Ammo for Ruger New Vaquero 45 Colt with 4 3/4" barrel

[BCCL]

There is no way in hell for anybody to give you data for a load that will shoot to point of aim in YOUR gun with YOU shooting it.

And there it is in a nutshell.

No two people hold a gun exactly the same, no two guns are exactly the same (even massed produced ones) so it's often impossible to take a loading tailored for person A and his gun, and have it shoot exactly to POA in Person B's gun. (Heck, it often won't shoot exactly to the same POA in Person A's gun, with Person B shooting it.)

 

[Balrog]

Why are fixed sighted single action revolvers the only fixed sighted guns that have to have their front sights filed down to get ammo to shoot to point of aim? For example, 1911s, Glocks, and S&W revolvers with fixed sights will generally shoot to point of aim with factory ammo. What is different with single actions?

 

[BCCL]

I've seen models of every one you just listed need their sights regulated to get the best accuracy from a particular load, for a particular shooter.

And how many Glock's and 1911's have you ever seen with totally "fixed sights"? Every model I've ever owned had sights that could be drifted for windage, and different height front sights could be installed.

 

[Balrog]

Would you say most of those guns have to have the front sight adjusted?
Also, I am really talking about elevation adjustments when I say fixed sights, not windage.

 

[CraigC]

Because subtle differences in how you grip a single action can cause significant changes in point of impact. Single actions are much more susceptible than any other handgun type.

Also, revolvers can utilize a broad range of loads. Autos have a much less varied range of loads they can utilize and still function properly. Most folks just pick one load and adjust their point of aim accordingly. Revolver shooters are much more likely to experiment with different bullets, weights and velocities.

 

[BCCL]

Would you say most of those guns have to have the front sight adjusted?

Depends on how close to true POA that any one shooter wants to get with a particular load.

In my experience, a lot of guns actually do need it, but most shooters don't want to go to the trouble, so they shoot a bunch of different ammo, find one that hits closest to POA (for them) and then learn to adjust their aim.

But folks that really want their gun and "pet" load to be on true POA, often make small adjustments to the sights, i.e. filing down a front sight, having a front sight made taller, filing down either side of a front sight blade to adjust for windage, or filing a little off the inside of the rear sight notch to do the same.

It also has a lot to do with if a person wants a gun and load, regulated for them specifically and for precise target shooting, or a gun that's sights are "good enough" across a range of different shooters at close SD range shooting.