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Post by Longhunter1750 on Aug 8, 2020 18:08:43 GMT -5
Can a Ruger Redhawk in .45 colt handle heavy hunting loads made for Blackhawks.
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Post by webber on Aug 8, 2020 18:16:20 GMT -5
Read this and make a decision. Garrett Cartridges has a Redhawk only load with a 405 grain bullet. Check it out.
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Post by 45MAN on Aug 8, 2020 18:35:26 GMT -5
LOADDATA.COM HAS SOME REDHAWK ONLY LOADS
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Post by webber on Aug 8, 2020 18:45:19 GMT -5
sorry
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Post by nicholst55 on Aug 8, 2020 18:46:19 GMT -5
Can a Ruger Redhawk in .45 colt handle heavy hunting loads made for Blackhawks. And then some. A Blackhawk is built like a tractor. A Redhawk is built like a tank.
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Post by 45MAN on Aug 8, 2020 18:56:05 GMT -5
webber: "SORRY" FOR WHAT?
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Post by bcelliott on Aug 8, 2020 20:19:16 GMT -5
What others have already said... Ruger-only Blackhawk loads are like starting loads for a Redhawk. Brian Pierce (Handloader magazine) has repeatedly tested the .45 Colt Redhawk to 50k psi without any signs of stress in that revolver. Basically, you can get to 5/6ths of full-power Casull loads in the standard Redhawk. Likely with the stock grips, pain in the web of your hand will be the limiting factor before you hit dangerous pressures. With the long cylinder, you can seat bullets out longer than the Blackhawk to get greater powder capacity as well.
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Post by bushog on Aug 8, 2020 22:29:25 GMT -5
I thought the OP was joking!
They can handle more than you can shooting one (me anyhow...).
Better wear a glove.
Ha! just read post above...yep...
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Post by bcelliott on Aug 8, 2020 23:10:04 GMT -5
Jack Huntington (JRH) modified the grip shape and frame of my .45 Colt Redhawk. For me, it allows a slightly different and more secure hand hold and makes stiff loads tolerable. But I still wear a glove!
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Post by z1r on Aug 8, 2020 23:59:33 GMT -5
Jack Huntington (JRH) modified the grip shape and frame of my .45 Colt Redhawk. For me, it allows a slightly different and more secure hand hold and makes stiff loads tolerable. But I still wear a glove! Sweet!
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Post by Longhunter1750 on Aug 9, 2020 8:36:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the 411, just didn't want to blow my gun up, or me.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 9, 2020 8:47:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the 411, just didn't want to blow my gun up, or me. For years it was common practice to rechamber the Redhawk 45s to 454 Casull. That's about as sturdy as it gets.
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Post by silcott on Aug 9, 2020 15:05:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the 411, just didn't want to blow my gun up, or me. For years it was common practice to rechamber the Redhawk 45s to 454 Casull. That's about as sturdy as it gets. I’ve often wondered if that was possible.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 9, 2020 15:10:10 GMT -5
For years it was common practice to rechamber the Redhawk 45s to 454 Casull. That's about as sturdy as it gets. I’ve often wondered if that was possible. I'm not recommending it, nor would I do it. But, know many that have and I've never heard of a failure.
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Post by silcott on Aug 9, 2020 15:16:27 GMT -5
I’ve often wondered if that was possible. I'm not recommending it, nor would I do it. But, know many that have and I've never heard of a failure. Does the super Redhawk cylinder fit a Redhawk? I’ve thought about trying to find a 454 take off cylinder from a SRH and fitting it to my Redhawk. Thanks Justin
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