First range trip with a new Ruger SP-101 in .327 Federal

[Monster Zero]

Ruger also makes the LCR and LCRx in 327 FM. I’m really deep into the 327 FM and 32 H&R magnum. Probably shoot the GP100 seven round, LCR, and the Single Seven birdshead the most ! Even bought a John Wayne and Last Cowboy in 32 H&R. It’s neat to watch the change in point of impact change as you go from 32 S&W longs to the 327 FMs in the same gun.

Do you find the birdshead to be a good shooter?

 

[Frulk]

I have the same birds head in .327 FM. Most of the info I've found in print states that the .327FM appears to be/is inherently an accurate cartridge. My personal experience via GP's and non-birds head Single Sevens echo's this. That said, I've put several hundred rounds through my own birds head Single Seven to date but have not done any formal accuracy tests with it. Shooting mostly while standing at 25 yard paper targets I had no concerns about the results knowing that if I got serious and dialed in the specific round (bullet weight/powder combo) I was reloading accuracy would improve significantly.

Single Seven on Bottom right:​

Shooting these 115 grain RNFP Gas Checked cast lead bullets, the little revolver averaged 1372 FPS. That's with all rounds facing down first and then bringing gun to level before shooting. Leading was almost non-existent.

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[stonebuster]

I had the same thing happen also the cylinder would bind up after a 100 rounds or so And as long as it was apart I put wolf springs in it thousands of rounds down range now and no issues

My SP 101 DAO trigger had a bad hangup up when the hammer got back 1/2 ". Replacing the hammer dog fixed the problem. That and a 10# Wolff mainspring gave me a pretty smooth trigger.

 

[Jason_W]

I should point out that I’m using the filthiest possible loads without going to black powder; Red Dot and cast lead. Even so, after I took the grips off and sprayed in some heavy duty cleaner, I had no issues with the trigger sticking.

 

[lincen]

Do you find the birdshead to be a good shooter?

Shooting at steel targets my Single Seven Birdshead is plenty accurate. I’m sure my GP100 is more accurate but I must say that I simply enjoy shooting the Birdshead!