Ruger Blackhawk Elite Tuning - My First

[UCChris]

If I remember correctly, the RWS 34 Magnum is the same as the Ruger Magnum (1400+fps model) can you not use the same powerplant

Depends if the Magnum and Blackhawk are the same internally, besides the ram of course. I don't want to put in a huge ol' gas ram if the internals arent strong enough to take it. And I'd like to keep it around 950 fps with 7.9 grain pellets. 800-850 with 10.5 grain. Only 2.5 more hours of work!!!!

I'm going to start with the XS12 first as it has some buzz. Am I going to need tar, lube, etc to get rid of that buzz?

[FrozenVapors]

Oh alright, I understand

[Blue]

Depends if the Magnum and Blackhawk are the same internally, besides the ram of course. I don't want to put in a huge ol' gas ram if the internals arent strong enough to take it.

If I remember correctly, the 34 and clones can't accept a gas ram, you'll have to make do with a wire spring.

Blue

[UCChris]

That's okay. With the Vortek kit, it should shoot nice with a spring.

I am building my compressor now. Got it all cut out; just gotta screw everything together.

[D14Jeff]

IIRC the ruger air mag is a "clone" of the RWS 350 .

here's a interesting conversation about gas pistons .......

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=50162.msg475152;topicseen#msg475152

[UCChris]

Gah! Finally done with my compressor. Here is a pic of the compressor and some better pics of the gun.

[longhunter]

Hehehehe! This makes me laugh! I didn't even tell my fiance that I bought my scope yet! Guess maybe she'll be wondering where our money is :/

She's only your fiancé and she already has you calling it " our " money??? You are so screwed.

[UCChris]

I wasn't going to be the one to say it, but good luck Ali!

I kid, I kid.

[Tommy]

That is a mighty fine lookin compressor Chris Nice job Now you will get to know that hawk very well and you can tune it to yourself
Enjoy and keep your head up
Tommy

[Blue]

Just thought I'd throw a picture of mine in for inspiration.

I put the section of barrel out front for reference.  I also included the old stock so you can see what they look like with a home camo job.

I like the idea of having a synthetic stock for a field gun so I keep it as a potential future project.

Can't wait to see what you do with yours.

Blue

[UCChris]

Thanks for the encouragement Tommy!

Blue, that's a sweet camo job! I'm not going to chop the barrel, but I will probably recrown it. Is it just one set screw to get the brake off?

With a PG2 kit, do I also need one of Mike's tophats?

[gashinshotan]

Very very nice gun and compressor. Make sure you use a belt on that to keep the gun down TIGHTLY. I had a mishap yesterday where it jumped up and the guide was able to shoot out with the spring. Luckily it was facing away from me. I'm gonna add another belt to mine to make it tight.

[UCChris]

Very very nice gun and compressor. Make sure you use a belt on that to keep the gun down TIGHTLY. I had a mishap yesterday where it jumped up and the guide was able to shoot out with the spring. Luckily it was facing away from me. I'm gonna add another belt to mine to make it tight.

I have a U bolt with rubber tubing over it between the two barrel supports. Not shown in the picture.

I decided to shoot for some groups this evening, now that I have ~200 pellets through it, and the results were very interesting. Photos and elaboration in the morning!

[Blue]

Is it just one set screw to get the brake off?

Just the one screw but I think it had some kind of adhesive that was doing the real job of holding it in place.

I had to tap it off (not as easy as just "tapping" but you get the idea) with a block of wood and mallet.  I found that curse words act as a bit of a lubricant, your results may vary.

Blue

[FrozenVapors]

Very very nice gun and compressor. Make sure you use a belt on that to keep the gun down TIGHTLY. I had a mishap yesterday where it jumped up and the guide was able to shoot out with the spring. Luckily it was facing away from me. I'm gonna add another belt to mine to make it tight.

I have a U bolt with rubber tubing over it between the two barrel supports. Not shown in the picture.

I decided to shoot for some groups this evening, now that I have ~200 pellets through it, and the results were very interesting. Photos and elaboration in the morning!

yes, please tell! How are the groups!? What distance were you shooting?

[UCChris]

Okay, ready for this! I was shooting at ten yards, just destroying a pop can until I got to 500 shots. At ~200 shots, I decided to shoot for groups with my next break in session, so I did. One cold bore shot, then 5 shots went into a single .33" hole. This this is going to be a shooter! I'm working on posting the photo now.

[UCChris]

Tada!!!!!!!!

[FrozenVapors]

Tada!!!!!!!!

now that is some impressive stuff! Much better!

Hehehehe! This makes me laugh! I didn't even tell my fiance that I bought my scope yet! Guess maybe she'll be wondering where our money is :/

She's only your fiancé and she already has you calling it " our " money??? You are so screwed.

I wasn't going to be the one to say it, but good luck Ali!

I kid, I kid.

haha well to be honest, it's me telling her it's our money!

I'm not worried, she's very understanding hahaha

[FrozenVapors]

what was the range of those five shots?

[UCChris]

15 yards. I'm shipping the trigger group to Mike tomorrow. But I need to get it out. Disassembly instructions anyone?