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Offline Butch

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Single Six front sight
« on: August 09, 2003, 04:11:33 PM »
I've been lurking here for a while, and learned a lot.  Now I have a question.
  I recently purchased a used  6.5" Ruger Single Six.  With the rear sight adjusted all the way down, it still shoots high at 25yds.  Is this typical of these revolvers?  Is a taller front sight the remedy for this?  Where would a guy find one?
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2003, 04:57:25 PM »
If the front sight is screwed in you could replace it with a taller one. Or you could modify a replacement rear sight blade or the existing blade by deepening the notch then filing down the top of the sight blade to meet your requirements. Good luck - J.Solo

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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2003, 06:10:15 PM »
Thanks, J.  My front sight is screwed on.  Any idea where a replacement might be found(either the front sight, or the rear blade)?

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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2003, 12:48:54 PM »
Butch:

First, Welcome!

Second, a few questions.  Is it shooting really really high?  Did ya try a few different brands of ammo?  Before swapping sights I'd make a call to the folks at Ruger and give 'em a chance to offer a solution.

Best of luck; let us know how it goes.
Dennis In Ft Worth

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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2003, 05:47:40 PM »
Thanks for the tips, Dennis.  I should have thought of the ammo issue.

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« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2003, 06:05:35 PM »
When using a small-framed single-action revolver like the Single-Six, how you hold the grip can make a big difference in the point-of-impact. How were you holding the gun while shooting it? Were you shooting it one-handed or using a two handed grip? Freehand from a standing position or from a pistol rest on the bench? Was your grip "firm" or "relaxed".

A single-action style revolver has a tendancy to try to ride up-and-back in your hand when fired. This is even more true with a small framed, slick stocked gun like the Single-Six. The type of ammo used can also affect the "point-of-impact" since high-speed ammo will leave the barrel sooner and generally shoot to a lower point than a standard or sub-vel round will, since it will leave the barrel later (after the gun has risen slightly during recoil).

When you are checking a handgun for accuracy or "point-of-impact" in relation to point-of-aim, try using a bench rest and a two hand hold to minimize any human error.

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