Author Topic: heritage ruogh rider (Read 2233 times)

Illhunter · « **on:** July 07, 2010, 03:16:20 AM »

I am wondering if any of you have experience with the RR big bore pistol in 45lc. anyone with info that can help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Spirithawk · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2010, 04:55:42 PM »

I just have the small bore .22 convertible but I've read some pretty impressive reviews, by such magazines as Guns & Ammo, about the big bore Rough Rider's. Particularly the .45 LC. I'd say they are well worth the money from all I've read.

Illhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2010, 10:40:43 AM »

thanks for replying most people must not have one or have tried them. i tend to be ruger fan particularly revolvers but find them a bit expensive.

44 Man · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2010, 02:21:16 AM »

I looked at one when they first came out and was very impressed! Had I not had a more pressing place for my money, I would have bought that one. It is still on my list of guns I would like to own. Heard lots of good things about them. 44 Man

Illhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2010, 01:11:49 PM »

thanks was considering one in either 357 or 45lc not sure yet but when i get ready i will think about it then. may just own one someday right now keep coming up with more pressing places for my money to.

44 Man · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2010, 02:36:04 PM »

"right now keep coming up with more pressing places for my money to."

Don't we all know that feeling! 44 Man

Illhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2010, 02:50:22 PM »

yep see them at pretty good price through SOG to maybe i will get one soon

Default_Required · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2010, 06:41:05 PM »

Well I had not seen the Heritage RR in person hopefully they didnt put that ugly UGLY safety on the left side of the frame like the little 22 caliber versions, I think I could find a more traditional 45lc SAA style pistol for less without the unsightly little safety thing.

Maybe I'm just a traditionalist like that..

stolivar · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2010, 07:01:11 PM »

But how do they stack up on hot loads. Or are they just for cowboy loads.

steve

44 Man · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2010, 02:47:52 AM »

I've handled one and was very favorably impressed. They look good and feel good. No, no little safety just a transfer bar mechanism. Not for hot loads, it's a Colt size clone. I don't feel that's a handicap though, as a 255 gr SWC at 1000 fps will do anything you ask of a .45 colt. Don't really need more unless you are after the big bears. Anyway, back to the subject. It is a nice looking, well made revolver and I'd be pleased to own one. 44 Man

tacklebury · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2010, 05:11:52 PM »

I'd looked pretty heavily at them before I bought my blackhawk and talked with several users. No real issues reported, although the final factor sending me in the direction of the blackhawk is I intended to use it for hunting and the adjustable sights finished it. By all accounts through, pretty good guns.

kingstrider · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2010, 06:04:32 PM »

Wow I didn't know they were making a centerfire. My buddy has a .22 convertible, a little rough around the corners but a great buy and shoots good. What does the .45 go for?

Default_Required · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2010, 08:51:25 PM »

King , Buds has them listed for $368 shipped free, which has me pondering on one of these now lol

But after buying a "Z" 1964 Marlin 336-44 44 magnum lever action I doubt the budget could handle another mouth to feed ( sold all my 45 lc reloading materials to my old man when I sold him my Uberti golden boy rifle) So I may just have to sit on my hands and read yalls range reports

And it isnt like I'm hurting for 44 fun or anything. Top to bottom: Marlin 444s , 336-44 , and left to right: Charter Arms 44 spcl 3" barrel and the Ruger SBH 44 mag

44 Man · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2010, 03:45:12 AM »

Default Required, I did the same thing years ago. Sold all my .45 colt stuff and said I was only going to go with .44's. Surprise! I have more .45lc guns now than .44s! At least you can go over to your dad's and use the equipment if you need to. 44 Man

tacklebury · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2010, 11:07:27 AM »

Good buddy of mine has a rough rider in .45 colt. Says it shoots well and he's had zero issues with factory loads. He doesn't reload himself. If you are going to reload for it, you will have lots of options. If not, I'd definitely avoid Buffalo Bore ammo and probably stick to cowboy loads, which as 44man pointed out are nothing to sneeze at. In my .45LC Blackhawk, I can still hit ya at 100 yards and it's going fast enough to vaporize my leads on a 10x10 gong.

Illhunter · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2010, 02:14:06 PM »

nice. I am thinking i would like another 45lc which seems to be the one everyone is getting but finding an affordable 45 lc rifle might be bit hard and ammo isn't easy either anyone ever had any experience with the 357mag in this pistol

tacklebury · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2010, 06:34:07 PM »

Nice little carbines available for $225 from CDNN in their flier. Someone got one just the other day, so I think they are still available for that price.

I have an H&R .45 LC Buffalo Classic and love the little beast. Has a nice thump and easy to carry with the 20" barrel.

I bought mine as a companion piece for my New Model Blackhawk Convertible in .45 LC/.45 ACP.

Illhunter · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2010, 07:04:40 PM »

would like to have another 45lc pistol but supplies and ammo are not real easyto find so that is why i am looking at 357 and 44 but would prefer to stay with lc cause already set up to load it

tacklebury · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2010, 07:16:09 PM »

This was the lastest guy to get one of the CDNN ones on the H&R area.

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,212439.msg1099141593.html#msg1099141593

silverbuzzard · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2011, 06:55:59 AM »

bought a rough rider the other day
Gander MT. When I was there[way too often] the previous owner was there, He fired 180 rds through it but you could not tell it was fired.
I bought the brass from him !
Anyway, this thing is very very impressive for the money. Paid 279 .00
The bluing is close, not there but close, to the old Colt Royal blue and the cylinders are even chamferred in front for holster ease.
Will shoot it soon but very impressed!

dinger · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:53:50 AM »

Here's mine. Seems to be a well finished product and, after a couple hundred rounds, has settled in to be a good shooter.