New scoped 6.5" .41 Mag Ruger Blackhawk

[@dmw3086]

Very cool set up. Since seeing your 41 mag vids I’ve been intrigued by the round , it’s a shame it’s not more popular

[@plowboysghost]

There are certainly groups that love them

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Man that is a fine scoped revolver that loaded right and hit in the right spot the 41 magnum can handle any big game that walks the earth.

[@plowboysghost]

I sure have taken to .41 Magnum in a big way Thanks!

[@joeromeiro3858]

I have a Blackhawk in 41mag.I love it😊

[@plowboysghost]

I understand that!

[@BR549-2]

Looks like a great setup. A couple of years ago I started thinking my hunting handgun was too heavy to carry. So I spent a couple days carrying my 1886 with 26 inch octagon barrel. You know it turns out that 6.5" model 29 is super lightweight😂. Great video!

[@plowboysghost]

😂 Guaranteed

[@PassivePortfolios]

That is one heck of a hunting rig set up ! Perfect and not too heavy so it is easy to tote around. You nailed it when you mentioned the excessive weight of some of the double action hunting revolvers in .44 mag. and even more powerful cartridges. This why I too prefer single action revolvers for hunting, with 2x scopes or iron sights. I have a Ruger Blackhawk Bisley in .357 mag. 7.5" barrel, with a 2x scope which is accurate at 50 yards with 180 grain bullets, if I do my part. Thanks for the video showing off your hunting revolver.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you . I sure prefer this to the big Redhawk.

[@ironduke2660]

My model 57 is my go-to revolver for handgun hunting deer, I've hunted with and without optics, i prefer optics and have taken deer both ways. One year i had taken a buck with my bow, then my handgun in doe season, and my old 44-40 with my extra tag, in PA. we have certain areas we hunt for crop damage. Can't say which one was more challenging, but for sure my 140 yr old 1873 Winchester was a blast. yins take care down there!

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you.

[@Driftless-Ramblings]

Completely agree with you on your comparison on the Redhawk and Blackhawk. I prefer the Blackhawk for hunting, as well. Also had no idea they stopped making handgun scopes... wonder if that's because of the growing popularity of red dots for handguns (not my thing). Would love to see you come up to the Saltillo, TN, Tennessee River Rendezvous on 12-13 April. Guarantee you'd see some interesting firearms there, since it will cover French Indian War up through Vietnam. It's free.

[@plowboysghost]

You're probably right about the red dot gaining popularity having something to do with the apparent decline of magnified scopes for handguns Good info on the rendezvous. Thanks!

[@DavidArnold-c8x]

BEAUTIFUL!!!I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN.I HAVE A SUPER BLACKHAWK 44MAG AND A THREE SCREW BLACKHAWK 357MAG.LOVE THEM BOTH AND CARRY THEM A LOT.SOMETHING ABOUT SINGLE ACTIONS.

[@plowboysghost]

Agreed. Thanks+

[@cranerigging3604]

Well done on the scope mount and Amen at 1:30 !👍 That's one thing I love about Ruger Blackhawk single action revolvers is they only have two positions .... On and off ..😁

[@plowboysghost]

You got that right. Thanks!

[@skoppingeveryday]

I never been a big fan of the bisley hammers, but it seems like they’d be useful in a scoped revolver in order to clear your thumb under the scope.

[@plowboysghost]

That or the Super Blackhawk hammer..

[@rickykeim2005]

Looks like a pretty sweet Setup. Glad to see another Video I was starting to think you Ran out of Dickle or something.

[@plowboysghost]

😂👍

[@americanpatriot477]

I have handgun hunted for years. You are going to love it. That set up you got there is going to be outstanding for it.

[@plowboysghost]

I have high hopes for it. Thanks!

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Man, that thing looks sweet and then a 41 mag caliber, Built like a tank !

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you.

[@rhedde9794]

I agree. That is a super cool setup... I may order one, too.

[@bigal2696]

Good looking rig. I have a fixed 2x Burris on one of my Contender barrels and it is just the ticket.

[@plowboysghost]

I'll end up with one on something.

[@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods]

Im with you. Hunting with modern centerfire rifles has just gotten boring

[@plowboysghost]

This handgun hunting thing has really reignited and reinvigorated my interest in hunting.

[@davidreed3647]

I'm excited to see how those scope mounts hold up with a full-house load of 41's. I've been thinking of putting a scope on one of my blackhawks.

[@plowboysghost]

We will soon see!

[@alexmiller880]

Very nice setup . I didn't know Leopold wasn't making pistol scopes anymore that makes me sad ! I'm glad you found one new on top of that ...

[@plowboysghost]

I learned something, myself. Thanks!

[@rudukai13]

Very, very nice looking wheelgun. I think it needs some bone/antler grips though to really set it off, but maybe that’s just me?

[@plowboysghost]

You might be right. Thanks.

[@toddreeder3082]

Phenomenal setup brother!

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks, brother 🍻

[@wilsong4096]

Awesome set-up ! Love the Blackhawk . I hv 44 mag and have thought about getting a 41 magnum . I’m confined to factory ammo only at the moment and I’ve noticed 41 mag ammo is much harder to find than 44 Ammo

[@plowboysghost]

Yeah, if I were limited to factory ammo, I'd be doing several things different.

[@WMDTVIDS]

For years i only had the super blackhawks, never really giving a BH a chance as i was focused on 44 mag. You among others led me to reconsider this, and i love the lighter BH for its lighter weight and handling. Looking forward to seeing some range work with this.

[@plowboysghost]

That lighter weight is the main reason I hung onto these aluminum grip frames, too. Thanks!

[@WMDTVIDS]

@@plowboysghost I actually just picked up an old BH frame to put on my Super in 44, figured it would be ok if i could shave a few ounces off.

[@Squib1911]

Glad you got a Leupold® scope. I used a RugerSR1911 with 230 grain Speer Gold Dot ammunition to take a white-tailed deer once at 51 yards. Pistol hunting is a real thing.

[@bluescatreimer]

Y'all got a nice rig right there Plowboy, ya know a Super Blackhawk hammer might serve ya well with that scope on there. I put Super Blackhawk hammer on all my new model Blackhawks, makes it might more comfortable for me.

[@plowboysghost]

..and right there is an excellent thought! Thank you 🍻

[@bluescatreimer]

@plowboysghost Your welcome!

[@876mpr]

I have the Accurate 41-287 mould. I must be scared of it since I haven’t cast it yet.

[@plowboysghost]

I'll look that one up.

[@TheHappy2cu]

I have tried handgun scope in the past. They really never worked for me. I hope you have better luck than I did. Thanks for the video. George Dickel rules.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you.

[@garymyersgarym6434]

Fine scope and pistol combo. Safety trolls can kiss ole Betsy.

[@plowboysghost]

You got that right 🎯

[@davidhodges7535]

That's a Really nice looking revolver👍👍👍👍

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks 🍻

[@boydsteenblock1328]

I hunt with a SBH 44 mag. I use a Weaver scope mount and a Burris 2X scope on it. 240 grain XTP’s group 1 1/2” @ 100 yards.

[@plowboysghost]

Excellent!

[@mikerobinson3672]

Absolutely Beautiful. Good to know about the Leapold Scopes. I need to get off my but and find two of them for my TC contender pistol 357 mag and 30-30win barrels.

[@plowboysghost]

It appears what of them are out there are all there will be.

[@hawknives]

Good Replacement! I want the 41 Magnum.

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks, brother.

[@gunsmackamigos1159]

Very nice! Anxious to see it perform!

[@plowboysghost]

You and I both, brother.🍻

[@mitchellj3168]

I have handgun hunted with a Contender for years and it is still a thrill

[@plowboysghost]

I'm really getting into handgun hunting. It's not that I don't like my rifles...but this is just more fun...to me.

[@Rem-870]

I cast a 210 SWC for my 41mags. I have 2 S&Ws and a 1973 Blackhawk 4 5/8.

[@plowboysghost]

This NOE H&G #258 clone weighs about 230gr.

[@tsc3576]

Nice find bud! I’ve been wanting to complement my 57 with a Blackhawk also. Traded my .357 blued Blackhawk years ago & have been kicking myself since. I like scoping a pistol also. Like you my eyes aren’t what they used to be. I’m not a big fan of the clamp mount tho. Don’t like drill & tap on them either tho. But I like the hunter edition Ruger’s with factory scope mounts. Have one in SRH .44 Hunter.

[@kevinward8915]

Have a Ruger Blackhawk.41 magnum and have thought about that weigand scope mount, have been hunting with the 41 magnum for sometime, also have 2 S&W 57’s.

[@plowboysghost]

I have these two Blackhawk.41s and a 4" Model 57

[@iwsbull1417]

Nice looking set up, that oughta spell death. It sounds like you are going to be shooting an ogival wad cutter, Tom makes great molds. So you think it will fly true at distance or are you just wanting a big meat smacker for hunting range, either way looking forward to your next installment. I soon hope to have my warforge up and going again so I can watch my money go up in smoke. Until then I get to live vicariously through you and a few others

[@plowboysghost]

I've read user testimonial claiming it is an accurate bullet for 100 yards. It's the Accurate .41-250F

[@robertmakowski7808]

...have got one just like that with a Weaver Mount, 4X Leupold scope and a set a Herrett's Shooting Star grips...... Paid $165 for it in 1990...

[@plowboysghost]

Still serving you well, I'd wager.

[@robertmakowski7808]

@@plowboysghost Absolutely...but now with no scope and Lett made ivory grips... Have a Ruger Hunter for when I need a scope...

[@kylewood8327]

That’s quite a pistol! 😮

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks!

[@marcthomas2482]

Great setup!

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks.

[@millcreekrange]

Man, you’re really setting that one up nice. 👍

[@randyadams03]

Blackhawks are so impressive

[@plowboysghost]

That they are 🍻

[@Retributivist]

Hi, I'm interested in getting a taurus 942 for my first gun but I want to get the hammer bobbed just like yours. Where do I take it? Gunsmith? Will the gun shop do it?

[@plowboysghost]

I figure a gunsmith would.

[@dougrogers835]

Thanks for the info. What is the hog population like in your neck of the woods?

[@plowboysghost]

I hear there's a bunch..but I hardly see them other than whats hit by cars

[@timberdrifter8225]

Thats a nice looking handgun! Good trigger control to😉. I just mounted a rifle scope on a ruger .22/45 mk3 target model because i was bored. And why not?😂 anyway, i was surprised to find it was only about 4 inches high and a 1/4 inch to the right at 25 yrds. Pretty durn close without being able to bore sight it. Anyway, it's fun. And yeah, i gotta get pretty close, but .22lr ain't got enough recoil to be dangerous to my Eyebrow. Ill be curious to see what you can do with that one. Happy shooting.

[@plowboysghost]

I've got lucky like that maybe only once or twice on first sight in in four decades of shooting.

[@mkshffr4936]

How do you find the accuracy of the 4 5/8 Blackhawk?

[@plowboysghost]

@@mkshffr4936 It's accurate, with a few of my hand loads.

[@TheUnFurtaker]

Hey Bud. What height rings did you choose? I have a leupold dual dovetail mount for my Blackhawk.41 mag. It will be the first time putting a scope on a pistol for me. I plan on using a similar 2X style scope. I found a great deal on leupold low rings. What do you think?

[@plowboysghost]

@@TheUnFurtaker The rings I got are "medium" height, if u remember correctly how Weigand describes them. I like a 2x for it's lightweight on a single action.

[@StevenMMan]

You ever get tired of the redhawk 😊 let me know may take a bit to save up the funds. I don't need the scope. .41 magnum has long been underrated by many. Mountain man

[@plowboysghost]

The only Redhawk I have left is that 4.2" .44 mag.

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Nice 👍

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks ✌

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

@@plowboysghost you’re welcome brother to good looking gun I had one a few years back a Ruger Blackhawk also had a Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. When was it a 7 inch barrel one was 6 1/2 I wish that I kept the 41 mag. !

[@codaktakman7636]

The younger the more Tender and the best eatin

[@plowboysghost]

Yep🍻

[@Guitarsgunsandghosts]

Nice

[@bambamthecamocowboy9037]

👍🏻Plowboy!

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks 🍻

[@D5quared91]

Those rings are too high brother

[@plowboysghost]

Well...any lower and I would have a hard time getting my thumb on the hammer. That height looks right with a 2-7x32. This scope is much smaller.

[@BowieBowie-o2u]

I live down here in Kansas and I have guarantee you there are certain places where you can't even use a handgun for hunting whitetail deer you you get caught with a handgun and the area where I was hunting at they will arrest you on the spot I do not know why that you cannot use a handgun in that area I don't understand at all but I guarantee it is really kind of crazy the way things are I aunt with a 45 caliber Rossi 92 carbine with a 16-in barrel and a 308 or the two favorite rifles that I love the most and a 50 caliber Hawken rifle but it is crazy about them game warned will talk to you if you have a pistol on you I understand why you can't carry them and I've asked them and they'll come right out and tell you you got one you will be arrested they're illegal in that area it's crazy as ever so I hunt with the 45 caliber lever action on my 308 and then say anything about a rifle but just a pistol but certain places you can hunt with a pistol and some places you can't I do not know why

[@plowboysghost]

That's awful weird, to me

[@BowieBowie-o2u]

@@plowboysghost I know it's weird it's so damn weird you can't do nothing and I've talked to the game warden and he says oh you can take what you need in certain areas but other places the damn liberals said oh you can't have handguns you can only use rifles and there's other places where you can't even use a high-powered rifle you have to use shotguns or muzzleloading rifles to hunt nose areas no revolvers even cap and ball revolvers you can't even use them them either That's how bad it is we have basically downgraded the great outdoors to the point that it's terrible how much things have changed and everything some places they allow black powder guns and some places they don't even want any black powder pistols at all and that's basically what I'm talking about they do not want you to carry black powder pistols or centerfire cartridges or your 41 mag on that land you will be arrested I want something that I know that I'm going to be pulling that it's going to be reliable but I carry a 44 caliber cap and ball revolver with a 5-in barrel it's small enough that I can fit inside of my hunting vest comfortably and everything I have to hide that because I don't feel comfortable being out there without having a sidearm if I get caught with it I'm in deep s*** that's why I carry a very large massive hunting knife about 20 and 7/8 in Bowie knife as back up who in the hell wants to mess with that big of a blade

[@plowboysghost]

@@BowieBowie-o2u Laws in some places have become nothing more than sanctioned insanity. I wouldn't last long in that place.

[@BowieBowie-o2u]

@@plowboysghost oh I know the laws are getting a goddamn stupid you can't do certain things and you can't do any of that stuff because the way stupid people are acting it's getting ignorant

[@anangryranger]

Well sir, I'm afraid that my traditional mind can never accept scopes and dots on handguns or leverguns. Something about it just makes me feel like I'm next to someone dragging their fingernails across a chalkboard!😖 Or drawing a mustache and glasses on the Mona Lisa. 🥸 Yup, too old fashioned I reckon... However, I wish you success with that rig, and ya bring down a buck worthy of a spot on the wall and the freezer.👍

[@MichaelHerron-n6s]

ebay

[@plowboysghost]

I searched a lot before I bought this one😅