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21 July 2004, 09:17
David Thomas
45 Colt Ruger SBH Hunter


Today I purchased a 45 Colt Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter.

Just thought I would share. Here is another picture:



I really like these Hunter model Rugers!

David
21 July 2004, 09:24
Swede44mag
I hope you enjoy your new toy. I have been wanting a Bisley Hunter. Besure to let us know how it performs.
21 July 2004, 09:37
fredj338
David, I've been eyeballing one of these since they came out. I would cut mine back to 5 1/2" though, easily done w/ that dovetailed front sight. Now if they only made it in .45colt!
21 July 2004, 09:57
<9.3x62>
Swede44mag:

I've got NIB Bisley hunter for sale, of you're interested - 44 mag. Rings, etc. (NOT the same gun as the marked one I posted a pic of.) Just thought I'd mention it...

David:

I've been eyeing those 45s up - if they had the Bisley grip I would have been all over it. Maybe that will be a special run next year...

Nice gun - those Hunters are capable of pretty good accuracy. I've worked some more loads up in my 41 Bisley Hunter using 296 and 155s w/210 Rem JSP - about 0.75" at 25 yds for 5 shots - I'm pleased. Have fun.
21 July 2004, 10:57
David Thomas
Fredj338,
They do make it in 45 Colt. That is what I have pictured above. There are less than 60 left at the distributor - Lipsey's located here Baton Rouge. I think this was a run of 500 exclusively for Lipsey's.

9.3x62,
I am hoping the special run for next year will be a 5 shot model in 480 Ruger. Bisley grip or not, does not matter to me.

David
21 July 2004, 11:11
<9.3x62>
Quote:


I am hoping the special run for next year will be a 5 shot model in 480 Ruger.




Yes, that would be even better, for sure! I'm a bit surprised they have been so pokey about getting out 5-shooters and/or putting out the 480 is a SA. Oh well...
22 July 2004, 14:48
fredj338
Whoh David I completely missed the .45colt markings. I've got to get one of these!!!! ThAt's what I get for surfin the net @ 1am!
22 July 2004, 15:37
David Thomas
Quote:

Whoh David I completely missed the .45colt markings. I've got to get one of these!!!! ThAt's what I get for surfin the net @ 1am!



Dealers may have some, but the Distributor only has less than 60 left. Better hurry if you want one.

David
22 July 2004, 17:07
<9.3x62>
David:

Let us know how it shoots.
22 July 2004, 17:54
David Thomas
Well 9.3x62,

This is the second 45 Hunter I have purchased. The first one shoots great. If my memory serves me, the last time it was shot on paper (~3 weeks ago) it shot about 1.5" at 25 yards with sub-quality bullets I cast from an experimental alloy that is too hard.

Both 45 Hunters have exceptional lock up for rugers and both have very little cosmetic flaws.

The one thing I do not like about the last Hunter I purchased is the rear sight notch is .140" wide. I like .110" best, but can live with the standard .125" wide notch. The .140" notch is not acceptable, so I am waiting for my sight to come in from Millett.

I will also be doing some filing and polishing to remove the creep from the trigger and also lighten the trigger return springs.

I also plan to sight this gun in using a 360 grain bullet from a mold I have ordered from Dan at Mountainmolds.com. I will probably shoot some 300 grainers while I wait, but I won't be happy about it!

But when I do shoot it I will give yall the details!!


David
23 July 2004, 14:50
fredj338
David, who was the dist. that has these for sale?
23 July 2004, 14:52
David Thomas
Lipsey's here in Baton Rouge.

wwww.lipseys.com

David
24 July 2004, 10:33
sputster
Great SBH Hunter, David. I think that will be the first revolver I buy when I go back to the States (in 44 though). That way I'll have a platform to put my 2x Leupold on.
27 July 2004, 13:57
Pecos41
Beautiful gun, David. How come you get all the good stuff and I just keep gettin older and uglier?