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Testing Single Six Accuracy

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#1 · (Edited)
So took a nice older NM Single Six to the range this morning.
Gun was was thoroughly cleaned before hand.
First experience with a NM Single Six, 22LR and 22 Mag.
Tested a few different brands of ammo.
All groups shot at only 10yds., avg. for 6 shot groups

First .22LR:

First: Win. 555 Bulk 1.69"
Second: Mini-Mag HP 1.23"
Third: Blazer .95
Fourth: CCI Standard .72

Second: .22 Mag:

I fired three different brands and types, they were all bad.
Averaging 4", Shotgun Patterns :(
Is this the norm for a Single Six ?
I really want to like it but the accuracy seems sub par.

.22LR groups .67 and .78



.22 Mag is 4.020

 
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Try using a heavier bullet in your mag cylinder. Also, mark the chambers and see if any of them are consistently hitting out of the POI more so than the others. I’ve had that happen and had to get a new cylinder……problem solved. I’ve always had my best results with 40g bullets in .22mag
 
#3 ·
Try using a heavier bullet in your mag cylinder. Also, mark the chambers and see if any of them are consistently hitting out of the POI more so than the others. I've had that happen and had to get a new cylinder……problem solved. I've always had my best results with 40g bullets in .22mag
Checked to see if it was specific chambers, not that.
Tried 30, 33 and 40gr.

How about the .22LR, is this norm for accuracy at 10yd. ?
 
#7 ·
Your 22 Mag cylinder is probably not timed/aligned with the barrel.
I had NM Single Six that shot fine with the 22LR cylinder. With the
22 Mag cylinder it wouldn't stay on an 11" x 17" target at 15 yds.
Sent it back to Ruger and they replaced the gun.
:mad: :)
I think you are right, as I also had blow back in my face.
I look down the bore with my scope and it is a little off center but didn't
think that bad. This is not the original mag cylinder.
Wonder what Ruger would charge to fit a new Mag cylinder
However, cylinder gap is .003 and end shake maybe .002
 
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