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Post by 2 Dogs on Nov 10, 2019 9:28:50 GMT -5
OK, with all the stuff I have going in my shop, I'm not finding the blade I took out of my .480 Ruger 5 shot. I also can't find a 30 Carbine cylinder that I got from Bobby Tyler. I also dropped one of the stainless steel discs I use to make my Mirror Sights. I might have a portal to an alternate dimension in my garage. Be kinda cool in Thor would drop in for a visit....
Anyhow, can one of you guys please get your calipers and measure the factory blade height from it's highest point to the top of the ramp for me? And for you guys who have shot your .480's is the factory blade height adequate?
I'm cutting some blades profiled for the Ruger stainless front ramp pin in units today. Let me know if you need one. PM your phone number for a picture please.
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Post by 41freak on Nov 10, 2019 9:37:07 GMT -5
I will as soon as I get home.
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Post by bula on Nov 10, 2019 9:43:36 GMT -5
Don't have measurements handy yet. Have a one height higher Sixshot on the front of my 6.5". Stepped my loads up to hunting level this last week and found myself bottomed out on the rear sight. So, yes, you will want to go higher than stock.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Nov 10, 2019 9:49:24 GMT -5
I can go pretty high with these blanks, but not everybody holds the gun the same so there is some variation.
On guns like the Bearcat, where a grown man carries it in his pocket for targets of opportunity, that's a different height than say a 11 year old child might need.
While I'm at it, I wonder if you guys would post what heights you have for your 45's and 44's as well...
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Post by mccartycfii on Nov 10, 2019 11:21:07 GMT -5
0.350
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Post by 2 Dogs on Nov 10, 2019 12:18:29 GMT -5
I have .350” for my 454 and 357 Magnums.
Anybody else?
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Post by bula on Nov 10, 2019 12:37:47 GMT -5
Stock height on the 4 5/8" 480 BSBH is .350". The step higher here by way of Idaho,on the 6.5" 480 BSBH, goes .375". So much matters as to the load levels you shoot and your hand-size, grip strength, as to the height you will want.
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Post by Wadcutter on Nov 12, 2019 23:27:51 GMT -5
My stainless Bisley sight blades:
4.6” & 6.5” 480s 0.350”
5.5” 41Mag 0.345” rear sight almost bottomed
5.5” 45Colt 0.435”
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Post by bigmuddy on Nov 12, 2019 23:40:18 GMT -5
The .350 factory blade on my 6 1/2" 480 is not nearly high enough for 390-410 grain bullets. It works for the 325 grain Speer. There may be some that can hold the gun in a way to make them hit with that short factory blade and heavy bullets but I haven't heard of anyone that can. I would definitely go taller.
Dan
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Post by 2 Dogs on Nov 13, 2019 0:13:20 GMT -5
The .350 factory blade on my 6 1/2" 480 is not nearly high enough for 390-410 grain bullets. It works for the 325 grain Speer. There may be some that can hold the gun in a way to make them hit with that short factory blade and heavy bullets but I haven't heard of anyone that can. I would definitely go taller. Dan I am building replacement blades in a couple of styles. PM me your contact information if I can help. |
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Post by squigz on Nov 13, 2019 8:54:33 GMT -5
I am building replacement blades in a couple of styles. PM me your contact information if I can help. You already have mine, you just let me know when you want money.  |
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lws
.30 Stingray
Spokane Valley, Washington
Posts: 229 
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Post by lws on Nov 13, 2019 11:29:21 GMT -5
No .480s here just .44s
4 5/8" barrels
.44 maginum .334" not tall enough,back sight bottomed notch filed filed deeper . 265 gr. Cast about 1100 fps.
.44 spl. .349 245 gr. Cast 900 - 950 fps. Back sight bottomed out shoots to point of aim. Targets at 25 yrds.
These are factory hieght
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Post by 2 Dogs on Nov 14, 2019 13:03:10 GMT -5
No .480s here just .44s 4 5/8" barrels .44 maginum .334" not tall enough,back sight bottomed notch filed filed deeper . 265 gr. Cast about 1100 fps. .44 spl. .349 245 gr. Cast 900 - 950 fps. Back sight bottomed out shoots to point of aim. Targets at 25 yrds. These are factory hieght Are your mentioned sixguns blued or stainless? New Models or Old? The 3 screw blue Old Models often had a too short front sight. Thanks for taking time to post. |
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lws
.30 Stingray
Spokane Valley, Washington
Posts: 229
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Post by lws on Nov 14, 2019 13:07:57 GMT -5
Mine are New model Stainless. I have a blue flattop 44 spl. that is the same as the stainless flattop.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Nov 15, 2019 16:38:07 GMT -5
Mine are New model Stainless. I have a blue flattop 44 spl. that is the same as the stainless flattop. Thank you for your reply. I sold all my standard long range blades but I also ordered a bunch more blanks from my supplier. I do have some No5 style pin in blades still available if that would help you. |
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