Dang I like this new Ruger Redhawk KRH .44 Magnum Revolver

conanld · 02-15-2009, 02:19 AM

A couple months back or so, I purchased a new Ruger Redhawk KRH .44 Magnum revolver (4-inch barrel), but it wasn’t until today that I was finally able to take it out to the range for a workout.

I have another .44 mag pistol – a Ruger Super Blackhawk, but I actually like the Redhawk a lot better because I can not only shoot with it more accurately, but it’s also lot more comfortable to shoot to boot! I shot standard 240 HP hunting ammo through it, and I didn’t hang it up until after I had burned through a hundred rounds of ammo no less. It’s a good thing I didn’t bring any more ammo or might have gone through another 50 to 100 more rounds. I’ve never felt compelled to run that many rounds through my Super Blackhawk before deciding I’d had enough of .44 magnum.

I was in hurry to get out of the house so I didn’t bring any targets, but I did throw a bunch of various sized empty water bottles into the trunk of my car. The smallest bottles were quite small – 16 fluid once containers, while the largest were one gallon containers. I was having a great time blasting those bottles large and small alike, up into the air at 25 yards. Those big slugs really move those things if you hit em just right.

I followed up with my .22 Browning Buckmark, and I was pretty surprised to discover that I was only slightly more accurate with the .22 than I was with the .44 magnum. I really expected to see a greater discrepancy in accuracy, so I was pretty pleased with that new revolver.

LD

madcratebuilder · 02-15-2009, 08:59 AM

Both the RH and SRH can go through a lot of ammo before the hand has had enough. I have a scoped 7.5 inch SRH and it's like shooting 38spl.

LiveToShoot · 02-15-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by conanld

A couple months back or so, I purchased a new Ruger Redhawk KRH .44 Magnum revolver (4-inch barrel), but it wasn’t until today that I was finally able to take it out to the range for a workout.

I have another .44 mag pistol – a Ruger Super Blackhawk, but I actually like the Redhawk a lot better because I can not only shoot with it more accurately, but it’s also lot more comfortable to shoot to boot! I shot standard 240 HP hunting ammo through it, and I didn’t hang it up until after I had burned through a hundred rounds of ammo no less. It’s a good thing I didn’t bring any more ammo or might have gone through another 50 to 100 more rounds. I’ve never felt compelled to run that many rounds through my Super Blackhawk before deciding I’d had enough of .44 magnum.

I was in hurry to get out of the house so I didn’t bring any targets, but I did throw a bunch of various sized empty water bottles into the trunk of my car. The smallest bottles were quite small – 16 fluid once containers, while the largest were one gallon containers. I was having a great time blasting those bottles large and small alike, up into the air at 25 yards. Those big slugs really move those things if you hit em just right.

I followed up with my .22 Browning Buckmark, and I was pretty surprised to discover that I was only slightly more accurate with the .22 than I was with the .44 magnum. I really expected to see a greater discrepancy in accuracy, so I was pretty pleased with that new revolver.

LD

Wow...

...your post really got my get-out-and-do-some-shooting feelings going. It has been too cold here lately to take the wife and daughter out shooting, and I don't care much to go alone.

When it comes to shooting lots of ammo, I also experience the same thing when I go shooting the .44...

...and need to be cautious with how much ammo I bring along, or I'll be at the reloading bench longer than planned next time.

While I really like Ruger's lineup of large caliber revolvers, I also would rather shoot the .44 RH and SRH over the BH and SBH. And, if prices were lower, I'd have one of each.

Thanks for sharing...

conanld · 02-15-2009, 11:39 AM

Glad I could help to inspire you to head to the range; that's always a good thing

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However, I have noticed that ammo is definitely not as available as it used to be, and the cost has risen substantially. Some brands aren't available at all any more. I may have to take up reloading myself, although available time is a big factor for me.

My wife travels for business much of the time during the week days, and my job often involves long hours, so during those times I'm a "single working parent" to my two young girls while the wife is away.

My wife encourages me to go to the range (when time allows), but unfortunately she has no interest in tagging along. Now my older daughter is 8 years old, so in a few more years I should be able to take her to the range with me.

LD

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Originally Posted by LiveToShoot

Wow...

...your post really got my get-out-and-do-some-shooting feelings going. It has been too cold here lately to take the wife and daughter out shooting, and I don't care much to go alone.

When it comes to shooting lots of ammo, I also experience the same thing when I go shooting the .44...

...and need to be cautious with how much ammo I bring along, or I'll be at the reloading bench longer than planned next time.

While I really like Ruger's lineup of large caliber revolvers, I also would rather shoot the .44 RH and SRH over the BH and SBH. And, if prices were lower, I'd have one of each.

Thanks for sharing...

SwedeSteve · 02-16-2009, 02:03 PM

I love ANYTHING 44 in anything Ruger !!

LiveToShoot · 02-16-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

I love ANYTHING 44 in anything Ruger !!

Couldn't have written it better myself,...

...to include lever gun 44s.

Clem321 · 02-17-2009, 07:57 AM

My .44 Redhawk is something like 25 yrs. old now. It started as a 7 1/2". I wore out the barrel with shooting and overly agressive cleaning. Now it has a 5 1/2" barrel. That seems like the best length for me. I have been reloading for mine from the beginning and it shoots just about everything well. I just don't bother to load full power stuff for most of my range shooting.

neophyte · 02-17-2009, 06:06 PM

conanld: Sir; they will spoil you

I have it in my mind to have a 4.5" and over and over; .41 or another .44; wow what a choice. I want a new radio first; and maybe sneak me and new to me Redhawk

Keep posting your experiences. Thanks

02-15-2009, 02:19 AM	#1
conanld Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 115	Dang I like this new Ruger Redhawk KRH .44 Magnum Revolver A couple months back or so, I purchased a new Ruger Redhawk KRH .44 Magnum revolver (4-inch barrel), but it wasn’t until today that I was finally able to take it out to the range for a workout. I have another .44 mag pistol – a Ruger Super Blackhawk, but I actually like the Redhawk a lot better because I can not only shoot with it more accurately, but it’s also lot more comfortable to shoot to boot! I shot standard 240 HP hunting ammo through it, and I didn’t hang it up until after I had burned through a hundred rounds of ammo no less. It’s a good thing I didn’t bring any more ammo or might have gone through another 50 to 100 more rounds. I’ve never felt compelled to run that many rounds through my Super Blackhawk before deciding I’d had enough of .44 magnum. I was in hurry to get out of the house so I didn’t bring any targets, but I did throw a bunch of various sized empty water bottles into the trunk of my car. The smallest bottles were quite small – 16 fluid once containers, while the largest were one gallon containers. I was having a great time blasting those bottles large and small alike, up into the air at 25 yards. Those big slugs really move those things if you hit em just right. I followed up with my .22 Browning Buckmark, and I was pretty surprised to discover that I was only slightly more accurate with the .22 than I was with the .44 magnum. I really expected to see a greater discrepancy in accuracy, so I was pretty pleased with that new revolver. LD

02-15-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 2,747	Both the RH and SRH can go through a lot of ammo before the hand has had enough. I have a scoped 7.5 inch SRH and it's like shooting 38spl. __________________ Married men live longer than single men do, but married men are a lot more willing to die.

02-16-2009, 02:03 PM	#5
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 26,404	I love ANYTHING 44 in anything Ruger !! __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!

02-17-2009, 06:06 PM	#8
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 10,851 Blog Entries: 2	Ruger Redhawk conanld: Sir; they will spoil you I have it in my mind to have a 4.5" and over and over; .41 or another .44; wow what a choice. I want a new radio first; and maybe sneak me and new to me Redhawk Keep posting your experiences. Thanks __________________ Craig Who refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

02-17-2009, 07:57 AM	#7
Clem321 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 151	My .44 Redhawk is something like 25 yrs. old now. It started as a 7 1/2". I wore out the barrel with shooting and overly agressive cleaning. Now it has a 5 1/2" barrel. That seems like the best length for me. I have been reloading for mine from the beginning and it shoots just about everything well. I just don't bother to load full power stuff for most of my range shooting.