver or not. Mine is the only one i have ever shot. But I like it. Tom.
PS: Am I spelling fouling properly.
06-25-2010, 07:38 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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