carsonbm
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I have three different Ruger 22LR semiautomatic pistols. I am looking for a more accurate 22LR and have no idea where to start and what brand to buy, any help will be appreciated.
22 LR semiautomatic?
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OLDer High Standards if you can find one are very accurate, well made and good looking.
crankshop1000
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S&W 22A is also an option.
03Shadowbob
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Isn't there a S&W Model 41 or something along those lines that is one of the best ever made? Might want to look there.
MCgunner
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41s ain't cheap, but they're bullseye guns, very accurate, fantastic triggers.
Wil Terry
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Are We To Assume You're Claiming You Can Outshoot All Three Of Your Ruger 22 Pistols?
If you are teach us all your secrets. I have been shooting for 56 years and I am really good !!! I cannot outshoot any Ruger I ever had starting with a RUGER STANDARD 6" 22 I BOUGHT AT THEIR ORIGINAL PRICE OF $37.50.
Now, my current MKII 6 7/8" target will shoot ten shot groups right around 3/4" at 25 yeards in my hands with the original sights. With a scope it'll go way under 3/4"....sometimes as small as 1/4" at 25 yards. By the way, I bought this MKII TARGET for $140 because it's first owner didn't think it shot very good at all.
My current MKII STANDARD 4 3/4" will shoot ten shot groups under an inch at 25 yards with me holding the pistol.
Oh, by the way, all of my RUGER SINGLE SIX 22 sixguns, five guns, will shoot 5 or 6 shot groups under an inch at 25 yards
Now, tell us how well your Ruger 22 pistols shoot.
If you are teach us all your secrets. I have been shooting for 56 years and I am really good !!! I cannot outshoot any Ruger I ever had starting with a RUGER STANDARD 6" 22 I BOUGHT AT THEIR ORIGINAL PRICE OF $37.50.
Now, my current MKII 6 7/8" target will shoot ten shot groups right around 3/4" at 25 yeards in my hands with the original sights. With a scope it'll go way under 3/4"....sometimes as small as 1/4" at 25 yards. By the way, I bought this MKII TARGET for $140 because it's first owner didn't think it shot very good at all.
My current MKII STANDARD 4 3/4" will shoot ten shot groups under an inch at 25 yards with me holding the pistol.
Oh, by the way, all of my RUGER SINGLE SIX 22 sixguns, five guns, will shoot 5 or 6 shot groups under an inch at 25 yards
Now, tell us how well your Ruger 22 pistols shoot.
03Shadowbob
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41 Smith. New, they run about $1100, but you can find them used (and usually well cared for) for much less.
If you want soemthing more, you need to go to a Unique, Pardini, Walther or similar high dollar target pistol. The high end High Standard guns are great shooter, but they can be hard to find because they are still in demand by those that know.
If you want soemthing more, you need to go to a Unique, Pardini, Walther or similar high dollar target pistol. The high end High Standard guns are great shooter, but they can be hard to find because they are still in demand by those that know.
bhk
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I have a SW 41 and find it superbly accurate and easy to shoot. I use it for informal target practice and, sometimes, for hunting small game. It is, by far, the most accurate handgun I own. They often show up used at gun shows. These are often good guns to buy because folks that own them rarely, if ever, abuse them. Parts and service, if needed (doubtful), are available from the factory. At one point years ago I had both a bull-barrelled Ruger and the 41 at the same time. The Ruger was a fine gun, but I couldn't see any sense in keeping it.
One neat thing about the 41 is how easy it is to field strip. The barrel assembly comes off in an instant and can be interchanged with other barrels (you could have an iron sighted barrel and a scoped/red dot barrel). Changing would take about 30 seconds.
One neat thing about the 41 is how easy it is to field strip. The barrel assembly comes off in an instant and can be interchanged with other barrels (you could have an iron sighted barrel and a scoped/red dot barrel). Changing would take about 30 seconds.
Technosavant
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The Rugers are quite accurate; I know mine is. I am purchasing a Sig Trailside (used), not because I want more accuracy, but because I just don't love the Ruger. It's got more accuracy than I can use, even with crappy bulk ammo, but it has the ergonomics of a steam locomotive and is almost as easy to reassemble.
Harley Quinn
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The Rugers are quite accurate; I know mine is. I am purchasing a Sig Trailside (used), not because I want more accuracy, but because I just don't love the Ruger. It's got more accuracy than I can use, even with crappy bulk ammo, but it has the ergonomics of a steam locomotive and is almost as easy to reassemble
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How well do most shoot them in comparison to the real good shooters.
The bulk ammo is not going to shoot that tight of group is it???
Curious as to your thoughts about the ammo???
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How well do most shoot them in comparison to the real good shooters.
The bulk ammo is not going to shoot that tight of group is it???
Curious as to your thoughts about the ammo???
I have a 41 and a MkII
and have used both in competition. I have no doubt that the MkII is just as accurate as the 41.
Much of the difference between inexpensive guns and the match guns is that the match guns are easier to shoot well. Certainly that is the case with my 41. Used ones should be easy to find.
Also, you could have a trigger job done on the MkII. That makes a big difference, and costs a lot less than a 41. Custom grips will also help.
and have used both in competition. I have no doubt that the MkII is just as accurate as the 41.
Much of the difference between inexpensive guns and the match guns is that the match guns are easier to shoot well. Certainly that is the case with my 41. Used ones should be easy to find.
Also, you could have a trigger job done on the MkII. That makes a big difference, and costs a lot less than a 41. Custom grips will also help.
Harley Quinn
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The little conversion kits that I have for my Glocks do not have the type of accuracy you guys are talking about. (they are just 4" barrel and not the best sights) I am not complaining, just running this into the conversation also.
The little guys shoot about like the 9mm or 40 cal guns they go on top of,(receiver) I have seen. I believe the trigger pulls would be quite a bit less (ruger Mk11) also. I have one that is 3 lb, that is nice.
I am just shooting them like a normal self defense gun though, no special help with optics, or glasse's with little peeps on them.
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The little guys shoot about like the 9mm or 40 cal guns they go on top of,(receiver) I have seen. I believe the trigger pulls would be quite a bit less (ruger Mk11) also. I have one that is 3 lb, that is nice.
I am just shooting them like a normal self defense gun though, no special help with optics, or glasse's with little peeps on them.
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Like most Rugers, the MkIIs are mighty accurate....but, again like most rugers, clunky.
As long we're letting our imaginations run wild here......why not look for an old Colt Woodsman Match Target?
Now there's some class.
Almost as good......the old Browning Challenger (not the Challenger II, but the first one).
Again, a beautiful and classy piece with a trigger-pull to die for.
As long we're letting our imaginations run wild here......why not look for an old Colt Woodsman Match Target?
Now there's some class.
Almost as good......the old Browning Challenger (not the Challenger II, but the first one).
Again, a beautiful and classy piece with a trigger-pull to die for.
I can't imagine anything much more accurate than my Ruger 22/45 Target 6 7/8" slabside bull barrel (non-catalogue production run from a few years ago). Groups get bigger after about 3-4 bricks of cheap ammo without cleaning, but otherwise, it shoots right where it's pointed, with whatever I've fed it.
The trigger is smooth as silk -- a good few thousand rounds probably helped that a bit. The travel is a bit long, but that can be fixed. A few parts from Volquartsen will fix the thing up for the really picky. I haven't done it, since I don't have any problems with it.
That said, the Model 41 is a WONDERFUL gun to shoot. A real pleasure. Not as fun to pay for, but man it's nice to shoot.
The trigger is smooth as silk -- a good few thousand rounds probably helped that a bit. The travel is a bit long, but that can be fixed. A few parts from Volquartsen will fix the thing up for the really picky. I haven't done it, since I don't have any problems with it.
That said, the Model 41 is a WONDERFUL gun to shoot. A real pleasure. Not as fun to pay for, but man it's nice to shoot.
spencerhut
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S&w 22a
My S&W 22A was dirt cheap and is more accurate than I am. I get the occasional Fail to Fire or Fail to Feed. But nothing like my Jam-O-Matic Walther P22. The Walther is pretty accurate as well, if you can get it into battery.
My S&W 22A was dirt cheap and is more accurate than I am. I get the occasional Fail to Fire or Fail to Feed. But nothing like my Jam-O-Matic Walther P22. The Walther is pretty accurate as well, if you can get it into battery.
Technosavant
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I can't vouch for anybody else, but with the bull barrel, the Rugers are capable of quite good accuracy. Maybe not in the S&W 41 league, and the lower end ones might not be the bullseye pistol of your dreams, but if you find ammo it likes, you won't have any problems putting rounds where you aim. The bulk ammo won't be as nice as better quality stuff, but I'm not going to pay a lot for my .22 ammo; personally, I have no need to spend 5x as much in order to go from a 2" group to a 1" group, since I'm just shooting for fun.
IMO, the Rugers are good guns if you like accuracy and reliability (who doesn't?). However, there's a few things about it I don't like (grip feel on the 22/45 is iffy, and the Mark II/III angle isn't me). Worth a look though- for anything short of full fledged competition use, it's good enough.
sfmittels
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I'm a big fan of the S&W Model 41. I've had one for over 25 years, and it still shoots into one ragged hole if I do my job. As other posters have said, they're not cheap. However, I've seen new ones at Sportsman's Warehouse in the $800 range. Of course, if you have a FAT wallet, there's always the serious target stuff like Hammerli. But for the $$$, I don't think you can beat a Model 41.
Golddog
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For accuracy, trigger pull, takedown ease, the 41 is unbeatable. But they are very finicky about ammo, and you could spend your life looking for whatever yours is willing to feed reliably. That's why mine went away.
wow, lots of ruger fans
i love my buckmark camper (5.5" barrel) -- it's really accurate and is a joy to shoot. taking it down for full cleaning isn't too bad at all, but i only end up doing that about every 2-3 trips to the range unless i'm shooting real dirty stuff. most of the time, a couple runs with a boresnake does the trick.
i shoot most of what i can find at academy or walmart, and just about everything except remington's golden bullets have worked flawlessly. curently, my main go-to bulk ammo is federal, but just about anything has worked to varying degrees of accuracy.
anyway, give the buckmarks a good look... i'm glad i got mine.
i love my buckmark camper (5.5" barrel) -- it's really accurate and is a joy to shoot. taking it down for full cleaning isn't too bad at all, but i only end up doing that about every 2-3 trips to the range unless i'm shooting real dirty stuff. most of the time, a couple runs with a boresnake does the trick.
i shoot most of what i can find at academy or walmart, and just about everything except remington's golden bullets have worked flawlessly. curently, my main go-to bulk ammo is federal, but just about anything has worked to varying degrees of accuracy.
anyway, give the buckmarks a good look... i'm glad i got mine.
bamabluesman
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How thick is your wallett?
Depends on how much you wanna spend. You can pay over a grand for a 41 but as earlier stated I find it very hard to believe that you can outshoot your rugers. Rugers are tinker toys. There is a boatload of aftermarket parts for them. You can make your ruger as accurate as any high dollar target gun. That being said. There is a reason there are so many parts and gadgets for the ruger. Its because they need them. For out of the box performance for the money the buckmark just can't be beat.
Depends on how much you wanna spend. You can pay over a grand for a 41 but as earlier stated I find it very hard to believe that you can outshoot your rugers. Rugers are tinker toys. There is a boatload of aftermarket parts for them. You can make your ruger as accurate as any high dollar target gun. That being said. There is a reason there are so many parts and gadgets for the ruger. Its because they need them. For out of the box performance for the money the buckmark just can't be beat.
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