Hi All,
Was lamenting how much of a practical difference the shorter barrel of say a Ruger Single 6, 10 or MK II or III makes vrs. a rifle in terms of ammo performance on game?
The selling point of course being, small size, easy to carry. The detractors are well known, not to mention generally higher cost for the handguns.
I know there's an article out there somewhere extolling "hot rodded" Mk II's/III's for such use by military guys. But of course whoever you're reading at the moment generally sounds like they have a point, LOL!
Anyone know the actual loss of velocity of a 5.5 inch barrel against a rifle barrel and just how important it is with .22? Any thoughts on just how much range one has to give up as a result (ability to make the shot issues aside).
Granted, a .22 being a fairly mild cartridge, would benefit greatly from the shot placement potential of a long arm with good scope.
Was lamenting how much of a practical difference the shorter barrel of say a Ruger Single 6, 10 or MK II or III makes vrs. a rifle in terms of ammo performance on game?
The selling point of course being, small size, easy to carry. The detractors are well known, not to mention generally higher cost for the handguns.
I know there's an article out there somewhere extolling "hot rodded" Mk II's/III's for such use by military guys. But of course whoever you're reading at the moment generally sounds like they have a point, LOL!
Anyone know the actual loss of velocity of a 5.5 inch barrel against a rifle barrel and just how important it is with .22? Any thoughts on just how much range one has to give up as a result (ability to make the shot issues aside).
Granted, a .22 being a fairly mild cartridge, would benefit greatly from the shot placement potential of a long arm with good scope.