Mk at 50yds?

[ilove22]

how well can you guys shoot your UNmodafied rugers at 50yds? Can you hit golf ball size targets reliably?

[white house]

I've had a few MK Rugers over the years (MK1, II, III) and found them very accurate to ranges beyond 50 yds. Once you get used to the trigger and feel of the auto you'd be amazed how far out you can walk bullets into very small targets.

[bscman]

Yes, I can hit ping pong balls at 50yds with open sights (from the bench) consistently with my 22/45.

They are quite accurate pistols!
However, mine has "custom" sights and a complete action re-work.

[odawgp]

Only if I shout PULL!!! everytime

and then only maybe

since I put the dot on it and new trigger most of the time

[RonJ]

Yep, mine will do it but I need a rest to get it done.

Ron

[ilove22]

will the 5.5 bull barreled pistol be accurate enough to hit golf balls at 50 yds? Or would I need a longer barreled one? And what kind of optics would be needed? Red dot or scope? Thanks for all the replies!!!

[hamden]

Shot a 50yd slowfire of 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-9-6 with iron sight MkII. The six and nine were definitely not the gun.

[bscman]

Originally Posted by ilove22

will the 5.5 bull barreled pistol be accurate enough to hit golf balls at 50 yds? Or would I need a longer barreled one? And what kind of optics would be needed? Red dot or scope? Thanks for all the replies!!!

Yes, it will.
And none, if you're well practiced.
A scope would be easiest. The typical red-dot would pretty much cover a golf ball at 50yds...but either would work!

[ilove22]

thanks!! I will keep my eyes peeled for one in the local shops! What is a good price for a used 6" ruger in good condition?

[jim_n_naples]

this one does it very well....I just need to get off the scope crutch someday

[recumbent]

Originally Posted by ilove22

thanks!! I will keep my eyes peeled for one in the local shops! What is a good price for a used 6" ruger in good condition?

$350 - $375 would be a very very good price around here. Most go higher.

[hogdogs]

I walked out the door with a 5.5 inch MKIII 22/45 for $296 Brand spankin' new. Target sight model. That included Background check and sales tax.
Brent

[recumbent]

Originally Posted by hogdogs

I walked out the door with a 5.5 inch MKIII 22/45 for $296 Brand spankin' new. Target sight model. That included Background check and sales tax.
Brent

The 22/45s are less expensive, no machining required on a plastic frame.

[ilove22]

Originally Posted by recumbent

$350 - $375 would be a very very good price around here. Most go higher.

that is slightly out of my price range... $300 is the max I can pay.. What about the price of a used 22/45 with a 5.5 inch barrel? And I don't mean to sound repetitive, but would the 22/45 with a 5.5 inch barrel hit golf balls at 50 yards? I really want a .22 pistol but I want to be able to hit golf ball size targets.. Small budgets stink!

[bscman]

The 5.5" Target 22/45 sells for $259 at my local Sportsman's Wharehouse.

I have about $330 into this one...including the custom grips, sights, and complete trigger job, slingshot mod, magazine disconnect removal, etc...I did a complete "how to" workup a few months back entitled "22/45 mods, my way" if you end up with one, and want to tweak it a little.