Ruger Bisley 22 LR - 22 Mag Cylinder

Micrometer · July 27, 2007, 11:31 AM

Will a 22 Mag cylinder for a Ruger Single Six fit a Ruger Bisley 22 LR frame?

Ruger does not include a 22 mag cylinder with the 22 LR Bisley like it does for the Single Six. Seems it should fit with proper attention to timing.

I realize Ruger will not sell the 22 mag cylinder by itself.

Thanks

tgs989 · December 12, 2008, 08:45 PM

Go to Google then type in this>Real Guns - Plan C, Ruger Bisley .22WRM< This will explain how to get what you are looking for.It is at least one way to get the converson! -Tim

PetahW · December 13, 2008, 02:19 PM

I bought a WRM cylinder from a Ruger forum classifieds ad, and installed it in my early .22LR Bisley w/o any issues.

YMMV, however, since any given extra cylinder's arbor may be slightly overlong for YOUR Bisley's frame, and need a little fitting - and the cylinder/barrel gap checked for proper clearance.
You can either measure your KR cylinder and try to buy one with like or slightly smaller dimensions, providing a seller also measures correctly - or just take a shot and do it.
Extra cylinders are typically $50-60 or so.

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Ricklin · January 2, 2009, 12:01 AM

22 long rifle is .22
22 WMR is .23

What is the bore diameter of the Bisley?

My Single six is quite accurate with .22 WMR, but not so much with .22 LR.

Does not sound like a great idea to me. I thought the Single six would be great, given the cost of .22 WMR I'd rather shoot my 9mm, with reloads it's cheaper and i get good SD practice with my carry piece.

July 27, 2007, 11:31 AM	#1
Micrometer Member Join Date: June 17, 2005 Posts: 30	Ruger Bisley 22 LR - 22 Mag Cylinder Will a 22 Mag cylinder for a Ruger Single Six fit a Ruger Bisley 22 LR frame? Ruger does not include a 22 mag cylinder with the 22 LR Bisley like it does for the Single Six. Seems it should fit with proper attention to timing. I realize Ruger will not sell the 22 mag cylinder by itself. Thanks

December 12, 2008, 08:45 PM	#2
tgs989 Junior Member Join Date: November 18, 2008 Posts: 2	Ruger Bisley 22 LR - 22 Mag Cylinder Go to Google then type in this>Real Guns - Plan C, Ruger Bisley .22WRM< This will explain how to get what you are looking for.It is at least one way to get the converson! -Tim

January 2, 2009, 12:01 AM	#4
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,013	Different bore size 22 long rifle is .22 22 WMR is .23 What is the bore diameter of the Bisley? My Single six is quite accurate with .22 WMR, but not so much with .22 LR. Does not sound like a great idea to me. I thought the Single six would be great, given the cost of .22 WMR I'd rather shoot my 9mm, with reloads it's cheaper and i get good SD practice with my carry piece. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

December 13, 2008, 02:19 PM	#3
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	I bought a WRM cylinder from a Ruger forum classifieds ad, and installed it in my early .22LR Bisley w/o any issues. YMMV, however, since any given extra cylinder's arbor may be slightly overlong for YOUR Bisley's frame, and need a little fitting - and the cylinder/barrel gap checked for proper clearance. You can either measure your KR cylinder and try to buy one with like or slightly smaller dimensions, providing a seller also measures correctly - or just take a shot and do it. Extra cylinders are typically $50-60 or so. .