Range Reports, Ruger Charger, SAM 1911

Discussion in 'Vintage Topic Archive (Sept - 2009)' started by unclerob, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. Jan 17, 2008 #1
    unclerob

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    The Ruger Charger is the most accurate .22 I have ever fired.
    I ran 50 from a Federal bulk pack and 50 Remington thunderbolts through it. (crap ammo IMHO).
    No problems whatsoever!
    I slapped a Simmons 3-9x32 scope on it, did a quick laser boresight and off I went.
    I used a factory magazine, a 25 hi cap Butler Creek and a 30 round Butler Creek "Star" setup magazine.(3 -10 shot mags hooked together in a Tri-star). All mags worked great!
    Below is the target with 100 shots fired. I did not attempt to sight it in to zero as I am putting a different sight on it soon, real soon.
    I just put the X in the crosshairs and fired away.
    Nice tight group @ 35 feet.
    This thing really IS a tack driver!
    [​IMG]

    The SAM 1911 is the first 1911 I have ever owned or fired. I had no expectations at all.
    The weapon looks and feels very well built, with the exception of the magazine. It looks "flimsy" compared to the rest of the gun. I thought for sure I would have a problem with the mag.
    NOPE, No problems at all. Shot well, shoots to the left and needs to be sighted in but I think IT can shoot better than I can.
    I put 25 S&B 230 GR. FMJ brass and 25 Blazer 230 GR. FMJ alloy, through this brand new gun, at 35 feet.
    The Blazer seemed to have a mind of it's own while the S&B seemed to go more where I wanted them to.
    Below is the target with 50 holes in it. In the upper right of the target are 2 groups, of 7 each, of the different ammo for comparison.
    [​IMG]

    That is all for today.
    Uncle Rob
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2008 #2
    8andsand

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    Looks pretty good. Especialy the charger. Im really excited about that gun. Sounds like hours of cheap plinking fun.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2008 #3
    rimfirehunter

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    Just out of curiosity, what did the Charger cost you OTD.
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2008 #4
    Mordecai

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    I can get similar results to the charger with my $65 marlin model 60 shooting the bulk federal 550round box from walmart.......But damn nice shooting, lol, i just don't like the gun itself, lol, but to each his own, congrats on your new acquisition and fine shooting.
     
    Mordecai, Jan 17, 2008
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  7. Jan 17, 2008 #5
    Wildman

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    I will have a Charger, no question about it. But I'm not sure 35 feet is a very good test for a .22 caliber. I know it isn't a full length rifle but there is no reason it can't shoot accurately at 50 yards, properly sighted in, I know you intend to do that later. At ten yards with a .22 you should not only be able to castrate a fly, but choose what side to remove first, lol.

    Thanks for the report. I'm jealous you have a Charger already. I too am curious what the OTD set back was. Keep the feed back coming too please.
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2008 #6
    unclerob

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    Took off the old silver simmons 10/22 scope and installed a dot sight.
    I will try and get out to shoot it tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
    Anyway, It looks much nicer now.
    [​IMG]
     
    unclerob, Feb 14, 2008
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  9. Feb 14, 2008 #7
    Space

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    Pretty cool.

    I got a SAM Elite 1911 a month ago. ~400 rounds so far and zero failures of any kind. I think I need another one.

    Can you shoot the Charger single handed without the tripod? (i.e. can it be used as a real pistol)
     
    Space, Feb 14, 2008
    Space, Feb 14, 2008
  10. Feb 14, 2008 #8
    Langford

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    Nice groups!

    I have hit a few stores looking for a charger, still no luck. Most stores say they are sold within 2 hours of them getting a shipment. Oh well, I just started my next 10/22 project which I am converting to a .17HM2....so I'm in no big rush to get the charger now.
     
    Langford, Feb 14, 2008
    Langford, Feb 14, 2008