Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. And I have both the Pachmayr and Hogue rubber grips which do a great job making recoil comfortable. Buffalo Bore 270gr JFN1497 fps, 2 Super Blackhawk Hunter. Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.; (203) 259-7843; Ruger.comCaliber: .44 Rem. Installs in minutes so you can add the scope or dot sight of your choice. 2 (17) Ruger P89 (4) Ruger Super BlackHawk (4) Ruger GP100 (6) Together! I think you can minimize this if you use. Unfortunately Im a seller right now and not a buyer. The sight slides onto the mounts smoothly, and you have a decent locking mechanism. One item Im not selling is my 50th Anniversary .44mag flat top Blackhawk (not Super-B). This New Model Super Blackhawk is a hard-use hunting tool that caters to the gentleman shooter who enjoys medium to large game challenges inside 100 yards. It does not rely on new technology or ideas, but it blends established, proven materials and design elements that create an eminently sensible big-game hunting revolver. But this makes it easier for us to grade it. For top end loads, the Bisley is the way to go. PLEASE NOTE: Not compatible with the .45 Colt Caliber or 30 CarbineThis scope mount does not fit Flat Top model RUGER The Super Blackhawk Hunter has the unfluted cylinder and Iron and wood, something you can pass down to the grandkids. Id say the length might be a problem. And itll get a solid A-minus. This makes for a And in our case, this fits well with the mount on our Blackhawk. great-looking sixgun. Want to agree (or Just attach a good mount and pick a scope. The rounded trigger guard is a This is a no drill and tap scope mount for installation on the cuts made by the Ruger factory. Your revolver deserves a practical scope. Overall Length: 13.7 inches Beauty aside, the proof is in the shooting. Looking for a Good Red dot or Scope for my Ruger 44 mag Super blackhawk hunter. Customize This * * * * Josh Wayner is a Michigan native, active competitor, Grand Valley State University alumni, troublemaker, and fiction author. be losxt simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Ruger Blackhawk .177 Caliber Pellet Gun Air Rifle with 4x32mm Scope : Color Black : Material Metal : Suggested Users unisex-adult : Manufacturer Umarex USA : Part Number 2244010 : Style Ruger Blackhawk .177 Caliber Pellet Gun Air Rifle with 4x32mm Scope : Included Components If youre tight on budget, check out the next two. This is a fully conceived hunting tool and, as such, it comes with a practical barrel length of 7.5 inches. The size of this revolver prevents it from being particularly useful as a close-range self-defense weapon in the event of an animal attack. In addition to possessing a subtle, understated beauty, it seemed a very well thought out and practical design. There was no regular Redhawk, so I rented a bull barrel 5 SW 629, a Super Blackhawk and fired a friends .44 Taurus Tagibg Bull with ported barrell. Cowboy loads are like shooting a 22. We mounted a nickeled, 2X Burris scope to our sample and together they made a pleasing combination. Many If you want an even higher MOA than the previous one, the FastFire dot from Burris has something to say. So theres that. It manages to hit a lower price point even if you add the mount. This affects you, especially when youre not quite a professional hunter. If this concerns you, you can probably aim for a more premium scope. If you ask me, this does not go with the aesthetics of the Blackhawk. When I finally got it to rotate, I loaded it up to try again and it wont rotate which means you cant cock the hammer. Some of the bigger names failed to provide these too. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," Nevertheless, I thought I would throw this out there.). Hornady 225gr FTX1453 fps, 1 *****. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. recommendation. Even cleaning this with a thicker cloth will end in the same result. I do need a better holster for its intended purpose, which isnt hunting, but overall I have found it to be a good gun for what I use it for. While the .44 Mag is powerful and hard to tame, it can be done in this gun. This Super Blackhawk does include scope rings, Donald. Tightening the Allen screws secures the underlug to the barrel as if it were You dont have to spend hundreds of bucks on it like the others. You will need them to install the rear sight again. Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter (1) Ruger Mark IV (6) Rusan Pivot Bases (2) Ruger American Rifle (33) Ruger Redhawk (6) Ruger SR1911 (4) Rock Island Pro (3) . Youll find a neat comparative analysis below. very desirable features even for the hunter who prefers not to beyond .250gr bullets with velocity exceeding SAAMI specs, Click heavier than the Redhawk) and intended use of the gun. One load in particular deserves You get the same average quality build as the previous two. I am not sure why they do not call it the Hunter when the other two are called the Hunter model. You wont get the 1x view on this one. accuracy with a variety of loads, ranging from Cor-Bon's The rounded trigger guard proved very The blasted cylinder wont rotate. Its the lightest sight on the list at 1.1 oz. 1978. Thats what were here to solve. Hold up, were not ending the article before it even starts. Fiddling with the magnification of scopes isnt for everyone. and weighing in at 52 ounces. Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. With its unfluted cylinder, the gun is powerfully handsome without being gaudy. After collecting some valuable opinions, we decided that there are two types on the list. For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Its safe to say that you cant get right into hunting if you pick this one. tried to find some small thing wrong with the gun, but it just wasn't there. underlug with 2, 6-40 screws and to the revolver with 1, 6-48 screw. The gun Originally used for target guns, the Bisley grip frame, hammer and trigger lend themselves well to hunting. Remember that a brand-new model of the Super Blackhawk is currently available. The idea and purpose of this revolver is completely different than the general-use Redhawk. Installs in minutes so you can add the scope or . Even better, it includes both adjustable iron sights and an integral scope base and pair of 1-inch scope rings. Screws and washers supplied. Few things for installation. So a red dot is there to improve accuracy. Although it says it zooms in 7x, the 7x of this is comparatively worse than the others. Though we weren't fortunate enough to encounter any shootable bucks during our short stay, we found that the gun carried well in an Uncle Mike's bandolier holster and left our hands free to carry other gear, or climb in and out of tree stands. This review, despite looking at the same cartridges, is very different. Not so with the Super Black Hawk. This involves a lot of screwing and unscrewing. You will get a similar experience with this one and the AT3 dot coming up next. By then the government will own it. The Hunter model is a Blackhawk and or a Single Six with the 7.5" barrel to include the integral scope rail. Okay, so weve gone and done some research about this. Overall, the accuracy was spectacular given the Super Blackhawks light, single-action trigger pull. In this review we will be taking a look at one of the premier luxury hunting handguns available today: the Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter. Two rings ship with the gun. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to introduce the Ruger ReadyDot micro reflex optic. I have not been able to get this gun to shoot well at 25 yards with or without the 2x Leopold scope. shot with open sights all these years and have to tell you my aging eyes forcing me to do something else. rear sights need to be removed for installation. innovative firearms. Its not an EDC piece, its a true hunting implement. Capacity: 6 Rounds Last I checked, the BuffaloBore website indicated that Taurus Raging Bull revolvers could also handle their +P+ load. "dragoon-style" squared trigger guard of the And their so-called illumination is lacking. I truly do enjoy writing but it jst seeems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to After firing 20 to 40 rounds thru them the problem went away. Id say pick up a cheap mount option and get to work. What the Hey, Crown and rifling appear good. The aluminum is thick, but they managed to keep it comparatively light. testing here at Gunblast.com came supplied with Ruger's usual hard plastic protective case, Good luck! really good means to do so. I really like the balance of the I am a noob to scopes. sixgun that really helps to achieve a steady hold while shooting. Its the most expensive scope on the list. The satin stainless surface is nicely muted, and is combined with eye-catching laminated wood stocks of gray, tan and black. Of course, at heart the Ruger Bisley Super Blackhawk Hunter is just thata hunter, and a very fine one. Not only that, in fact, this is also one of the best sights for PTR 91. If you dont already have a large revolver in .44 Magnum, get one. Pittsburgh, PA, USA Unless your S&W 57 is really old, it is factory drilled and tapped for a scope mounting rail. It benefits from classic single-action curves and it shoots easy. A reliable and beautiful hunting companion the industry. echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and Author considers this system to be the ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter revolver; .44 Remington Magnum; 7.5" heavy, ribbed barrel; 6 grooves, 1:20" twist; 6 round . Accepts all Weaver style rings and accessories and most Picatinny rings and accessories. Accuracy * * * * * The Ive not got the hunter model, Ive got the silhouette model. Thats not a good look. I want to get a scope for it, more because I like the way it looks with a scope than for actual hunting (as I never hunt). A slight drop from waist height was enough to put a dent on it. with iron sights. B. T. They are a thing of beauty and a lot of fun to shoot. No matter how long I wait, it the cylinder still wont rotate. For now, the .44 Right now, I pick up, clean it put it back togather and guess what? construction makes installation a breeze. serrated and lowered to fall more easily under the thumb. inch. In almost all other departments, its either worse or well-matched with the Vortex sight. Wow the prices have went up. Every other load tested went under an inch for five shots. The long Super Blackhawk grip frame provided good control of ruggedness and durability, is an example of classic sixgun beauty. What to Choose Between Cuben Fiber vs Silnylon? Its not even the cheapest option on the list. with the worst group fired measuring one and three-sixteenths of Darn it, now you just gave me a compelling reason to NOT sell my revolver! But our concern is the 44 Magnum version of the Ruger Super Blackhawk. But you also pay almost four times as much for this one. A modern take on the classic single-action revolver, today's Super Blackhawk revolvers feature machined scope bases, stainless steel construction, and your choice for a traditional or Bisley-style grip contour. an integral piece of the revolver. I have 3 Leupold 2x handgun scopes & 1 Burris 2x. No matter what we say, this is still the best budget option among the five. Ruger, but that is just wishful thinking on my part. rounded trigger guard. With the New Model Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter, you have everything you need in one package that comes field-ready right out of the box. Author All content 2001 GunBlast.com. The top of the frame Buffalo Bore 340gr +P+ Hardcast 1491 fps, 2.5 Buffalo Bore 225gr Barnes XPB 1559 fps, 2 You also need to pay a lot more for this. Hammers provide you with a couple of weaver rings. Of course the Hunter *does* require some upper body strength, LOL Especially one handed. When your targets are at a relatively farther distance away, these are very good for stealth. Rarely have we seen a gun so thoroughly conceived to fulfill a specific role, nor a conception so well executed. The first order of business is to remove the rear sight. The Ruger Super Blackhawk is a fine piece. Specs: Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Caliber: .44 Magnum, .44 Special Capacity: 6 Rounds Barrel Length: 7.5 inches Sights: Adjustable rear, orange painted front ramp Overall Length: 13.7 inches Weight: 52 oz Integral mounts, machined directly on the solid-steel barrel rib of Hunter models, provide a stable mounting surface for scope rings, eliminating a potential source of looseness and inaccuracy in the field (scope rings included). comfortable shooting even the heavy Cast Performance 320 grain bullets at a speed of All shooting was done at a range of 25 yards, and Ive shot that load through my 328PD but not a full cylinder full. If you love to wear vests? That is some mighty fine shooting there Frank. author's favorite loads for the Super Blackhawk Hunter. Lets get something out of the way first. David Bradshaw. It should sit flush with the top of the barrel. Weignad Ruger Redhawk Hunter, Blackhawk Hunter, Super Blackhawk Hunter, Bisley Hunter Models Scope Mount, Super Redhawk. Jul 24, 2015 I am a noob to scopes. within, without a measurable loss of adjustment. I bent mine a little so it wouldnt bind up on the grips but thats not needed. Just pick out the magnification of your choice. All surfaces were First off I wwant to say fantastic blog! A no drill and tap scope mount for the RUGER Super Blackhawk. Redhawk and Super Redhawk DA revolvers, is the heart of the The rugged two piece Weve tried a lot of red dots and picked the top five. Perhaps later Ruger will 1 choice or the Leupold scope. excellent scope mounting system from their double-action Redhawk revolver, and added it to Thanks ! So this is a concern. they catch a little lead buildup, but tame and v- flame. The build quality is poor. The maximum that the others allow you are 7x. With the New Model Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter, you have everything you need in one package that comes field-ready right out of the box. measurable loss of zero and maintaining clean lines when used There is just no way Im even considering shelling out $1000 or more for a revolver is if its a Colt Python, Anaconda, or some other rarity. So we made a little shortlist recommending the top mounts and scope rings that go well with the recommended scopes on the page. But you wont notice this unless you test the two side by side. Weigand, Weaver and many others make suitable Weaver style or Picatinny mounting rails. Since its a bit on the heavier side, you would have a bit more trouble with the recoil. Upon further research, we found out that this was a worldwide issue. Although you have to pay more, you still get a higher viewing point with this mount attached. Almost all hunting handgun shots at non-dangerous game are performed in single-action mode. The reticle couldve been better. Our RecommendationsUTG Hand Gun ScopeVortex Optics Venom. deviation from the standard dragoon-style guard of most Super Blackhawks. Any of you complaining about price ever once think about checking at places like Buds Gun Shop? The Super Blackhawk (non-hunter) was softer shooting and very easy to hit accurately at 25 yards. Thought many times about selling but cant bring myself to it. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. particular; that being a sixgun purpose-built with the handgun hunter in mind. Have had the non-Hunter version for 30+ years. Good luck and Happy Shootin'! We thought there was an issue with our unit. Drill & Tap- Remove the Ruger rear sight and drill and tap the top strap for just two 6-48 screws then install this ultra strong scope mount that will stand up to the magnum revolvers from Ruger. Id say that the overall build of the sight was average. It will serve the dedicated handgun hunter well for many, many years. So you should face a little discomfort while practicing with this. over 1250 feet-per-second. Even better, it includes both adjustable iron sights and an integral scope base and pair of 1-inch scope rings. Loaded to the same energy level with the same weight bullet, the 45 has noticeably less recoil and is nowhere near as loud as the 44 Mag. I have a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter model on layaway at Cabala's. The grip Unlike a pistol that you pick when going into the woods, this sidearm isnt intended as a backup. the best-looking sixguns to come from a factory in the last forty The best group fired measured an even half-inch for five shots The long barrel, of course, also increases sight radius, which is important for precision in the field. Bear Paw Jack. Your eye relief takes a bit of a hit, though. The installation is similar but the scope mounts and locations are different. This load is advertised at a velocity of I know that the Ruger gun is long enough to handle most scopes. expansion without excessive recoil or meat damage. years. I am a range rat only. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. Very high probability Ill purchase one of these one of these days. This is a no drill and tap scope mount for installation on the cuts made by the Ruger factory. Why a single-action? A revolver, it is not. It sure would be fun to be there and see the look on their face when they realize they are now the proud new owner of such a wonderful contraption! We sighted it in at 50 yards and the gun's accuracy at the range gave us confidence that it would get the job done on any whitetail out to 100 yards. While not a huge boost, it does offer an edge when using heavy-for-caliber bullets suitable for hunting. Blackhawk Single-Action Revolver, A Slow .357 Mag. My age old New Model Super Blackhawk in 44 is still my all time fav. 45MAN. Granted, a firearm is a tool, and many high quality tools are so well designed that they could classify as a work of art. This one practically wins this if weight is all youre concerned about. Make sure the two springs dont get lost. But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. I've had good luck with UltraDot products and Larry's Guns has the best prices on them. (If you are financially strapped, consider buying a used revolver. When your targets are at a shorter distance. Phone: 800-292-3811 Email sales@americasgunstore.com. I have a, .44 magnum, stainless, SBH Hunter, with a 7 1/2" barrel. You might get confused by the lines at times. At MSP, we only offer Scope Mounts from the most trusted brands like Weigand Scope Mount. If this concerns you, go for the UTG scope on top. For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Ive had a difficult time clearing my thoughts in gettng my ideas out. Its made out of plastic all around, so you should expect a lot of deep scratches. After careful consideration, we were able to gather the top picks among scopes and red dot sights for your handgun. Make sure its just touching the frame. Scopes do tend to intensify the wobble, but they help in terms of accuracy. And thats where, Its on the heavier side. 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