rgp
.30 Stingray
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Post by rgp on Oct 23, 2014 1:20:46 GMT -5
Looks like this little sixgun gets more votes than a Democrat at the cemetery in an election year. I think I need the 4 5/8" version.
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 7, 2014 15:33:20 GMT -5
Started testing the 5 1/2" version today with American Eagle factory ammo. The gun performed flawlessly as expected.
No base pin releasing or loading/unloading issues as others have reported. Gun acted like I expected from Ruger.
AE 85 grn averaged 1542 fps from a full cylinder.
AE 100 grn averaged 1568 fps from a full cylinder.
Leaves me wondering, why bother with the 85 grn bullets?
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Post by nitemann on Nov 7, 2014 17:29:40 GMT -5
What kind of accuracy were you getting with the AE factory loads?
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 7, 2014 17:51:21 GMT -5
About 1.5" groups at 25 yards. But, shooting thru the chrono, my groups are never great.
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Joe S.
.401 Bobcat
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Post by Joe S. on Nov 7, 2014 19:59:48 GMT -5
Im surprised at the velocity comparisons between 85 and 100 grain AE. How does the recoil compare between the two?
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 7, 2014 20:35:20 GMT -5
Couldn't feel any difference. I wont buy or load 85 grn bullets in the future. Just not enough velocity difference not to opt for heavier bullets.
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Post by lscg on Nov 7, 2014 20:43:25 GMT -5
Started testing the 5 1/2" version today with American Eagle factory ammo. The gun performed flawlessly as expected. No base pin releasing or loading/unloading issues as others have reported. Gun acted like I expected from Ruger. AE 85 grn averaged 1542 fps from a full cylinder. AE 100 grn averaged 1568 fps from a full cylinder. Leaves me wondering, why bother with the 85 grn bullets?
very interesting encore64, i would have expected the 85 gr bullets to be higher than that, I wonder if a different lot number of AE would react the same way.
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 7, 2014 20:57:12 GMT -5
I can't answer that. But have noticed a complete lack of loading data using magnum powder and light bullets. I dont believe they hold the powder back for a reliable burn.
The 85 grainers were only 50 fps faster than the 100 grainers in my 22" T/C Carbine. I may try Lil Gun and H110 with light bullets in the Carbine, but unlikely in revolvers.
Not forgetting this cartridge was originally loaded for very short barrel pocket pistols with low flash powders.
I think we will learn a lot with the new longer barrels and Carbines. Am considering a 12" T/C pistol barrel to add in the mix.
Will be learninng a lot from this one.
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Joe S.
.401 Bobcat
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Post by Joe S. on Nov 7, 2014 22:31:40 GMT -5
Yea no doubt. I'd go the heavier route too. I try to do that with most everything
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Post by ms44special on Nov 12, 2014 12:01:04 GMT -5
Got just over 1500 fps with the lyman 115 cast. Seated deep over front driving band to fit cylinder length. As much h110 as would fit. Need to get A bullet that fills throats, seats like a 100 grainer, but still weighs 115-130 grains...I think it could get close to 1700. The lymans leaded somewhat at 1500 but they are a plain base...accuracy was still good, better than American eagle. Was just offhand through chrono though. Time to work on a bullet design... Will try the lymans again with #9 and some somewhat faster powders as the h110 was heavily compressed.
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Post by ms44special on Nov 12, 2014 12:01:56 GMT -5
Oh yeah, 7 1/2 inch barrel.
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 12, 2014 13:22:54 GMT -5
I think the longer barrels are really going to shine when loaded with the magnum powders. Really appreciate you posting your findings.
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Post by ms44special on Nov 16, 2014 23:22:16 GMT -5
Chrono'd the 115 lyman deep seated again. This time with accurate #9. Got up to 1636fps, but was too much pressure, sticky cases. Would probably be ok if could seat bullet in normal crimp groove. A step down from that, what I would consider max in my gun was 12.5 and averaged 1540fps. Will be interesting when I get a heavyweight that can seat out, as the gun woulda took more h110, but case couldn't fit anymore with this bullet. Will try some more with medium powders to compare
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Post by 2 Dogs on Nov 17, 2014 6:44:29 GMT -5
I am working with Todd Corders 125 grain SWC gas check bullet. I believe 11.6 grains of H110 is about max in the 327 with that bullet weight. I have not had a chance to chrono it yet. We are testing it in the 4 5/8s and 5.5 inch guns.
As to light bullets in the 327, don't waste your time. For the new Ruger, optimimum will start at 115 grains minimum.
I really like this new gun, but I also really think Ruger should have built the cylinder a bit longer. The heavies will intrude into the powder space a bit more than I would like to see for this new little sixgun.
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 17, 2014 7:40:18 GMT -5
I had great success with the 100 grn XTPs as I posted earlier. But, agree completely with the heavier bullets.
I purchased some 120 grn cast from X-Calibers that have an ideal nose length for max powder capacity in the Single Sevens. Look fwd to trying them with your data.
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