Calling All Ruger Blackhawk Owners

iH8DemLibz · Feb 7, 2015

justsand said:
hey guys off topic but I have a new model super blackhawk 10.5 inch SS and have always wanted to mount a scope on it. Any products out there yet that don't require drill and tap?

There are some great no-tap mounts for Blackhawks out there.

Clamps around the barrel in front and locks down in the back using the rear sight threaded hole. Rock solid and worth every penny.
Not sure about the Super.

Can't remember who made mine. I will poke around Midway USA and try to find it for you.

Here ya go. I threw the Weaver rings in the garbage and used Burris Zee-Rings.

jimbobborg · Feb 7, 2015

If you're looking for the longest Blackhawk cylinder, you'll need to find one in .357 Maximum.

Magnumite · Feb 8, 2015

What he said ^^^

All the full size Blackhawks and New Model Blackhawks are the same frame size, same a Super frame IIRC. A smaller frame size are the New Vaqueros and the 44 Special.

Bisleyfan44 · Feb 8, 2015

Ruger lengthens the cylinders as the caliber size increases. This is to prevent firing a 45 down a 44 barrel, a 44 down a 41 barrel, 41 down a 357, etc. While obviously NOT recommended, firing a smaller diameter bullet down a larger bore, won't blow things up. The reverse, however.....

The 357 max was built on a much longer frame to accommodate the required longer cylinder. The OM 357 had a smaller cylinder, length and diameter wise, than the other calibers. Now they're all the same, differing only in length to prevent catastrophic damage from firing a bullet of larger diameter than the bore.

iH8DemLibz · Feb 8, 2015

Bisleyfan44 said:
Ruger lengthens the cylinders as the caliber size increases. This is to prevent firing a 45 down a 44 barrel, a 44 down a 41 barrel, 41 down a 357, etc. While obviously NOT recommended, firing a smaller diameter bullet down a larger bore, won't blow things up. The reverse, however.....

The 357 max was built on a much longer frame to accommodate the required longer cylinder. The OM 357 had a smaller cylinder, length and diameter wise, than the other calibers. Now they're all the same, differing only in length to prevent catastrophic damage from firing a bullet of larger diameter than the bore.

Makes perfect sense and never thought of that.

Thanks.

Rregdab · Feb 8, 2015

Another OT question.
Where can I find a MD compliant lock for .30 carbine BH?
I've not been able to find one.

Magnumite · Feb 8, 2015

Good tidbit, bisleyfan44.

What is the project? Sounds like necking down a larger case to 30 caliber... could be fun

iH8DemLibz · Feb 8, 2015

Magnumite said:
Good tidbit, bisleyfan44.

What is the project? Sounds like necking down a larger case to 30 caliber... could be fun

Still crunching numbers, but things seem to be coming together.

Boom Boom · Feb 9, 2015

Four BH cylinders measured with Mitutoyo:
.45LC, 1.611"
.45ACP, 1.611"
.357Mag, 1.645"
9mm, 1.645"

Boom Boom · Feb 9, 2015

Magnumite said:
All the full size Blackhawks and New Model Blackhawks are the same frame size, same a Super frame IIRC. A smaller frame size are the New Vaqueros and the 44 Special.

Medium frame .45 (flat top):
http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkDE/specSheets/5240.html
http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkDE/specSheets/5242.html
http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkDE/specSheets/5243.html
I have the last one.

iH8DemLibz · Feb 10, 2015

Boom Boom said:
Four BH cylinders measured with Mitutoyo:
.45LC, 1.611"
.45ACP, 1.611"
.357Mag, 1.645"
9mm, 1.645"

Thank you for the info, but I think you may be .100 shy on the .45 LC.

Hornady shows some Ruger Only loads with a COAL of 1.665 with most standard loads in the 1.585 to 1.600 range.

I was able to locate a .30 Carbine locally and placed an order.

Should be here in a week.

Boom Boom · Feb 10, 2015

iH8DemLibz said:
Thank you for the info, but I think you may be .100 shy on the .45 LC.

It's correct. Note that it's the medium-frame flat top linked a few posts above.

iH8DemLibz · Feb 10, 2015

Boom Boom said:
It's correct. Note that it's the medium-frame flat top linked a few posts above.

I stand corrected.

I've never seen flat tops like that.

Very clean lines and compact.

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