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Post by dovehunter on Jun 28, 2015 9:03:14 GMT -5
I just saw the new Ruger .327 Magnum Single 7 in the American Hunter magazine. IMHO this is a classic case of a solution looking for a problem. It is apparently built on a Single 6 frame but yet the article said that it has a working pressure is just under that for a .454 Casull. The author said that it should be "suitable for small deer". I take issue with that, particularly when most people think the .357 mag. isn't up to the task. To me it would be too big and powerful for small game but not big and powerful enough for big game. I will be surprised if the combination proves popular. What do you think?  |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 28, 2015 16:00:42 GMT -5
I agree, hunting wise it isn't going to go over.
The weight of the gun with a long barrel length (and to a smaller extent the action) though is a selling point. I would think Ruger had to have shot thousands of rounds through a prodotype
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Post by Jack on Jun 29, 2015 9:12:41 GMT -5
I am sure Ruger has tested the set up enough to know the gun will handle the pressure. Being a small diameter (compared to a 454 Casull), I expect the cylinder wall thickness is adequate. Ruger is known for making revolvers that are strong as all get out - I doubt they would jeopardize that reputation.
As far as a deer caliber, I don't think so.
For a small game gun, I think it would do just fine. Consider that you can also shoot 32 H&R magnum and 32 Long through the gun, too.
For someone who reloads, the 32 doesn't use up much powder or lead, so it would make a useful small game/target/ plinking gun.
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Post by dovehunter on Jun 30, 2015 8:44:55 GMT -5
I would never question the strength of any Ruger handgun. The strength of their handguns is legendary. Even for a reloader though, I still think the gun will be of questionable benefit. When I think small game, I think rabbits, squirrels, etc. and any rimfire is sufficient for them and, I would think, would be cheaper to shoot too. Still it might be a fun gun to shoot, especially with lighter loads.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 30, 2015 21:00:16 GMT -5
Still it might be a fun gun to shoot, especially with lighter loads. I would think a 327 would feel better in the hand than the over-built 357 Blackhawk Of course finding reasonably priced 32 cal factory ammo is impossible. So perhaps the Blackhawk wins by default if you're a factory ammo shooter. |
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