buying a 44 mag
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Try a S&W 629 or 29 Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I shot my first buck with a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 10 1/2 " barrel yesterday. Feels good to have success with a handgun. I have never even thought about recoil with this gun. Not to brag at all but I shot the deer in my 5 o’clock position with one hand. What I do recommend is a good grip and confidence that comes with a little practice. I will never go back to a rifle. The challange of using it and the sometimes ease of using it make the handgun my choice. I might mention that I also use a Tasco red dot scope. http://homepages.together.net/~sblaine/postman.htm NOTICE TO SPAMMERS Pursuant to U.S. Code, Title 47, Chapter 5, Sub-Chapter II, Section 227, any and all non-solicited commercial E-mail sent to this address is subject to a download and archival fee in the amount of $500. E-mailing denotes acceptance of these terms. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I have shot deer with a colt 4" Anaconda, Ruger Redhawk in both 5.5 and 7.5 inch barrels, and Desert Eagle auto. I have also shot targets quite a bit with 6 inch Smith model 29, Ruger blackhawks, and a 6 inch colt. I currently am using a Redhawk with a 5.5 inch barrel. They all are good guns. Pick the one you like best and go with it.The Blackhawk models probably kick a little harder because of the lighter weight. As far as Colt vs. Redhawk for Recoil, I dont think either one is unpleasant to shoot with full power loads. I am not a big fan of the Redhawk factory grip. On of the first things I do is change the grip when I get one. Both revolvers when mounted with similar grips recoil about the same to me. Make sure you get in plenty of practice before you go hunting with one. Good luck Joe Hutmacher PoBox 185 Oacoma,SD 57365 605-734-4276 I love my country, but fear my government. — Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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> I’m thinking of buying a 44 mag for hunting and I was curious about > recoil. Does anyone have any experience with the Ruger black/redhawks > vs the Colts ? I’ve known people that have owned the Colts and they > ended up selling them due to the punishment their hands took. I suspect > it might be a weight issue ….or the "wimp" factor…hehe. Anyone > have any input regarding this?
I have a super Redhawk with a 9 1/2 inch barrel and I love it for deer hunting. It is a very accurate pistol but it does have some recoil. I have gotten used to that though. You just have to make sure you grip the gun very tight or you will have skinned knuckles<g> Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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>I’m thinking of buying a 44 mag for hunting and I was curious about >recoil. Does anyone have any experience with the Ruger black/redhawks >vs the Colts ? I’ve known people that have owned the Colts and they >ended up selling them due to the punishment their hands took. I suspect >it might be a weight issue ….or the "wimp" factor…hehe. Anyone >have any input regarding this?
When your sights are aligned on a nice 8 pointer, you will NEVER notice the recoil. Your ears will ring and your eyes will be searching for your target, but you will not remember the recoil. Of course getting zeroed in is a slightly different matter, but the end result is worth it. — The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson. Straight Shootin Y’all. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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: I’m thinking of buying a 44 mag for hunting and I was curious about : recoil. Does anyone have any experience with the Ruger black/redhawks : vs the Colts ? I’ve known people that have owned the Colts and they : ended up selling them due to the punishment their hands took. I suspect : it might be a weight issue ….or the "wimp" factor…hehe. Anyone : have any input regarding this? I’ve only shot two 44s. One a ruger (don’t remember which model) and while holding it with both hands, it went up to about a 45 degree angle. I own a colt anaconda, and even single handed it doesn’t rise more than 6 inches. IMHO, it does not punish me at all. I’ve shot 100+ rounds in one session with no problems at all. samg Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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I’m thinking of buying a 44 mag for hunting and I was curious about recoil. Does anyone have any experience with the Ruger black/redhawks vs the Colts ? I’ve known people that have owned the Colts and they ended up selling them due to the punishment their hands took. I suspect it might be a weight issue ….or the "wimp" factor…hehe. Anyone have any input regarding this? * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free! Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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>I’m thinking of buying a 44 mag for hunting and I was curious about >recoil. Does anyone have any experience with the Ruger black/redhawks >vs the Colts ? I’ve known people that have owned the Colts and they >ended up selling them due to the punishment their hands took. I suspect >it might be a weight issue ….or the "wimp" factor…hehe. Anyone >have any input regarding this?
The "wimp" factor is probably why some real nice 44 mag revolvers show up on the used market real cheap. It is how I got my Ruger SuperBlackhawk. After about 10 rounds I put on Pachmayr Presentation grips. My hands were just to big for the factory grips. Same with the Redhawk but I installed a set of Hogue Monogrips. I think that in this caliber hand and grip fit is very important in handling the recoil, especially when using the heavier loads. Did a little target work with a buddies S&W Model 29 but he had already installed some Pachmayr grips on it for the same reasons. Haven’t done much with Colts but the Rugers do tend to be heavier and this also helps to control recoil. Alex * Spinner of the WWWeb Page at: * http://www.well.com/user/amv/amv.htm Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
