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Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« on: September 26, 2006, 02:11:08 PM »
I've got a pair of SRH revolvers. One in 44mag and the other in 454 Casull. The 44mag really shoots lousey with bullet weights from 240gr on down. It will, however, group nicely at 50yds with a 300gr XTP and a full load of H110.

The problem is that at 50yds the revolver groups high. When shooting the 300gr XTP's the impact is 7" above the point of aim when the rear sight is screwed down tight against the top strap.  ???

Does Ruger have higher front sights?

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2006, 02:45:51 PM »
Scope it!

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2006, 06:08:02 AM »
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Scope it!

I really find it to be contrary to the fast & handy nature of a reveover to "scope" them. I wear my revolvers on my hip in a conventional holster. However, I do have scopes on several of my T/C Contenders. I've got slings on them too.  ;D

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2006, 01:20:58 PM »
i would remove the rear sight and run a file evenly across the sight blade.  do not open the notch in it, and do not allow the file to remove more material from the rearward side of the blade.....because it will allow more light to be reflected into your eye.   if anything, taper the top edge of the blade slightly downward toward the front of the revolver.   obviously the left and right sides of the blade must be kept even / level.   

this will lower your point of aim with the sight screwed down all the way.

heavier bullets will oftentimes shoot higher than lighter bullets do .... because of the increased barrel time allowing recoil to raise the muzzle higher.

remember, too, with a handgun that a consistent grip position and grip strength (how tight you hold onto the revolver) is very important to consistent results.

lastly:  a Ruger is generally an accurate piece.   if you have trouble with 240 gr' projectiles and lighter, try using IMR 4227 as your propellant (or even IMR's "Hi Skor 800-X").   try a mild primer like the CCI standard large pistol primer (#300), with a reasonably firm crimp in Remington cases.   

i would shy away from H-110 and Win-296 with projectiles weighing less than 240 grains anyway.   they are relatively 'slow' (as far as pistol-propellants go) and require magnum primers and a very firm crimp to give consistent ignition, with projectile weight still being an important part of the equation with those two propellants.   

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2006, 03:20:02 PM »
Safety,

Thanks for all the info. I never thought if shortening the rear sight. I called Ruger and they do not have a taller front sight. They recommended that I send the revolver back.  I really don't want to send the gun back so for now I may try your idea of lowering the rear leaf height.

VH

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2006, 03:46:47 PM »
The Redhawk and Super Redhawk have quickly removable front sights. Look in Brownell's for a higher front sight. Brownell's has a bunch of front sights for the Redhawks and Super Redhawks. I put a Redhawk front sight on my GP100.
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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2006, 04:29:09 AM »
if possible increase the velocity of the bullet. This may lower point of impact...

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2006, 04:14:59 PM »
I think either Bowen or Weigand has a higher front sght available. It may also be available through Brownell's.
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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2006, 02:52:55 PM »
UPDATE:

As advised, I found taller replacement front sights at Brownells for $25-$35. They are .060" taller. It doesn't seem like much additional height but we'll see. After I placed my order I noticed that Midway has many aftermarket sights for the Ruger handguns. Several of them only cost $12 or so.

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2006, 01:34:46 AM »
I would never file under the rear sight, should you have to send your SRH back Ruger may not like filing on the frame as this may void the warrenty.    But you may consider Williams Fire Sights for the Ruger Super Redhawk as your fix.

JMHO

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2006, 11:58:41 AM »
I would never file under the rear sight,
JMHO

i'm not sure you are referencing my earlier post; but i assure you that i wasn't recommending filing under the rear sight.   i ask you to look at that posting and then consider the idea i stated re: filing of the blade on the rear sight.   

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2006, 06:01:56 AM »
I would never file under the rear sight,
JMHO

i'm not sure you are referencing my earlier post; but i assure you that i wasn't recommending filing under the rear sight.   i ask you to look at that posting and then consider the idea i stated re: filing of the blade on the rear sight.   

best regards,

ss'   

Safety Sheriff, oh now I understand.... dang my bad.  Wonder if One Ragged Hole Sight for his Redhawk.

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Re: Ruger SRH - Shooting High
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2006, 12:24:01 PM »
M'

i figure that you're right about not filing on the revolvers frame.    i wasn't sure if you'd read my post properly and guess that's all it was.

one of the guys at work has said, however,  that i made better sense when i was drinking !     maybe he's right !

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Yet a little while and the wicked man shall be no more.   Though you mark his place he will not be there.   Ps. 37.