Author Topic: Ruger Bisley Hunter Super Blackhawk .44 (Read 2097 times)

Norseman · « **on:** November 14, 2005, 12:53:10 PM »

Hi guys! Any input on the new Bisley Super Blackhawk Hunter .44 with the Bisley grip in stainless? Thumbs up or down? I am interested in this revolver and it seems that it would almost be the "ultimate hunting revolver" without going to anything over the .44 Mag in power level. What do you think? Especially those who own one! Thanks :grin:

Flinch · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2005, 06:32:10 AM »

I have one, and just love it!
I did the usuall improvments that most Rugers need, trigger and action job, wolf spring kit, beltmtn base pin, and I put a Leopold 4x on it.
When I do my part at the range,with my best reloads, it will shoot one raged hole at 25 yards, and about 3"group at 100.

AntlersDS · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2005, 05:05:39 AM »

Hey Norseman,

I have one as well with the Bisley grip and it is a great pistol. The recoil is not that bad. I have shot Hornady 180 & 200 gr, Winchester 210, Winchester 250 gr partition factory loads and it shoots them all good. I also use bird shot for snakes too. Great pistol to have handy or to hunt with.

Jeremiah Johnson · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2005, 06:43:33 AM »

I also own one and don't really have anything to add to what was said in the posts above. I really like the Bisley grip and the extra weight on the barrel end tames the recoil down quite a bit. I don't think you will regret buying one.

Pinkerton · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2005, 06:32:30 PM »

I also have one and give it a thumbs up, Added a bellmtn base pin and 2x Nikon, and have enjoyed it very much. Haven't been able to work with it as much as I'd like to yet. I've found that 265gr hornady's shoot well in it though. And I really like the bisley grip. I'm sure you won't be dissappointed.

myronman3 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2005, 02:49:20 AM »

had one, it broke; along with my two other sbh's. got rid of them all.

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I am interested in this revolver and it seems that it would almost be the "ultimate hunting revolver" without going to anything over the .44 Mag in power level.

if you can, get a f.a. in 44, then you will be happy. i would not own a sbh if you gave it to me. i picked up my f.a. for under $1000, so it can be done, even by us poor folk.

i would go for a raging bull in 44 mag before i would take a chance on another ruger. 3 was enough to prove it to me.

rybo · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2005, 07:19:00 AM »

I have one topped with a weaver 2x scope. No other adjustments, right out of the box. It likes heavier bullets and full power loads best. 240 and 270 grain bullets, will shoot 1.5" at 50 yds.

AntlersDS · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2005, 10:31:19 AM »

How do you break a pistol, especially 3 of them?

myronman3 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 20, 2005, 12:51:32 PM »

you shoot them. somewhere between 500 and 1000 rounds, they started hitting to the left. this kept up until i was out of sight adjustment. next thing you know, the ejector rod housing flies off, and you are standing there wondering what happened as you are looking for the pieces of the gun you used to really like. then you send them off to ruger (and you get to eat shipping on them) and they take their sweet time to fix them; one comes back looking like it was dragged behind a pickup for a mile or two.

yep, i am done with ruger and their p.o.s. pistols.

hpdrifter · « **Reply #9 on:** November 20, 2005, 01:22:30 PM »

you own a screwdriver? it's use and a little nail polish will keep that ruger from "breaking".

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2005, 01:31:09 PM »

My Super Blackhawk went back to the factory earlier in the year. The barrel had turned. This happened after appr 300-400 rnds. I was loading 240 hard cast bullets a little too hot. This also happened to my Red Hawk soon after. Ruger repaired the Black Hawk, replaced the barrel on the Red Hawk. Black Hawk was returned to me less than 3 weeks of my shipment to them date. I paid frt and ins to them. Red Hawk was returned to me with in 8 weeks, I paid nothing, they sent a prepaid fed ex, and returned same with insurance. Smith And Wesson has had this same problem. Both guns are shooting as well as I can. I also have another Red Hawk 7.5" that has had way more of the same hot loads and is no problem. Would like to own a FA, but in the 44 class I would rather have a DA.
Jim

myronman3 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 21, 2005, 03:08:15 AM »

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you own a screwdriver? it's use and a little nail polish will keep that ruger from "breaking".

and how is that? the screws were all tight, and the ejector rod screw sheered right off. and for the record, my loads were mid-range loads. if you have firsthand facts, i would love to hear them. the engineers at ruger didnt have any answers that they would share with me. or maybe you are just guessing?

if you care to know, there are an awful lot of ruger owners who havehad this problem.

i rid myself of those sbh''s, and bought a f.a. for the price of two rugers. and am much happier now.

AntlersDS · « **Reply #12 on:** November 21, 2005, 04:23:36 AM »

Hey Myron, Thanks for the info, I've only shot 250 -300 through mine with no problems yet. I can see your point though. Thanks

hpdrifter · « **Reply #13 on:** November 21, 2005, 03:50:08 PM »

sorry myron man, my screw got loose a time or two and all I had to do was tighten it back up. Of course, I put a little nail polish on it and it hasn't given me any problems since.

I kinda thought that may have been what happened. Didn't see where the screw had sheered before me post.

Really though, all this animosity over a broken screw? Just a rhetorical question.

Pinkerton · « **Reply #14 on:** November 21, 2005, 04:22:00 PM »

hpdrifter,

What myronman3 was refering to was not just the screw for the ejector rod housing losening or sheering off. This happened because the barrel was unscrewing :shock: not on just once!

I'm hoping I don't run into the same trouble.

myronman3 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2005, 03:43:50 AM »

i didnt mean to sound agitated at you, although reading the post i guess it comes across that way. i was wondering if you knew something i didnt.

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Really though, all this animosity over a broken screw?

like pinkerton said, it wasnt just once. it happened on 3 different sbh's, and i paid shipping on all 3 guns. and ruger took their time fixing them, and one came back all scratched up. on top of that, only one person @ruger even acted like they cared about customer service; and her name was donna. no one else there even wanted to talk with me.

so i have more reason than just one broken screw. i used to be ruger's #1 fan. but i expect some respect when i patronize a business, and i have received very little from ruger. i used to have 6 ruger's, now i own 2. and i honestly was looking at adding 4 other ruger guns to my collection, but i have gonen with their competitors instead. and i also make an efffort to share my experiences with others considering buying any ruger made weapon.

that is what lousy customer service deserves.

hpdrifter · « **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2005, 11:34:36 AM »

my apologies myronman.

I had read most of the thread a few days before, and guess I just plumb forgot or glossed over the barrels unscrewing and poor customer service. Might ought to have reread it!

Norseman · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2005, 10:24:53 AM »

Well I received my Bisley Hunter, and I have to admit that I think I found the "absolute perfection" in a hunting revolver! It turned out to be extremely accurate utilizing the iron sights. I brought it hunting with me but didn't get anything with it as the opportunity didn't arise. But... I got two deer anyway with my Ruger M-77 all weather 30-06 beyond hangun range. The Ruger Bisley Hunter also stands duty as a black bear gun for around camp while I sleep in the tent. I slep very sound by the way! I give thumbs up on the Bisley Hunter now!

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2005, 03:02:20 PM »

Ruger grips are usually to small for me. I am interested in the Bisely only if I can get larger grips, but have not found any being offered. Any one know of a source?
Jim

rimfire · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:20:41 AM »

For what it is worth guys...

I own a 7.5" FA 83 in 44 magnum that I very much like hunting with...but...

a good friend of mine owns a Bisley 44 SBH Hunter and I swear that the gun is the only 44 I have every shot that is easier to shoot than my FA. His gun stock [well...poor boy trigger job] shoots about as well as mine and having the scope out on the barrel tames the muzzle climb and makes it very comfortable. If I had to do it all again I might consider buying a Bisley 41 hunter and Bisley 44 Hunter with scopes for less than I paid for my FA without the scope. I never thought I would say that cuz I do love my 83...but there you have it. If my friends Bisley hunter is any indication those guns are great. I want one in 41 BAD!

KENTDEP · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2006, 02:23:09 PM »

Quote from: rimfire

For what it is worth guys...

I own a 7.5" FA 83 in 44 magnum that I very much like hunting with...but...

a good friend of mine owns a Bisley 44 SBH Hunter and I swear that the gun is the only 44 I have every shot that is easier to shoot than my FA. His gun stock [well...poor boy trigger job] shoots about as well as mine and having the scope out on the barrel tames the muzzle climb and makes it very comfortable. If I had to do it all again I might consider buying a Bisley 41 hunter and Bisley 44 Hunter with scopes for less than I paid for my FA without the scope. I never thought I would say that cuz I do love my 83...but there you have it. If my friends Bisley hunter is any indication those guns are great. I want one in 41 BAD!

Good to know. I have an Acusport .45lc/acp Bisley and I love that gun. I would like to try a .44mag Bisley Hunter too for deer hunting. I think that would be fun.

Jay