Testing ammo in a single six.

[Bazoo]

So let’s say I want to test ammo in my single six. What’s the minimum I should do between different types of ammo?

Is shooting a cylinder full of the new type enough before testing?

Is wiping the bore and chambers out lightly enough?

Should I go full bore scrub between types?

I’m inclined to do this one, but testing on different days. I mean, only testing one at a time and cleaning well between each outing. I ain’t made no decisions yet.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

If your shooting LR no need to clean between test. Shorts yes cause of the carbon ring. like with 38 special and 357 mag. I shoot Winchester copper plated hollow points in mine.

 

[film495]

what are you testing it for? I don't clean between different ammo and shoot a variety of ammo when I'm trying things, but I don't shoot groups at paper much I shoot gongs mostly.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Choot'n gongs is fun.

 

[Bazoo]

Testing for accuracy and to see what the gun likes. My initial tests is just shoot a few groups on paper with what I have handy when I shoot my 44 special. The thunderbolts of course made shotgun patterns at 15 and 25 yards.

This was my moms gun. I’ve shot it for years but never really tested it. But I ain’t done much in the way of cleaning either. Used to clean it about once a year for mom.

I suspect that it will like aguila. At 75 yards, it will hold them all on a 6” plate. Broke the plate unfortunately. But that isn’t my normal ranges. I was messing with it when shooting rifles one day. I started getting on so I gave the sights a click of windsge and it was on so I started trying for 6.

 

[jstert]

i enjoy trying different 22lr rounds out of my ruger single six too, but it’s a boring exercise as they all generally go bang well and accurately. i bring a rod and brush to clean out the cylinder chambers when it becomes difficult to insert fresh rounds. bazoo, it’s cool that your mom liked a single six. enjoy!

 

[stonebuster]

My old 3 screw Single six cylinder used to bind up using cheap Remington golden 22 LR every few cylinders. I cleaned it spotless to no avail. After closer inspection about three out of fifty case heads stood a whisker proud of the chamber recesses. It wasn't one particular chamber when it happened. I switched to CCI and never had the issue again.

 

[chicharrones]

So let’s say I want to test ammo in my single six. What’s the minimum I should do between different types of ammo?

Is shooting a cylinder full of the new type enough before testing?

Is wiping the bore and chambers out lightly enough?

Should I go full bore scrub between types?

I’m inclined to do this one, but testing on different days. I mean, only testing one at a time and cleaning well between each outing. I ain’t made no decisions yet.

It's your test and your rules. Make notes and have fun.

With 6-shooters I always shoot groups of 6 shots. I clean the cylinder chambers as needed for proper function, but I leave the barrel bore alone.

 

[doubleh]

I have shot one single six for a very long time and another for a couple of years now. I have never had a malfunction with either except for a dud round no matter what brand of ammo I load in it.. When I switch ammo I just switch, no cleaning, no nuttin', just shoot it. They get an outside wipe down after each shooting session but they may go several trips before anything is done inside.

 

[wcwhitey]

No need to clean but do shoot some fowling groups between brands and before you record accuracy. Lead 22lr brands use different lube, some waxes some oils. I don’t shoot shorts in my 22 Revolver it has tight chambers, makes things sticky. Do keep a brush handy in case you run into that.

 

[Bazoo]

i enjoy trying different 22lr rounds out of my ruger single six too, but it’s a boring exercise as they all generally go bang well and accurately. i bring a rod and brush to clean out the cylinder chambers when it becomes difficult to insert fresh rounds. bazoo, it’s cool that your mom liked a single six. enjoy!

I actually gave her this gun some years back. I bought it for myself but she wanted it. When she passed away I got it back. She used to carry it in her purse and plink with it around the farm.

 

[J-Bar]

Distance will show differences in ammo brands more noticeably than shooting close.

I would shoot at least 12 shots each of the brands you are testing over a rest at 15 yards. That should show you what brands it prefers.

And don’t rush it. Focus on each trigger squeeze so the groups reflect the ammo differences, rather than your ability to shoot consistently.

Of course, we expect a range report! Have fun!

 

[chicharrones]

Distance will show differences in ammo brands more noticeably than shooting close.

I would shoot at least 12 shots each of the brands you are testing over a rest at 15 yards. That should show you what brands it prefers.

Good point on distance to target.

I'd say that distance may depend on if the Single Six in question has adjustable sights and what barrel length those sights are sitting on.

Fer instance, my 9.5" barrel Single Six with fiber optic adjustable sights is a natural 25 yard gun. My 4.6" barrel Single Six with factory black adjustable sights is harder for me to shoot at the same distance.

 

[film495]

If it were me, I'd just shoot 5 shot groups, starting with one and working through watever number of brands you have with you. I'd do brand or type of ammo at least twice, and take it from there. You may notice some difference as the gun has more rounds through it, but - anything really not accurate should stand out, and you can just use that up or save it for something else to test with down the road.

 

[J-Bar]

If it were me, I'd just shoot 5 shot groups, starting with one and working through watever number of brands you have with you. I'd do brand or type of ammo at least twice, and take it from there. You may notice some difference as the gun has more rounds through it, but - anything really not accurate should stand out, and you can just use that up or save it for something else to test with down the road.

Sometimes you find a cylinder with a bad chamber that always throws a flyer. Shoot 6; you are testing the gun as well as the ammo.

 

[Bazoo]

The fun in question is a 4 5/8 super single six. Factory adjustable sights. I’ve considered trying fire sights but I think I’m okay for now. I can hit coke cans out to 25 yards, maybe more. But I can’t group as well on paper because of my eyes I think.