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A new (to me) toy to play with...... #16692036 12/06/21
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,260 Chassohowitzka, FL M Muffin OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Muffin Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,260 Chassohowitzka, FL	Do ya feel lucky, punk???? "...A man's rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box..." Frederick Douglass, 1867 ( . Y . )

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Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16692079 12/06/21
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA	You can only use those sacred words if you're referring to a long barrelled S&W Model 29. Nice Ruger, though.

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... The_Real_Hawkeye #16692085 12/06/21
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OP Muffin Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,260 Chassohowitzka, FL	Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye You can only use those sacred words if you're referring to a long barrelled S&W Model 29. Nice Ruger, though. I have heard 'limp wristed' is NOT the way to go! Last edited by Muffin; 12/06/21. "...A man's rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box..." Frederick Douglass, 1867 ( . Y . )

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16692693 12/06/21
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA	Originally Posted by Muffin Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye You can only use those sacred words if you're referring to a long barrelled S&W Model 29. Nice Ruger, though. I have heard 'limp wristed' is NOT the way to go! That's more to do with semi-auto pistols, i.e., limpwristing can cause jams.

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... The_Real_Hawkeye #16692729 12/06/21
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hikerbum Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,530 Western NY	Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye You can only use those sacred words if you're referring to a long barrelled S&W Model 29. Nice Ruger, though. and it should be a 29-2

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Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16692845 12/06/21
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trplem Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,081 NE WI	If you start shooting Keith loads in it regularly for the next 30 years you'll still not wear it out. My '88 5.5" is right around the 10 k mark for those, plus a bunch more Skeeter unique loads, and still going strong.

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... trplem #16693847 12/06/21
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OP Muffin Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,260 Chassohowitzka, FL	Originally Posted by trplem If you start shooting Keith loads in it regularly for the next 30 years you'll still not wear it out. My '88 5.5" is right around the 10 k mark for those, plus a bunch more Skeeter unique loads, and still going strong. this ones an '87............. "...A man's rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box..." Frederick Douglass, 1867 ( . Y . )

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... trplem #16693859 12/06/21
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OP Muffin Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,260 Chassohowitzka, FL	Originally Posted by trplem If you start shooting Keith loads in it regularly for the next 30 years you'll still not wear it out. My '88 5.5" is right around the 10 k mark for those, plus a bunch more Skeeter unique loads, and still going strong. Would that be 22.0/2400 under a 429421 Lyman #2???? "...A man's rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box..." Frederick Douglass, 1867 ( . Y . )

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16693887 12/06/21
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Son_of_the_Gael Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,662 Oklahoma City	Eastwood Special or not, I like it. Grats! 'Four legs good, two legs baaaad." ---------------------------------------------- "Jimmy, some of it's magic, Some of it's tragic, But I had a good life all the way." (Jimmy Buffett) SotG

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16696022 12/07/21
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cra1948 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,790 The Palmetto State	Got one just like it except I replaced the original wooden grips with Houges. In 29 years I haven’t worn it out Mathew 22: 37-39

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Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16696385 12/07/21
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gunzo Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,593 Kentuck	Cast bullets, 2400 & Redhawks work just fine.

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... The_Real_Hawkeye #16696940 12/07/21
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Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,752 West of the Blue Ridge	Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by Muffin Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye You can only use those sacred words if you're referring to a long barrelled S&W Model 29. Nice Ruger, though. I have heard 'limp wristed' is NOT the way to go! That's more to do with semi-auto pistols, i.e., limpwristing can cause jams. With big-bore revolvers it can lead to front sights striking foreheads. Happened to a friend’s wife with a Blackhawk. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Pappy348 #16697117 12/07/21
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA	Originally Posted by Pappy348 Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by Muffin Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye You can only use those sacred words if you're referring to a long barrelled S&W Model 29. Nice Ruger, though. I have heard 'limp wristed' is NOT the way to go! That's more to do with semi-auto pistols, i.e., limpwristing can cause jams. With big-bore revolvers it can lead to front sights striking foreheads. Happened to a friend’s wife with a Blackhawk. LOL.

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16701707 12/08/21
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trplem Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,081 NE WI	Originally Posted by Muffin Originally Posted by trplem If you start shooting Keith loads in it regularly for the next 30 years you'll still not wear it out. My '88 5.5" is right around the 10 k mark for those, plus a bunch more Skeeter unique loads, and still going strong. Would that be 22.0/2400 under a 429421 Lyman #2???? Got it in one, though I've dropped down to 20 gr with current 2400. Chrony results with later lots were a bit sporty compared to the late 80s 2400 numbers.

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16702701 12/08/21
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Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,692 N. Central Florida, and Miami	I picked up a 5.5 inch blue steel one recently. Yours is a beauty Sam......

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16703566 12/08/21
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OP Muffin Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,260 Chassohowitzka, FL	This should get me started, and depending, might last a long time.. "...A man's rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box..." Frederick Douglass, 1867 ( . Y . )

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16703762 12/08/21
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1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas	Nice Ruger ! I've always heard they were a tough rugged revolver. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... trplem #16703819 12/08/21
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urbaneruralite Campfire Tracker U Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,003	Those are soft shooters due to weight. However, if you've never done big bore revolvers before, load it singly starting out so you don't find yourself with an out of control tiger by the tail. Living in a world of G17s and 700s, wishing for P7s and 202s

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Pappy348 #16704159 12/09/21
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Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,768 Clinging to our God and Guns	Originally Posted by Pappy348 Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by Muffin Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye You can only use those sacred words if you're referring to a long barrelled S&W Model 29. Nice Ruger, though. I have heard 'limp wristed' is NOT the way to go! That's more to do with semi-auto pistols, i.e., limpwristing can cause jams. With big-bore revolvers it can lead to front sights striking foreheads. Happened to a friend’s wife with a Blackhawk. Lucky for my wife (and I) she has done wrist exercises. We were shooting and she had the 4 5/8 Blackhawk in 45. A 100 count box of reloads, normal stuff in the front, some heavy loads in the back row. I head bang, bang, bang, BOOM! "Oh,chitt!" Look over, and she was surprised, but getting ready to shoot again. When she finished, I told her to stay out of the ones with different bullets. "Was that the hard kicking one, I didn't like it" "No crap, I don't either. In that short barrel, they are a bit nasty. Make the arthritis hurt for awhile. Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: A new (to me) toy to play with...... Muffin #16704289 12/09/21
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pullit Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,322 Middle/West Tennessee	Very nice I like Redhawk's more than the Blackhawk and I had both ant one time, both were fun I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....

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