Deserthunter
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Which .22-caliber revolver is the most accurate for general target shooting?
I'm not trying to start an argument, know the answer to my question is a judgment call, and appreciate your candor, but surely some revolvers are more accurate than others.There is no such thing to be able to define such a revolver.
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Realistically, It's a question that is impossible to answer.I'm not trying to start an argument, know the answer to my question is a judgment call, and appreciate your candor, but surely some revolvers are more accurate than others.
On the whole, I have had very good luck with older S&W double actions. Of all the K22s I have played with, the only one that wouldn't outshoot me had been screwed with by somewhat who thought he knew more than he did. So my very general recommendation would be to keep an eye out for an unmolested K22.I'm not trying to start an argument, know the answer to my question is a judgment call, and appreciate your candor, but surely some revolvers are more accurate than others.
On the whole, I have had very good luck with older S&W double actions. Of all the K22s I have played with, the only one that wouldn't outshoot me had been screwed with by somewhat who thought he knew more than he did. So my very general recommendation would be to keep an eye out for an unmolested K22.
Yes but manufacturing tolerance being what it is there's no telling if that new Smith in the counter will out shoot the new Colt or Ruger or for that fact which of the stack of Smiths they have in the back will be the best shooter.I'm not trying to start an argument, know the answer to my question is a judgment call, and appreciate your candor, but surely some revolvers are more accurate than others.
I'm not trying to start an argument, know the answer to my question is a judgment call, and appreciate your candor, but surely some revolvers are more accurate than others.
I would not call a cheap plinker accurate, by general target shooting I mean competition and non-competition for fun but small group shots at 50 yards, new firearm under $2,000.Realistically, It's a question that is impossible to answer.
What does general target shooting mean? Are you looking for a cheap $150 plinker that's "accurate", or looking for something that will shoot tiny groups at 50 yards?
What's your budget? New or used?
Gorgeous revolvers!My most accurate .22 revolvers are my 50’s era S&W pre-18 masterpiece. Even with the 4” barrel and relatively light weight, it’ll do under an inch at 25 yards with a steady rest and good ammo. Next up is my new Colt King Cobra 6”. Out of the box it would do 2” offhand and 1” or less from a rest. A few days ago I upgraded it with the Kensight Elliason rear, which offers a much improved sight picture at the cost of a bit of bulk. That doesn’t bother me as I don’t carry it. With bigger, better grips, I think I could shoot it even better. I think the new 617s or the classic 17 would be great choices too; I have been underwhelmed by the triggers in recent production S&Ws though so I would not buy one I couldn’t handle first. Hope this helps!
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Ruger MII is a semi auto. (I have several and they are one of the best ever)I have a Ruger Mark ll with a bull barrel and a 1954 S&W K22 Masterpiece. The K22 is more accurate than the Ruger. I think S&W had an accuracy guarantee on the K22's back in the day.
I'm not trying to start an argument, know the answer to my question is a judgment call, and appreciate your candor, but surely some revolvers are more accurate than others.