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Offline cbourbeau32

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Ruger Bisley
« on: December 08, 2009, 04:27:27 PM »
Is a Bisley capable of shooting the "hot" loads listed in the Hodgdon loadbook? My manual says specifically "not for Vaquero" but doesn't mention the Bisley. Thanks, Charlie
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Re: Ruger Bisley
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2009, 05:23:21 PM »
My Ruger Bisley handles them fine.  If you see Blackhawk stamped into the frame, it's good for hot loads.
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Re: Ruger Bisley
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2009, 05:56:23 PM »
Quote from: cbourbeau32 on December 08, 2009, 04:27:27 PM
Is a Bisley capable of shooting the "hot" loads listed in the Hodgdon loadbook? My manual says specifically "not for Vaquero" but doesn't mention the Bisley. Thanks, Charlie

Not sure what your manual is. Making the assumption that you are talking about the 45Colt cartridge, my Speer #13 specifically states: "These loads are intended for use only in Ruger Blackhawk and Vaqueros revolvers and the Thompson/Center Contenders. They are not to be used in any other make or model of firearm."

The Ruger Bisley is a Blackhawk first, a Bisley second.

My 45Colt Ruger Blackhawk Bisley loves the warmer loads, but I don't give it a steady diet of them. My wife likes the under 20,000 level of pressure where I like them closer to 24,000. I don't have a need to push it harder than that, though it is strong enough for more, as indicated in the manuals.

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Re: Ruger Bisley
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2009, 02:37:24 AM »
Sorry everyone. Duh I did leave out the 45 colt part. Thanks for the reply's. Charlie
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Re: Ruger Bisley
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2009, 04:18:45 AM »
Not only does the Bisley handle the loads, but because of the grip angle it does it with far less muzzle flip.  My 45 Colt Bisley shoots the 300 grn to same point of aim as my 255 grn and my .357 shoots the 180 grn to same point of aim as my 158 grn. 8)
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