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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 22, 2024 23:23:07 GMT -5
Did all non- convertible Super single sixes in 22lr only come with the barrel sized for 22wmr, or were some of them correct for the 22lr?
What about new model single sixes?
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Post by contender on Sept 23, 2024 9:11:25 GMT -5
All Ruger Single-Six models, built after serial number 150000 have the larger bore sized for .22 mag. None built since then have the smaller 22 LR bore.
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 23, 2024 11:25:26 GMT -5
Thanks.
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Post by ridgeline on Sept 23, 2024 22:19:15 GMT -5
Why would they do that? It makes me wonder about my New Model Single Six Bisley in 22LR only (2017 vintage if I remember correctly). It has never been as accurate as I hoped, even after getting the Perfected Bisley treatment from Bowen. That would certainly be a possible explanation for it.
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Post by rjm52 on Sept 24, 2024 6:52:48 GMT -5
...yup...Magnums shoot like lasers and Long Rifle is lack luster...
I believe there was one exception...there was a Distributor Exclusive stainless 4 5/8" Long Rifle only made back I believe in the 1990s...it had a small * just ahead on the trigger guard that I read was .2225 instead of .224. I had one and it shot WAY better than then the other Convertibles I had.
That said my one and only Single-Six Hunter shoots LR almost as well as it shoots Magnum...
Bob
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 24, 2024 7:04:23 GMT -5
Looks like a custom barrel blank is in my future then.
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Post by contender on Sept 24, 2024 9:03:43 GMT -5
In 1958,, with the introduction of the .22 Magnum by Winchester,, it took off. Later on, Bill Ruger started offering a .22 magnum marked gun. It used the slightly larger bore. Then he started offering a .22 LR cylinder for the magnum marked guns.
He finally dropped the 2 different models, in favor of just one model, and settled upon using the larger bore barrels to allow easy converting between the 2 calibers by making the 2 cylinder guns.
I'd have to double check my stuff, bit the " * " (Star) marked guns I THINK still used the larger bore barrels. Liability issues, to prevent someone from having an accident or problems by them adding a spare cylinder. The Star guns denoted a "single-cylinder" mfg.
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 24, 2024 11:02:44 GMT -5
I currently use a 10" contender for squirrels. I'm wanting to get a revolver that is as accurate for headshots only. Never have seen a Single Six that came close.
I ordered a few more of the ER Shaw 10/22 bull barrels that Midway had on sell. 19" .980"dia for $119. Lower than plain blanks and very accurate in the single shots I have used them for.
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Post by ridgeline on Sept 24, 2024 11:45:39 GMT -5
What about the Ruger Single Ten's? Anyone know if those use the larger magnum bore?
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Post by parallaxbill on Sept 24, 2024 12:25:54 GMT -5
My 9.5" old model Single Six is a head shot squirrel getter. Great trigger, better than most of my Contenders.
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 24, 2024 13:54:13 GMT -5
My 9.5" old model Single Six is a head shot squirrel getter. Great trigger, better than most of my Contenders. My 9.5" 32mag Single Six is dead accurate. I'd like a 22lr to match the contenders or that 32 accuracy wise. |
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Post by harveylogan on Sept 24, 2024 16:26:21 GMT -5
FWIW;
The SHANK of a 7/32" drill bit will JUST slip into the muzzle of the later/ sn#150000+ barrels,,,
Will not fit in the early .22 LR-only barrels.
.224 -vs- .222 bore
AGAIN USE THE SHANK ,,, NOT THE NOSE.
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 24, 2024 16:36:45 GMT -5
I've had the same experiences as others with the 22 Magnum being more accurate.
But, some S6s shoot the 22 LR just fine.
I've measured some 22 LR Ammo Bullets at .225" plus. These usually shoot pretty good.
Also, .224" isn't the bore of the barrels. It is, in fact, the groove.
Some .224" Barrels actually have a smaller bore than others. That means the rifling is deeper and these I've had good success with 22 LR Accuracy.
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 24, 2024 16:46:14 GMT -5
FWIW; The SHANK of a 7/32" drill bit will JUST slip into the muzzle of the later/ sn#150000+ barrels,,, Will not fit in the early .22 LR-only barrels. .224 -vs- .222 bore AGAIN USE THE SHANK ,,, NOT THE NOSE. Pin gauges are better, but I will usually just take a proper size egg washer or drill a small hole through a lead ball and slug the barrel with it. The hole helps prevent any spring back. I also do my measurements with a blade micrometer but most people don't have any. A regular micrometer will tell you the overall bore pretty good. Dial calipers aren't used for anything but cartridge oal checks and sometimes for as cast bullets. |
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Post by rjtodd on Sept 24, 2024 20:04:31 GMT -5
FWIW; The SHANK of a 7/32" drill bit will JUST slip into the muzzle of the later/ sn#150000+ barrels,,, Will not fit in the early .22 LR-only barrels. .224 -vs- .222 bore AGAIN USE THE SHANK ,,, NOT THE NOSE. Pin gauges are better, but I will usually just take a proper size egg washer or drill a small hole through a lead ball and slug the barrel with it. The hole helps prevent any spring back. I also do my measurements with a blade micrometer but most people don't have any. A regular micrometer will tell you the overall bore pretty good. Dial calipers aren't used for anything but cartridge oal checks and sometimes for as cast bullets. Hey Bigbore 5. Had to think for a second about the blade micrometer, then it occurred to me you need the reach for bore diameter. I’m used to measuring and making decisions on groove diameter. How do you make use of the BORE diameter? Thanks, Randy |
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