YammyMonkey
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Looking into getting a big-bore revolver for back country trips in Colorado, Washington State and Alaska. Looking for something that would even out the playing field between me and a large bear but still be relatively easy to pack along in a holster.
So...Double or single action? I'm thinking DA that I can cock and use as a SA as needed and faster follow up shots from a DA revolver should they be needed.
Caliber...Shot a friend's Ruger SA .44mag and the recoil didn't bother me much at all. The slick wood grips were pretty horrid, but the recoil wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Would this be a reasonable caliber or should I consider something larger such as the .454 or .500mag? Looks like you can shoot the "cheaper" .45Colt out of the .454, would that be a decent load for smaller animals such as Deer and Hogs?
Also thinking about a low or zero power scope or Aimpoint for this gun, any opinions? I don't know a thing about handgun optics beyond unlimited eye relief and low power good.
As it stands right now I'm considering the Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter (SA .44mag), the Stainless Super Redhawk (DA .44mag) and the Stainless Super Redhawk (DA .454/45Colt) all with the 7.5" bbl as I'd imagine anything longer would be cumbersome for the intended purpose.
Thanks a lot guys
Edit to add: How does the recoil from the .45 Colt compare to the .44mag?
So...Double or single action? I'm thinking DA that I can cock and use as a SA as needed and faster follow up shots from a DA revolver should they be needed.
Caliber...Shot a friend's Ruger SA .44mag and the recoil didn't bother me much at all. The slick wood grips were pretty horrid, but the recoil wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Would this be a reasonable caliber or should I consider something larger such as the .454 or .500mag? Looks like you can shoot the "cheaper" .45Colt out of the .454, would that be a decent load for smaller animals such as Deer and Hogs?
Also thinking about a low or zero power scope or Aimpoint for this gun, any opinions? I don't know a thing about handgun optics beyond unlimited eye relief and low power good.
As it stands right now I'm considering the Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter (SA .44mag), the Stainless Super Redhawk (DA .44mag) and the Stainless Super Redhawk (DA .454/45Colt) all with the 7.5" bbl as I'd imagine anything longer would be cumbersome for the intended purpose.
Thanks a lot guys
Edit to add: How does the recoil from the .45 Colt compare to the .44mag?
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