Cool pic of my .44 special Flattop

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williamc

Single-Sixer
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The trees around my house are dropping interesting colored leaves, so I thought I'd snap a few photos. This one turned out really nice. It's my .44 special.

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I have to say that there's been a learning curve with this revolver, my first big bore single action. It took several range trips to get a feel on how to shoot it, but now my groups are tightening up. I mostly shoot at 25 yards, and I can hit a clay bird 90% of the time (off-hand).

I'm ready to start working up loads for accuracy. I just bought a box of 255gr cast performance WFN bullets...hope to do some hunting in the future.

This is the one gun in my safe that gives me enjoyment just holding it. What a great gun...it'll get passed on to my boy one day. Ruger really needs to do a run of these for the buying public.

William
 

Hammerdown77

Blackhawk
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Ruger hit a home run with the flat top 44 Special. I love shooting mine. They are quite versatile, and very accurate.

I've found a few loads that it really likes. All using 240-250 grain cast bullets.

I had a blued, 5.5" model, and now have a blued 5.5" Bisley.
 

Ethang

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Very nice pic. I would love one but I don't want to get bit by the 44 special bug. The 45 Colt bug is expensive enough.
 

williamc

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Lee Martin said:
Great shot and I still like how Ruger gave you your 5.5" wish. The OM emblems are a nice touch too.

Funny, because until it came back from Ruger I had been studying your threads on machining and fitting a new barrel.
 

cmacrph

Bearcat
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Georgetown, Texas, USA
Very nice photo of a great shootin' iron. Have a couple of the special editions myself and really like the Bisley model. Perhaps we'll see an addition to your "special" soon!
 
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