#66098 - 03/09/10 08:18 AM
Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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Bob R
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The subject handgun is a 7.5 Inch barrel bright stainless steel Super Red Hawk in 44 Magnum. Grips are the common ones with Rubber Front and back with wood on the sides. Bullets will be 240 thru 310 grain.
The trigger pull is the first area needing addressed. I have heard that springs need changed plus other work. I looked on Midway for springs. They have the Wolff spring pak with 9, 10, and 12 pound reduced power hammer springs and 10 and 12 pound trigger return springs. What else needs addressed, and which springs are recommended?
NOTE: I have never been inside a Ruger before, just S&W's.
Grips: I keep reading about Tamer Grips being the ticket for a Super Red Hawk. What exactly are they, and where do you get them. This is never mentioned.
SIGHTS: This will be my woods deer hunting gun probably used mostly from a ladder stand. Most all shooting should be 35 to 75 yards. I was figuring a Fixed Power scope in either 2 or 4 power, or a Red Dot that will mount in the factory scope rings like an Ultra Dot. What would you use?
What else could stand some attention on the Super Red Hawk to have it set up for hunting?
Carry Options: On my Contenders I had them set up with a QD Stud in the Grip Screw end, and a QD Stud for the forend screw. I then used a sling to carry it upside down. This works very well. I built a leather shoulder holster for the Contender and did not like it.
I noticed in the Handgun Hunting Vidio sold on this sight that they were carrying the hunting handgun in a padded case. With shoulder straps that did not look like a bad plan either. A look at Midway did not come up with a case that had shoulder straps or even D rings on both end to put your own on. My TC case has a D on one end only. Good for hanging the case up in the shop, but that is about it.
Lets here some options for field carry.
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#66132 - 03/09/10 08:35 PM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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The Tamer grip is made by Hogue and I got mine from Natchez, but I'm sure you can get them elsewhere. I thin they are worth way more than what you pay for them.
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#66136 - 03/09/10 10:05 PM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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The Tamer grip is made by Hogue and I got mine from Natchez, but I'm sure you can get them elsewhere. I thin they are worth way more than what you pay for them.
Ditto!
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#66138 - 03/09/10 10:32 PM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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Bob,
Not sure what springs were used to lighten my trigger on my Redhawk, but it sure does feel better than from the factory! I have the Hogue grips on mine, with a 2X Leupold on top. With the ranges that you are talking about, you can't go wrong with either the 2X or 4X - take your pick.
You could certainly opt to sling your Redhawk much like the Contender or Encore - your smith would just need to add swivel studs for you...
If you decide to go with leather for carry, check out Pistol Packaging's Bandito line - great value and good product. I do have some Uncle Mike's cordura for foul weather carry, but much prefer my Bandito's for primary hunting carry.
Lastly, regarding the video, if I remember correctly, the Richters' sewed straps on the padded case to make it more field-friendly.
Best of luck with your projects!
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#66139 - 03/09/10 10:32 PM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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Bob R
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I have Hogue Rubber grips on all my Smith & Wesson Revolvers. I had not heard about the Tamers. It looks like the GP100 and Super Redhawk take the same grip. Is that correct?
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#66147 - 03/10/10 01:09 AM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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Used to have a Super Redhawk in 44 mag and for me the red dot was the best option especially at the distances you are talking about. No trying to find the scope. Could also shoot it both eyes open as there was no magnification. One of the best pistols i ever hunted with. Kick myself in the but for sellig it sometimes, but want other toys that i enjoy just as much. For me a red dot is the way to go for shots 100 yards or less.
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#66155 - 03/10/10 06:54 AM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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#66183 - 03/10/10 01:32 PM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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On my 480 SRH I did the Wolf spring kit but only changed out the hammer spring (don't remember which weight), put on the Tamer grips, Weigand scope base, & 30mm Ultradot 4 sight. LOVE it!
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#66203 - 03/10/10 10:11 PM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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Congrats on the SRH Bob, I hope it serves you well. I put the Wolf kit in my SRH and used the 10# trigger return and 10# hammer spring, it was an easy install and I can send you pics if you need them. I installed Williams Fire Sights on my SRH and have a red dot mounted on the rings, but the dot sees little use. I actually like the factory grips and I am hunting with 310 FNGC and 300 XTPs under a stout load of 2400. Recoil isn't bad under hunting conditions and I practice with mild 240swc to keep in tune with the pistol. Grips are a real personal thing to me, hold a bunch of guns and go with what fits YOUR hand the best. As for the case you mentioned, contact Gregg Richter about it; I think he made that out of a padded pistol case.
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#66208 - 03/10/10 11:42 PM
Re: Setting up the Super Red Hawk for Hunting
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Bob R
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geojanitor
Is your 310 FNGC from a Lee Mould?
Thought I had a used Leupold 2X found. Looks like it is not panning out. What are the opinions about a 2X Nikon? Nachez has referbished one listed in the catalog I got this morning at $119.
Still undecided between a low power scope and an Ultra Dot red dot sight.
The Hogue Tamer grip looks very good. That is the way to go. Is that what comes on a brand new Ruger?
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