Ruger #3

Ron Y · 08-09-2002, 10:35 AM

Does anyone else have a #3 in .223? I've been trying to reload for this carbine and haven't found an accurate load yet. I've used 52 and 55grn bullets with H380 and IMR4895.

Rock · 08-10-2002, 01:39 AM

I do not have a #3, but if the rifleing in your Ruger is 1in7 or 1in9 you might try some 68gr bullets...I have a target rifle in 223 it does Ok with 64gr bullets but it loves 68gr just my two cents...

Ron Y · 08-11-2002, 01:56 PM

Rock,
Thanks for the response. I need to check the rifling. I may still have the original manual someplace.

ReRide · 08-12-2002, 01:13 PM

I once had a Ruger #3 in .223 trading it was one of hte most foolish things i've done .
I got 3/4 to 7/8 in groups with it using a 50 gr bullet and i think it was 28 grains of H- 335 check and loading fmamual first . the twist in the barrel was a 1-12 i beleive
what ever don't aget rid of it!!!!!!!!
ReRide

ReRide · 08-20-2002, 02:08 PM

did some checking it was 26 gr or H-335

Ron Y · 08-20-2002, 02:54 PM

ReRide,
Thanks for the load info. If the #3 has a 1-12 twist that would explain the problem with 55grn bullets.

08-09-2002, 10:35 AM	#1
Ron Y Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 45	Ruger #3 Does anyone else have a #3 in .223? I've been trying to reload for this carbine and haven't found an accurate load yet. I've used 52 and 55grn bullets with H380 and IMR4895.

08-10-2002, 01:39 AM	#2
Rock Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 253	I do not have a #3, but if the rifleing in your Ruger is 1in7 or 1in9 you might try some 68gr bullets...I have a target rifle in 223 it does Ok with 64gr bullets but it loves 68gr just my two cents... __________________ www.infowars.com www.infowars.com www.infowars.com The worst kind of slave is the one who thinks he is free... The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to permit the conquered eastern people to have arms. History teaches thet all conquerors who have allowed thir subject race to carry arms have prepared their own downfall by doing so...Adolf Hitler...4/11/1942

08-11-2002, 01:56 PM	#3
Ron Y Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 45	Rock, Thanks for the response. I need to check the rifling. I may still have the original manual someplace.

08-12-2002, 01:13 PM	#4
ReRide Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nebr Posts: 29	I once had a Ruger #3 in .223 trading it was one of hte most foolish things i've done . I got 3/4 to 7/8 in groups with it using a 50 gr bullet and i think it was 28 grains of H- 335 check and loading fmamual first . the twist in the barrel was a 1-12 i beleive what ever don't aget rid of it!!!!!!!! ReRide

08-20-2002, 02:08 PM	#5
ReRide Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nebr Posts: 29	did some checking it was 26 gr or H-335

08-20-2002, 02:54 PM	#6
Ron Y Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 45	ReRide, Thanks for the load info. If the #3 has a 1-12 twist that would explain the problem with 55grn bullets.