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First Hand Cannon
Sig220_Ruger77
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Purchased my first hand cannon today. Originally went to buy a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44, but they had the one I bought for a very good price. Got a Stainless Taurus Raging Bull in .454 Casull.[:0][}:)] I had to the chance to shoot a BFR Revolver in 45/70 many times and had promised myself that I would someday get a hand cannon. $500 brand new! I will be able to pick it up next weekend and I will have about 3 weeks to break it in before I head to Alaska.
Jon
Jon
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My first one was a TC Contender 45/70 without the break.
My first one was a TC Contender 45/70 without the break.
Very nice. How do you like it?
Jon
That is a personal question...
quote:Sounds Good.....
My first one was a TC Contender 45/70 without the break.
Very nice. How do you like it?
Jon
I got rid of it in 95 .... it was rough on scopes without that break on it... rough on me also....
Purchased my first hand cannon today. Originally went to buy a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44, but they had the one I bought for a very good price. Got a Stainless Taurus Raging Bull in .454 Casull.[:0][}:)] I had to the chance to shoot a BFR Revolver in 45/70 many times and had promised myself that I would someday get a hand cannon. $500 brand new! I will be able to pick it up next weekend and I will have about 3 weeks to break it in before I head to Alaska.
Jon
Jon, what barrel length is it? I've got one in 44mag with the 8 3/8" barrel, Mine is a SOLID shooter, I can get 1-1/4" groups off a bag at 50ft open sights, just looks like a single hole after 6 shots. I use my reloads to achieve these results. Have fun with it, if you don't yet reload, Now would be a good time to start. reloader44mag.
6 1/2" bbl. Haven't started reloading yet(at least in my current home), but things are looking good towards us being able to move out of our small apartment here in a few months. I have quite a bit of experience from when I was younger and lived at home and also have some dies, etc so all I really need to get started is some powder and a press. Have you made any modifications to yours or is it pretty solid the way it is in your opinion?
Jon
quote:Jon, what barrel length is it? I've got one in 44mag with the 8 3/8" barrel, Mine is a SOLID shooter, I can get 1-1/4" groups off a bag at 50ft open sights, just looks like a single hole after 6 shots. I use my reloads to achieve these results. Have fun with it, if you don't yet reload, Now would be a good time to start. reloader44mag.
6 1/2" bbl. Haven't started reloading yet(at least in my current home), but things are looking good towards us being able to move out of our small apartment here in a few months. I have quite a bit of experience from when I was younger and lived at home and also have some dies, etc so all I really need to get started is some powder and a press. Have you made any modifications to yours or is it pretty solid the way it is in your opinion?
Jon
Jon, Like I said before, mine is a 44mag, its got the brushed stainless finish. I have not made any mods to mine. You hear alot of Taurus bashing here, and some is legit, but I tell ya what, this gun is one of the best revolver shooters I have ever owned. I've got a Dan Wesson with an 8" heavy vent and the Taurus can keep right up with it. Enjoy the gun. Speaking of "hand cannons" I recently picked up a 500S&W 4" barrel......wow...makes the 44mag seem like a 38spl[;)]
I can only imagine![:0] I am so excited for next weekend to come, I don't think I will be able to sleep all week.[:D] Just like a kid on Christmas Eve night.
Jon
That would be mighty kind of you, but I would be willing to pay you for the brass or at least for the shipping charges.
Jon
reloader44mag,
That would be mighty kind of you, but I would be willing to pay you for the brass or at least for the shipping charges.
Jon
Jon, send me an email with your address and I will get them in the mail to you. No need to cover costs, I got them at the range, and I don't own a .454 casull gun. reloader44mag.