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629 shooter · October 22, 2004, 10:20 AM

I have a 5.5" Single Six stainless and it is a fairly accurate revolver. As to your question - is the FA better by $1300? For the average shooter I would say no. Plinking grade accuracy is probably enough for most 22 revolver shooters.

For someone competing in revolver rimfire silhouette or wanting extreme revolver accuracy for hunting the FA would certainly meet their needs.

If you are debating on getting a Bisley I would say go ahead and get one. My Single Six is a true pleasure to shoot! True , they won't shoot the one inch groups at 50 yards but I have no plans to part with mine anytime soon!

October 22, 2004, 10:20 AM	#2
629 shooter Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2002 Location: IN , USA Posts: 967	I have a 5.5" Single Six stainless and it is a fairly accurate revolver. As to your question - is the FA better by $1300? For the average shooter I would say no. Plinking grade accuracy is probably enough for most 22 revolver shooters. For someone competing in revolver rimfire silhouette or wanting extreme revolver accuracy for hunting the FA would certainly meet their needs. If you are debating on getting a Bisley I would say go ahead and get one. My Single Six is a true pleasure to shoot! True , they won't shoot the one inch groups at 50 yards but I have no plans to part with mine anytime soon! __________________ "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."