Author Topic: RUGER SUPER REDHAWK (Read 1491 times)

tspoon · « **on:** November 08, 2005, 03:47:33 AM »

I Just purchased a 7 1/2" ruger super redhawk w/ a 2x7 scope
is this set-up capable of 100 yard shots using a sturdy rest

thanks

Prof. Fuller Bullspit · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2005, 04:55:03 AM »

Yes the Super Redhawk setup you list is capable of acceptable hunting accuracy at 100 yards if you are!

tspoon · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2005, 05:51:16 AM »

THANK YOU

longwalker · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2005, 09:04:25 AM »

The hardware is capable. The only qualifier is the trigger man. That is a very long shot with a handgun. Make sure you are up for the task. In my opinion there is a big difference between hitting a paper target at 100 yards from a bench and shooting a deer in the woods from a set of sticks or a fence post.

Longwalker

mr.frosty · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2005, 10:25:02 AM »

ya dont mind me asking...what caliber did ya get?

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2005, 02:38:39 PM »

To me a 44mag is -75 yds for hunting and at that range they had better be standing still for me. A 2x is hard for me to quickly locate the animal let a long a 7x. This gun was set up for targets rather than game. Again there are some out there that can shoot farther and better.
Jim

odie-wan · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2005, 04:59:32 PM »

I just picked up a similar setup (.44 redhawk, 7 1/2", 2x12 tasco). I shot a couple boxes through it Sunday. It's been a long time since I picked up a handgun. With a solid rest, 50 yards is fine but it has to be a real good rest. With the same rest and more practice, 75 should be doable. You'd better be a very good shot and know exactly where your gun is putting the load you are shooting before trying it at 100 yrds on game though. Those crosshairs move around a lot more than they do with a long gun.

Sean

tspoon · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2005, 02:13:37 AM »

thanks everyone ,it is a 44 mag, i guess what i was asking is
what is a distances i should not shoot at, i am just getting into
handgun hunting and from all of your replys i think i should just stay
50 yards and under, you all answered my questions perfectly

thanks guys :agree:

TCBrian · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2005, 06:06:49 AM »

I have the same gun and it is deadly at 100yrds, but I keep my hunting shots with a handgun closer than that. 50yrds is good, 75yrds maybe with a perfect rest.

It is a very accurate revolver and the 44mag will surely do its job on any deer if shot placement is good. I still want to take a pig with it, that has been my goal for a while and I still can't get pig. I guess I'll keep trying.

Good hunting,
Brian

mr.frosty · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2005, 10:37:13 AM »

I have a 480 SRH and I limit myself to 50 to 60 yards

Tom W. · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2005, 06:08:41 PM »

I was busting clay pigeons last Saturday @ 100 yards offhand with my scoped SRH .480. :-D :shock: :eek:

Don't think that I did it with every shot, but I did get close most of the time!

I was out there to have fun, I wasn't shooting to be serious!

6Shooter · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2005, 03:20:17 AM »

I have a Blackhawk .45 7.5'' that I shoot ram silhouettes at 200 meters (that's 218 yards) I hit most of the time. The pigs at 100 meters are on their way to piggy heaven when the smoke clears. It's different from hunting but, the gun is able in my opinion at 100 yards.

tanoose · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2005, 08:47:22 AM »

I have a super Blackhawk 44 mag. with a 10 1/2" barrel with front bead and rear peep sight that can hit coke cans all day long at 100 yds . your rig with a scope and rest can go further for hunting. What caliber is it?

sawfish · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2005, 10:35:48 AM »

I found that my 9 1/2" SRH is considerably more accurate with WW-296 and 300 gr XTP bullets, and easily grouped 5 shots into three inches at 100 yds.. This was from a rest with a scope, and under ideal conditions. On the other hand, I have a 10 1/2" scoped SBH that prefers R-P 240 gr. JHP bullets and H-110 for its best groups.

Each gun is a law unto itself, and you will just have to experiment ti find the exact bullet/primer/powder combination that works best for your particular setup.

VeryOldDog · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:55:35 AM »

Hunting with the SRH 480 Ruger SRH over the last 3 years for Elk in NM, I have taken Bull Elk at 50 yards, 35 yards and 20 yards. One time, I was 8 yards away when the Elk surprised me and I surprised him. I was so startled, I ran away and he snorted and bounded away. I think if you are in a stalking mode, you will find that you will be around 50 yards or less. I'm sure there are those out there that take that 100 yard shot, but to me, the stalk is more exciting than the shoot. Shoot what you can easily see.

BCB · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2005, 12:21:18 PM »

I also have a SRH in 44 Magnum. It is the 9.5 and it is topped with a Burris 2x-7x scope. I shoot exclusively cast bullets through it. And my present load and the most accurate is with the Lyman 429650 weighing in at around 315-320 grains. H-110 and WC-820 are the powders of choice. H-110 has the velocity and accuracy edge. Anyhow, it mostly stays less than 1 at 50 yards for 3 shotsthe bullet holes mostly all touch. It does open to 3 inches or a bit less at 100 yards. These groups are fired from a solid bench rest, of course! When I hunt with it, I place myself in a thicket so my longest shot is around 30 yards. I mostly use a tree or branch for a rest during the shooting. I also practice at this location with targets at various places around my stand. Although I use a rest when possible, I can hit all the paper plate sized targets off hand at any location around my stand. I can actually hit paper plates at 50 yards, but I prefer to keep the hunting application at around 30 yards or a bit less. That is what I consider maximum distancethe off hand factorBCB

jro45 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2005, 02:51:08 AM »

I have a 45 LC in blackhawk with 2X Leupole scope. I sighted in at 100yds
shot 1.5" three shot group using 240gr bullets. Bullets were going 1450 fps. I know it could kill a deer at that range. Good hunting with that Redhawk 44.

mr.frosty · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2005, 10:56:27 AM »

right now im having me or scope trouble on my 480
im either going to get a very reliable scope or go back to factory
sights. as far as scopes go it will be a burris or a bushnell
got a bushnell trophy reddot on it now and somewhere between the house
and range the index ring from the windage side of the scope is gone
so if i remember correctly the right is clockwise and left adjustment is counter-clockwise?

Tom W. · « **Reply #18 on:** November 20, 2005, 08:55:30 AM »

It took a while to get my scope settled down on my .480. I have a Leupold 2X on a 9.5 inch SRH. I'd shoot it a few times and have to tighten the rings to the base. Several times. :evil: It finally quit coming loose. I still have to keep an eye on my front scope cover, as it will go flying after about 12 rounds or so.

Holman · « **Reply #19 on:** November 24, 2005, 06:21:02 PM »

I have a SRH 44 mag. with the 7.5 inch barrel, I carry it for a back up gun when hunting. It is capable of long range shots but I keep my shots at 50 yards or less.