Ruger Blackhawk 5 1/2" @ the range

[Deaf Smith]

So thats what I shoot in it mostly cowboy loads 7 or 8 grains of 231 and a 250 rnfp loaded on my dillin square deal press. Nothing fancy but a lot of fun. I had a custom basket stamped crosdraw holster made just for this gun which took over a year to get from the day I ordered it. It has a 4 didget serial number. I love the gun and its finsh and workmenship are breathtaking. I certainlu will never part with it. One of my many 45s and certainly a favorite.(Remind me some day to tell you about my EMF bislet colt bulldog in 45 colt with a 2 3/4" barrel and the floral carver holster I have for that gun shoots a bit to the left through.
Jim L

[Gunruner]

Thanks for the info Jim.  I wasn't sure if the Scolfield was chambered in the .45 Colt or a shortened .45 case.  I've had a time with custom ordered stuff myself.  Lee reloading has been the fastest to return custom ordered items.  I once ordered a custom seating plug to fit a Hornady XTP bullet and it only took them 17 days from the time I sent the bullet example 'till I had the custom seater in my die!  Wish all companies were that efficient.  Thanks again..............................Mike

[Deaf Smith]

custom Revolver stuff than contender barrels most folks order. After reading all the crap they put up with I think I will stick to either used custom barrels or T/C barrels from Fox Ridge or T/C they may not be perfect but if I order a barrel from Eds I get it in less than a week NOT 6 months to a year like some folks wait for a barrel from any one of the custom houses. (and the prices they charge! If marlin can make H&R barrels for $85 then a T/C barrel should not cost that much more especually not $460!!!!
Jim L
Me? I'll stick to Eds and factory barrels
Most shoot better than I can anyway.
JL

[nase02]

Just got my new 45 ruger this week. Can't wait to go to the range Saturday and try it out with my handloaded lead bullets. I used 225 gr with 6 gr of titegroup. Does anyone have a favorite load?

[Gunruner]

My gun likes 8.2gr Unique under 255gr RNFP.  I try and use Starline cases and WLP primers.  Every Unique load I've shot through this gun has been very accurate.  I do not believe I could improve on the groups with another combination.  nase02,  Let us know how your loads and gun shoots!  Thanks foe posting....................Mike

[Deaf Smith]

7 Rugers in 45 colt 2 in 357 2 in 44 mag 1 41 mag 4 in 22 Of course 2 of the 22 are autos and 1 44 is a SRH, but the rest are Sa sixguns. some days I don't which to shoot next! (and thats just Ruger and not a complete count!)
Jim L

[Gunruner]

:eek: Wow Jim,  7 Rugers in .45!  I'd get a brain cramp just trying to figure out which to take to the range, etc.  .....................Mike