Originally Posted by VaHillbilly
I really like the Bisley Blackhawk but its not made in a 5.5" stainless, thats why the 45 LC has My interest, it is available in a Bisley model 5.5" stainless, a very handsome looking revolver to My eyes.........also I think There are enough choices in factory heavy hunting loads to find something it would shoot reasonably well.....I like the ballistics of the Buffalo Bore load with the 225 grain Barnes copper bullet, a Whitetail hit in the right spot with that load has had a bad day........Ha!.........Hb


That is a fine and versatile choice that can be loaded up or down to suit your needs or the game on the menu. The Williams Shooters Supply dealer exclusive 5 1/2-inch .45 Colt Bisley is a home run as far as I am concerned.

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The .44 Mag Bisley is another good one that will take whatever loads you can throw at it.

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I would opt for a .44 or .45 over the .357 only in that you can load the bigger calibers down to pleasantly mild levels, but the .357 will never be able to make up for its lack of diameter. JMHO.


Max Prasac

Semper Fidelis

The Gun Digest Book of Hunting Revolvers:
https://youtu.be/zKJbjjPaNUE

Bovine Bullet Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmtZky8T7-k&t=35s

Gun Digest TV's Modern Shooter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGo-KMpXPpA&t=7s