Ruger Alaskan

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turbotype87

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Hello All, I just purchased a new Ruger SuperRedhawk Alaskan with a 2 1/2'' barrel in 44 magnum. All i can say about this revolver is that it's a Beast. I have owned Rugers in the past but this is awesome to shoot. Tyhis gun can take anything you throw at it. I've fired a box of Buffalo Bore 340gr + P ammo without any problems. I was skeptical about buying it with the short barrel but the recoil wasn't bad at all with 180gr PMC ammo. The 340gr was alittle more than i expected but manageable.
 
The 340gr was alittle more than i expected but manageable.
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Awesome, I have always wanted to get one, but everyone tells me how impractical they are. Who knows maybe I’ll consider one down the road, but got other priorities right now. Anyway, glad you like it and don’t hesitate to past a few pictures of it and that nasty ammo.
 
Well I hope you decide to get one because i know you'll be very happy you did. I was really surprised on how accurate it was at 20yards. The Buffalo Bore Ammo was cool to shoot. You really need to hold on to the revolver. I live in CT, and its getting hard to find these guns in our local gun stores. New it cost $849.00 not a bad price for one of these cannons. I'll try and get some video up next time i get to the range.
 
I'm rather shy around heavy recoil, and didn't think the .454 version was all that bad. It's a Ruger, so they do have some serious weight tied into the revolver.
 
.454 Version

I have an Alaskan in .454 it is a blast to shoot (literately and figuratively) and get everyone's attention when you fire it out on the range. Here is a pic and a video of me firing 260 grain rounds last Aug.

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I was only good for 15 rounds before my wrist started to feel the recoil.
 
Well I hope you decide to get one because i know you'll be very happy you did. I was really surprised on how accurate it was at 20yards
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Try it at 100 yds. You will truly be surprised.
 
I am very interested in buying one in 480 Ruger this year. Want to get it before Ruger stops production again. I just figure they will meet demand and then stop production like they did last time around.
 
Faster....

The only feature film I am aware of that has a Ruger AK snub is Faster with action star; Duane The Rock Johnson.
See www.imfdb.org .
I think Johnson's character packs the larger .454 Casull version not the .44magnum.

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Alaskan

I had the Alaskan in 454 casull, I sold it awhile back. The ammo was alittle to expensive for me. Although the price for the 45colt ammo wasn't to bad. I missed it so much that i had to get another one. The 44mag version is fun to shoot and the ammo isn't as costly. This time around I will NOT sell this Alaskan. Now i am looking to buy a new Ruger Gunsite Rifle. Unfortunately there aren't many around here in CT. And when you do find one there alittle expensive now.
 
I too have the same in .454 and it is an incredibly solid FA. I had some issues with the chambers being out of spec and the casings over expanding. I sent it back to Ruger and it was returned like a custom shop gun. Great customer service behind the product. The .454 is my AK fishing companion.
 
Try Remington UMC 180 grain 44 Magnum. The fireball is amazing and the blast will move the targets at 21 feet.

You can shoot 45 Colt out of the Alaskans chambered in 454 Casull.
 
I own 454 casull model, and I am very happy about it. It is the third most favourite revolver to me. The first is Smith & Wesson 500, the second is Taurus raging judge magnum.
 
wrm said:
Heh. I have a 454 Casull on order. That might tend to get... interesting.
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It is... Interestingly painful with full power 454 loads. Mine pushes a 335 gr Cast Performance at 1078 fps and a 360 gr CP at 1060 fps. It does hurt my wrist but I got it for fishing Alaska.

With heavy 45 "Ruger only" 45 Colt loads it isn't too bad so the 44 should be manageable.

44 special bullet weights/velocities should be a pleasure to shoot just like my light 45 Colt loads.

I rarely shoot the full power 454 loads. I have some fairly light kicking 45 Colt loads that hit the same POA at 15 yds. Those are the practice loads.
 
Yeah, it's a real gun. Kind of a brick on your belt, but I want one anyway. This might just be the kick in the butt to get back into reloading as I think 1050-1100 fps 480 Ruger loads might be interesting and controllable. Time for a Diamond D chest rig!
 
I pack mine on a Simply Rugged pancake with a Chesty Puller chest rig while fishing or riding motorcycle/ranger. On a belt holster while hiking. Though it's no featherweight it is a heckuva lot better than the 500 S&W I got rid of to buy it.

That 500 S&W was so unwieldy you may as well have a rifle. The SRH Alaskan is a good balance of power and portability.
 
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