BudsGunShop.com - Reliability & Accuracy??
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I am considering the Heritage RoughRider 22/22/M, 4.75 barrel. On Youtube I have seen two completely conflicting reviews, primarily with respect to accuracy. One guy said he couldn't hit a thing with it and the other guy said the shots go exactly where aimed. I would appreciate your assessment of this firearm, both pro and con. Thanks.
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Distance, ammo, and handling are key when talking about accuracy. Ive owned many of these revolvers. When any revolver is made (generally) the barrel is screwed to the frame. The front sight on these are fixed. Even in the times of the old west two pistols dont shoot the same spot. This is due to bullet weights, powders and the quality of rifling in the barrel. And the fact that every barrel us hand turned and bore sighted for accuracy. With lots of employees usung various boresighters it could vary slightly. If you shoot high or low velocity it could vary more. If you have shot lead rounds that fouled the rifling it varies significantly. And once again people see sights different. My marine buddy and me shoot the same. But my legionare friend shoots it 6 inches right and down 2 inches every time at 100 yards. But at 30 yards all 3 of us blow the center out of the target. So all those factors are at play.i shot 1000 copper jacketed bullets in one of these covered in light sand over the course of a year. No misfires. Mine did shoot right. But i noticed a glare from the sun caused obstruction on the painted sights. So i blackened the sight, and ding a 4 inch gong at 100 yards consistently. Fir the less than $200 price tag to experience a single action revolver. Id say do it. The 4.75 model i can hit at 100 yards with after about 12 shots of practice. The longer barrel takes 6 shots. But is less wieldy.they both shoot exactally the same. But I will take the short barrel anyday