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Post by Big Bore on Sept 10, 2019 12:45:23 GMT -5
New guy - intro posted in 'lounge'. Picked this up yesterday. Ruger SBH Hunter 7.5" in .41 Magnum. Entirely an unnecessary purchase, but that's never stopped me before. Perfect deer/hog gun and will accompany me to New Mexico next month as a back-up elk gun. My primary being a PC .460. I have a box of Underwood ammo and also a load I've worked up for it - hoping to make it to the range after work today. Both loads are jacketed 210 grain varieties. For the elk trip, I've ordered a box of 250 grain hard cast to work up before I go. I've already taken this completely apart and polished everything that needed it, lightened the trigger pull down to about 2 1/4 pounds, and installed pachmayr grips. The red dot is a Trijicon RMR Type 2 1MOA. It has more creep in the trigger pull than I'd like, so that is what I'll be working on next.  |
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Post by markhampton on Sept 10, 2019 13:18:46 GMT -5
Congrats on your new acquisition! I think you will be well satisfied -- especially when you get it exactly the way you want it.
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Post by sixshot on Sept 10, 2019 13:19:34 GMT -5
That new 41 magnum you bought is one dandy hunting gun as you will soon find out. You've got it set up well with the red dot so it's just a matter of getting some trigger time. Good luck on the elk hunt! Something a little heavier than 210 grs might be better if elk is on the menu, more in the 230-250 gr range.
Are you shooting 250's in your 460 PC?
Dick
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Post by bcelliott on Sept 10, 2019 13:46:21 GMT -5
Congrats! .41s are addictive.
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Post by KRal on Sept 10, 2019 13:51:17 GMT -5
Great snag, Randy! Welcome over here!
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Post by Big Bore on Sept 10, 2019 14:28:33 GMT -5
That new 41 magnum you bought is one dandy hunting gun as you will soon find out. You've got it set up well with the red dot so it's just a matter of getting some trigger time. Good luck on the elk hunt! Something a little heavier than 210 grs might be better if elk is on the menu, more in the 230-250 gr range. Are you shooting 250's in your 460 PC? Dick Dick, thanks for the reply and input. After re-reading my post, I can see why it's a little confusing. My primary load in my PC .460 is a 250 grain Barnes XPG at over 2200 fps. This bullet proved to be the most accurate for me, even over A-frames. The .41 as an elk backup gun, will be loaded with either 250 or 265 grain hard cast. Definitely not a 210 HP in that caliber. I'll save those for these over size rabbits we call deer in Texas... |
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Post by bradshaw on Sept 10, 2019 14:48:52 GMT -5
New guy - intro posted in 'lounge'. Picked this up yesterday. Ruger SBH Hunter 7.5" in .41 Magnum. Entirely an unnecessary purchase, but that's never stopped me before. Perfect deer/hog gun and will accompany me to New Mexico next month as a back-up elk gun. My primary being a PC .460. I have a box of Underwood ammo and also a load I've worked up for it - hoping to make it to the range after work today. Both loads are jacketed 210 grain varieties. For the elk trip, I've ordered a box of 250 grain hard cast to work up before I go. I've already taken this completely apart and polished everything that needed it, lightened the trigger pull down to about 2 1/4 pounds, and installed pachmayr grips. The red dot is a Trijicon RMR Type 2 1MOA. It has more creep in the trigger pull than I'd like, so that is what I'll be working on next. ***** randym.... providing the take-up is smooth----and the trigger sweeps rearward @ hammer fall----avail yourself beaucoup dry fire, mostly offhand. Lockwork lubed, of course. A dead clean break is fine for hunting @ 2-1/4 lbs., but not much lighter, especially in the north country. If you cannot abide the take-up, aka “creep,” then dress the full cock dog. At all hazards the trigger should, in the words of Bill Ruger and Bill, Jr., incline to REGAIN. How do you like the finger groove Pachmayr? The old style Pachmayr Signature fairly monopolized Super Blackhawks on the firing lines of handgun silhouette. Good hunting, David Bradshaw |
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Post by rjm52 on Sept 10, 2019 17:28:11 GMT -5
NICE gun... At one point I had both the SBH and Bisley Hunters in .41 Magnum...very accurate guns... If the 250 grain bullet is the LBT WFN then try 20 grains of H110. From the 7.5" barrel it should run about 1500fps. Runs 1309 from a FA 97 with 4.25" barrel. 265s, 21-22 grains of H110 is what I have been using with MeHic mold... Since you are new to .41s, this thread has lots of good posts and links... castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?276144-41-Magnum-41-Special-Load-Data-CenterGood luck on your hunt... Bob |
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Post by contender on Sept 10, 2019 20:10:52 GMT -5
Welcome & congrats on a fine gun. I have one just like it,, with an UltraDot on it. And,, I have the Bisley version in shipment right now. A pair of the Hunters!
I'm going on an elk hunt in November,, and my choice is a 45 Colt, El Dorado,, in honor of it's maker. But,, I'd NOT feel bad about using a 41 mag for elk at all!
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Post by Big Bore on Sept 11, 2019 6:35:43 GMT -5
How do you like the finger groove Pachmayr? The old style Pachmayr Signature fairly monopolized Super Blackhawks on the firing lines of handgun silhouette. Good hunting, David Bradshaw It works fine. I definitely like the finger grooves for indexing each shot. However, my hands are pretty small for a dude and what I'd really like is to find someone who makes after-market grips from wood. Something very similar to the pachmayr grip I have on it now. Then I could modify the back and sides to fit my grip perfectly. I'm a pretty good woodworker but I don't know that I'm set up to make these from scratch. Also, I've been dry firing and 'marrying' the trigger steadily since I've taken ownership. It definitely is better, especially at the lighter weight. And after shooting it yesterday, it didn't seem to bother me as much as I predicted. So I may leave it as is. Thanks for the input. |
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Post by contender on Sept 11, 2019 8:38:22 GMT -5
Making grips.
If you are already familiar with woodworking,, I ENCOURAGE you to go ahead & make some. I'm a "tinkerer" woodworker, and I've made grips to suit myself. I'd be glad to share a few tips & ideas via PM's if you wish. SA grips are not as complicated as you may think.
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Post by Big Bore on Sept 11, 2019 9:39:06 GMT -5
Making grips. If you are already familiar with woodworking,, I ENCOURAGE you to go ahead & make some. I'm a "tinkerer" woodworker, and I've made grips to suit myself. I'd be glad to share a few tips & ideas via PM's if you wish. SA grips are not as complicated as you may think. I would welcome any tips you are willing to share. Keep in mind I'm going for the wrap around/finger groove style, not just the panels that come stock. Those I think would be relatively easy and have thought about making some just for fun out of some Texas mesquite. Can you post a pic or two of what you've made? I love seeing others woodworking. I also work extensively with leather and have made a lot of holsters, shell holders, arm guards, back quivers, etc. |
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Post by kings6 on Sept 11, 2019 10:37:56 GMT -5
Not to hi-jack but if you are really wanting to customize some wood grips ou could try ones like these. Roy Fishpaw made these for his own personal hunting 41.   |
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Post by Big Bore on Sept 11, 2019 12:33:21 GMT -5
Not to hi-jack but if you are really wanting to customize some wood grips ou could try ones like these. Roy Fishpaw made these for his own personal hunting 41. Those are gorgeous grips. But...after a quick web search, I get the feeling Mr. Fishpaw isn't alive anymore. Am I wrong? |
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Post by contender on Sept 11, 2019 20:59:57 GMT -5
When I get time to look them up,, I'll dig out a few pics of some grips I've made.
As for the wrap around finger groove,,,
Tip #1; Use the rubber baby bumpers as a guide/pattern. Fold open, trace the outline, and the recess.
Tip #2; Get a good bit of modeling clay,, make a big wad of it,, then form it by using your gun hands to get the shape you want. Freeze,, then cut in half. That can help get a good mold of YOUR grip. Even better if you have an old grip frame to use as a mold base.
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