Ruger single-six 6.5" vs 7.5" barrel
I'm thinking about picking up another Ruger single-six in 22\22 mag and was wondering what effect the barrel length has on accuracy. The price difference looks to be about $150 between the two and I may never use a scope on the 7.5" model. Is the longer barrel worth the extra bucks or should I get the 6.5" and buy more rounds?
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Inherent accuracy should be the same considering the barrel is overbore for a 22LR. However the longer sighting radius would enable you to reduce your errors in sighting. 0 -
I agree with rsnyder55 "However the longer sighting radius would enable you to reduce your error in sighting" EXCEPT if you have natural hand shake The apparent movement of longer sight radius "sort of like shooting a 12X scope on a rifle offhand" can mentally make you want to snatch the trigger and then accuracy goes out the window. My vote is the 6&1/2 inch unless you have a VERY steady hand. 0 -
Never did see a Single Six in 7&1/2 inch barrel. 6&1/2 or 9 inch are the long barreled guns. Never say "never" with Ruger. 0 -
i beleive the only single six made with a 7 1/2" barrel was in the Hunter 0 -
quote:Originally posted by gskyhawk
i beleive the only single six made with a 7 1/2" barrel was in the Hunter
You are right on. Unless you have very deep pockets and can afford the 1 example that was a factory 7 1/2 model. I believe that was an old model also but not sure.0 -
Yep, the 7.5" Hunter is what I'm talking about. I'll probably go with the 6.5" barrel, thanks for the replies. 0 -
I took my new single six 22/mag 6.5" blue to an indoor range for it's first firing and I was surprized at how well it performed. The first 3 shots at 25' were dead center. I moved out to 75' (The max for the range) and still got a 2" grouping. The lighting at this range is poor and I am looking forward to shooting at an outdoor range at 100 yds to see what happens. Looks like the folks at Ruger spent some time adjusting the sights on my revolver. The lady at Ruger says my gun was made 4/09 in the NH Plant.
I was running short on time and only fired 48 LR's and 12 Mag's and I like the performence of the Mag's but not the price.0 -
I've always prefered the 5.5" barrel. Mostly because IMO more comfortable in holster carry. Never had any complaints on accuracy. IMO pistol shooting is mostly getting to know your gun. Practice enough w/it, and you can shoot most any of them accurately. 0 -
While its true that *some* shooters can't shoot a longer barrel more accurately free hand (because of increased perception of "wobble"), if you have that problem it should go away if the gun is shot from a rest. From a rest the longer barrel *might* be slightly more accurate because of better sight radius.
Unless you're shooting competitively (ie bullseye), if you need maximum precision you'd probably use a rest. And unless you needed that sort of maximum accuracy (which you probably don't), it doesn't matter anyway.
Are you really going to try to make a headshot on a squirrel at 40 yards with iron sights? If you are, aren't you going to rest the gun?
All that said, in the real world, I doubt you'd notice any significant difference between a revolver with a 6.5" vs a 7.5" bbl in terms of either accuracy OR terminal ballistics.
Personally, I think the 7.5" bbl is cooler, and I'd probably pick it just because. . .though I can't say its $150 dollars cooler! Obviously, the longer barrel makes the gun a little harder to carry/holster.
Ultimately, if you don't feel strongly about this, it probably doesn't make a difference.0
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