Accurate vs full max powder charges in the ROA.........
AbitNutz, you are right on the money when your charges are lowered with Triple7 & pure black FFFg. I have gotten very good to excellent accuracy out of my Old Armys with lowered charges, like 25-35 grains. The Old Army performs into the extremes of excellence when charges are brought down to this levels. Would you have a Ransom rest by any chance, AbitNutz, and maybe you could confirm all these to the good folks here and to up and coming members to be, about the endearing qualities that this geat line of pistols has to offer. The Ransom Machine Rest would totally eliminate ANY shooter error of any kind, even the the smallest shake or flinch would be eliminated, therefore making these great revolvers speak for themselves! Amen on that. We have always heard most everyone who owns the Old Army exclaim how their Old Armys are the most accurate pistol they have EVER owned, even if they have a whole safe full of other cartridge pistols at their disposal. A lot of these shooters are old foghorns who have been shooting and hunting all their lives, and to hear them exclaim about how their Old Armys can run circles and cloverleaves on the 10 ring is maybe something we have to take to heart. Some folks here have a multitude of Old Armys and maybe could conduct an "Just How Accurate is The Ruger Old Army Test" in a controlled manner, with assorted Old Army models and loads. Posting it all here would really be great! I'll bet that if done well, we could all be very pleased with the results and get more attached to our great pistols. All I have to contribute would be a bucket full of poker chips to be used as targets for this accuracy test! Bill Ruger, sir, you have continued to amaze us! Again, all the very best to all.