Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. · Revolver · In Production · 2008
Also known as: New Model Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter, Ruger Bisley Super Blackhawk Hunter
Overview
The Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter is a single-action revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, built for handgun hunting and long-range silhouette shooting. It combines the heavy-frame Super Blackhawk with the Bisley grip frame, whose elongated grip, wide low-spur hammer and curved trigger tame the recoil of full-power magnum loads. Its heavy 7.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel carries a full-length rib with integral scope mounts machined into the solid stainless steel, and the revolver ships with a set of Ruger scope rings. It also accepts .44 Special ammunition.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1474 g (52.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 348 mm (13.70") |
| Barrel Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 415 m/s (1362 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1340 J (988 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminate |
| Finish | Satin Stainless |
Calibers
- .44 Remington Magnum · primary — also known as .44 Magnum, .44 Mag, 10.9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Single Action
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Loading Gate Interlock
- Features: Bisley Grip Frame, Integral Scope Mounts, Adjustable Rear Sight, Ramp Front Sight, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Coil Springs, Includes Scope Rings, Unfluted Cylinder
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters
Production
Production years: 2008-present
Part of Ruger's Hunter series; catalog model number 0862 in .44 Magnum
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Notes
The Bisley grip frame is longer and has a less pronounced flare at the base than the standard Super Blackhawk plow-handle grip, rolling recoil into the hand rather than snapping the muzzle up. The integral scope-ring mounts are machined directly into the barrel rib, giving a scope base that will not shoot loose under heavy recoil.
Background
The Bisley name traces to a target-shooting range at Bisley in England; Colt used it for a purpose-built target single-action, and Ruger revived the grip geometry for magnum handgun hunters who needed a hold that could soak up the punishment of cartridges like the .44 Magnum through long strings of fire.