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That's what I use cast cowboy loads for. I hear what you're saying.

Smith Model 629

This if you can hunt with the 4 1/4" barrel, is something seek out to at least get the "feel" of. A mini red dot would be sweet as well.

If double action is your huckleberry, one of these:




Or one of these:

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Damn Photobucket! The 6" 629 didn't come thru.......

For the posters stated purpose I would recommend a Smith&Wesson 629 classic with 6.5" barrel (or the blued 29 classic with 6.5" barrel).

I would look on the pre owned market for an excellent condition pre lock 629 in a dash 3 or dash 4 version. In the 29 classic I would look for a dash 5 or dash 6. These versions have the full endurance package and forged parts and are before the MIM parts and ugly lock.

Super Redhawk in .480 Ruger. Accurate, affordable, and terminally effective.

For dead nuts reliable, I would go with the Ruger SBH.

If double action is what you need then the SRH. Both should be well under your stated budget.

I think you guys are correct about the 44 for the OP's stated purposes. Either in a Bisley, Redhawk or 629 (29), according to what sits best in his hand. I'm just a total sucker for the 41.

I like the new Model 69. L frame, 5 shot, 5 inch barrel

A couple pics of my SBH,

Depends on which grip or trigger guard you like. Ruger single action either way. For your uses single action is how you will shoot and since you have no complaints about the 44 it seem logical. You already have dies, components. I have a 10 1/2 super blackhawk that is very nice to shoot, but it will pull your pants down to your ankles. Have been looking for a 44 or 45 S&W Mountain Gun for myself, but the shorter barrel is probably not what you want.

that is because you have a refined taste, and understand quality.

RedHawk or a BlackHawk

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"Damn photo bucket! The 6" 629 didn't come through . . ."
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Here's one - but it's actually a prop !

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Super Blackhawk Bisley hunter

a s&w 29 or 629 mountain gun fits in that range. put a set of hogues on it and a chest holster and you'll be set for deer, bear or whatever. i wear mine all day and don't even know its there. and with open sites it is accurate even for PA ranges. i carry mine when rifle hunting and have it sitting on my right side when sitting for the offhand shots that would be impossible with a rifle for a right handed guy. 50 yards offhand i can hit a paper plate. well, the first shot anyway.

Thanks weed,
That's it.

I just picked up a nice stainless SBH Bisley .44mag yesterday that I am really going to like, but I have a .45LC Blackhawk and a .44 mag Super Blackhawk I would not give up, either. In double action, I have a SRH .480 Ruger that could be the best choice. I can load it "down" with Trail Boss and make it a plinker if I want, or shoot factory 325gr at 1350 fps. I'll likely shoot hard cast 375gr and 410gr at 1000 - 1200 in most cases. It's been Mag-na-ported and has Hogue "Tamer" grips, so in my opinion recoil is not a lot more than a full power .44 mag.

For what it's worth, for just walking or working around the farm in all kinds of weather, my 629 Mountain Revolver is my goto loaded with cast semi-wadcutters at 1000 fps.

For hunting the game you listed I prefer a Stainless Ruger Bisley 5.5 inch .45 Colt loaded with slightly heavier cast semi-wadcutters at 1200fps. If it was .44 caliber it wouldn't make a difference.

Since I am a shooter and not a collector or gun investor, I would just shoot the Anaconda you already own and enjoy that I am shooting something few others have.