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McShooty · August 24, 2012, 12:44 PM

Actually, the Ruger No. 3 has a 22 inch barrel, which is common to lots of sporters and is not terribly short. I have had good luck with Sierra 180 grain bullets, both spitzer and round nose. Using W760 or IMR 4350, I strive for 2200-2300 fps, and have had excellent accuracy results. Bullets of 165 grains should also work well, also, at least in the No. 3. They do not work so well as the 180s in Krag rifles and carbines.

August 24, 2012, 12:44 PM	#2
McShooty Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2012 Location: Northern Missouri Posts: 480	Actually, the Ruger No. 3 has a 22 inch barrel, which is common to lots of sporters and is not terribly short. I have had good luck with Sierra 180 grain bullets, both spitzer and round nose. Using W760 or IMR 4350, I strive for 2200-2300 fps, and have had excellent accuracy results. Bullets of 165 grains should also work well, also, at least in the No. 3. They do not work so well as the 180s in Krag rifles and carbines.