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small game 22 caliber handgun?

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04 January 2004, 06:05
700 nitro
small game 22 caliber handgun?
i am looking for a real good 22 for small game hunting right now the only 22 caliber hand gun i owen is a browning buckmark with a 5.5" bull target barrel and has a red dot mounted to the top

i am looking for a good revolver mainly prefer single action are the ruger single 6's any good?
04 January 2004, 08:30
Jay Gorski
700 Nitro, The Ruger Bisley in 22 cal is a nice piece, I ordered one a time back, and it was covered in rust, right from the warehouse, a second one came the same way, so I ordered a Buckmark Gold Target, which I'm very satisfied with, goes great with my S&W model 41, Jay
04 January 2004, 08:39
700 nitro
how long ago did you get those 22's from ruger i am a real supporter of there rifles and absolutly love them and the black hawk pistols.

the only smith and wesson i have is the new 1 in 500s&w the regualr model not the hunting 1
04 January 2004, 08:54
Jay Gorski
700 Nitro, This was about 31/2 yrs. ago, maybe Ruger started to put some perservative on them to prevent the rust. They should look into getting some Militec metal conditioner, The Best, I still might get one in the near future, I'm partial to 22s, and the Bisley models Jay
04 January 2004, 08:57
covey16
I've used a Ruger Convertible 6 stainless for about 30 years. Its served well with accuracy and no problems including several years on a salt water boat. Just one opinion,but if you like revolvers,its a good one. For auto's,a ruger Target model with a short bull barrel works well for the price. My brother has had one for about the last 20years. Of course a S&W 41 is hard to beat if you can find one.
05 January 2004, 08:48
bfrshooter
700, I think the Ruger Mark II slabside is the finest small game hunting handgun. Mine loves CCI blue tag mini mag hollow points and I get all the squirrels I can eat with it. This is one I will never, ever part with.