Shot my Ruger Blackhawk for the first time.

[thermaler]

Shot my blackhawk for the first time today with Keith 240 gr hunting bullets--wasn't too bad. The manual says something about being cautious with exhaust gases coming out the side between the frame and cylinder--I probably should have paid more attention to that as the gases blew a large hole in gun-rest shooting bag showering me in shot.http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s388/triggerpull/Cjfhjvck_zpsf8ba4166.jpg (http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/triggerpull/media/Cjfhjvck_zpsf8ba4166.jpg.html)http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s388/triggerpull/Tgdhi_zps05325477.jpg (http://s1049.photobucket.com/user/triggerpull/media/Tgdhi_zps05325477.jpg.html)

[bythebook]

I learned that quite a few years ago and also had to patch a bag. You don't want to get your hand at the side either, or it will cut you pretty bad.

That is a real nice looking rig.

[thermaler]

I learned that quite a few years ago and also had to patch a bag. You don't want to get your hand at the side either, or it will cut you pretty bad.

That is a real nice looking rig.You too? Now I don't feel quite so stupid : ) The red-dot on top is a millet sp-1, not very good chinese junk but at the price better than nothing at all--at least until I can afford a leupold VX 2.

[thermaler]

OOoops looks like I ran afoul of the referees--I guess this one was kinda off-topic from the start. Thanks for the compliment bythebook--you have one too? What is really interesting to me is that all the reviews I read said one of the big weak points of this gun is the very stiff trigger pull; I read it comes at around 7.5 lbs. Mine to me seems almost perfect straight from the factory--I'm guessing somewhere around 4.5 lbs but very smooth--no grittiness or creep and a very good break. I thought I would want to lighten it up but I think I may stick with it for a while to see if it really bothers me that much.

[bythebook]

I don't have one now. I have had several Blackhawks over the years in 44 and 357 mag. I now have a model 29 that I have had a long while about the only handgun shooting I do now is my Glock 17. I had to go from my Glock 23 to a 17 because of ole arthur in my hands. I carried that 23 for about 7 years.

I had my oldest Son shooting a Blackhawk 44 with a scope when he was 4 years old, I had to help him hold it up at times but he did pretty well.

[390fe]

I got really lucky once with a Smith & Wesson .357 revolver - first revolver I'd ever shot. I had my middle and index fingers laying alongside the cylinder gap when I dropped the hammer. Fortunately, no harm done!

[snowgetter1]

That is a big blast.

[thermaler]

It tis indeed--blew out another one the other day. Time to get a wood block with rubber on it.

[tyler.woodard04]

Nice gun. Huge ruger fan myself though I don't own one. My fathers are on my permit. But I have to say, bad move getting one. Better lock up your wallet! I started with a Smith 1911 falling in my lap. Then bought an encore in 7mm-08. Then 243 and 45/410 barrels for that. Then striker #1, then a Smith 29-4 hunter non fluttd cyljnder , then strikers 2 and 3, then a smith m&p40c, then a smith 686 then a fourth striker. I think its a problem. I hunt 95% with handguns. Last year was the first in five or so I killed a deer with a long gun. I'm already planning another striker build for tree stand hunting. Good luck. And also a good heavy leather bag will help. and be sure to rest the frame not barrel for best accuracy

[thermaler]

Nice gun. Huge ruger fan myself though I don't own one. My fathers are on my permit. But I have to say, bad move getting one. Better lock up your wallet! I started with a Smith 1911 falling in my lap. Then bought an encore in 7mm-08. Then 243 and 45/410 barrels for that. Then striker #1, then a Smith 29-4 hunter non fluttd cyljnder , then strikers 2 and 3, then a smith m&p40c, then a smith 686 then a fourth striker. I think its a problem. I hunt 95% with handguns. Last year was the first in five or so I killed a deer with a long gun. I'm already planning another striker build for tree stand hunting. Good luck. And also a good heavy leather bag will help. and be sure to rest the frame not barrel for best accuracyYeah--just figured out the frame rest--but it's hard too with both hands wrapped around the grip/triggerguard area. What kind of loads have worked for you well taking deer? I'm thinking of the newer jacketed stuff from Hornady/Nosler in 180/200 gr should be enough to 50/75 yds.

[tyler.woodard04]

Haven't shot a deer with the 44 yet but did shoot a pig near #400. Using h110 and cast performance 255 wfn. Hunting with it as we speak

[thermaler]

Haven't shot a deer with the 44 yet but did shoot a pig near #400. Using h110 and cast performance 255 wfn. Hunting with it as we speakAwesome! Post pics if ya score. : ) good luck.

I figure it's gonna be a while for me to learn how to shoot it well and develop a good load.

[243LPR]

Try the 200 Barnes pistol X-bullet with a max charge of 296.I've killed 2 deer so far with them in my Super 14 Contender. Neither one went very far and recovered bullets were picture perfect mushrooms.

[rice paddy daddy]

nice pistol.
I love Blackhawks, been shooting them for 40 years.
Currently have a Super Blackhawk 44 magnum, a 1959 Flat Top Blackhawk in 357 magnum, and a New Model 45 Convertible - it has two cylinders, one for 45 ACP and one for 45 Colt.

[thermaler]

nice pistol.
I love Blackhawks, been shooting them for 40 years.
Currently have a Super Blackhawk 44 magnum, a 1959 Flat Top Blackhawk in 357 magnum, and a New Model 45 Convertible - it has two cylinders, one for 45 ACP and one for 45 Colt.Nice! They are definitely classy weapons.

[44magleo]

I've shot the 44 mag in several Rugers over the last 30+ years. For hunting that Keith 240 bullet over 20 grs of 2400 will kill deer as far as you want to shoot at them.
I cast my own from a Lyman 429421. I shoot them as cast out of wheel weights, AC or WC. the WC are a bit harder. Lubed with LLA. No leading even at high velocity.
In my SBH with the 7.5 barrel and iron sites can cut one ragged hole at 25 yards, about an inch at 50. If I do my part.
Loads up to around 21.5 grs shoot better but are not as comfortable. It is a bit over most books but in my SBH when you tipped the gun up to unload the empties came out with hardly a tap on the ejector, no flattened primers.
I've used the 20 gr load and even at 100 yard I can shoot through most any deer I've shot at. last one at 85 yards hit the front shoulder as it was quartering toward me and exited the opposite hind quarter, broke the shoulder and hip on the way through.
Bang flop you might say.
Leo

[thermaler]

I'm not used to firing this weapon yet--so I'm gonna finish the season with my rifles and bow--but I will be ready next year--I hope the deer will be too ; ) Appreciate all the reload advice.

[dcloco]

IMHO, believe every "gun nut", should own AND shoot a 44 Mag revolver. If nothing else, it WILL teach you how to grip a revolver AND reload for one.

....besides being one HECK of a LOT of FUN to SHOOT!!