Ruger is introducing a Redhawk in .22 Hornet

[K75RT]

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/ruger-announces-a-new-super-redhawk-revolver-chambered-in-22-hornet/
While I know the Ruger fans will flock to this because of its future rarity;My question is why was it not chambered in .22 K-Hornet? A much easier
ctg to use in a revolver and it has lower pressures. Best thing is you can fire a stock Hornet in a K chamber and it will fire form nicely...

[King Rat]

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/ruger-announces-a-new-super-redhawk-revolver-chambered-in-22-hornet/
While I know the Ruger fans will flock to this because of its future rarity;My question is why was it not chambered in .22 K-Hornet? A much easier
ctg to use in a revolver and it has lower pressures. Best thing is you can fire a stock Hornet in a K chamber and it will fire form nicely...

Sounds like a really cool gun. And I am sure the gun is worth the price. Unfortunately I'm not.
It is very interesting, thank for posting K7.

MSRP: $1499.00

Not familiar with the cartridge (but learning). Did read this.

"he K-Hornet is strictly a handloader’s cartridge, as not even boutique brands offer loaded rounds, with only R.C.C. offering handloading brass (that I am aware of) but at about $4.50 a pop"
source:

https://www.handloadermagazine.com/22-k-hornet-handloading-update

[K75RT]

King Rat,
I am a big fan of the K-Hornet, yes it a handloaders only ctg. but the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages, imho. Back in the 90's when Ruger came out with the 77/22H I had a bunch of guys come in and ask to get their chamber opened up to K-Hornet specs. It is a simple reaming job but on some of the 77/22H's needed the bolt to be shimmed to maintain proper headspace. The K-hornet offers as better shaped ctg that has the ability to hold more powder and produce better ballistics. The neck gets blown out during fireforming and trimming brass with the K is a breeze as it rarely needs it. I will include a link that I found interesting.
https://brassfetcher.com/Rifles/22%20K%20Hornet/22%20K%20Hornet.html




(https://reloadingforprecision.blogspot.com/2017/05/tons-of-fun-in-little-package-shooting_24.html)

[K75RT]

Just to illustrate the differences of the two...20387

[jeepster09]

For me I would go with the 5.7 caliber so that I could get ammo without having to reload. There are plenty of guns out there now in 5.7
Similar ballistics between them. Just what one needs....more calibers to stock ammo for.:boink::smash:

[K75RT]

I get it!

[getsome]

Buy all the basic caliber ammo while we still can because the time is rapidly coming when we can’t……..

[340pd]

Sounds like a solution in search of a problem that doesn't exist.

[King Rat]

Sounds like a solution in search of a problem that doesn't exist.

I don't understand the Marketing side of this. The amount of owners that it would appeal to has to be a minuscule amount compared to the sales they will get.

[Bawanna]

I agree. I imagine they won't make a whole lot of them to kind of test the waters. Already making redhawks so a few changes to be made. I don't know why in a Redhawk, big ole frame for not a very large caliber. Can't be much recoil even in a light gun.
What am I missing.

[dustnchips]

I think it's ugly anyway. I like revolvers, just not that one.

[berettabone]

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.vZ8p1na1mplVnNUCbWLWGwHaFj?w=258&h=194&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=1.6&pid=1.7

[Bawanna]

I think it's ugly anyway. I like revolvers, just not that one.

Pretty much same with me. I love Ruger revolvers and have several, just never cared much for the Redhawk. Just doesn't sing to me.

[kenemoore]

The "six series" will always be my favorite Ruger revolvers. They needed two designs to replace them, the GP and the SP series.
I own two Speed Sixes 2.75" models, still looking for the elusive 3" model.
There around 150-200 2.75" models for every 3.0 inch model. The 3 inchers were government orders for postal inspectors and game wardens. Ruger beat the S&W Model 13 (FBI issue) 3.0" model for the contract.
The FBI had determined that 3" was the ideal minimum barrel length, so Ruger made a special run, just to meet the spec.

[berettabone]

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.CaD95vtcmYkFIM5WycJR4wHaFj?w=267&h=200&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=1.6&pid=1.7