Ruger Redhawk

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Hi All, just added to my collection of hand guns. A Redhawk in .44 I want to try handgunning for deer. I live in the north forest reigionof Pa. ,So this will be my general backwoods sidearm for my outings as well. Although the Game Commision won't admit it there has been an increase of Mountain Lion sightings in my area, I too am a first hand witness. I have two .357's and they are an excellent all round caliber, I just felt for backup or a main carry for hunting arm the Redhawk is a better choice. Any other Redhawk fans out there?
 
The Ruger Super Redhawk is in my opinion the most robust bigbore revolver in the world. Alittle too old school looking for my taste but will handle the hottest loads ease. I recommend the Super Redhawk to just about anyone looking for a looking for a revolver to hunt with. ;)
 
The Redhawk in 44 mag. is also my choice of hunting gun here in Oregon. I have taken both coastal blacktail deer and elk with it. As long as I have done my job it sure has done its job with dispatch. :)
 
Looks like I will be picking one up tomarrow in stainless 5.5" barrel
for 389.00. Saw revolver at a gun show and checked it out. It was
in excellent condition.
Now question is' can I use the real hot loads in this cannon ?


Tradeing a Taurus Tracker 44 Stainless in on it.
 
Big Redhawk Fan Here...

Now question is' can I use the real hot loads in this cannon ?
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Anything this side of sanity, yes.

I've taken 300g lead loads up to 1400 fps in my RH. Hot enough for you? :D

Do yourself a favor though. Work up to them in proficiency. If you start out with bear loads, you might not like the gun. Plus, to really capture the versatility of that fine arm, you need a heck of a lot more than bear loads, all of which will be lighter loads and way more fun to shoot.
 
I have a Ruger Redhawk .44 with a 5.5" barrel. It is highly accurate, 110% reliable, built like a tank, and can handle any of the .44 loads out there. The 5.5 is great for hunting(it also easily carries in a regular holster), night stand and backyard shooting.
IMH Biased opinion the Ruger Redhawk is the Best DA .44 revolver on the market. :)
 
Ive had a redhawk for a couple years now and its been a very solid performer. The trigger is easily slicked up with springs and a simple polish job which can be done by anyone who is the slightest bit mechanically inclined. They are tough as a tank and nearly as ugly(comparitivly speaking...they aint no smith when it comes to looks)...but are GREAT shooters nonetheless.
 
Without going into a long-winded post:

You've got THE choice in a 'if you only had 1 handgun' Topic...!

Now, if you can reach the trigger with a Pachmayr Decelerator grip covering that METAL BACKSTRAP --- GREAT!

If not, you may have a sore spot from getting pounded by it.
I traded my Redhawk 5.5" away and bought a SuperRedhawk/Hogue grip because the 'peg' on the SRH is covered, keeping my hand/thumbjoint from the pain of recoil.

You chose well. Enjoy your new Redhawk! :D
 
Bought a beauty a couple months ago in 41 magnum - 5.5" blue. One of the nicest all around handguns I ever had...accurate, very shootable, handles well, excellent round.
 
I have the 'Hunter' version..... 7.5" barrel, already pre-cut for Ruger scope rings. It carries a Bushnell two power scope and shoots better than I can hold. With a good rest, it's easily a 100 yard deer gun.
 
"Hi, my name is Tim and I'm addicted to Redhawks"

I own 5.5" stainless versions in all four calibers, and one 7.5" stainless 357 (IPSC, ay?).
I could have bought any brand, but function is paramount.

All wear Pachmayr Decelerators and Millett orange-ramp front blades.

The 5.5" 44 IS the 'one-gun' choice due to its overall versatility; the 45 Colt is capable of safely taking any animal on the planet, and the 41 is one easy-shooting big-bore for worn-out wrists.

But that 7.5" 357 (huge cylinder, itty-bitty holes, recoil-soaking poundage) and its 50-yr-old-vision-friendly sight radius (better than its 5.5" brother) just keeps on giving me the USPSA giggles ('specially when I slooowly tug it up-n-outta my Sparks HSR).

A33102 C Class, done with Redhawks and HKS......
(and Power Factors in the 200+ range :D )
 
If you want a tough, reliable, accurate .44 mag, built to shoot almost anything you are man enough to shoot, and can with stand the abuses of hunting, the Red Hawk is what you want.

I own a S&W M29 and a Red Hawk and have shot and reloaded for both a long time. Without question, the Red Hawk is my choice for hunting and all around use.
 
My handun hobby started about 10 months ago with a super blackhawk that eventually got pachmayr grips and a nikon 2x eer scope. I decided I missed being able to holster the gun unscoped so I then bought a redhawk.I love that redhawk! Both guns are 44mag and very fun to shoot.Since I reload for them I can make hot hunting loads or very mild practice loads. I'll get that redhawk all cleaned up and polished and just carry it around the house admiring it all day.I put some hogue rubber grips on it but took them off as I like the look and feel of the wood better. Great gun and sounds like a pretty good price. Mine was $499 nib.congrats! Heres a pic of mine....http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13495
 
Yahoo Bought It

Went up this morning and bought that Ruger Redhawk.

Made the trade and did the swap. We agreed on Taurus plus $100 clams.
I,ve just ordered a new set of grips for it also, going to try Houque grips first.
Got to wait till monday to got down to Sheriff,s office to get her registered for my pick up.
Dam thing is beautiful, whomever previously had this revolver' they sure took good care of it.
Dealer said he would throw in a holster and just wanted to know what kind I liked.
hot ttt dog
 
I own a Redhawk .44 mag myself. I also traverse to north central big woods of PA. Seen a lot of bear fly fishing, heard a lot of mountain lion sightings, but haven't seen one myself. Did have to show my Redhawk to a couple of rednecks about 18 months ago who claimed I was fishing in their hole. They were getting a bit agressive until they saw my Redhawk. Didn't draw, just let 'em see it in the shoulder holster.

I fish quite a bit by myself in some pretty desolate places. The Redhawk is my choice for any critter of four or two legs that I encounter.
 
The Redhawk is a boar killing son of a gun.
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Here is a graphic pic of the exit wound made by 240 grain LSWCHP I cast. It was pushed by a heavy charge of 2400.
shoulder wound *GRAPHIC*
 
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