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Offline stevinator

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New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« on: July 23, 2012, 08:44:55 AM »
Just purchased a .357 NMB in a 6.5''  barrel ,used from my usual gun shop.I have had a GP100 6'' and a Taurus Tracker 6'' before and both were pretty good shooters in .357. Just wondered how the single action may compare.
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2012, 01:52:49 PM »
Well, my 50th anniv. model hits where its lookin' when I do my part; YMMV  ;)
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2012, 02:41:22 PM »
Thanks for the reply I may have to use it this fall due to shoulder surgery.I just got a crossbow last season and this season I think I am gonna be cooked will find out friday. :(
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2012, 04:28:27 PM »
I expect you will really like it, and  in a good seated position in the woods you can pivot to either side using each hand and eye without moving much and a knee up brace for a 'seated Weaver' hold. I had rotator cuff trouble a few years back and offhand was out, for sure and for certain, but it has come back now. Hope you have as good luck as I.
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2012, 03:28:00 PM »
I don't have a 357, but I have a .45 colt / .45 acp convertible and it shoots a tad better than my Match grade .45 auto.  Very tight guns and consistent.  Weight is good to help with hold also.  I can hit a 10x10 gong consistently at 70 yards and a soup can bottom as far as 30 yards.
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2012, 07:23:17 AM »
My large frame Blackhawk in 45 Colt is very accurate... out of the box
 
It is surprising for a $500 gun
 
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2012, 02:48:37 AM »
the blackhawk line is great, however, you might find that you shoot a double action revolver like the GP100 better.  They both are great, just different.
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2012, 03:09:49 PM »
I have a .357 / 9mm 6.5" convertible. Both cartridges shoot very well out of it. I have only shot at 25 yards offhand at an 8" paper plate. Looks like I will have to try seated with a knee rest and out a bit further.
 
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2012, 05:13:56 AM »
Mine with the 7.5" barrel in .357 shoots very well. I bought mine back in the 90s. Ideally the barrel needs to be turned as with most loads I have to have the rear sight as far left as it will go, some loads still go a bit right.
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Re: New Model Blackhawk Accuracy?
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2012, 06:58:58 AM »
Mine (45 Colt, 5.5 inch tube) out of the box, will put 1.5 to 2 inches at 25 yrds.
 
 
all I did is replace the grips.
 
 
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