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AGE · 07-20-2002, 04:49 PM

Kidvett,

No, I never shot a Bowen gun, but I've seen plenty of articles on them over the years.

I'm not really into hunting or heavy recoiling guns anymore (if I ever was). I have a couple of 30-06s (that I haven't shot for 20+ years) that I won't part with for sentimental reasons, but I did sell my Ruger flattop .44 magnum 20 years ago. It shot remarkably small groups at 100 yards, but I never expected to need anything more than .45 ACP again. Then, I moved to coastal Florida and I do live on the water. There are some nasty critters here that .45s might bounce off of--so I got another .44 magnum as a boat gun.

Anyway, rifles are too awkward for me today and in my experience the Ruger SA .44 Blackhawks make great industrial strength medicine for tough varmints. I have been lucky enough over the years to find two guns with light triggers and incredible accuracy. The Rugers are big and crude compared to my Colts, but great guns.

At present I am into neat guns and fun shooting--Colt 1911s, Colt SAAs, Luger(s), etc. etc. and an AR-15 .223. I can shoot these all day, nothing hurts, and it's still fun. The big stuff is available if needed.

07-20-2002, 04:49 PM	#25
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Kidvett, No, I never shot a Bowen gun, but I've seen plenty of articles on them over the years. I'm not really into hunting or heavy recoiling guns anymore (if I ever was). I have a couple of 30-06s (that I haven't shot for 20+ years) that I won't part with for sentimental reasons, but I did sell my Ruger flattop .44 magnum 20 years ago. It shot remarkably small groups at 100 yards, but I never expected to need anything more than .45 ACP again. Then, I moved to coastal Florida and I do live on the water. There are some nasty critters here that .45s might bounce off of--so I got another .44 magnum as a boat gun. Anyway, rifles are too awkward for me today and in my experience the Ruger SA .44 Blackhawks make great industrial strength medicine for tough varmints. I have been lucky enough over the years to find two guns with light triggers and incredible accuracy. The Rugers are big and crude compared to my Colts, but great guns. At present I am into neat guns and fun shooting--Colt 1911s, Colt SAAs, Luger(s), etc. etc. and an AR-15 .223. I can shoot these all day, nothing hurts, and it's still fun. The big stuff is available if needed. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member