Rounding out my single action collection nicely: Finally got em
Put a Nikon on the .44. The Ruger rings are rough! And it barely misses the rear sight. Will definitely replace them. Not sure if I’ll put a 2x on the Single Six.
Found both of these on an auction site. The gentleman had run a fun store for 50 years and decided to retire. These and several other models, many of which on in current production he had set aside for a personal collection of sorts. When he decided to sell everything I placed a max bid on them. Did really well on the Bisley. Probably overpaid by 100$ on the Single Six, but I wanted it. I’ll likely put a Bisley frame on it I recently purchased. They’ll both get free spin pawls and be good to go.
Bisley Hunter .44
With Nikon
Single Six (Convertible)
OP: Bisley 10mm and 44mag needed friends. Should have these two shortly; both are new in box.
Single-six Hunter
Bisley hunter .44 mag
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March 02, 2026, 03:11 PM
1KPerDay
Sweet. I just shot a Ruger Bisley for the first time and they are great with hot cartridges.
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March 02, 2026, 03:58 PM
OttoSig
BOTH are the best crafted pistol I have ever fired.
I don’t have them yet but if I’ve learned anything from our forum friend it’s that every pistol is the best one ever crafted.
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March 02, 2026, 04:55 PM
Ambush
Where are the Colts?
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March 02, 2026, 05:34 PM
Todd Huffman
I love the hunter versions. My eyes aren't what they used to be, and I need a scope if I'm going to hunt with a pistol.
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March 02, 2026, 07:31 PM
SigFan
Those are both beautiful and will be lots of fun - enjoy!
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March 03, 2026, 11:52 AM
HRK
Owned and sold my Bisley Hunter 44 mag, it was a great pistol and looks great, just didn't get it out that much.
March 03, 2026, 11:59 AM
cee_Kamp
Nice additions!
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I pretty much shot .22lr exclusively when I shot. Always wanted a single six hunter with the bisely grip. Nice additions to your collection.
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March 15, 2026, 07:09 PM
OttoSig
Bump.
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March 15, 2026, 10:35 PM
pedropcola
Does the scope have to be that far back in the rings due to eye relief? I’ve never had an actual pistol scope before, never even shot one.
I love Ruger revolvers. They might be my favorite, maybe, tough call.
March 16, 2026, 11:06 AM
OttoSig
If it shows well enough on the top picture, the scallops in the rib on top of the barrel are the only places to put rings.
So I COULD move the scope forward about 1/2”. It’s more or less placed to test fit and clearance to rear sight. It’ll likely move a bit if I Decide to keep it on. Though at this point I’m more leaning toward a red dot.
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March 16, 2026, 12:04 PM
pedropcola
Oh I think a red dot is the way to go at pistol ranges. I asked the question wrong. I know where the scope rings go on the Hunter. It just seems like the scope is way far back in those rings. I imagine it is due to eye relief issues correct?
If the scope body was move 3/4 of an inch forward wouldn’t it clear the rear sight?
I might have this all wrong though. Nice gun either way.
Looking again that scope’s dimensions do seem problematic. If you move it forward it is close to the turret. I suspect the red dot is the best choice. If you went red dot what would you choose and how do you mount it? Old school tube type in rings? I got one of those in a gun purchase. Burris maybe. Worked great just shitty battery life and odd in today’s world. Completely functional however.
March 16, 2026, 01:39 PM
OttoSig
You’re spot on Pcola.
If I move it all the way to the turret then the eyepiece, because it’s slightly tapered, touches the rear sight. I suppose I could just remove the rear sight also.
I was thinking an old school ultradot or similar. Like the one you mentioned.
There are mounts for newer style handgun red dots, I simply haven’t explored them much.
I could also get taller rings and easily remedy it. Gonna shoot it some and decide which direction to go.