22 revolver range time. 3 generations of Charter Arms Pathfinder, and Ruger SP101

Published on April 30, 2024
Duration: 11:31

This video provides a range day review of three .22 LR revolvers: a modern Charter Arms Pathfinder, a 1980s Charter Arms Pathfinder, and a Ruger SP101. The reviewer tests various ammunition types, discusses reliability issues with certain loads in the modern Pathfinder, and compares the accuracy and handling characteristics of each firearm. Modifications like a Wolf spring kit in the SP101 are also mentioned.

Quick Summary

This video reviews three .22 LR revolvers: a modern Charter Arms Pathfinder, a 1980s Charter Arms Pathfinder, and a Ruger SP101. The modern Pathfinder had cycling issues with certain ammo, while the SP101, modified with a Wolf spring kit, could be sensitive to hard primers in single-action. The 3-inch Pathfinder and SP101 were favored for ease of shooting and accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:27Introduction and Range Setup
  2. 00:39Charter Arms Pathfinder .22 (Modern)
  3. 01:05Ammunition Testing: Winchester White Box
  4. 02:39Ammunition Testing: Remington Golden Bullet
  5. 04:11Ammunition Testing: Winchester Silver Tip
  6. 05:30Charter Arms Pathfinder .22 (1980s Vintage)
  7. 06:13Ammunition Testing: CCI Stingers
  8. 06:53Charter Arms Target Pathfinder .22 (2022)
  9. 07:31Dud Round Encounter
  10. 07:46Ammunition Testing: Aguila Super Extra
  11. 08:39Ruger SP101 .22 LR
  12. 09:02Ruger SP101 Performance
  13. 09:23Ammunition Testing: Golden Bullets in SP101
  14. 10:26Final Comparison and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main .22 revolvers reviewed in this video?

The video features range time with three .22 LR revolvers: a modern Charter Arms Pathfinder, a 1980s vintage Charter Arms Pathfinder with a 3-inch barrel, and a Ruger SP101 with an 8-shot cylinder and approximately a 4-inch barrel.

What reliability issues were observed with the modern Charter Arms Pathfinder .22?

The modern Charter Arms Pathfinder .22 experienced cycling problems with certain ammunition types where the case head was slightly bulged, causing rounds to hang up and preventing proper cycling.

How does a Wolf spring kit affect the Ruger SP101 .22 LR?

A Wolf spring kit in the Ruger SP101 .22 LR can sometimes lead to issues with single-action firing if the ammunition has hard primers, potentially causing failures to fire in single-action mode.

Which .22 revolvers did the reviewer favor and why?

The reviewer favored the 3-inch Charter Arms Pathfinder and the Ruger SP101, citing them as the easiest to shoot and likely the most accurate. The SP101 is noted for higher quality but comes at a higher price point.

What ammunition performed well in the reviewed .22 revolvers?

Remington Golden Bullet and Aguila Super Extra ammunition generally performed well across the revolvers. CCI Stingers were also noted as performing perfectly fine in the 1980s Pathfinder. Winchester Silver Tip showed mixed results.

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