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Post by Encore64 on May 22, 2015 13:34:36 GMT -5
Many may already know this but they are back in limited amounts from Davidsons.
Mine will be here Wednesday...
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Post by oregon45 on May 22, 2015 14:03:57 GMT -5
NIce! Looking forward to a range report.
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Post by Markbo on May 22, 2015 22:28:24 GMT -5
Stainless or blue?
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kabar
.240 Incinerator
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Post by kabar on May 22, 2015 22:44:15 GMT -5
The Davidson's inventory is stainless.
Ken
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Post by Encore64 on May 29, 2015 13:58:02 GMT -5
Mine came in today. Very tight tolerances as all of my new Rugers have shown.
The headspace and barrel gap were nearly nil. The throats measured exactly .452" on all chambers. I verified by pushing a 300 grn XTP thru each one with only a push of the finger. They were snug but cleared with no problem.
I was so impressed with the gun that I asked my LGS to forward the gun to Reeder for a deluxe finish.
I really had mixed emotions. I wanted to shoot it, but can see it with a combination of matte and polished finish.
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tgc
.30 Stingray
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Post by tgc on May 30, 2015 17:41:32 GMT -5
Whew, they've got a lot of them too. And the price is not too terrible. They say it is on sale,,, all the ruger stuff is on sale till Sunday. Blackhawk 45 colts are 500$, of course + shipping + tax ,,blah blah.
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Post by Encore64 on May 30, 2015 17:50:08 GMT -5
Don't believe you will get Redhawk for anywhere near that. Mine was nearly 1 1/2 times that.
But, no regrets here. A tight Redhawk 45 Colt loaded to levels this sturdy revolver allows will do 90%+ of my hunting.
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dmize
.401 Bobcat
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Post by dmize on May 30, 2015 21:38:27 GMT -5
Would love one in a shorter barrel.
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Post by Encore64 on May 30, 2015 21:45:07 GMT -5
I wouldnt object to a 5 1/2", but have no love for the 4.2".
I am setting this one up for hunting, so the 7 1/2" is best for me.
Wish Ruger would bring this back as a standard offering. The 45 Colt is tough to beat for general use.
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dmize
.401 Bobcat
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Post by dmize on May 30, 2015 22:00:49 GMT -5
I have a bunch of big and really big bore revolvers and the 45 is by far and away my most favorite. And yes the 5 1/2 is what I would want too.
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Post by Encore64 on May 30, 2015 22:06:05 GMT -5
I bought a new 5.5" model in 44 Mag. Its a tight gun with a barrel gap at .002" and headspaces at .0025" with Starline brass.
Loaded long and using "Redhawk Only" data, its a handful.
But would still love a 45 Colt version.
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 17, 2015 20:48:33 GMT -5
Got the gun back from Reeder today. The finished product is simply stunning.
Slugged the throats at .4517" and the bore at .451". I hope the accuracy is as good as this seems to indicate.
Hope to have a range report soon.
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