Super Redhawk

27 June 2010, 11:24

guncurtis2

Super Redhawk

Just picked up a SRH 9.5" with Lueapold scope for a steal!!! Very pleased. I was just getting qoutes on a new one because I "needed" a .44 since I have 3 .357's. Couldn't be happier.

27 June 2010, 12:08

guncurtis2

There she is. I think I can live with that.

27 June 2010, 12:10

guncurtis2

PS, the jar of Vaseline and bottle of sand were on the counter cuz the dealer said I shafted him so he was gonna nead the Vaseline. The sand was cuz it hurt.

27 June 2010, 19:39

Whitworth

That's a score! Congratulations! When are you going to take her for a test drive? You should be very happy with it!

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP

If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"

27 June 2010, 21:20

TCLouis

18.5 grains of Old Slow version of WC820 (think H110), C429310 Lee cast seated to upper cannelure (won't chamber otherwise in my SRH) is the most accurate load I have ever shot out of a revolver.

It will shoot several loads very well. 300 grain XTPs for instance.

Think you will like it.

BY the BY about WC 820 unless you have it a long time it is AA#9 speed for loading purposes!!

27 June 2010, 21:45

MS Hitman

The WC820 I have acts just like 2400, and I mine just like it. Make sure you test any of that stuff being used before loading a lot of cartridges.

27 June 2010, 23:48

BobReed

looks just like the one the wife got me for my b day in april. she just didnt know it till i brought it home and thanked her for my present. i found 10 gr of unique 240 gr lead bullet works very well in mine at 20 yrds. i could not be happier with mine good find enjoy .

28 June 2010, 00:04

guncurtis2

I've been using H110 in my .357s and am very pleased. Since I have that on tap i'll start there and see what happens. A friend of mine used to silouette shoot with .44mag and is a big fan of H110. I'd like to shoot cast bullets, which I will for fun, but for hunting i'm in the "CONDOR" zone dangit! I'll try some barnes and some general bullets and see how they doo. I'm excited about the gun though.

28 June 2010, 02:39

TBEAR99

you will love the srh.It looks ugly compared to the redhawk but balances alot better

28 June 2010, 02:49

Palladin8

Nice looking SRH. I have one in .480 Ruger that has a 7.5" barrel. For the money the Ruger revolver is unmatched in my opinion.

28 June 2010, 08:51

billinthewild

A fine handgun and one you will find quite capable of most any game. Check out Garrett's load for that caliber.

My "everyday" fun shooting load is:
250 gr. Leadheads Keith bullet
6.5 gr. Titegroup

28 June 2010, 23:47

Lar45

Looks like an excellent find. Does that price tag say $229?? Definatly a great deal on it.
I'd like to find one in 480 before they all dissapear.

29 June 2010, 07:14

guncurtis2

No, that was an inventory number i think. I paid a fair bit more than that, but well under book value.

29 June 2010, 16:38

Whitworth

So, when are you going to shoot it?!

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP

If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"

30 June 2010, 08:34

guncurtis2

Whitworth, I can't pick it up for 10 days. "God Bless California!" NOT! I will also get to sight in a customers 500 smith for him. He's been having trouble getting it right. I'm Pretty excited about that and a little nervous! That will be a new experience for me. .44 mag is the largest i've shot in a handgun, but he's using light loads in the 500 so it should be fun.

30 June 2010, 08:56

DuggaBoye

I have had 3 different . 500 S&Ws.

8 3/8, 2 3/4, and now the 4".

The 275's and 300's are easier on me than most of my .44 loads

The 440, 500 and 700 , really let you know you've stepped up from the four four.

As a rule the 350's and 370's aren't too badd (depends on who loaded them

)

I think you'll enjoy your SRH, I still shoot mine quite a bit despite of having the " big gun " around.

30 June 2010, 17:52

bfrshooter

quote:
Posted 30 June 2010 07:34 Hide Post
Whitworth, I can't pick it up for 10 days. "God Bless California!" NOT! I will also get to sight in a customers 500 smith for him. He's been having trouble getting it right. I'm Pretty excited about that and a little nervous! That will be a new experience for me. .44 mag is the largest i've shot in a handgun, but he's using light loads in the 500 so it should be fun.

That might be the problem he is having. The light loads might be so far from what the twist needs it is spraying boolits. Chasing holes in the paper is a waste of time. The gun must group first.
You will be happy with your SRH and I can give you loads when you get it. It should do 1/2" at 50 yards and never over 1" if shot right.

01 July 2010, 02:49

Paul H

The srh is one of the under rated wheelguns. Most folks can't get past the aesthetics. But when you start shooting one, you find out that it is both an extremely accurate sixgun, and an easy to shoot accurately sixgun.

I prefer H-110 for heavier bullets, so 300's in the case of the 44. It would be worth getting a supply of good 240 or 250 gr cast bullets and working up a load w/ unique. At 1000 fps it'll kill most game, very shootable, very accurate!

2x leupold?

01 July 2010, 06:00

dwheels

Nice score, I have been lucky enough to get a couple of good deals this year, but not that good. Congratulations. Let us know how it shoots. It might influence my thoughts about getting another Super Black Hawk. DW

01 July 2010, 07:37

mr.pepper

Good deal ya got there! Your gonna love it!
I do mine.

01 July 2010, 16:43

Whitworth

quote:
Originally posted by mr.pepper:
Good deal ya got there! Your gonna love it!
I do mine.

Did you send yours off yet??

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP

If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"

02 July 2010, 03:21

mr.pepper

Not yet. Been pretty busy at work
and not had the time to.

02 July 2010, 09:30

guncurtis2

BFRShooter, I think your right on the 500 smith. He has tried varios loads and cant get it where he wants it. I think he is not adjusting sight correctly from what I've heard, but I will be glad to shoot his ammo and at his expense and get paid to find out!!!!

I would love to hear some of the loads you gentleman have used when I get to reloading. I've got some cases on the way. No bullets yet.

02 July 2010, 10:16

guncurtis2

quote:
Originally posted by Paul H:
The srh is one of the under rated wheelguns. Most folks can't get past the aesthetics. But when you start shooting one, you find out that it is both an extremely accurate sixgun, and an easy to shoot accurately sixgun.

I prefer H-110 for heavier bullets, so 300's in the case of the 44. It would be worth getting a supply of good 240 or 250 gr cast bullets and working up a load w/ unique. At 1000 fps it'll kill most game, very shootable, very accurate!

2x leupold?

yes 2x leupold. Pretty happy about that. And a holster too.

07 July 2010, 09:55

guncurtis2

Finally shot her tonight after my ten day wait. Some 240gr soft points and it was quite pleasant. seems accurate, but I wasn't shooting at any real distance so not sure yet. I'll get it out to fifty later in the week and see how it does.

07 July 2010, 16:31

Whitworth

That's great, Curtis. Keep us posted!

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP

If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"