The BaitShop Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > FireArms, et cetera > Handguns, Pistols and SixGuns
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Ruger revolver 45 long colt
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

This site is completely supported by donations; there are no corporate sponsors. We would be honoured if you would consider a small donation, to be used exclusively for forum expenses.



Thank you, from the BaitShop Boyz!

Ruger revolver 45 long colt

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <123>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
d4570 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar

Joined: 27 January 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9403
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote d4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 February 2022 at 18:05
I went out and shot it today.
I shot 225's, 255's and 250's they, were cowboy loads and all factory loads. I don't know what kind of bullets but all lead. The CB where round nose, the other looked like a crayon that were 1/2 wore off.
I shot steel at 10 yards 5 sizes from 8" to 3".
I hit every time. properly 30 shots.
I shot a target at 100 yards and hit the 2'x3' backer every time and the printer paper target about half the time. Then some ice on the creek and a dirt bank at 93 yards seamed to hit about where I was aiming. 60 shot and I was very happy. Factory iron sights and the last 30 where off my rifle shooting sticks.
A red dot will be cool on it I'm sure.
I'm thinking a bunch of gophers will die...Clap
Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box
Back to Top
MapleHill View Drop Down
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Avatar

Joined: 01 January 2016
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 742
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote MapleHill Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 February 2022 at 11:08
Dad has had a S&W 25 45LC for a number of years. We have not shot it very much, therefore, not loaded much for it. It is a factory mis-stamped pistol, it's marked Model 57, which was a 41Mag. He bought it years ago as a collector so it never got shot much. I have loaded some light plinkers for it using Unique and some 255 casts and JHP and 2400 I think. In a strong pistol, which the Blackhawk is about the strongest made, you can really push a 45LC. 
Back to Top
jsgbearpaws1 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar

Joined: 02 March 2013
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3599
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jsgbearpaws1 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 February 2022 at 23:11
daily....yes!
...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!
Back to Top
d4570 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar

Joined: 27 January 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9403
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote d4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 February 2022 at 15:19
?????????????? 
anyone else?Confused
Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box
Back to Top
Wing master View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar
AKA StraightShooter

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 7481
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Wing master Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 February 2022 at 14:21
What hunting range is the .45 Colt good for with heavy Blackhawk loads?

I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
Back to Top
BEAR View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar

Joined: 07 September 2013
Location: Appalachian Mtn
Status: Offline
Points: 13734
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BEAR Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 February 2022 at 09:19
Brass is like Oreo cookies .   You always need an equal number of cookies and milk.

Brass has to be equal to primers, and bullets.


Oreo Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies, 1 - 17 Oz Family Size Packages, Size: 17 fl oz
“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”
Back to Top
Wing master View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar
AKA StraightShooter

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 7481
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Wing master Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 February 2022 at 18:14
That's a good start but I don't think theirs such a thing as too much ammo or brass. 
I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
Back to Top
d4570 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar

Joined: 27 January 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9403
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote d4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 February 2022 at 09:21
WinkI have not shot the 45/70 in a lot of years.
I should one day.
I do plan to hunt something with the colt, Not sure what yet. I'm a bad shot with a hand canon but maybe I'll do a red dot and see if that will help.
I have a dot I would just need the mount on the gun. 140 brass should get me started?
All my other guns I like to have 300 plus. the 6 I keep 300 loaded and 300 prepped. I only have around 350 in all for the 8mm, some are 375 H&H re shaped. Funny I can get them but not 8mmRM.
Now that I have an '06 I guess I'll have to start looking for it too.Shocked
Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box
Back to Top
BEAR View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar

Joined: 07 September 2013
Location: Appalachian Mtn
Status: Offline
Points: 13734
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BEAR Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 February 2022 at 08:50
Sounds like a Super Black Hawk (SBH).  good gun,  with the heavy built frame it will take heavy loads.  Should look nice reside the 45-70.
“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”
Back to Top
Wing master View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar
AKA StraightShooter

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 7481
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Wing master Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 February 2022 at 20:30
It will be interesting to see if you hunt with it. 


I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
Back to Top
d4570 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar

Joined: 27 January 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9403
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote d4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 February 2022 at 10:02
OK I have been wrong before Hahaha.
 It is in fact a "Black Hawk" single action.
The two Cylinders have a ledge, ring in side at different depth, I guessing that makes the difference in colt and auto. 
But a auto bullet is .451 and a colt is .454 correct?
The rear sight looks like it is held in by a Pin not screws. It is a 5.5" barrel the # is New Model, 48-53XXX the look up says it is not in production and was "Shipped in 2012.
Looks like fun project.Big smile


Edited by BEAR - 04 February 2022 at 08:48
Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box
Back to Top
BEAR View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar

Joined: 07 September 2013
Location: Appalachian Mtn
Status: Offline
Points: 13734
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BEAR Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 February 2022 at 09:28
Sorry I thought it was a blackHawk.  My comments might not apply.  The Black Hawk is  single action; while the redhawk is double action.  Have a Red Hawk in 41 mag. and a BlackHawk in 357.

The RedHawk uses Moon clips for the 45 acp and uses the same cylinder for the 45 LC and the 45ACP.  So I don't know what the extra cylinder is for??
“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”
Back to Top
Wing master View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar
AKA StraightShooter

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 7481
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Wing master Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2022 at 19:00
Ok. I think you're going to like it. And its easier to load than a Black Hawk. 

Wing master
I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
Back to Top
d4570 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar

Joined: 27 January 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9403
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote d4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2022 at 18:56
Ruger red hawk 45 LC
Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box
Back to Top
Wing master View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar
AKA StraightShooter

Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 7481
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Wing master Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2022 at 18:54
I must have missed it. What gun is it? 

Wing master
I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
Back to Top
BEAR View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar

Joined: 07 September 2013
Location: Appalachian Mtn
Status: Offline
Points: 13734
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BEAR Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2022 at 11:55
The older one, not easy  need to remove rear sight and drill and tap.  Not sure on the recent ones.  Can mount weaver base and go from there.

there are a few mounts that fit the rear sight hole and then 'clamo on' to the frame.  

On our 44 mags we had them drilled and tapped for 4 screws.  this does change the resale value (unless sold to a hunter).




“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”
Back to Top
d4570 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar

Joined: 27 January 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9403
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote d4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2022 at 11:11
Humm I'll look.
I have SOOO much to learn.
And I have yet to shoot it.
We have molds for 239 gr and 193 gr bullets and a .452 sizer. blue dot, red dot, and 2400 powder. and 120 brass. 
As soon as the boy gets back from playing with the alligators, doing fire work in the glades. we will start to put something together, I hope.
Is there a way to put a holographic on it?



Edited by d4570 - 02 February 2022 at 11:14
Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box
Back to Top
BEAR View Drop Down
Administrator
Administrator
Avatar

Joined: 07 September 2013
Location: Appalachian Mtn
Status: Offline
Points: 13734
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BEAR Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2022 at 08:47
Just thoughts.

Ruger made most models with two cylinders that interchange.  One is for 45LC the other for 45ACP.  Like 788 said.

They look identical from the out side.  BUT the chambers are dufferent.  the LC has a cut for the rim.  the 45 acp seats on the case mouth, so no rim cut and there is a ridge aabout 1/2" down the inside of the chamber to seat on the case mouth>
“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”
Back to Top
d4570 View Drop Down
.416 Rigby
.416 Rigby
Avatar

Joined: 27 January 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9403
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote d4570 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2022 at 08:30
HUMM
I think this one has a longer barrel.
It has two cylinders but they look identical.
Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box
Back to Top
788Fan View Drop Down
.30/06 SpringField
.30/06 SpringField


Joined: 10 August 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 334
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 788Fan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2022 at 07:48
I have a BH with the 4 5/8" tube on it that is my go to gun for being in the field.  It is an older one with both cylinders.  For hunting, I run a 255gr Keith on top of 16 grains of 2400.  It bangs good.  For fun, I'll put the ACP cylinder in and run whatever I have for ammo through it.  It's also a great way to burn up ACP round that don't work well in the 1911.  The other nice thing is that when I'm working outside during certain seasons, the LC cylinder takes the shot shells in case I happen to run into a "friend" that slithers.  

It rides in a Mernickle PS6SA, usually worn cross draw.

Stay safe.  788
"We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the universe. That makes us something very special." Stephen Hawking 1942-2018
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <123>
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 11.10
Copyright ©2001-2017 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.219 seconds.