So I'm getting a new peashooter...

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So I'm getting a new peashooter...

Post by KYGlassman » Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:17 am

and it's a Ruger Super Redhawk chambered in 45 colt and 454 casull.

Any tips on shooting this hand cannon. I've never had a revolver or a big bore pistol like this. I'm a wee bit intimidated.

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Re: So I'm getting a new peashooter...

Post by WLJ » Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:51 am

Point it down range
Firm grip
Pull trigger
Grin
Repeat
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Re: So I'm getting a new peashooter...

Post by Wyldman » Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:23 am

Make sure you grip it up as high on the grip as you can. Take a firm hold, not a death-grip, it won't bite you, it's just like any other handgun. As you may have noticed, that's a big heavy hunk of steel, it will help absorb and control the recoil.

If you are intimidated by it, start with lighter loads (Cowboy Action loads are usually pretty mild) and work up to the big bruisers. You'll get used to it along the way.
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Re: So I'm getting a new peashooter...

Post by Rem700 » Thu Sep 11, 2014 10:00 am

Hold it close to your face, smile big, pull trigger and wait for the birdy! :llama:

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Re: So I'm getting a new peashooter...

Post by Mike » Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:19 am

Don't put your fingers around the cylinder when you pull the trigger:).
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Re: So I'm getting a new peashooter...

Post by guncrank1 » Thu Sep 11, 2014 4:53 pm

Mike wrote:Don't put your fingers around the cylinder when you pull the trigger:).
This ^^^^^^^^

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Re: So I'm getting a new peashooter...

Post by KYGlassman » Thu Sep 11, 2014 5:02 pm

It's not here yet but it's coming to stay with a couple Ruger M77 rifles next week.

I pretty darn excited. It's even showing up with some shells and a set of reloading dies for it and the rifles.

I have so many expensive calibers now that I'm either going to have to start reloading or sell something...guess I'm shopping for reloading equipment now.

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