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Post by contender on Jan 12, 2022 22:39:45 GMT -5
Welcome to the wonderful world of handgun hunting! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) The Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter is a great hunting handgun. The Leupold scope is a good accessory too. I've been handgun hunting for decades. Taken quite a bit of game too. While my primary preferred gun & methods are a little different,, (T/C Contender,, when stand hunting,, and making neck shots mostly,) I've also used other stuff. Both small game & big game. Just took a few deer & a coyote this season with an open sighted Revolver. First off,, get the gun out & shoot it to see how it does in your hands,, with your preferred ammo. If you handload,, then of course,, working up a good accurate (and that does not mean the most powerful,, accuracy trumps all) load is essential for hunting. That gun may not need anything at all.. or it may need some tweaking to fit YOU better. Often,, I suggest a quality action job that smooths up the action,, which also does NOT mean a super light trigger. Smooth is king. A set of grips that fits YOUR hands is always a good idea if you have any issues with gripping. A method of carrying spare ammo, that's also easily accessible when hunting is an excellent accessory. And a top quality holster rig to carry it COMFORTABLY all day,, without wearing you down is a must. I prefer to use (what I consider the best,) the Barranti Northwest Hunter rig. I also have a Nice "Simply Rugged" chest rig that I use some. I've tried on the Diamond D brand but don't own any. The Barranti NW Hunter is superb, and I have a cartridge slide with mine. Compliment your hunting rig with TOP QUALITY binoculars. I use mine a LOT. It makes a huge difference. But as many have said above. PRACTICE is a necessity. I'll add; "proper, correct practice" is what is necessary. Bad habits,, or such isn't a good idea. Mentioned above,, getting a Single-Six in .22 is a good way to practice more,, for much less money. Especially if you get a Single-Six Hunter & set it up just like your Super Blackhawk.
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 13, 2022 10:04:03 GMT -5
I live in the country and reload my own. I spend alot of lead making big rocks into little rocks and stumps into toothpicks. All this in the field plinking keeps me in practice with the sa.e conditions I'll be hunting in. Field positions, improvised rest, unknown exact range etc. I also hunt varmints and predators in the off season. For grip consistency, all my hunting single actions have a version of the same gripframe from Ronnie Wells and identically shaped grips from Chigs. From 357 to 500, the only difference is their weight in your hand. I started handgun hunting 38 years ago and have been handgun only for about 26. Revolver only for about 9. Loving every minute of it.
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Post by bradshaw on Jan 13, 2022 10:50:40 GMT -5
I've been hunting my whole life and decided it's time for another challenge. I started researching and decided that the Ruger super blackhawk hunter in 44 magnum seemed like the ticket. I found a used one about an hour away for an average price. 950 with extra hogue grip and Leupold 2x scope. It was made in 2016 and has less than 100 rds through it. Can't wait to shoot it. What accessories might i need for handgun hunting besides rest and a holster? Thanks for letting me join the forum. ***** Rings rings need to be locked down tight. More vibration to s cope mounted on the barrel than when mounted to the top strap. I clean threads with acetone, then coat with fingernail polish. I secure the nut with 10-32 inside tooth lock washer.David Bradshaw
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 13, 2022 17:30:11 GMT -5
Interesting David, I’ve not had any issues with mine but that is a good little tidbit to consider…….the washer.
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Post by KRal on Jan 13, 2022 20:15:06 GMT -5
I think the Ruger Hunters are the best revolver platform for beginner handgun hunters - the TC contender being the best overall for beginners. I’ve recommend the Ruger Bisley Hunter to three new handgun hunters and they’ve all been successful. Take heed to all the suggestions mentioned above, along with leaving rifles at home, and you can become an accomplished handgun hunter.
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Post by babills on Jan 13, 2022 20:31:44 GMT -5
Thanks for all the great tips. A lot to think about and I will keep everybody updated on my journey. And keep you all in speed dial because I'm sure I will have more questions. Thanks!
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Post by Snyd on Jan 13, 2022 20:38:50 GMT -5
I've been hunting my whole life and decided it's time for another challenge. I started researching and decided that the Ruger super blackhawk hunter in 44 magnum seemed like the ticket. I found a used one about an hour away for an average price. 950 with extra hogue grip and Leupold 2x scope. It was made in 2016 and has less than 100 rds through it. Can't wait to shoot it. What accessories might i need for handgun hunting besides rest and a holster? Thanks for letting me join the forum. Forget the rest other than for load development/sighting in. Learn to shoot "on your own hind feet" as these Pistoleros around here say! Practice various field positions at various distances. Sitting, standing, kneeling, leaning, prone, etc. You'll figure out how far you can shoot accuratly in various positions. Holster, I've used a Von Ringler Wyoming Combination Holster for years. I had it made for my Bisley Hunter with a 2X Weaver scope and also use it with my FA 454 with a 4X Leupold. I've packed it many many miles with and without a backpack including several Sheep Hunts here in AK. You can't go wrong with Ringler. Hey... I think I just made up a jingle. ![:D](//storage2.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) You can wear it around your waist or shoulder. I use it both ways depending on what I'm doing. It's over my shoulder in my avatar pic with the Ram. You can see it on my left side. It packed my FA 454 30+ miles on a Backpack Sheep Hunt just this past August. ![](https://i.ibb.co/mXF1khV/P4100002.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/KjGdmQD/P8130051.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/q57wztJ/P8140097.jpg)
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Post by babills on Jan 13, 2022 20:40:48 GMT -5
I've been hunting my whole life and decided it's time for another challenge. I started researching and decided that the Ruger super blackhawk hunter in 44 magnum seemed like the ticket. I found a used one about an hour away for an average price. 950 with extra hogue grip and Leupold 2x scope. It was made in 2016 and has less than 100 rds through it. Can't wait to shoot it. What accessories might i need for handgun hunting besides rest and a holster? Thanks for letting me join the forum. ***** Rings rings need to be locked down tight. More vibration to s cope mounted on the barrel than when mounted to the top strap. I clean threads with acetone, then coat with fingernail polish. I secure the nut with 10-32 inside tooth lock washer.David Bradshaw David i have what may be a silly question. Where are you putting the washer? On the outside between screw head and flange. A picture would help. Thanks
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Post by bradshaw on Jan 13, 2022 21:21:35 GMT -5
babills.... * Insert drawbolt (screw) through Ruger ring. * Place 10-32 inside tooth lock washer over threaded end. * Turn slotted “nut” threads, tighten with coin or wide bit screwdriver.
Note: a 10-32 outside lock washer doesn’t fit inside countersink on Ruger ring. Unlike a split ring lock washer, fine tooth lock washers flatten from use. I replace after two or three uses. David Bradshaw
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Post by reflex264 on Jan 17, 2022 13:58:55 GMT -5
I handgun hunt a lot. One of my go to guns is a Bisley Hunter 44 mag. The Simply Rugged Chesty puller is super comfortable to carry it. Barranti's Northeast Hunter is another great carry rig. I don't have an exact total but probably over 100 deer with that same scope on various handguns. It's great. My gun loves the 300 grain Montana Bullet works LFN. It also loves 240gr XTPs. The trigger stick tripod is a great portable rest. Goes from a walking stick to Steady rest in seconds. Practice. Practice a lot. Practice from field positions, a lot. I have a 2.5x8 on mine but I did have a M8-2 on mine but switched to a 2.5X8. ![](https://i.imgur.com/6Y3LPJJ.jpg)
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Post by babills on Jan 17, 2022 17:54:27 GMT -5
I handgun hunt a lot. One of my go to guns is a Bisley Hunter 44 mag. The Simply Rugged Chesty puller is super comfortable to carry it. Barranti's Northeast Hunter is another great carry rig. I don't have an exact total but probably over 100 deer with that same scope on various handguns. It's great. My gun loves the 300 grain Montana Bullet works LFN. It also loves 240gr XTPs. The trigger stick tripod is a great portable rest. Goes from a walking stick to Steady rest in seconds. Practice. Practice a lot. Practice from field positions, a lot. I have a 2.5x8 on mine but I did have a M8-2 on mine but switched to a 2.5X8. Great buck! Congrats! ![](https://i.imgur.com/6Y3LPJJ.jpg)
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Post by blackmamba on Jan 18, 2022 8:51:45 GMT -5
One of my hunters is this 5" BFR in 454 Casull. For whitetails I shoot heavy 45 Colt loads, 325s @ 1150 fps. More power than needed, but will penetrate fully from any angle. I prefer the UltraDot 30 mm red dot to any scope, as it's so much lighter. Makes offhand shooting easier and totes well in a cross-draw chest holster. ![](https://i.imgur.com/fmrfiHC.jpg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/4L9Zgmk.jpg)
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