I think i have it right, but i need some opinions please. I shoot a ruger super blackhawk with a 10 1/2 bbl topped with a leupold 2.5x8. I use 240 grain bullets in front of 25 grains of h110.When shooting the recoil is felt upmy arm and by the time i am done sometimes i feel a pull in the back of my neck. I think the problem is that i am using hogue gripper grips, which do not allow the gun to slide in my hand at all.,causing the felt recoil to travel all the up my arm. Is my thinking correct? shoulg i think of maybe a smooth wooden grip. Any suggestions? Thanks Tanoose

I would suggest shooting light practice loads and working your way up to full power ammo. Start very light, but take big enough steps so the increased recoil is a noticeable challenge. It should not take long to master factory loads, because you are not building strength, but learning how to "cheat" better.

H. C.

I used to have a 10 in SBH in 44 Magnum just like your gun. I used my with the factory walnut grips and recoil was not bad at all. This model is particularly heavier than a short barrel version so it dampens recoil very effectively. I would suggest that you reduce the powder charge a little bit and just keep practicing before max it out. Also check out the Pachmayr Decelerator grip as it is made of very unique material. Have fun. Cheers! Ming

I have a t/c contender that is chambered in 375jdj that I have shot with wood grips and with the pachmayr decelerator grips that ming spoke of. It is a 14inch barrel but it still has more felt recoil over my buddys 10 1/2 inch blackhawk if I use the wood grips. If I put on the pachs I can shoot all day. I would try the decelerators.
Good luck!

Just a wild guess here . . . Don't lock up your elbow.

I'm using the exact same gun, same loads, same powder, same Hogue grips. I don't go out and shoot all day with it. But I've been known to put 100 or more through it in an afternoon. But I take my time. No problems with a relaxed, two fisted grip on it. Modified Weaver I think.

[ 06-03-2002, 09:44: Message edited by: Genghis ]

Tanoose,

Based on my experience with a 7.5" Super Blackhawk, I agree with your analysis. I am a little surprised that the 10.5" with the added scope weight gives problems, but I guess that's a pretty heavy load.

When the gun pivots up, it may create its own problems, such as sharp edges on the frame, or maybe on the trigger guard. I had such an experience with my 4.625" Super Blackhawk which is apparently now standard with the Blackhawk (smaller) grip frame, when firing Federal 300gr loads. It can't hurt to try a glove the first time. Just be careful with the trigger.

I think if you follow our own advice, you will end up solving your problem. Of course, you should certainly try Genghis' advice above, first.

[ 06-03-2002, 18:26: Message edited by: Recono ]

Thanks for the advise guys i am locking my elbow when i shoot and am not getting a good two hand hold . i think i'll try to loosen it up a bit , and i will look into those grips, i bought the presentation grips last week but they wouldn't fit my stainless frame. I also noticed the 21 and 22 grain loads of h110 were much easier to handle. I know i am doing somethuing wrong as the gun was easier to handle before i added the scope, i was expecting it to be a pleasure to shoot. Again thanks for the help, I'll let you know how i progress. Later Tanoose