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Bullistic's on Ruger Super Redhawk

jacknec
I need the bullistic's on a Ruger Super Redhawk, .44 magnum with a 9.5 inch barrel. Maximum effective range, velocity, various load factors, etc.
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  • Bert H.
    The "ballistics" of the .44 Magnum cartridge has very little to do with what gun you are shooting it in. Instead, it is determined by the bullet weight (e.g. 180, 200, 210, 220, 240, 250, or 265 grains), and the specific tpye and charge weight of the powder used. That stated, your question is much too broad to answer. If you have a specific load in mind, the information you seek can be determined.
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  • tsr1965
    jacknec,

    Welcome to the forums here on unbroker.

    As Bert H. stated, you are asking a very broad question, without giving us enough information. The information needed will also include what you intend to use it for. In capable hands, with the correct load it is a 100 yard deer killer, possibly 125 yards. It will also work for Elk with heavier loads. The same loads that will work on Elk will also work for deer, but some of the lighter loads for deer will not work for the Wapiti(elk).

    For punching paper, or knocking over steel targets, it is good out to 200 yards or so, or a tad bit further.

    The key is, don't think you are going to buy one anew, and go right out and do this type of stuff at the longer distances. It takes lots of time, practice and rounds to be able to do so.

    If you have any more information for us, or questions, please, let us have it.

    Best
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by jacknec
    I need the bullistic's on a Ruger Super Redhawk, .44 magnum with a 9.5 inch barrel. Maximum effective range, velocity, various load factors, etc.


    Impossible to answer this question without more information.

    Velocity is going to depend on the exact load. Which one are you using?

    "Effective" depends on what "effect" you are looking for. Are you trying to hunt a deer? Knock over a metallic silhouette target? Punch a hole in a sheet of paper? Make a loud noise?

    In general, maximum effective range with a magnum pistol for HUNTING purposes is usually considered to be 100 yards, but that's going to be HIGHLY dependent on the SHOOTER and load used.

    In my experience most pistol shooters aren't good enough to consistently hit a paper plate at 50 yards, and lots of them can't even reach out that far.

    You can do a lot better with a scope from a rest than you can gallery-style with open sights.
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  • jacknec
    Thanks ALL for responding to my bullistic's question. I did't think about the exact round in use just a good general input and you answered. Most likely, I will be using the 240 grain standard load for this round. I'd be starting out to the range at a supported sit down rest position using a scope. I use to have a .44 Super Redhawk years ago and was able to hit a 100 yard target. I've aged so don't know my current capabilities, just practice and more practice. I like to shoot this revolver then resort to my peanut 9mm in order to shoot longer at less expense. Thanks again for you attention.
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  • Robin
    For hunting, my Super Redhawk pushes a 240 grain projectile at about 1340 fps using a load my neighbor worked up for me. I can get you the details on the bullet, primer and powder if you would like to see how it works for you. I have a 2X Swift scope and from a decent rest, I feel comfortable using it still hunting where the target will be 50 to 75 yards. I would like to upgrade the scope, but I like the fixed 2X idea for hunting in Florida stands. I have 3 notches on the passenger side of the stock![:D]
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