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Offline mikedb

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« on: August 17, 2005, 01:38:08 PM »
I am thinking about getting a 45 blackhawk for a camp/woods gun.  I usually carry a DA in 357 but have been thinking about upping the power.  I like rugers, however, the shortest barrel in a redhawk is 5.5.  therefore the idea of a blakhawk with a 4 5/8 barrel and handloads.  Any thoughts??
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2005, 01:42:54 PM »
I think it would make a great little "packing" gun for being in camp, or anywhere else in the field.
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2005, 03:36:28 PM »
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Good choice, Any 45 colt would do just fine Black hawk, Vaquero or super Black in the 4 5/8" Good for four legged or two legged animals. :D ......Joe........
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2005, 04:27:22 PM »
I like my stainless blackhawk in 45colt with 4 5/8 easy packin hard hittin.
liked it so much I bought a bear cat too a mini version for my son to carry just like daddy :grin:
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2005, 05:19:42 PM »
The blakhawk with a 4 5/8 barrel would work great.  :D
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2005, 05:52:02 AM »
I think that you'll be well served by the 45 Colt with a 4 5/8th inch barrel. My woods gun is a Ruger SBG in 44 mag with a 5.5" barrel. It is nice to have when and if a problem arises.
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2005, 07:04:09 AM »
So you would not feel limited by a single action?  My thoughts are with the recoil of a hot 45 recocking would not slow things down.
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2005, 01:17:01 PM »
While ordering that Blackhawk, don't forget to order the .45ACP cylinder.  Very cheap when bought with the gun.  Comes in handy for targets and cheap plinking.  Cheap Russian ammo makes it tough to sit down to loading press.  All I've seen have been very accurate to boot.  The .357/9mm conversion doesn't work as well.
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2005, 01:05:12 PM »
My bumming around the woods gun is a blued Ruger SBH with a 4 5/8" barrel that I carry in a Cheyenne double loop cross draw holster and loaded with 240 grain SWC mags. I don't feel handicapped with a single action at all.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2005, 08:10:50 AM »
I have the 22, 32 mag, 357, 41, and 45 with 4 5/8" barrels.  They will shoot VERY well with handloads (exept 22, which shoots good with cci green tag or ww T22).   Comfortable for packing AND reliable.

Good Choice.

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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2005, 01:41:05 PM »
I am like you .I always take my SP 101 357 with in hiking .Bt when I go camping with my grandkids .I take my SBH 44  4 5/8 .I just feel better !
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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2005, 02:35:32 PM »
While they cost a bit more, I am a fan of the Vaquero over the Black Hawk.  I don't know anyone that has ever adjusted the sight on a Black Hawk. With a Vaq. there is no blade to lose either.  You will learn the sight picture and will instinctively adjust to range etc. with practice.
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I love my 44 super blackhawk, 4 5/8"
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2005, 05:19:15 PM »
I carry it everyday, and shoot it all the time...I swapped out the grips for elk, and put in a belt mountain pin...and lightened the springs...
She is a real dream...the 45 colt would be great, as long as you aren't thinkin' for Grizzlies...then a 475 would be my choice...

Which every Caliber...(I vote 45 colt)  RELOAD...you can really bring out the beauty of that wonderful round with it...

I also use this holster...
http://www.gunblast.com/Mernickle.htm

and these grips...
http://www.gunblast.com/Eagle-Elkhorn.htm
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« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2005, 03:25:21 AM »
mikedb, That would be a good choice. I've carried a .45,4 5/8, blackhawk for years in the northwoods of WI., while baiting bear and also bummin' through the woods to my favorite fishing hole. Lately we've had a increase in bear encounters (because of lack of bear permits, it will be 9 years of applying for me this year) I've went to a .44 Bisley Vaquero this last year.I should have got it in a .45. I like the vaquero for the fixed sights. I handload, so can tailor my loads to my sighting. If you are concerned with sight adj. go with the blackhawk or do what I did and have a 'smith install a dovetail front sight. I'm also contemplating getting my 50th anny. blackhawk converted to .44spec. Waiting to see if ruger is going to make this a production item, then keep it a .357 and buy new to convert. I would suggest a good design in a cast bullet 260-300gr and dont worry about making it a magnum. a .45 lumbering along at around a 1000fps is devistating on the one end and just plain fun on yours.
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« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2005, 05:16:53 PM »
Quote from: mikedb
I am thinking about getting a 45 blackhawk for a camp/woods gun.  I usually carry a DA in 357 but have been thinking about upping the power.  I like rugers, however, the shortest barrel in a redhawk is 5.5.  therefore the idea of a blakhawk with a 4 5/8 barrel and handloads.  Any thoughts??


sounds like a winner to me!!!!  I won't go very far in the woods without my Vaquero...  .45 Colt with 4 5/8 barrel...  makes me feel so much safer!!!!  8)
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Re: not limited by single action?
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2005, 05:21:19 PM »
Quote from: mikedb
So you would not feel limited by a single action?  My thoughts are with the recoil of a hot 45 recocking would not slow things down.


I think if you ever have to use it against a 4-footed critter, you probably won't have time for more than 1-2 shots anyway...

and if you have to use it against a 2-legged critter...one shot is all you'll need if you hit him!!!!  :D
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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2005, 01:46:55 AM »
4 5/8 inch Blackhawk is a great choice. Used one of these for bumming around myself, had Eagle grips put Sambar Stag on it (when you could still get those) and also had an extra .45 acp cylinder for it.
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« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2005, 12:54:47 AM »
I think you  will be very happy with your choice. My ranch and woods gun is a 4 5/8" Vaquero in 45 colt loaded with 300 gr. lead, first round is snake shot. Don't leave home with out it.
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« Reply #18 on: December 07, 2005, 05:56:05 AM »
4 5/8" Blackhawk in 45lc ( in stainless though, its wet!! here) Thats going to be my next big purchase for a woods camp hunting gun.  -TC-
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« Reply #19 on: December 09, 2005, 04:23:08 PM »
My fave lately has been a S&W model 25. 45 acp mountain gun. My particular firearm has been thru the S&W performance shop. Easy packin and smooth shootin.
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« Reply #20 on: December 10, 2005, 12:06:33 AM »
a man after my own heart. I mostly hunt with single actions but for a carry gun its hard to beat a 4 inch N frame. My 625 mountain is one of my most carried. I usually have it loaded with auto rims with a 250 at about 900 fps.
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