S/A big bore?

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chewie146

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Ok, I'm not exactly new to single actions, but I'm new to anything bigger than .357 in single actions. I'd like something, and am not worried about ammo cost. What's out there in .41, .44, or .45 persuasions that are the best buy in your opinions? I'd like something with a bit more thump, and no, I don't need it. Sure there is the stray grizzly that wandered down to NM ;). Really, I'd just like a big bore. I'm a fan of Ruger, but what's out there from the other makers that fits the bill as well and would be a good buy?
 
If you don't reload the best option is the .44Mag. Simple as that. There are a many more factory options available to you than .41 or .45 Colt.

If you reload, then the .45 Colt is the way to go IMO. Been going strong since 1873 and has gotten better with age. Load up or down depending on your needs from powder puff to Cape Buffalo loads in the right revolvers.... You just can't go wrong with a Ruger Blackhawk or Bisley.
 
So you're thinking Ruger is my best bet? I do reload, and love reloading. I generally load the bulk for economy. Cast bullets are my favorite for the time being, so keep that in mind when thinking of revolvers. I know it's generally about slugging the bore to keep the accuracy acceptable. Smith's are great, but I want a single action. I own a 637 power port, and love the Smith line, but single actions have already done it for me more, for some odd reason. By the way, merry Christmas, everyone!
 
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475 Linebaugh
 
Nice looking revolver you have there nathan! A good friend of mine has a FA 475 linebaugh and loves it. To the OP, you can't go wrong with a ruger SBH or bisley in .44 magnum, I own a 5-1/2" SBH .44 Magnum in stainless, they are good solid guns and ruger stands behind them and will take care of you if you ever have a problem.
 
Stand-By for Navy talk....

If you like sugar and cream in your coffee you don't need coffee.

If S/A is your game and Rugly aint doing it anymore then you can go downgrade (puking sounds...) to something else; or you can go BOAT. In fact, you can go BOAT many many times in search of a better than Ruglys. It is easy. You can start by...oh! Sorry. BOAT means, Break-Out-Another-Thousand. Now right over here we have some Colts, and over there we have some....
 
The choice for the most part is 45 Colt or 44 Mag and Ruger or S&W.
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Don't think S&W makes a Single Action. You also have the 454 Casull or 460. Both the 454 will allow you to also shoot 45 colt. The 460 will also allow you to shoot 454 and 45 colt. If you can afford it get a Freedom Arms in 454. If not consider a Magnum Research in 460
 
The Ruger Blackhawk would be my general recommendation (quality versus cost). You also have the Freedom Arms offerings and the Magnum Research BFR revolvers. It depends a lot on how big a big bore you want to go, but the calibers mentioned, I'd probably go Ruger.
 
Freedom Arms is in its own class...and well beyond anything made by Ruger in my opinion.../ their revolvers are a piece of craftmanship ...especially when you want to get into large calibers.....454 Casull, .475 Linebaugh, .500 Wyoming Express.../ but they're nice guns in any caliber...in my view.

All of their large frame, model 83's, will cost you around $ 3,000 but they're worth every penny in my view.

http://www.freedomarms.com/
 
All of their large frame, model 83's, will cost you around $ 3,000 but they're worth every penny in my view.
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Cough, Cough, cough!!! I'll take a Ruger with a $500-$1000 trip to a custom shop. Or better yet a factory Ruger and keep my marriage intact!
 
Or tell your wife you always wanted one .../ I married a good woman ...!..:D

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Here's a photo of mine, I purchased last spring - for my 62nd birthday present to myself.../ in .357 mag, 4 3/4" octagonal barrel, full action job with trigger set at 3.75 lbs .....its been a spectacular gun ....and I appreciate it every time I take it to the range.

I may order another one in .475 Linebaugh...just because !! ( probably a 6 or 7 "...) but haven't made up my mind yet ...
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I didn't buy guns like this when I was still raising kids...or had a lot of bills to pay ...but since I'm semi-retired..../ I felt like it was a suitable reward....and I bought her a new Lexus convertible for her birthday ...( my grandpa taught me to be smart ..)...
 
Dollar-for-dollar, versus availability, I'd find a used Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 mag. Seems like every gun shop I've ever wandered into has one in the "used" case.
 
I am in the Ruger camp on this one, its tough to beat up a Ruger and as a reloader 44 or 45 is a perfect choice( I also have a 357). I have one of each and have been verry happy with them. My favorite though is my 45 Blackhawk. Everything I need and nothing I dont. I also reload and find the selection of bullets for both to be more than sufficent. Good luck with your choice.
 
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