I would recommend the Ruger Super Single Six. I bought one a while back, and just love it. I got the 6.5 inch barrel model in stainless. It is a very accurate revolver for target shooting and hunting. It's best groups are 7/8 inch at 25 yds with open sights using CCI Maximag Solid point with 6 shot group. Mine likes the .22 magnums a little better than it does the .22lr. I haven't shot any shorts, so I don't know how well it likes those. These guns are built very stout, and with care, will last an extremely long time.
I have taken several squirrels with this revolver, and must say it is both challenging and quite rewarding to hunt with! The stainless finish is much easier to maintain on a hunting revolver than the blued finish. If you have any scratches or a cylinder line(which you will), a scotchbrite pad will make the finish look like new again. Once the finish is scratched on the blued gun, it is harder to get back right again. The Super Single Six also has fully adjustable sights. You will want a handgun with fully adjustable sights for shooting/hunting, especially since it allows you to adjust for different ammo. Stay away from models with fixed sights.
The velocity for this firearm is very interesting. With some 22magnum loads, you should obtain more velocity than you would have if shooting 22lr through a rifle length barrel. But, you will not have the velocity that is achieved through using magnums in a rifle length barrel. What this means is that 22 magnum bullet velocity through this revolver is better than most folks hunting with 22lr rifles, but you don't have the 'bullet explosiveness' associated with 22 magnum rifles. I like being able to use the 22lr for cheap practice/plinking and being able go up to the 22 magnum cylinder for hunting.
I was looking for a good deal and had to search for about 6 months before buying my Super Single Six. The cheapest I could find one of these models was about $350. All the local dealers were selling them for $400 plus tax. I got lucky and found a one owner revolver in excellent condition on the internet that had all the original papers, original box, spare cylinder, leather cowboy cartridge drop belt and holster, and extra pearlite grips for $250. I swiped that one before someone else had the chance to. If you decide to get a used one, make sure the cylinders both have the last three numbers of the gun's serial number engraved on them. If it has a cylinder that is not original to the gun, it may not have been fitted correctly and could cause problems. Good luck finding whatever you decide to get!
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