SS Shoots Too High

[larstusor]

I picked up a pre-warning SS (6 1/2") not long ago and find that it shoots high even with the rear sight turned down all the way. The front sight appears to be the factory original unit and not messed with. I've cleaned up the crown and hoped that would take care of it but she still shoots too high with no adjustment left. Any suggestions? Perhaps I just need to send it to Ruger and let them diagnose and fix.

 

[flatgate]

OK, pre-warning New Model Super Single-Six, eh? They have screw attached front sights. Obtain a taller sight from one of the target sighted Ruger .22 Autos.

Been there, done that.

flatgate

 

[larstusor]

Yes, NM SS with screw on front sight. Are you aware of any good source from which to purchase a taller (Ruger) front sight? Will the barrel contour be the same so the ramped sight for a target auto will match up with the SS?

I remain curious as to why the original front sight is too short (no evidence of it having been filed down).

 

[ranger1]

I believe flatgate is referring to something like this: > http://shopruger.com/A03612-MKIII-Target-Front-Sight/productinfo/61019/

 

[Dan in MI]

I've slapped MK II sights on my SS Single Six's for over 25 years.

 

[larstusor]

I'm sure it will cost less to buy a new sight than to ship the gun to Ruger, but shouldn't the original sight be the correct height? This gun shoots way high! I've tried different ammo (std. vel. and high speed) and all shoot high. Is there something else I should check before slappin' on a new sight?

 

[ranger1]

Have you shot the gun from a rest?

Have you had someone else shoot it and see what results they get?

 

[larstusor]

Have you shot the gun from a rest?

Have you had someone else shoot it and see what results they get?

Yes & Yes.

 

[rugerguy]

how a 6 o'clock hold, thats ALL we do..................
and yes, the curve of the barrel is the same, round is round, and they will swap back and forth, the tallest sights are from a short barreled 32 H& R Single Six.....been there, done that...................
OR machine a slot ( key way) and put in some 1/8th inch thick Starrett stock and build a new blade, ANY heigth you may want it to be........

 

[larstusor]

how a 6 o'clock hold, thats ALL we do..................
and yes, the curve of the barrel is the same, round is round, and they will swap back and forth, the tallest sights are from a short barreled 32 H& R Single Six.....been there, done that...................
OR machine a slot ( key way) and put in some 1/8th inch thick Starrett stock and build a new blade, ANY heigth you may want it to be........

I appreciate the tips and will follow through on them. Round may be round, but barrel diameter, and hence circumference, may differ, so a front sight that is contoured to fit a specific barrel may not fit another barrel though both are round.

 

[rugerlovah]

have the same issue w/ my 2009 vintage SS w/ 6 1/2 in barrel. gonna try the mkiii sight

 

[VAdoublegunner]

Yep, I had the same deal with a 5.5" pre-warning one. Maybe it is just the stainless steel ones that have this issue for some reason?
Anyway, called Ruger and got a taller front sight. Problem fixed.

 

[larstusor]

Yep, I had the same deal with a 5.5" pre-warning one. Maybe it is just the stainless steel ones that have this issue for some reason?
Anyway, called Ruger and got a taller front sight. Problem fixed.

Mine's blue, not stainless, so the issue exists with both colors.

 

[jpickar]

Put a steel rule on the top of the top strap and see if the front of the barrel is much closer to the rule than the rear of the barrel. the barrel might be screwed in crooked.

John

 

[larstusor]

Put a steel rule on the top of the top strap and see if the front of the barrel is much closer to the rule than the rear of the barrel. the barrel might be screwed in crooked.

John

....and if it is, then what? I think I'll go with the option of replacing the front sight with a taller unit.

 

[jpickar]

Tell Ruger you want the barrel put on straight. Or have a gun smith do it. It will shoot a lot more accurate with the barrel on straight.

John

 

[Tommy Kelly]

Shooting high is not a barrel on crooked. It's a short height front sight. One fix is a easy one. use jb weld and build up the front sight on top. Then file jb down until poa and poi are one. A cheap and fast fix or find a taller sight and install it. If nothing else the jb will let you get a measurement for how tall you need the replacement blade to be. I have a couple I have had to do this with when done right you can hardly tell it isn't factory sight.

 

[jpickar]

Tommy Kelly,

Seeing how you fix your own guns causes me to see you know what your talking about :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

John

 

[CraigC]

I agree with Tommy, what the hell are you talking about John? Your idea to use a ruler to see if the barrel is closer at the frame than at the muzzle would work out great if the barrel wasn't tapered. Which it is. He needs a taller front sight. Even if the barrel was "screwd in crooked" the gun is trashed and couldn't possibly be fixed wtihout rethreading the frame for a larger barrel shank, not to mention a custom barrel. All of which costs WAAAAY more than a taller front sight.

 

[jpickar]

Boy you guys really..........don't get it do you?

Later John

 

[CraigC]

Yes, I'm sure it's "we" who don't get it. :roll: