How strong is the....................?

[Bob Wright]

I am on the FaceBook pages for Single Action Revolver, Ruger Blackhawks, and Ruger Revolvers. I am amazed by the folks who post question concerning the use of high performance of replica firearms. Recently read "How strong is the Uberti Model 66?" or questioning the use of +P ammunition in open top replicas.

Seems to me that anyone wanting high performance should just naturally consider a Super Blackhawk, Blackhawk, Redhawk or Smith & Wesson magnum revolvers. And planning on a hunt with an Italian replica of a vintage Winchester just seems ill advised to me.

Am I missing something here?


Bob Wright

 

[eveled]

They buy cheaper guns, then decide they want to use the high power loads. Then realize they made a bad choice on the initial purchase.

My first handgun was a used .357 Blackhawk. My LGS owner pushed Rugers, because no one ever broke them.

There is a reason they talk about Ruger only loads.

 

[hittman]

RTFM

Best advice ever.

 

[NikA]

I'm not sure an Uberti is a "cheaper gun", seems to me the price was north of most Rugers in similar calibers. I think there's may be some attraction to the top break revolver action, without an understanding of its limitations.

 

[toysoldier]

I'm not sure an Uberti is a "cheaper gun", seems to me the price was north of most Rugers in similar calibers. I think there's may be some attraction to the top break revolver action, without an understanding of its limitations.

The top break action is certainly fast to reload, but the frame will always be heavier than a solid top, and not suitable for rip-snortin' he-man overloads. In my YouTube wanderings, I found that an Indian manufacturer is producing a top-break Webley revolver in "32 bore." I couldn't find an English-language review, and I don't expect anyone will be in a hurry to import them.

note: The spell-check on my email program recognizes Webley, but not Ruger. ???

 

[eveled]

Kind of like the people buying Wranglers then trying to see if it can handle .22 mag.

 

[rugerguy]

...ah, facebook............like minds........ 8) :roll: :?


....."and so it goes...." RIP Wil Terry :wink:

 

[gramps]

...ah, facebook............like minds........ 8) :roll: :?


....."and so it goes...." RIP Wil Terry :wink:

8) :lol: Thanks for invoking Wil Terry. I am sure he would approve. The only SA I came into contact were Rugers, then Colts. The clones were introduced to me long after I became addicted to Ruger’s.
gramps

 

[Fox Mike]

Kind of like the people buying Wranglers then trying to see if it can handle .22 mag.

No reason why it couldn't. If the .22WMR cylinder fits there should be no problem. Pressures are the same.

 

[buckeyeshooter]

I am on the FaceBook pages for Single Action Revolver, Ruger Blackhawks, and Ruger Revolvers. I am amazed by the folks who post question concerning the use of high performance of replica firearms. Recently read "How strong is the Uberti Model 66?" or questioning the use of +P ammunition in open top replicas.

Seems to me that anyone wanting high performance should just naturally consider a Super Blackhawk, Blackhawk, Redhawk or Smith & Wesson magnum revolvers. And planning on a hunt with an Italian replica of a vintage Winchester just seems ill advised to me.

Am I missing something here?


Bob Wright

Generally speaking the Uberti's are aimed at Cowboy Action shooters and people wanting a discontinued gun without all the 'new' lawyer inspired add ons. I own a Uberti 66 and use it regularly for CAS. mine is in 44-40 and I shoot 7 grains of unique over a 200 grain cast (chronos 1040fps) or 35 grains of FF over the same bullet that cronos 1080 fps) out of my 19 inch barrel. If I want to shoot powerful 44-40's I use my Turnbull Winchester 92 and can shoot 10 grains of Unique, which is in 44 Magnum range. The 92 is modern steel and modern manufacture so much stronger than the 66 design. I would NEVER fire 92 loads in the 66. As an aside I shoot Ruger Vaqueros in 44 magnum, which have been fitted with 44-40 extra cylinders. These work just fine as the cylinders have been opened to .430 so I can use 44 Magnum sized bullets. The black powder load has accounted for alot of game over the years and I have cleanly taken deer with the 66 using black powder loads.