Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: hedgeapple on October 12, 2013, 01:42:52 am
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It's not primitive, but I'm pretty darn excited about it. Now if I can just afford to get proficient with it. I think I'm going have to actually set up the reloader I've had for 20+ years.
Ruger Blackhawk .357 stainless with 6 1/2" barrel. Getting used to these western style grip is more challenging than I expect. But I'm getting there. I hope to carry it as a side arm during the November modern firearm season this year. I've been practicing at 15 yard and grouping a 10" circle. I had to chuckle today on the range when I realized I shoot my bow much better than I do this revolver. haha
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Very nice Dave. Are you able to shoot on your property? Maybe we could burn a few shells at the next Moontree gathering. I can bring some of my toys.
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Very nice, Dave. I know I like my 44mag Redhawk. I've knocked down quiet a few piggies with it.
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very nice Dave.i have a 7 1/2 in 44.mine is just blue with buff horn grips.i am really liking the looks of your stainless.
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Good choice Dave. Great looking gun and it's hard to beat Ruger revolvers. I picked up a 44 mag super blackhawk hunter to use during the gun season here. I look at it as being between bow hunting and rifle hunting. What leather are you going with?
-Dan
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Clint of course, we can shoot on my farm. I wouldn't have bought if I couldn't step out on the porch and fire a gun. ;) Sure we can pops some caps at the Moon Tree Gathering.
I have a .44 S&W 626 with a 4 1/2 in barrel that I inherited from my grandfather. Since my pinched nerve last year I can't shoot it with hunting loads. It sends a severe pain shooting from my hand up through my shoulder. :( I was concerned that the .357 might do the same thing. But shooting .38 light defense loads, it kicks about like my .22 mag. And shooting 180 grain hunting loads it's just slightly more than my .380 LCP. The LCP kicks a bit because it's so small. It's a pleasure to shoot. After shooting the Blackhawk with the western style grip, I'm thinking maybe I could handle a Super Blackhawk .44. The S&W grip force the impact straight back while the Ruger grip allows the it to "roll" up. Clint and Seabass bring them to Moon Tree. I'd like to give the Super Blackhawk a try.
DGF, I love Ruger handguns. I own a Mark III, a LCP and now the Blackhawk right now. I've had 8 or 10 more in the past. All were great guns. As far as leather, I think I'm going with a cheap nylon bandoleer style (or I might make one) for hunting. I think that would work best in a tree stand. But, I'll be getting a cowboy holster for everyday use. I would make that holster, but I don't have the patience to make the belt with bullet loops. And, I want the color of the holster and the belt to match.
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Dave, I'll bring my Taurus 44 mag. We will definitely pop a few caps.
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Well now, look at that. That's right nice. Love those grips. I may just have to tote some heat to Moontree myself if that's the way its gonna be. :laugh:
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we are gonna have fun fellas.
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I've been practicing at 15 yard and grouping a 10" circle. I had to chuckle today on the range when I realized I shoot my bow much better than I do this revolver. haha
Lol I had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago shooting a .357 S&W. I was shooting at 8" plates at 18 yards and only hitting about 60% of them. Granted Ive only shot handguns a few times, but it was funny to think that I could have hit all of them with my bow. Beautiful pistol by the way. You sure are lucky to be able to shoot on your property.
Jon
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Well, if everyone is bringing side arms to Moon Tree, I need to dream up something more fun to shoot at than paper. ;)
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I found this DIY online. I think it will be fun at the Moon Tree Gather. Heck we might even fling an arrow at it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYAjuQKVBm4&feature=player_detailpage
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Very nice Dave. Are you able to shoot on your property? Maybe we could burn a few shells at the next Moontree gathering. I can bring some of my toys.
I'm in too :D
Tracy
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Nice! I played with a Ruger Vaquero in .357 this summer, very similar, nice to shoot. Had an 11 year old boy shooting .38 Special and .357 Mag loads, too, he shot it better than me!
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the target looks great Dave and heck yeah I want to fling an arrow at it.it looks like an easy enough build
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Very cool gun,I use to have one in the 44 mag,loved it,couldn't hit crap with it but still a very cool gun. ;) :)
Pappy
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I'm in also Hedge. But i'll have to bring my blackpowder 45 cal 1851 Navy revolver. Killed and doe with it 4 years ago at about 15 yards. ::) haven't shot it much since, might be good to bring it out of retirement. :)
DBar
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Sounds like it's going to another great gathering with non-stop activities. I am so looking forward to it.
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I bought a SuperBlackhawk in .44mag this summer and had trouble controlling the recoil with the factory wood grips. The western style grips are too small for my hand. I bought a Hogue Monogrip for mine and it is awesome. It is rubber and ergonomic. Its wider and extends to give my pinky a place to rest. I now have much more comfortable grip and better control. It sacrifices the old west look but gains handling. And most importantly......ITS CHEAP!!
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my hands are kind of small. I think the factory grips will be fine. It's just that I am more used to the semi-auto grips of my Mark III. And with the pinched nerve thing, the end of my index finger in numb. I've got to learn to squeeze a trigger all over again, it seems. But, I'll get there.
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here is the smokewagon i'll be bringing to moontree.superblackhawk 7 1\2 inch 44 mag.now I need to find some 44 special loads for target shooting.
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I have a pea shooter compared to you guys would that be accepted at Moon Tree or just laughed off the range? :laugh:
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Bring the pea shooter. I'll let you shoot my hand cannon if you want.
I wish I still had my sawed off 20g. Now that was a fun toy. Pretty tough to hit a clay bird one handed with it.
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Steve, I want to fire that smoke wagon to see if I can handle the recoil. And, I want to use the my Hornady shells to if it's the shells that cause the pain when I shot my S&W with it's 4 1/2 barrel.
Daniel, bring the pea shooter. If my shooting really sucks, I might pull out the Mark III to boost my confidence. :) Or, the S&W .22 mag with the 7 1/2" barrel. I need to shoot that gun, anyhow. I shot it well last January.
Mark, those grips look like they would help. But I'm stubborn. I'll have to prove to myself that I can shoot the gun well without them. haha
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I'm so green with envy I can't muster up anything nice to say!! ;)
Cipriano
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criveraville, it just pocket change. Literally, it is actually pocket change and recycling beer cans. I drop all my change in a jar and I recycle aluminum cans from the house. I also, work at a gas station where I buy coins that at don't have a slot in the register, like half dollars and dollar coins. I never miss a dollar here and there. You'd be surprised how quickly that adds up. In the last 4 years I've bought a Henry .22, a Bersa Thunder .22 a Ruger .380 LCP, a Savage .270 and now this Blackhawk. 80% of the money to buy these came from the above method. I did kick in a little here and there because I didn't want to wait another month to buy the gun. The trick is NEVER tell your wife how much money you're saving this much money. She'll find some other use for it like new drapes or something. haha
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you are welcome to shoot anything I bring with me Dave