Testing various .22 ammo in Rugers.

[Rapier]

Sorry but I have been remiss in not returning to this subject to address the question of availability of the barrels to shoot the 60gr bullets. ER Shaw makes a 1-9 twist replacement barrel for the 10/22 which I understand is a drop in and is fairly inexpensive. The 10/22 yet one more time gets dressed up for a dance it never was intended to attend.

One question no one asked was just how effective is the 60 gr bullet, well in my discussion with the company reps they quoted some astounding penetration in pine boards and the ability to defeat lower rated vests. If you go on the web you will find notes documenting 24 inch penetration at 200 meters in gelatin. Basically for up close and personal, the 60 gr bullet becomes a viable defense or backup round in a "have to" situation as it can penetrate to the vitals.

If someone insists on a 22 LR as a defense gun, give them a box of the SSS ammo as it will be the best they can hope for at close range with a handgun sporting a standard twist barrel. If an auto, just make sure it will function the slide or bolt.
Ed