Manual

Discharging firearms in poorly
ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or
handling ammunition may result in
exposure to lead and other substances
known to the state of California to
cause birth defects, reproductive
harm, and other serious physical
injury. Have adequate ventilation at all
times. Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
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WARNING –LEAD EXPOSURE
AMMUNITION
RUGER
®
REDHAWK
®
revolvers are marked on the barrel with the
name of the cartridge for which the revolver is chambered. Revolvers marked
for the .44 Magnum cartridge will chamber the .44 Rem. Magnum cartridge
and the .44 S&W Special cartridge. Revolvers marked for the .45 Colt
cartridge will chamber only .45 (“Long”) Colt ammunition. Caliber .45ACP
(Automatic Colt Pistol) ammunition should not be used in these revolvers.
Revolvers marked for the .357 Magnum cartridge will chamber the .357
Magnum cartridge and the .38 Special cartridge. Revolvers marked for the
.41 Magnum cartridge will chamber the .41 Remington Magnum cartridge
only. Do not use .41 Colt cartridges in these revolvers. Ruger revolvers are
designed for use with cartridges of the correct caliber which are
manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Industry Standards. Be certain to
use proper cartridges of the correct caliber. See “Care and Cleaning”, p. 20
for important information on chamber cleaning.
WARNING –AMMUNITION
Death, serious injury, and damage
can result from the use of wrong
ammunition, bore obstructions,
powder overloads, or incorrect
cartridge components. Always wear
shooting glasses and hearing
protectors.
IMPROPER AMMUNITION
DESTROYS GUNS