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Offline verzilli

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Ruger Blackhawk Question
« on: December 07, 2008, 08:48:43 AM »
I read a lot about the blackhawk chamber and throat problems in 45 Colt.  Does this also apply to the 44 mag, or is it a more standardized cartridge?  seems I don't hear about 44's being reamed, gauged, etc.
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2008, 01:15:12 PM »
the 44's should be good to go right out of the box.
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2008, 03:10:29 PM »
Are all the 45 LC blackhawks alike? Mine is ok!
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2008, 02:41:11 AM »
That's what I thought.  Thanks
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2008, 09:02:14 AM »
Seems like the newer Blackhawks are ok. My 45LC is about a year old and is fine.

Quote from: zacharoo on December 07, 2008, 03:10:29 PM
Are all the 45 LC blackhawks alike? Mine is ok!
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2008, 10:55:47 AM »
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2008, 07:51:34 PM »
From what I've heard the 44's are slightly too large if anything. Certainly mine is a bit larger than I'd like - shoots .432's better and if I could find .433's I'd try them!

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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2008, 10:12:58 AM »
My new 5 1/2" ss .45 Bisley were .450 and one was .451.  I had them opened up this summer by cylindersmith (.4525).  This gun had a fired case date of March 2008.  I have an older .45 Blackhawk that has tight throats too but it shoots good so I've never fixed it.  It improved the Bisley groups with the same ammo before and after.  10 grs of Unique under a RCBS 270 SAA will touch each other now (2" before), as long as I don't mess it up.

BTW I have never had any problems with the 44 SBH models. 
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2008, 10:35:58 AM »
Better tight than over size as used to be so common on .45 Colt guns. At least it's a cheap fix to open them not so to make them smaller. Why they can't just get it right tho is a mystery.
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2008, 02:22:27 AM »
My .45 NMBH chamber throats were all over the place in size and shape. Reaming plus recutting the forcing cones fixed them.

My .44 SBH is the best made Ruger Single Action I have. Throats were .431" and the forcing cone was very well done. After working the trigger, it shoots very well. No problems.
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2008, 04:59:53 PM »
Had my throats opened to .452 at $10 a hole, they look kinda rough yet.  Looks to me like they should be finished smoother.  DP
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Re: Ruger Blackhawk Question
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2008, 03:27:23 AM »
Anything is possible........right from the box. Here is a link to a similar problem with a double action Ruger.
http://www.rugerforum.net/showthread.php?t=10683
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