I just put a 100 bucks on a new one for hold.. Since this is a New-model blackhawk I should be able to load "hot" or Full house loads,,, right??? should I be able to load it like it was a SUPER blackhawk??

what are some loads that you guys suggest for Blackbear.?

just as strong as a super

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Originally posted by Dirknar:
I just put a 100 bucks on a new one for hold.. Since this is a New-model blackhawk I should be able to load "hot" or Full house loads,,, right??? should I be able to load it like it was a SUPER blackhawk??

what are some loads that you guys suggest for Blackbear.?

I've had mine since June. Classic Keith load of 22 gr 2400 under a 250 gr SWC (RCBS 429-250) in W-W cases with WLP primers runs 1331 fps with excellent accuracy. The Hornady 240 gr XTP in same cases and primers under 24.5 gr H110 runs 1427 fps out of mine and is my pick for serious hunting such as BBs. A great practice load is the RCBS bullet under 9 gr of Unique. For fun and plinking I'm using the Lee TL429-240 (6 cavity mould) over 5 gr of Bullseye in .44 Special cases. They run right at 800 fps and since I've got a 1000+ Special cases I crank these out on a Dillon SDB.

Larry Gibson

Thanks for the info guys.

I also read on here somewhere that I should shoot about 500rnds of Jacketed bullets before I start shooting lead through it,? is this true?

Same gun as the SBH with some cosmetic changes and a different grip frame.
Try the 240 XTP with 24 gr's of 296, much more accurate then H110. Also use a standard Fed 150 primer, groups will be MUCH tighter.

OK.. ONE more ?...

BLackhawk VS. Vaquero...???

For Target/plinking and hunting...(mostly target/plinking)

Which one..??

I also read on here somewhere that I should shoot about 500rnds of Jacketed bullets before I start shooting lead through it,? is this true?

The old Vaqueros had the same cylinder as a NMBH. The new ones are lighter. I'm not sure about what's safe in them.

I wouldn't worry about shooting all those jacketed bullets. Just load up some cast and hit the range.


Okie John

The Black Hawk is better for your uses. I have an old Vaquero .45 and have taken deer to 100 yd's with it but it takes a lot of load and sight work. Better to have adjustable sights.
If you want a deer thumper with the .44, load the LBT WLNGC 320 gr boolit, Fed 150 primer with 21.5 gr's of 296. Accurate to less then 1" at 50 yd's (I have shot 1-1/4" at 100 yd's.) and deer never go more then 30 yd's. I never took my SBH out this season because it is too easy. I used the BFR's in .475 and 45-70 for two deer. Took less then 3 hours hunting time. Of course the BFR's are super accurate but the recoil has to be mastered for good hits on deer. Too relaxed a hold and they will over shoot because the barrel comes up so fast. I have them down pat now.

Dirknar;If you havent picked it up yet, try to get one w/bisley grip pattern.They are much better to shoot accurately and better for managing recoil in hot loads.w/regards

I will dispute that! It depends on your hands. The Bisley grip beats my middle finger knuckle something terrible. I will never buy another Bisley. The SBH grip with a Pachmeyer does not hurt me. You will never convince me it is better. I don't know who figured the bisley is better for recoil, it sucks.

I have never shot a bisley but damn they are ugly.. I know its not a fashion show but jeez, the handle looks like a limp weiner hangen down there...hahahah