Sorry about the long post but I would appreciate some helpful input.
I have run into a problem with a new Ruger 7 ½" Stainless Super Blackhawk in .44 magnum. I originally purchased this gun with the idea of getting a lucky shot at a deer or elk while rifle hunting. I would like to preface this by stating that I own and frequently shoot several styles of handguns in .17 HMR to .357 mag and 45 Auto. Speaking strictly in terms of accuracy and not caliber restrictions, I would feel confident in taking shots with some of my handguns at deer and elk up to 40 yards with open sights. I cannot shoot the 44 accurately enough to be an option. I realize the obscurity of accuracy issues, and though I would like to think this has nothing to do with me, there is always doubt in the back of my mind. However, my shooting experience coupled with this revolver's mechanical issue leads me to believe the fault is with the gun
From the beginning accuracy has been poor with this revolver. I have shot nothing but an estimated 300 rounds of factory ammunition and I have not modified the gun in any way. I shoot from a sitting position with my back supported and utilizing a two handed grip while supporting my dominant hands wrist with a sand bag. After initially shooting no better than several 10 to 11 inch 3 shot groups using Magtech 240 gr. SJSP ammunition at 20 yards, I discovered the frame screws were loose. After tightening, my groups came down slightly to 8 to 10 inches. Also, groups seemed to be sporadic and flyers occurred every group to every other group.
After several shooting sessions over several months using different ammunition (Winchester 240 gr. JSP, PMC Bronze 240 gr.TCSP, and more Magtech) and different shooting positions the best I could produce was around 4 inch groups at 20 yards using the PMC ammunition. I shot these groups shooting from the same position described above except I also supported the barrel with another sandbag. For my most recent shooting with this revolver I shot 3 shot groups from the same chamber in the cylinder. This produced the same results and I shot 4 groups using different chambers. Also, a mechanical issue surfaced at this point. For a brief period the hammer would not fall when the trigger was pulled. In these cases I was able to thumb the hammer down and re-cock to fire. At one point the revolver quite working all together and I quite shooting for the day. After I brought it home I was able to dry fire it and there seemed to be no problem. I have not shot it since.
I have shot off hand using a two hand grip and my grouping is again horrible. Also, using this method causes my point of impact to change from what it was at the supported position.
I need to get the mechanical issue resolved, but speaking in terms of accuracy is it just me or the gun? I haven't had anyone else shoot it. Is the accuracy issue enough to justify contacting Ruger and convincing them that it is not my shooting ability?
Thanks,
Shotter11
I have run into a problem with a new Ruger 7 ½" Stainless Super Blackhawk in .44 magnum. I originally purchased this gun with the idea of getting a lucky shot at a deer or elk while rifle hunting. I would like to preface this by stating that I own and frequently shoot several styles of handguns in .17 HMR to .357 mag and 45 Auto. Speaking strictly in terms of accuracy and not caliber restrictions, I would feel confident in taking shots with some of my handguns at deer and elk up to 40 yards with open sights. I cannot shoot the 44 accurately enough to be an option. I realize the obscurity of accuracy issues, and though I would like to think this has nothing to do with me, there is always doubt in the back of my mind. However, my shooting experience coupled with this revolver's mechanical issue leads me to believe the fault is with the gun
From the beginning accuracy has been poor with this revolver. I have shot nothing but an estimated 300 rounds of factory ammunition and I have not modified the gun in any way. I shoot from a sitting position with my back supported and utilizing a two handed grip while supporting my dominant hands wrist with a sand bag. After initially shooting no better than several 10 to 11 inch 3 shot groups using Magtech 240 gr. SJSP ammunition at 20 yards, I discovered the frame screws were loose. After tightening, my groups came down slightly to 8 to 10 inches. Also, groups seemed to be sporadic and flyers occurred every group to every other group.
After several shooting sessions over several months using different ammunition (Winchester 240 gr. JSP, PMC Bronze 240 gr.TCSP, and more Magtech) and different shooting positions the best I could produce was around 4 inch groups at 20 yards using the PMC ammunition. I shot these groups shooting from the same position described above except I also supported the barrel with another sandbag. For my most recent shooting with this revolver I shot 3 shot groups from the same chamber in the cylinder. This produced the same results and I shot 4 groups using different chambers. Also, a mechanical issue surfaced at this point. For a brief period the hammer would not fall when the trigger was pulled. In these cases I was able to thumb the hammer down and re-cock to fire. At one point the revolver quite working all together and I quite shooting for the day. After I brought it home I was able to dry fire it and there seemed to be no problem. I have not shot it since.
I have shot off hand using a two hand grip and my grouping is again horrible. Also, using this method causes my point of impact to change from what it was at the supported position.
I need to get the mechanical issue resolved, but speaking in terms of accuracy is it just me or the gun? I haven't had anyone else shoot it. Is the accuracy issue enough to justify contacting Ruger and convincing them that it is not my shooting ability?
Thanks,
Shotter11