Max loads in a Blackhawk or SuperBlackhawk
- Thread starter rhtwist
- Start date
- Status
nicholst55
Member
They're quite safe in the Blackhawk; probably a handful, but quite safe.
Virginian
Member
The Super Blackhawk, Blackhawk, and original Vaquero all have the same frame size.
I never heard of a S&W 44 Magnum... just a 44 Remington Magnum.
It's a smart a$$ kinda morning.
I never heard of a S&W 44 Magnum... just a 44 Remington Magnum.
It's a smart a$$ kinda morning.
Jim March
Member
Ruger DID release a "SuperBlackhawk" (labeled as such) in 45LC. It's the "Hunter" variant...
Buffalo Bore says:
"These Heavy .45 Colt +P loads are safe in all LARGE FRAME Ruger revolvers.
(includes Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, all pre-2005 Vaquero, Bisley, Redhawk)"
http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#45colt
I don't have a .45LC Blackhawk, though. Certainly, the .44's do have thicker cylinder walls, but it's probably safe to assume that you won't be using super-hot .45LC loads at $66/box for high-volume plinking.
I.e., your wallet will give out long before the Ruger would.
"These Heavy .45 Colt +P loads are safe in all LARGE FRAME Ruger revolvers.
(includes Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, all pre-2005 Vaquero, Bisley, Redhawk)"
http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#45colt
I don't have a .45LC Blackhawk, though. Certainly, the .44's do have thicker cylinder walls, but it's probably safe to assume that you won't be using super-hot .45LC loads at $66/box for high-volume plinking.
I.e., your wallet will give out long before the Ruger would.Well, regular .45LC isn't that expensive. Just the super-hot hunting ammo sold by Buffalo Bore et al. Some rifle ammo can go for upwards of 100 bucks for a box of 20, but it, too, is specialized hunting ammo, not something you'd use to shoot cans at the abandoned quarry.
MCgunner
Member
A reloading press and dies are a hell of a lot cheaper and long term will save you a lot more money.
Of course, then you'll want a mold and a furnace and..........., but it'll let you shoot a lot more, especially in .45 Colt. I can reload a box of range scrap cast 255 Lee flat points for less than 3 dollars a fifty round box. There's .22LR ammo that's more expensive.unspellable
Member
Super Blackhawk?
Super Blackhawk nuts! I have a Raging Bull in 45 Colt. You read that right, it's chambered for 45 Colt, not 454 Casull. Has six holes. Next question: How hot a load can it handle?
Super Blackhawk nuts! I have a Raging Bull in 45 Colt. You read that right, it's chambered for 45 Colt, not 454 Casull. Has six holes. Next question: How hot a load can it handle?
Yep, and early Vaqueros were still frame-stamped "Blackhawk"...but we all know the SBH is normally considered Ruger's .44 REMINGTON Magnum flagship, and that a Vaquero is not a Blackhawk.....but I gotta watch myself around some of you triv masters, as you DO know your stuff.
Jim March
Member
A stainless Blackhawk in 45LC and a SuperBlackhawk in 44Mag (5.5" or less barrel) are damn near the same gun in every respect - heft, strength, weight, etc. Only the hammer would be a visual clue as to the difference and that's an easy swap.
Blue Blackhawks usually had the lighter aluminum grip giving them a real difference in recoil control. But again, that can be swapped too. The core frame (and basic strength) is identical with all post-1973 Blackhawks/Supers and "Old Vaqueros". I tend to call this the "44Magnum-class frame".
WITH ONE EXCEPTION: the 50th Anniversary Blackhawk 357 is built on the same "mid frame" as the New Vaquero. I sometimes call this the "357 frame" as that was the first caliber that frame size was chambered in. When set up in 45LC, either a NewVaq or a modified 50th 357, you can't run the 45LC+P mega-loads.
Blue Blackhawks usually had the lighter aluminum grip giving them a real difference in recoil control. But again, that can be swapped too. The core frame (and basic strength) is identical with all post-1973 Blackhawks/Supers and "Old Vaqueros". I tend to call this the "44Magnum-class frame".
WITH ONE EXCEPTION: the 50th Anniversary Blackhawk 357 is built on the same "mid frame" as the New Vaquero. I sometimes call this the "357 frame" as that was the first caliber that frame size was chambered in. When set up in 45LC, either a NewVaq or a modified 50th 357, you can't run the 45LC+P mega-loads.
- Status