For those new to this awesome pistol, considerable rise at 50 yds. and with a close to no drop at a 100 yds with 15 or so drop at 200 it will shoot farther than you can pinpoint through sights. I am glad to have the old model, seems little different than my new model
I have one of these in .30 Carbine caliber. Lots of fun to shoot and yes it has some 'punch' and makes a lot of noise. Lining up the cylinder with the ejector rod to properly punch out the fired cases is a bit tricky due to the small diameter of the case: lot of times the end of the rod would catch on the edge of the chamber requiring a bit of wiggling of the cylinder to line it up properly. I solved that by filing the end of the rod a bit ('tapering' it, if you will) to allow it to line up with the chambers easier. My example is an older one (1981 manufacture) so maybe Ruger improved that in later production.
I will freely admit that I am biased towards revolvers. This one has become one of my favorites to bring out to the range! Also, that's a great idea for the ejector rod Thomas.
I've had one of these since @1990. Fun weapon to shoot!!! I could hit a man size target at 250 yds 3 out of six times. Couldn't even do that with the Carbine!
I had one of these years ago as the companion sidearm to go with my two M-1 .30 Carbines. I liked having several guns that could use the same supply of ammo. Sadly, I had to sell or gift them away when I had to downsize.
I have a replica of an 1873 Colt Peacemaker chambered for .30 Carbine with a 7 1/2 inch barrel. With semi-jacketed hollow point ammo, it is deadly on whitetail deer. I have shot several deer with it. You should take into account that it is not a long range weapon for deer. I did take one at over 100 yards but I don't advocate doing that.
It is a very fun gun. I have both the blk hawk and the automag3. Bought then when they first came out. They are some of my favorite handguns.also it is also fun when you bring out the carbines with them. Btw in handgun config. Mine are very accurate. Try reloading this caliber to really ring out the most. Years ago thier were molds for this caliber in verious grains and styles
I just found one of these. I loaded up some 90gr 30 carbine loads and was able to get over 1600 fps out of it. Fun to shoot and like you said, doubles as a flame thrower!
Do NOT try to shoot steel cased rounds, I did once and the empties would not eject. My m-1 carbine can shoot them all day long, but in the revolver the empties either swell up a little or there's a varnish coating that heats up and causes the empties to stick, they were stuck hard in the cylinder. The ejector rod had to be leaned on hard to eject them. Never any trouble with any brass rounds
For those new to this awesome pistol, considerable rise at 50 yds. and with a close to no drop at a 100 yds with 15 or so drop at 200 it will shoot farther than you can pinpoint through sights. I am glad to have the old model, seems little different than my new model
AG: You took me back to my Ruger .45 Colt Blackhawk days (1974). Right out of the box with "store-bought" ammo at 50 yards, 1.5 inch group. Thank you!
Glad to hear it Dave. Thanks for watching!
I have one of these in .30 Carbine caliber. Lots of fun to shoot and yes it has some 'punch' and makes a lot of noise. Lining up the cylinder with the ejector rod to properly punch out the fired cases is a bit tricky due to the small diameter of the case: lot of times the end of the rod would catch on the edge of the chamber requiring a bit of wiggling of the cylinder to line it up properly. I solved that by filing the end of the rod a bit ('tapering' it, if you will) to allow it to line up with the chambers easier. My example is an older one (1981 manufacture) so maybe Ruger improved that in later production.
I will freely admit that I am biased towards revolvers. This one has become one of my favorites to bring out to the range! Also, that's a great idea for the ejector rod Thomas.
I've had one of these since @1990. Fun weapon to shoot!!! I could hit a man size target at 250 yds 3 out of six times. Couldn't even do that with the Carbine!
It's a great shooter for sure!
It actually could be considered a magnum handgun round. Look at the length and velocity. It compares with 327 mag/357 mag-max. It’s just 308 diameter.
I had one of these years ago as the companion sidearm to go with my two M-1 .30 Carbines. I liked having several guns that could use the same supply of ammo. Sadly, I had to sell or gift them away when I had to downsize.
Always count your shots. It may cost you your life if you don't. Can't go wrong with this firearm. Very versatile.
You bet! I have been surprised how much I like it.
I have been next to people shooting the 30 carbine ruger and subjectively it is far louder than a 357 or 44 mag w a 71/2 inch barrel.
I have a replica of an 1873 Colt Peacemaker chambered for .30 Carbine with a 7 1/2 inch barrel. With semi-jacketed hollow point ammo, it is deadly on whitetail deer. I have shot several deer with it. You should take into account that it is not a long range weapon for deer. I did take one at over 100 yards but I don't advocate doing that.
Love 1873 Colts!
It is a very fun gun. I have both the blk hawk and the automag3. Bought then when they first came out. They are some of my favorite handguns.also it is also fun when you bring out the carbines with them. Btw in handgun config. Mine are very accurate. Try reloading this caliber to really ring out the most. Years ago thier were molds for this caliber in verious grains and styles
Always, Always know your shot count. It will save your life in a revolver every time.
I just found one of these. I loaded up some 90gr 30 carbine loads and was able to get over 1600 fps out of it. Fun to shoot and like you said, doubles as a flame thrower!
Heck yeah!
Da Bears 👍
I bought my 30 Carbine Blackhawk back in 1980. Will go to my Son when he is old enough.
Do NOT try to shoot steel cased rounds, I did once and the empties would not eject. My m-1 carbine can shoot them all day long, but in the revolver the empties either swell up a little or there's a varnish coating that heats up and causes the empties to stick, they were stuck hard in the cylinder. The ejector rod had to be leaned on hard to eject them. Never any trouble with any brass rounds
Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely steer clear of steel cases
Perfect revolver cartridge.
just bought a .30 carbine yesterday.. Now I need to see if they have a target model of this pistol.
When you nothing to say,be quite.
Why haven't companies made any modern carbines chambered in this cartridge? They would fly off shelves
Great question 🤔
Nice gun👍💯
Thank you. Its really fun to shoot.
Ruger really needs to make a modern Simi auto rifle for 30 carbine
Also Henry
Yes! That would be great.
@@davidhamilton7628Henry Homesteader in 30 Carbine
It's a great pistol cartridge
No doubt!
Try the blackhawk in 357 or 41, 44 mags
I would like to try the 41 mag. Thats a caliber I have no experience with.
only one I do not have is 357, at least as a Blackhawk.
Cool
Bears fan
I'd say that for such a big round this gun has nice recoil
Or is it you?
It's not bad really. Thanks for watching!
Long 32.
No moon clipp?
On a single action revolver, Einstein?
It smelled like a 30
Shoot it at night!
That would be fantastic, although I try to keep my neighbor's "hate level" to a minimum.
Yes let’s spend our money and what little time we have for Training on a single action revolver... you gotta be kidding me. LOL
Easier to carry one type of ammo if you have a m1 carbine
@@dougc190 exactly .
It's about enjoying the shooting and handling of a classic saa pistol its like therapy
Looks like fun to me.
I will take my .45 ACP Ruger Vaquero over anything, cupcake. Comments like yours always come from wannabes who couldn't hit the floor with their hat.