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Post by svo44 on Dec 1, 2019 8:55:54 GMT -5
thank you to everyone who has weighed in on this. another question: if the majority of my shooting (real and planned) will be target shooting would that change anyone's opinions (especially on barrel lengths?) thanks again for your help and advice
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Post by KRal on Dec 1, 2019 9:17:20 GMT -5
thank you to everyone who has weighed in on this. another question: if the majority of my shooting (real and planned) will be target shooting would that change anyone's opinions (especially on barrel lengths?) thanks again for your help and advice For a primary paper puncher (especially longer ranges) I’d prolly steer toward a 10” er.
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 1, 2019 14:12:19 GMT -5
thank you to everyone who has weighed in on this. another question: if the majority of my shooting (real and planned) will be target shooting would that change anyone's opinions (especially on barrel lengths?) thanks again for your help and advice ..what kind of "target shooting"... Paper at 25 yards.. Steel at 100 yards... Off-hand or off the bench? Iron sights, dot or scope?
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Post by KRal on Dec 1, 2019 15:29:30 GMT -5
Very nice looking gun Kim & nice animals taken with it!...... Dick Thanks, Dick. The good looks of this revolver is compliments of Ken O.
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Post by svo44 on Dec 1, 2019 16:00:00 GMT -5
i am in the beginning of getting (hopefully) better. plant to shoot paper primarily at 25 yards (stuck at 10 for the moment). i use iron sights at the moment but looking into red dot in the future thanks
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 1, 2019 16:13:11 GMT -5
...with a 10" barrel you will burn the target off the frame....
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Post by bushog on Dec 1, 2019 17:10:42 GMT -5
...with a 10" barrel you will burn the target off the frame.... Now, that's funny!!
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Post by svo44 on Dec 1, 2019 18:26:41 GMT -5
so... besides setting the target on fire. if/when i get good at 25 yards and beyond would you guys still say 10 " is the way to go or maybe be thinking of 7.5"
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Post by sixshot on Dec 1, 2019 19:06:48 GMT -5
Yes Kim, Ken O'Neill does know his way around a revolver & a nice guy to boot! But, he does have one button you don't push, just don't mention Soda, & I don't mean Soda Springs.......
Dick
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Post by wildcatter on Dec 1, 2019 20:38:23 GMT -5
I too would prefer a 7.5" if I was using a scope, If I am scoping a revolver with 10" I would just go to a quality single shot, just as compact as the 7.5" revolver, for a reflex or Iron sights I prefer a 6" 5.5" if available. Just my preference.
Target leaves a lot to be determined, off hand 25 yard paper, 5.5" to 6",,,, 200 meter Rams creedmoor, off a bench past 100 yards,,,,, 10". again Just my preference
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 1, 2019 22:08:54 GMT -5
My vote is still for the 6" but my suggestion is try and see if you can find some FA revolvers of any caliber so you can see what the balance is like for the various lengths.
If you can't find a FA to handle see if you can find a Ruger Super Blackhawk 5.5" and 7.5"..sometimes you can even find a 10"...
Bob
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Post by jfs on Dec 2, 2019 12:40:47 GMT -5
With the ten inch Freedom 41 a picture is worth a thousand words....
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 2, 2019 12:50:43 GMT -5
..what took you so long James.... Got to admit that if I ever come across a 10" at the right price I'll probably add it to the collection...just because...
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Post by sixshot on Dec 2, 2019 13:55:33 GMT -5
Nice James, those big Aoudad's with those heavy chaps are beautiful animals & I've heard a very tough animal to hunt.Really like that gun!
Dick
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Post by bradshaw on Dec 2, 2019 14:09:38 GMT -5
With the ten inch Freedom 41 a picture is worth a thousand words.... ***** James.... heart kept pumping but the blood just wasn’t making it to the brain any more, David Bradshaw
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