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Post by bushog on Jan 12, 2017 16:55:58 GMT -5
What do you guys think about a .41 magnum Blackhawk bisley with a 6.5" barrel?
Scope it or not.....?
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Post by crazycarl on Jan 12, 2017 17:53:10 GMT -5
I'm pondering the same question, regarding my incoming .41 Bisley SBH Hunter.
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Post by BigBore44 on Jan 12, 2017 18:13:34 GMT -5
Guess it comes down to your intended use for it. Weren't much help was I?!  Do you like shooting with scoped six-guns? BigBore44 |
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Post by markhampton on Jan 12, 2017 18:18:04 GMT -5
bushog, I probably can't answer that question for you -- only you can. Depends a lot on your intended application -- target shooting, recreational plinking, steel banging, or hunting.
Personally, I have a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter .41 Mag. Bisley at Mag-Na-Port as we speak. When it returns, I'm sending it to sixshot for some grips. After that, it will wear a Bushnell Elite 2-6X scope fitted on a Weigand base/rings. I turn 61 next month. To be honest with myself, I have no business hunting with irons. Early morning, late evening, animal contrasting with brush, ect., -- I simply cannot see the irons well enough to place my bullet properly or consistently. Your mileage may vary.
Best of luck with whatever direction suits you best.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 12, 2017 19:16:16 GMT -5
IMO, MHampton is spot on, I can still hunt with irons but much prefer a fiber optic front sight to aid in sight picture under bad light. I self impose a 75ish yard distance fro hunting depending on many variables, target size, light conditions, wind, etc.
I also have a BH Hunter that wears a scope that is accurate to 100 and more, and I'm hoping my new 357 max will prove as accurate or more as it will wear a scope as well.
I also plan on mounting a red dot on my 5.5" Bisley 45 colt, simply because it sees use in bad light and extreme lowlight (dark).
For me it depends on intended use, target size, guns accuracy, and my eyes.
Trapr
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Post by crazycarl on Jan 12, 2017 20:04:50 GMT -5
My personal plans are to get proficient with 'er at 50yds with irons (as far as I can see well enough to shoot well with irons) & then give a 2x scope a go & start trying to stretch it out to 100yds.
Can't do f/o sights. Something with my eyes causes them to go all fuzzy/blurry on me, along with any semblance of accuracy.
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Post by oregon45 on Jan 12, 2017 21:26:08 GMT -5
I'd put a Trijicon RMR or equivalent compact red-dot sight on it.
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Post by zeus on Jan 13, 2017 0:19:07 GMT -5
Scoping a sixgun is just silly . . . . . . .  I vote to put some glass on it. One of the most accurate sixguns I've ever owned was a Ruger Hunter in 41. With 265LFNs, it was ridiculous how well it shot! |
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Post by Yetiman on Jan 13, 2017 0:57:59 GMT -5
I would say yes, go for it if you want to experiment with longer distance accuracy or hunting. Or if you want to mitigate the recoil a bit. Or if your vision prevents shooting accurately at distances you find useful.
Using a 2-6 x 32 on my Bisley Hunter allows me to stretch its legs and accuracy. It also tamed the recoil a LOT, to the point it just wasn't as much fun. I mostly use an Ultradot on it now which was a great compromise.
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Post by kings6 on Jan 13, 2017 1:28:10 GMT -5
You want me to send you the 414 with the 4X Leupold on it and some rounds do you can play with a 41 with glass?
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Post by edk on Jan 13, 2017 7:54:09 GMT -5
Guess it comes down to your intended use for it. As Bigbore44 said it all comes down to this and what others think doesn't really matter. If you want to and it helps for your intended purpose then do it. Keep in mind advice comes from a guy with no taste that shoots scoped single shot pistols |
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Post by isaactc on Jan 13, 2017 8:28:45 GMT -5
You want me to send you the 414 with the 4X Leupold on it and some rounds do you can play with a 41 with glass? This answer show the Class of the members on this Forum. The interest of the membership in fellow six-gunners is amazing. Sorry about the hi-jack of the topic, but I am speechless! |
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Post by KRal on Jan 13, 2017 8:36:55 GMT -5
You want me to send you the 414 with the 4X Leupold on it and some rounds do you can play with a 41 with glass? Robb, you can send it my way; no return address needed. 😜 Bushhog, I'd say if your main intent is hunting, you'll be glad you had it on, more than not. But, if your an accomplished handgun Hunter looking for a bit more challenge and satisfaction after a successful hunt-keep it ironed. |
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 13, 2017 8:46:02 GMT -5
This week I scoped a BFR 454 Casull 7.5" with a Weaver 2x handgun scope. I wrestled with the same question.
Having several 454s not scoped, I figured worth a try.
As others have said, only you can decide. Without permanent modifications, you can go between the two.
Good luck...
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jan 13, 2017 10:59:48 GMT -5
FIL dropped a Wisconsin White Tail buck, with one shot at a measured 130 something yards, with a Dan wesson 357 Max Scoped with a 4X Luepold... when he was 66 years old... I'd venture to guess he would have been limited to 50 or so yards at that age, with iron sights... so as long as the gun & caliber are good for a longer distance at what ever you're using it for, than the shooter can accurately shoot with iron sights... you won't get any grief from me...   |
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