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Post by TMan on Nov 18, 2004 7:02:07 GMT -5
Well, sometimes you just have to read the small print. I was looking in the Ruger catalog last night and noticed the Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertible had an extra cylinder next to it. Looking at the footnotes below the chart I found that they have two configurations: A .356/9MM and a .45 Colt/.45 ACP. There is a extra cylinder for the second caliber.
According to my chart the diameters of the bullets are: .456 and .452 for the Colt and ACP respectively. Hmmm, that is .004 inch difference in the size of the bullet. Isn't that going to be a little sloppy having the bullet go down the bore with that much difference? Does it effect accuracy? Anyone have one of these?
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Post by kynardsj on Apr 20, 2005 8:17:18 GMT -5
From owning these guns I can honestly say that accuracy does not suffer. Ruger has really got their stuff together. It's the same with their Single Sixes with the 22 mag cylinder. The bore is slightly larger to accomodate the mags but mine is extremely accurate with 22 LR that I shoot in it 99% of the time. The only accuracy issues you would have is the difference in point of impact for 9mm compared to 357 mag or 45acp compared to 45 LC. Don't worry, if you like single actions get these and have fun.
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Post by MLB on Apr 20, 2005 15:27:59 GMT -5
I don't think that there is a difference in bullet diameter between a .22lr and a .22 mag (.22WMR)
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Post by kynardsj on Apr 21, 2005 7:21:19 GMT -5
I haven't measured but just something I read somewhere. Maybe someone with some digital calipers could check it out and add something to this for us. You've got me wondering now just exactly what I did read.
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Post by TMan on Apr 21, 2005 12:01:31 GMT -5
Hmmm, according to the chart at www.ammoguide.com, the bullet diameters of the .22LR and .22WMR are .223 and .224 respectively, which is a difference of .001. The casings are another thing: the .22LR has a diameter of .225 and .242 with lengths of .590 and 1.055, which is a whole lot of difference. Another interesting thing about the .22WMR is that its nominal muzzle energy is 190 ft/lbs, which is right up there with a .38 Special at 200 ft/lbs. Makes me glad I never tried .22WMR in my Heritage, which is a .22LR/.22WMR convertible that I sent back to the manufacturer for repairs, and I don't know what I did with the .22WMR cylinder, but I remember not shipping it with the gun. (I finally figured out why I'm crazy - living with me all these years would drive anyone crazy. ;D ) |
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Post by kynardsj on Apr 21, 2005 18:26:50 GMT -5
Hey TMan,
Thanks for the measurements. Just seems like I remember a Ruger write up saying that the Single Six barrels were a squirt bigger for the option of using the mag cylinder. Anyway, other than a heavy trigger on some of them Ruger has got to be my favorite.
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Post by MLB on Apr 22, 2005 7:40:05 GMT -5
Well, you learn something every day. Thanks TMan.
I have a Marlin rifle chambered in .22WMR, and it barks quite a bit compared to the .22lr rifle I have (both bolt actions with similar length barrels). I hadn't figured it to be up there in .38special range though.
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