Just got a Rugger .44
 

I just bought a Ruger Super Blackhawg .44 mag with a seven inch barrel. How accurate can you guys shoot this gun or a gun similar to it with open sights?

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

I bough a Ruger .44 SBH in the 70's and kept it for about 20 years. It seemed to me it was an accurate with I think was a 7 1/2 barrel. See:
http://www.gunblast.com/Super_Blackhawk.htm

However, I sold it for a couple of reasons. With the western style grip and that heavy magnum I had to hold on for life with both hands to kept it from coming back and the hammer bloodying the back of my thumb. The recoil is very substantial, as you've undoubtedly discovered. The report is also quite a shock to your system after shooting a few dozen rounds in one session.

Their nice looking and for certain applications a good pistol.

Good luck!

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

I haven't benched my .44 RSBH but I used to be able to plink a gallon milk carton at 50m with it without missing. I am more reserved at age 57 because my hand shakes more now and my visual acuity is, sigh, getting worse. However, even firing 300 grainers, I just let the beast climb and arch back. No damage to me. Now, I have always gotten trigger kits or jobs on my SA Rugers. They are sweet.

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

Just a couple days ago, I picked up a new Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter with the 7 1/2 inch barrel. I have not had the chance to test its accuaracy as yet but with practice, a good revolver is capable of 3 inch 100 yard groups if not better. I had a GP 100 that I could get those groups with as well as a 10 MM S&W revolver shooting 40 S&W ammo. Add a pair of Hogue grips to the old Blackhawk and its a different critter altogether. Thye don't make Hugue grips for the Bisley however.

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

I would think with a modified grip to help reduce the tendency of the of the handle sliding back when firing. As I recall, even though mine was sort of a "beast" to control with the standard grip, it was kind of fun shotting it or letting someone else shoot it. The look on a friends face after the first shot was always worthwhile. ;)

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

:DI know what you mean.

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

I prefer a scope on my hunting handguns; I suck otherwise. It amazes me how anyone can shoot accurately at 100 yds with no scope on a handgun. With a scope on my .500 S&W I can shoot 3-5'' groups and could do the same with my old .44 mag Blackhawk

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

With the sights that come on most hunting handguns, its hard to do any precision shooting. If you replace at least the front side with a good fine brass bead sight, your shooting will improve fast. Of course you must have a DEAD SOLID rest with a Hunting revolver to place your shots well. The longer the barrel, the better. Even Snub nose revolvers are plenty accurate but not very shootable past defense ranges. A scope or good Red Dot is a great aid as mentioned above. Ruger can supply any sight combo you wish and on The Hunter and Super Redhawks, they are simple to change.

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

I put a pair of Uncle Mike's grips on my RSPH .44 Mag. It carries the 10 1/2" barrel, which adds a little forward weight to it, but the new grips, although not as pretty as the factory ones, sure made it MUCH more pleasant to shoot. Accuracy suits me just fine for what I expect from it (and me).

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

i used ta have one years ago. it was a real shooter, wish i'd a hung on to it. like's been said getta houge, uncle mike's, or the like fer better grip.

the square trigger guard can be a knuckle buster.

early

RE: Just got a Rugger .44
 

The Bisley Hunter got rid of the square trigger guard. I chorographed some more 44 Mag loads today. I shot the two of the same loads in the Ruger Hunter and the 4 inch Taurus Ukltralite. The Ruger gets 90-100 fps more velocity with the extra 3 1/2 inches of barrel. I was a little suprised thatthere was that much difference.

I have been trying to work up a couple reduced loads to shoot in the Taurus Ultralite. I found the light bullet load for it. I loaded 10.0 Gr of Unique behind the 200 Gr Nosler JHP. I am getting 1026 fps and the recoil is pleasant. Its sort of a 44 Special + P load. I loaded them in Magnum cases.

My Heavy bullet load is still in Progress. I am loading the Cast Performance 300 Gr WLNGC bullet. I first loaded 17.5 Gr of IMR 4227 and got about 1120 fps but that load is a handful in the Ultralite. I backed it off to 16.0 Gr of the same powder but that dropped it clear down to about 800 FPS. about half way should do the trick. The Taurus will handle the full power loads but the recoil at 28 Oz is fierce.;)