I own quite a few Ruger handguns, but never owned a rifle until a few days ago. I bought a Ruger American in 30-06 caliber for deer hunting, and mounted a new Vortex 4-12x40 scope. Took it to the range the other day with a box of Remington 180gr core-lockt ammo. Broke the barrel in properly...
It's hard to say because I just fired the six rounds from the full cylinder and then went downrange. It could have been the first round fired. Thanks for the replies.
Thank you very much for the info. I always stay with the manual's recommendations and I probably was using old data from Hornady. I'll check more updated data and beef up the load as listed. Advice much appreciated.
Went to the range today. Shooting the old 1972 OM Blackhawk .357 with 6 inch barrel, 50 yards, open sights from a rest. Loaded 158gr. SJHP with 12.2 gr. H-110. I know the one round at about 10 o'clock was a flyer, but what about that round way up at 12 o'clock high? Shooter error? Or do you...