My understanding is a 7/32 drill bit will confirm bore size. They make long shaft bits so the shaft can be used. Might be an affordable alternative, I've never tried it. Internet knowledge so.........

 

A bore scope will be the best.

 

If I am too cheap to buy a $45 range/alignment rod I am surely too cheap to buy a borescope

I may be able to borrow one from work though, so thank you for the suggestion.

Andy

 

Being “cheap” when it comes to firing guns with possible mismatched cylinder/barrel clearances is a good way to have a serious problem. You may consider giving Ruger a call to see if they can properly fit it for you?

 

After top men in the household examined the cylinder and revolver, magnum ammo was purchased for a test at a local gun range. Unfortunately, like the original owner, I put the cylinder in a safe spot that I quickly forgot

 

Oh man! This sounds so familiar!

 

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If it shoots w/o shaving lead, you're good to go.

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Over the years of gunshow browsing, I’ve lost track of the number of guns without critical parts because they got were separated and promptly forgotten about. Usually bolts without rifles or vice versa.
That being said, I need to find a magnum cylinder for my single six as well… 🤣

 

I purchased a cherry 1974 new model single six a few years ago and it didn’t have a magnum cylinder so I purchased a stainless cylinder off e*b*a*y…..it fits perfect……I then realized that my fluted original blue cylinder was too, a magnum. lol, all of my experience since the 1980’s to now, where I have owned 4 new models and all of the previous 3 have fluted long rifle cylinders and non fluted magnum cylinders. I actually knew this about some earlier ones but I assumed that 1974 being a new model/no warning billboard model would still have a non fluted magnum….and to top that off, I are a gunsmith….I need to find a long rifle cylinder now….but, I still have two of the other single sixes so, not a hurried worry lol…

 

.22 long rifle cylinders seem to be less expensive than the magnums on ebay right now. I'm looking for a .22 mag for my 1983 New Model Single Six..... so many toys, so little money!!!

 

I'm looking for a .22 mag for my 1983 New Model Single Six.

I have a new/unfired blued NM .22 Mag cylinder in 100% perfect condition that you can obtain - please check your PM's for info.

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