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Offline Mike357mag

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Ruger blackhawk 4 5/8 barrel for hunting?
« on: May 10, 2006, 12:24:32 PM »
I have a ruger blackhawk with a 4 5/8 barrel that I am thinking of hunting with.  I decided on luepold mounts (dont trust b-squares or wish to mark up my barrel). so I need to drill and tap the top of the receiver.  I was thinking of mounting the base with the existing hole from the removed site and use the base with a tight fitting drill to mark the center of the holes.  To get the sight on straight with just one bolt in it (if the humps on the sides were the rear sight was do not line it up for me), I will use a set of calipers I guess.  The drill should be a number 31 and tap size 6-48.  Do I drill all the way though or stop at a proper depth?

Any advise would be great.  Only local gunsmith in my area has a very bad reputation not trust worthy with his work.  Plan on useing a nikon 2x20 scope and don't plan on shooting past 75 yards.  Will short barrel and scope be ok?

Thanks MikeH
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Offline MS Hitman

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Ruger blackhawk 4 5/8 barrel for hunting?
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2006, 12:32:14 PM »
The set-up you are describing should be fine.  I have one of the Mag-Na-Port Predator conversions.  It is the one with a 4 5/8" barrel.  I've shot deer out to 100 yards with it.  While open sights are limiting in low light conditions, you may want to give it a try.
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4 5/8
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2006, 12:11:51 PM »
I also have a black hawk 4 5/8 in 45 long colt. I have taken 1 deer with it. It has adj. open sights. Very accurate and deadly on deer. This gun is very compact and carryable with out a scope. My recommendation is to try this gun with out a scope, you may like it.

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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2006, 10:20:37 AM »
Ive had this gun for years, its been my constant hunting companion.  I have killed 3 deer with it so far but all have been within 30 yards or less.  I want to try it with a scope for better accuracy at longer range.  Just want to try something new.  Until this season coming up I have always carried it as a backup to my rifle.  Thinking of leaving the rifle at home this year.

Mike H
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