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Post by Lee Martin on Apr 2, 2012 7:56:22 GMT -5
I just bought this Jack Hunington converted Super Redhawk from Whitworth and thought I'd post a photo or two (chambered in 500 Linebaugh):   My first session produced this group @ 25 yards off the bench:  The load was 29.5 grains of H110 with a 435 WFN. To say I'm impressed with Jack's work would be an understatement. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on Apr 2, 2012 8:34:10 GMT -5
Hey, I have seen that gun before! ;D It resembles mine, but much cleaner. ;D
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Post by Lee Martin on Apr 2, 2012 8:41:59 GMT -5
Ya Whit....it cringed when I hit it with Hoppes #9. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on Apr 2, 2012 8:58:17 GMT -5
Ya Whit....it cringed when I hit it with Hoppes #9. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" Hell, I cringed..... ;D |
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Post by mtnbkr on Apr 2, 2012 9:01:10 GMT -5
How is the recoil (understanding that it's stout regardless) with that DA frame? I've wanted a bigger bore revolver, but generally prefer DA guns over SA.
Chris
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Post by whitworth on Apr 2, 2012 9:15:34 GMT -5
Recoil is pretty stout. Keep in mind that the gun weighs just under 3-lbs. I never shot anything less than 500 grain bullets at right around 1,150 to 1,200 fps. The muzzle flip isn't bad, but being a DA revolver, it comes straight back. We did shoot some lighter loads (lighter bullets) through it early on, but it shoots the heavies so well that I stuck with them. Killed a cow moose with it last August.
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Post by mtnbkr on Apr 2, 2012 9:48:06 GMT -5
Thanks. The biggest thing I shoot on a regular basis is a Redhawk 44 with 300@1200fps loads. The only problem I've had with recoil is the gun torquing to the left and whacking the snot out of that thumb joint at the web of my hand. It's better with a glove and taped thumb, but still hurts after 50 rounds.
Chris
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Post by Lee Martin on Apr 2, 2012 9:54:24 GMT -5
As well as they shot, that gun won't see 435's anymore. Nothing but a steady diet of 525 WFNs from here on out. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by 2 Dogs on Apr 2, 2012 11:19:06 GMT -5
All that with a grain of salt boys. Lee is among the most recoil proof among us....
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Post by bigbores on Apr 2, 2012 12:02:52 GMT -5
I love the looks of that gun!
congrats Lee.
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Post by whitworth on Apr 2, 2012 12:12:45 GMT -5
All that with a grain of salt boys. Lee is among the most recoil proof among us.... Aside from a handful of 450 grainers we tested, it never saw less than 500 grain bullets and at that level, it'll definitely get your attention! Lee can definitely handle recoil! ;D |
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 2, 2012 12:40:22 GMT -5
51 bore SRH?... Welcome to the Dark Side  My Bowen gun came to me because the price got so right I couldn't stand it. A local buddy of Waterboys' has a 510 GNR on a Redhawk that would be mine if just had a little more money...  |
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Post by Snyd on Apr 2, 2012 12:41:24 GMT -5
So that's where that beast ended up! Hmmm, seems like it's still "in the family" so to speak huh?!
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Post by whitworth on Apr 2, 2012 12:49:08 GMT -5
51 bore SRH?... Welcome to the Dark Side My Bowen gun came to me because the price got so right I couldn't stand it. A local buddy of Waterboys' has a 510 GNR on a Redhawk that would be mine if just had a little more money... You knew I had that revolver Axe, didn't you?  Yup, Snyd, that is where it ended -- still available for me to shoot -- it had to make room for some new additions! |
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 2, 2012 13:18:16 GMT -5
Dang guys this is turning into one of those who's on second things.. ???Question: Did one of you own the Bowen 500L I now own? I know that there was another one floating around on the forums for sale by a member when I bought this one off Bowen's web site. Mine belonged to one of the Bowen shop guys... Or are you guys passing the Huntington 500L SRH around?
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