tactikel
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IMHO $400 is a done deal. My hunting buddy always packed his SS. .22Lr for plinking, .22 WMR for any hunting/SD.
After Ruger introduced the .22 magnum cylinder models, they increased the bore size to the larger diameter .22 WMR. As a result, these “do it all” Single Sixes have a reputation for mediocre accuracy when firing standard .22LR. I have fired my fair share of them over the years and non of them have grouped particularly well.
If buying a Single Six, I’d try and hunt one up made before the transition to the .22 WMR bores. But I’d rather search out a Standard Automatic if you’re desiring a gun that will actually group well.
That's nice looking, love the grips. I'd be torn between that one and a single six if both were $400.
Howdy
I have three Single Sixes. They are all the old Three Screw models. The one on the far left came with a convertible cylinder and some ammo. See the photo below. The one in the middle cost me $250 in 2000. It was made in 1961. I don't have much information on the one on the right, the one with the adjustable rear sight, other than it was made in 1968.
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My records show I paid $475 for this one in 2013. My records show it was made in 1963.
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Personally I prefer the ones with the drift adjustable rear sight. Easy to move it left or right with a brass drift and a small hammer. Never much cared for the profile of the ones with the 'modern' adjustable rear sight.
What year was this?After Ruger introduced the .22 magnum cylinder models, they increased the bore size to the larger diameter .22 WMR
After Ruger introduced the .22 magnum cylinder models, they increased the bore size to the larger diameter .22 WMR. As a result, these “do it all” Single Sixes have a reputation for mediocre accuracy when firing standard .22LR. I have fired my fair share of them over the years and non of them have grouped particularly well.
If buying a Single Six, I’d try and hunt one up made before the transition to the .22 WMR bores. But I’d rather search out a Standard Automatic if you’re desiring a gun that will actually group well.
Looks like a nice one. I definitely have a 'thing' for Old Model Single Sixes. Got these two.....
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....and a pair of these.
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With the sights and the two pin action, it is post 73. Is it a convertible? 22-22mag. Buy it.
Looks like a nice one. I definitely have a 'thing' for Old Model Single Sixes. Got these two.....
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....and a pair of these.
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Fancy walnut on all three.what type of wood grips are on the super in the top photo? They look real nice and I might try to find some of same type of wood to fashion a set for mine. Thanks for any info.
There is always one extra phallic looking morel that has to spoil the pictureView attachment 1040168what would you do if you didn't have a single six....or two?
It sure is.The single six just feels right while foraging or exploring the woods in non-bear country.