Comments made recently about loading the New Model Ruger Blackhawks with full six rounds. The gun is certainly safe for carry so loaded. Then why do I continue to load in the traditional way?
Well, When I'm on the range, my cartridges are in those plastic slip top cartridge boxes. These boxes hold fifty rounds, ten rows of five. I normally shoot twenty five rounds at a string, so five of five works for me. Loading six means I am left with less than a cylinder full at some point as I finish off that box. And, should I want to mentally keep score, five is an easier multiplier.
I usually, though not so much anymore, load only five when afield. Totally unnecessary from a safety standpoint, but that extra round has never been needed for any critter I've shot.
Now, when you see me on the street, be it known the cylinder is filled to capacity.
Bob Wright
Well, When I'm on the range, my cartridges are in those plastic slip top cartridge boxes. These boxes hold fifty rounds, ten rows of five. I normally shoot twenty five rounds at a string, so five of five works for me. Loading six means I am left with less than a cylinder full at some point as I finish off that box. And, should I want to mentally keep score, five is an easier multiplier.
I usually, though not so much anymore, load only five when afield. Totally unnecessary from a safety standpoint, but that extra round has never been needed for any critter I've shot.
Now, when you see me on the street, be it known the cylinder is filled to capacity.
Bob Wright