New Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag. 4" Barrel
08-06-2008, 12:26 AM
#15
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: central Ky
Posts: 601
RE: New Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag. 4" Barrel
I don't live in bear country but have shot/hunted with big caliber handguns for the last 20 yrs and agree the Rugers are about as strong as they come. My question is, with just a 4" barrel and shooting heavy hardcast bullets its gonna generate some serious recoil, so whats the chance ofgetting a double tap off if needed??? just curious
08-06-2008, 09:03 AM
#16
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 4
RE: New Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag. 4" Barrel
If you are talking about the Garrett round, you are right, it has a stiff recoil. Am thinking that in a "bear charge", the recoil would be masked by the adrenaline rush you would get.
I did fire off a quick cyl. at a stump in my clearing behind the cabin and found that it can be done. I am 6'2" and 200 lbs. so maybe that helped? I took a 13 mile hike into the back country last Friday and left the Marlin at home. I felt pretty comfortable with my 44 & Garrett combination....
I did fire off a quick cyl. at a stump in my clearing behind the cabin and found that it can be done. I am 6'2" and 200 lbs. so maybe that helped? I took a 13 mile hike into the back country last Friday and left the Marlin at home. I felt pretty comfortable with my 44 & Garrett combination....
