the Black Spot
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Thats the truth on the pachmayr.
Love that holster CL!
Too bad about that bullet.
Love that holster CL!
Too bad about that bullet.
I got the Bulldog classic and was wondering if the new Bulldog was any heavier to make for less felt recoil. It certainly looks heavier, I guess they weigh the same. Still love the gun, just wish they would add some weight so it wouldn't recoil as hard. That would definitely make for more accurate shot groups when at the range and firing 50+ rounds.After a number of years of shooting Bullseye I have determined that my greatest source of inaccuracy is due to my flinch. And as the match goes on, the flinch gets worse. My Bulldog is a light pistol and I can say, yes around 20 rounds, and I am flinching. People need to shoot a 20 ounce 44 Special to appreciate the recoil. It is a lot worse than in an N frame.
I used 240 grain bullets and Unique.
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I initially thought the same until I looked up a video on Keyholing. It's as CajunBass and Duster340 said, it's due to an unsupported target. If you look up videos on keyholing, you'll notice that the rounds leave a much different imprint on the target. THXThat's most likely caused by an unsupported target. Note the bullet holes themselves are neat and round, and the target is ripped away from the hole. A true keyhole will show what looks like an off center bullet strike. Firmly attaching the target (tape/staple,etc.) to a cardboard backing will usually fix the problem.
I owned one years ago, I really liked itAfter a number of years of shooting Bullseye I have determined that my greatest source of inaccuracy is due to my flinch. And as the match goes on, the flinch gets worse. My Bulldog is a light pistol and I can say, yes around 20 rounds, and I am flinching. People need to shoot a 20 ounce 44 Special to appreciate the recoil. It is a lot worse than in an N frame.
I used 240 grain bullets and Unique.
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Hello,
I purchased a Charter Arms Bulldog classic with the 3 inch barrel. I have found a good shooting load using 200gr hard cast L-RNFP bullets using Bullseye powder. Recoil is now tamed (along with adding a pachmayr grips.
The issue I'm having is the firearm shooting 5 inches right of target. The CA Bulldog has fixed sights and this is the first firearm I've purchased with fixed sights that doesn't hit at the point of aim. I have a Taurus 905-9mm and a Taurus 85-38+p that both have fixed sights and shoot excellent at 7 yards.
Any recommendations (aside from using Kentucky windage) on how to adjust fixed sights? Does CA help with such issues?
TIA
JLM
Interesting. Is it adjustable?Hello Crazy Horse:
My CA Professional 32 was also shooting way View attachment 995630 View attachment 995631 low. I designed and 3d printed an "add on" rear sight. My 32 can now thread a needle. (See pictures)
Interesting. Is it adjustable?
I have learned to compensate. If CA would have put an adjustable rear sight, I'm sure it would garner more buyers. It is nice, light, and really the only one of it's kind. The only other 44 special still produced is by Ruger, who everyone knows builds tanks. Every other maker is making 44 Mag instead while still being able to shoot 44 special. This is great if your out in the woods, but not so much for plinking.
I do have a Taurus Tracker 44, which is awesome. It is rated for 44 Mag, but I have only shot 44 special rounds through it. The rear sight is adjustable and I like it.
I really want to like the CA, but sadly it requires significantly more compensation than every other firearm I have. So, I'll still keep it because I love the 44 special round, but it won't do duty by the bedside.
I thought about the CA in .32, but with prices skyrocketing and inventory dwindling I'll wait until the crisis is over.
THX
CH
That's pretty ingenious. Good on you.Rear sight is not adjustable. I 3d print the rear sight and deepen the bottom of the "V" with a round file. I do a temporary attachment and test fire / finesse / and test fire again until the sight is spot on. Once I am happy with the results, I epoxy it on for good.
I got the Bulldog classic and was wondering if the new Bulldog was any heavier to make for less felt recoil. It certainly looks heavier, I guess they weigh the same. Still love the gun, just wish they would add some weight so it wouldn't recoil as hard. That would definitely make for more accurate shot groups when at the range and firing 50+ rounds.
I cannot tell the difference between one ounce, but I will say it is one of the lightest revolvers I have. Even my tauri (us) are heavier.I don’t have a Classic Bulldog to weigh .. but I do have a new model with a 2.5 inch barrel...
The only differences
Classic has a 3inch barrel vs the 2.5 inch barrel
Classic has no under lug on the barrel ...
If I was guessing the Classic should weigh a ounce less
A idea about the size of a Charter Boomer vsI cannot tell the difference between one ounce, but I will say it is one of the lightest revolvers I have. Even my tauri (us) are heavier.
Still when you look at something that light and see the diameter at the end of the barrel, you're like wow. That's a big round.
CH
Hello,
I purchased a Charter Arms Bulldog classic with the 3 inch barrel. I have found a good shooting load using 200gr hard cast L-RNFP bullets using Bullseye powder. Recoil is now tamed (along with adding a pachmayr grips.
The issue I'm having is the firearm shooting 5 inches right of target. The CA Bulldog has fixed sights and this is the first firearm I've purchased with fixed sights that doesn't hit at the point of aim. I have a Taurus 905-9mm and a Taurus 85-38+p that both have fixed sights and shoot excellent at 7 yards.
Any recommendations (aside from using Kentucky windage) on how to adjust fixed sights? Does CA help with such issues?
TIA
JLM
I bought a 44 Bulldog in March. Experienced lockup problems so I contacted the company and sent it back for service.
According to link they sent me. They have not even inspected the gun yet, although they received it on April 5th!
They probably are having the same problem as we are having here .. nobody is wanting to work ...they are home drawing unemployment...I got this update today because I asked what is going on:
"As of right now your gun still has to be looked at and repaired by our technician. Our repair time right now is anywhere from 30 to 60 days."
They have already had it for a month...is it worth emailing the owner?
I bought a 44 Bulldog in March. Experienced lockup problems so I contacted the company and sent it back for service.
According to link they sent me. They have not even inspected the gun yet, although they received it on April 5th!