Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... - The Firearms Forum

Zane71464 · 08-20-2011, 04:28 PM

...got out the Single Ten today and thought I would
try some golf balls @ 100yds-lasered) Before I owned the single
ten, I was doing pretty well on the same targets with my
single six with the 9.5" barrel, (in the past few days).
There wasnt any shade other then what the clouds was
making and the golf balls was hard to see with the sun
hitt'in on'em. I had been back this
morning and with the single ten, I was (on average) hitting
about 2 shots per 10rds. fired. Not good shooting, as far as
consistency, but dang, the front sight is bigger then the golf
balls them selves out @ 100yds! I set my camera and was
"trying" to get a hit in a pic...(had the camera set to snap at
10seconds.) In the pics taken, I thought I had a good hit, but
it was NO hit. I ended up hitting the one by it's self on the left
after I turned the camera off, and it hit on the 8th shot fired.
Now, if a person could do that 8 out of 10 shots fired...*I'm
working on that*!!! But anyways, thought I'd share a few pics
with you all...it was a bit hot, but a good day to practise!
I will say, after sending several "hundred" rounds through the
single ten at different ranges and benchrest, standing...it's
"as" accurate, if not "more" accurate then my single six with
a 9.5" barrel on it...(hard for me to hold long with the long
barrel.) The Single Ten is far more better balanced.
(oh, did I mention accurate..lol)
Some might say, use a rifle at 100yds...makes sence,
but I like a challenge! (CCI Blazers)

Zane71464 · 08-20-2011, 04:54 PM

...here are a few that has been peppered in the past few days.
The CCi Blazers goes right throught them, even at 100yds.

Double D · 08-20-2011, 05:15 PM

Good shooting and glad your enjoying what many people cant get yet!

JLA · 08-20-2011, 05:25 PM

I want a single 10 with a 4 5/8 barrel

Nice shootn Dale

Zane71464 · 08-20-2011, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Good shooting and glad your enjoying what many people cant get yet!

Thanks Double, I just dont understand why they arent out more than they "should" be!!! Even the one I got, it came with the SingleSix Manual, but the parts list for the Ten.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

I want a single 10 with a 4 5/8 barrel

Nice shootn Dale

Thanks Josh....4 5/8" wouldbe nice...just wonder when all the Ten's and different lenghts will be OUT?

Old Grump · 08-20-2011, 06:44 PM

Yer a better man than I am Gunga Din. At 100 yards offhand with a pistol I need a liter bottle at least and a gallon jug is better. I'll just blame it on old eyes and the fact that I'm probably twice your age. I'm glad to see anybody out there shooting in less than optimal conditions and doing it the hard way, Those are the people who will be able to perform if things go south on us and we don't have nice shirt sleeve conditions to fight in. You will be available and the bench resters will be out of their element.

H-D · 08-20-2011, 07:26 PM

way better n me I'm happy when i hit a 5 gallon oil bucket at 100 yds with my pistols... I need to practice more

JLA · 08-20-2011, 07:40 PM

We use the 5 gallon buckets at 250 on my range. a 1911 .45 has about 20 feet of drop at 250 yds. Once you figure out the dope, its pretty easy to hit the bucket..

H-D · 08-20-2011, 07:58 PM

never had anywhere to shoot past 150
Tried to join the local range they have up to 300 yds but their membership is all full up...

todd51 · 08-20-2011, 08:18 PM

Dale that is fantastic shooting. Great photos too. Keep them coming. It is fun to hear what others can do and the other comments here are spot on.

Heck I can't see a golf ball at 100 yards. I was tickled to hit an eight inch plate yesterday with a pistol rested. You shoot off hand standing with a handgun, OUTSTANDING ! !

Zane71464 · 08-20-2011, 08:58 PM

I'll tell ya'all what the weird thing is with me...I can shoot targets (paper) all day long and have a hard time holding groups. That's one reason I usually make my own "paper" targets when I do shoot paper...just a 1" black circle up to 50yds and I'm good to go. I think the old saying "aim small, miss small" applies to me. Put up a
10" target at 25yds....and I can NOT hold a group! Put up a pill bottle and I dont seem to have a problem...and I dont like to set, rather be standing. If I pick up a firearm and it doesnt feel right, right from the 1st touch, it aint gonna happen...usually.

todd51 · 08-20-2011, 10:00 PM

I think maybe their are too many trees on my range, ha. Of course now all those trees are full of leaves. If you look really, really close you might be able to see that golf ball hanging down there at 100 yards. But now I can't see it with all the leaves out. But this fall I am going to give it a try just for the heck of it. I will limit myself to 100 shots and if I have not hit it I will just have to admit I haven't got what it take.

All in fun Dale, it is obvious you are a very good shot.

JLA · 08-20-2011, 10:17 PM

That is a perfect shooting lane todd. Im a little jealous. my range looks like a desert compared to yours..

todd51 · 08-20-2011, 11:04 PM

We need to work out a trade Josh. You could use a few trees for some shade and I need to get rid of a few to let the sun shine in. Early Spring, late Fall and Winter it is alright but this time of year at times it is like shooting into a cave.

JLA · 08-20-2011, 11:21 PM

I could totally dig that. Shade means no mirage and no mirage means 1/2" groups at 200..

Zane71464 · 08-21-2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd51

I think maybe their are too many trees on my range, ha. Of course now all those trees are full of leaves. If you look really, really close you might be able to see that golf ball hanging down there at 100 yards. But now I can't see it with all the leaves out. But this fall I am going to give it a try just for the heck of it. I will limit myself to 100 shots and if I have not hit it I will just have to admit I haven't got what it take.

All in fun Dale, it is obvious you are a very good shot.

You have a great range Todd, and I know how it is when the leaves "take-over"! But all in all Todd, I have my rear sights set on the Single Ten so that I can get the right sight picture....6 o'clock at the bottom of the golf balls.
You can still line up and see your sights and still see the "picture".
I started out with the H&R 829, and the hundreds of rounds I did go through......it all came in time! I wouldnt limit myself Todd to a hundred rounds....when you get that right sight picture and the 1st hit, it's all down hill from there!

Zane71464 · 08-21-2011, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

That is a perfect shooting lane todd. Im a little jealous. my range looks like a desert compared to yours..

...hey Josh, I'd trade ya for a spell.....I'd get into that flat shooting!
Aint got alot of that up here!

Zane71464 · 08-21-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

I could totally dig that. Shade means no mirage and no mirage means 1/2" groups at 200..

...yeap!

carver · 08-21-2011, 10:48 AM

Some times I wish I had more of a range than I do! 100 - 150yds is the best I can do!

todd51 · 08-21-2011, 11:40 AM

That is beautiful Carver.

CampingJosh · 08-21-2011, 01:22 PM

You guys all have good looking ranges. I'm in the process of trying to convince my board of directors that we need riflery as an activity for our campers. That'll let me set up a permanent range. As it is, I have to set up and tear down every time I shoot (except my pistol range, a hidden spot but only about 20 yards max).

Zane71464 · 08-21-2011, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carver

Some times I wish I had more of a range than I do! 100 - 150yds is the best I can do!

That is nice carver, nice and flat and some shade! I want flat bad...
hard to find around here. Speaking of which, I maybe need to start a new thread perhaps, but I was wondering if anyone had thought about those Bushnell Arc 1000 rangefinders?

JLA · 08-21-2011, 05:14 PM

That is good myles. long enough to stay sharp

Captain Jack · 02-19-2012, 09:14 PM

Hello Zane , good shooting , what load are you using ? I just purchased a single six 5.5 and a single ten . I have a brick of cci standard velosity should I change it up ??

Zane71464 · 02-19-2012, 09:43 PM

Hello Captain, and welcome to the forum!
Congrat's on your Ruger...love mine!
Ive been useing the CCI's, (500rd Bricks) standard velocity, 40gr.
I will add a bit of info that Ive found...Ive bought the bulk packs of the
CCI's (525 rounds?), but anyways they shoot different in my Single Ten and a heck of a lot dirtier!
Ive tried them differnt times, and there is a differance.

08-20-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... ...got out the Single Ten today and thought I would try some golf balls @ 100yds-lasered) Before I owned the single ten, I was doing pretty well on the same targets with my single six with the 9.5" barrel, (in the past few days). There wasnt any shade other then what the clouds was making and the golf balls was hard to see with the sun hitt'in on'em. I had been back this morning and with the single ten, I was (on average) hitting about 2 shots per 10rds. fired. Not good shooting, as far as consistency, but dang, the front sight is bigger then the golf balls them selves out @ 100yds! I set my camera and was "trying" to get a hit in a pic...(had the camera set to snap at 10seconds.) In the pics taken, I thought I had a good hit, but it was NO hit. I ended up hitting the one by it's self on the left after I turned the camera off, and it hit on the 8th shot fired. Now, if a person could do that 8 out of 10 shots fired...I'm working on that!!! But anyways, thought I'd share a few pics with you all...it was a bit hot, but a good day to practise! I will say, after sending several "hundred" rounds through the single ten at different ranges and benchrest, standing...it's "as" accurate, if not "more" accurate then my single six with a 9.5" barrel on it...(hard for me to hold long with the long barrel.) The Single Ten is far more better balanced. (oh, did I mention accurate..lol) Some might say, use a rifle at 100yds...makes sence, but I like a challenge! (CCI Blazers) Attached Images __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"! -->

08-20-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... ...here are a few that has been peppered in the past few days. The CCi Blazers goes right throught them, even at 100yds. Attached Images __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

08-20-2011, 05:15 PM	#3
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,089	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... Good shooting and glad your enjoying what many people cant get yet! __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

08-20-2011, 05:25 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... I want a single 10 with a 4 5/8 barrel Nice shootn Dale __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-20-2011, 06:44 PM	#6
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,294	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... Yer a better man than I am Gunga Din. At 100 yards offhand with a pistol I need a liter bottle at least and a gallon jug is better. I'll just blame it on old eyes and the fact that I'm probably twice your age. I'm glad to see anybody out there shooting in less than optimal conditions and doing it the hard way, Those are the people who will be able to perform if things go south on us and we don't have nice shirt sleeve conditions to fight in. You will be available and the bench resters will be out of their element. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

08-20-2011, 07:26 PM	#7
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... way better n me I'm happy when i hit a 5 gallon oil bucket at 100 yds with my pistols... I need to practice more __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

08-20-2011, 07:40 PM	#8
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... We use the 5 gallon buckets at 250 on my range. a 1911 .45 has about 20 feet of drop at 250 yds. Once you figure out the dope, its pretty easy to hit the bucket.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-20-2011, 07:58 PM	#9
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... never had anywhere to shoot past 150 Tried to join the local range they have up to 300 yds but their membership is all full up... __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

08-20-2011, 08:18 PM	#10
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... Dale that is fantastic shooting. Great photos too. Keep them coming. It is fun to hear what others can do and the other comments here are spot on. Heck I can't see a golf ball at 100 yards. I was tickled to hit an eight inch plate yesterday with a pistol rested. You shoot off hand standing with a handgun, OUTSTANDING ! ! __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

08-20-2011, 08:58 PM	#11
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... I'll tell ya'all what the weird thing is with me...I can shoot targets (paper) all day long and have a hard time holding groups. That's one reason I usually make my own "paper" targets when I do shoot paper...just a 1" black circle up to 50yds and I'm good to go. I think the old saying "aim small, miss small" applies to me. Put up a 10" target at 25yds....and I can NOT hold a group! Put up a pill bottle and I dont seem to have a problem...and I dont like to set, rather be standing. If I pick up a firearm and it doesnt feel right, right from the 1st touch, it aint gonna happen...usually. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

08-20-2011, 10:00 PM	#12
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... I think maybe their are too many trees on my range, ha. Of course now all those trees are full of leaves. If you look really, really close you might be able to see that golf ball hanging down there at 100 yards. But now I can't see it with all the leaves out. But this fall I am going to give it a try just for the heck of it. I will limit myself to 100 shots and if I have not hit it I will just have to admit I haven't got what it take. All in fun Dale, it is obvious you are a very good shot. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member Last edited by todd51; 04-23-2013 at 08:06 PM..

08-20-2011, 10:17 PM	#13
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... That is a perfect shooting lane todd. Im a little jealous. my range looks like a desert compared to yours.. Attached Images __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-20-2011, 11:04 PM	#14
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... We need to work out a trade Josh. You could use a few trees for some shade and I need to get rid of a few to let the sun shine in. Early Spring, late Fall and Winter it is alright but this time of year at times it is like shooting into a cave. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member Last edited by todd51; 04-23-2013 at 08:06 PM..

08-20-2011, 11:21 PM	#15
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... I could totally dig that. Shade means no mirage and no mirage means 1/2" groups at 200.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-21-2011, 10:48 AM	#19
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,301	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... Some times I wish I had more of a range than I do! 100 - 150yds is the best I can do! Attached Images __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

08-21-2011, 11:40 AM	#20
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... That is beautiful Carver. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

08-21-2011, 01:22 PM	#21
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... You guys all have good looking ranges. I'm in the process of trying to convince my board of directors that we need riflery as an activity for our campers. That'll let me set up a permanent range. As it is, I have to set up and tear down every time I shoot (except my pistol range, a hidden spot but only about 20 yards max). __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

08-21-2011, 05:14 PM	#23
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... That is good myles. long enough to stay sharp __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-19-2012, 09:14 PM	#24
Captain Jack V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: wakefield ma. Posts: 79	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... Hello Zane , good shooting , what load are you using ? I just purchased a single six 5.5 and a single ten . I have a brick of cci standard velosity should I change it up ??

02-19-2012, 09:43 PM	#25
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: Ruger Single Ten: Golf balls @ 100yds... Hello Captain, and welcome to the forum! Congrat's on your Ruger...love mine! Ive been useing the CCI's, (500rd Bricks) standard velocity, 40gr. I will add a bit of info that Ive found...Ive bought the bulk packs of the CCI's (525 rounds?), but anyways they shoot different in my Single Ten and a heck of a lot dirtier! Ive tried them differnt times, and there is a differance. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!