RUGER 57

Since I just blew my "allowance" on that Gold Cup, I have to wait. It does look like a very fun combination and the round looks ripe for a No.1 conversion might be tough to load like my Bee or Hornet. Anyway have fun with your new tool.
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     The 5.7x28 seem like a neat little round. There have been some at a few of the local LGS with most being the FN's Since we're on the subject of Ruger I would like to see this in a rifle let's say like the platform of the 77-22 Hornet using  the same type of rotary magazine. Oh and please let us know how things go at the range.  

I should have some range time later this week.
From the research I did while waiting for LGS to get the first ones in, everyone says the reloading does take some finesse and case life is said to be short. It’s critical that the expander is adjusted plenty deep to assure it’s through the neck before the case starts into the exterior sizing and that the case is far enough out of the sizing die before the expander contacts the inside of the neck.
I have read a couple of reports on the gun and it’s FN brother that the report is extreme (described as a crack rather than a boom) and the recoil is very light.
As I make ready for the range visit I find the sight acquisition amazingly quick and the trigger pull and reset very nice although I haven’t measure the pull yet.
I’ll keep you posted.

I haven’t figured out what my problem is but I can’t hit the broadside of a barn with the new Ruger 57 (5.7 X 28) pistol. I’ve tried both Federal and FN ammo (the only commercial ammo available). I shoot my Ruger Security 9 (9mm) at 25 yards, off hand and group under 3 inches. I can’t keep things on paper (12”+) with the 57. I have talked to another guy who bought one he claims he can drive tacks with it. I plan to tare it apart, clean and lube as described in the manual and try again. Will shoot from a rest this time. Not sure what else to do.
  

Hi everyone ! Did you guys move again but not tell me this time ? Larry, I stumbled on this today while posting stuff for my class. I don't know if it will help, but here it is:



Hope everyone's well !

J

Thanks for the information guys. My little medical adventure has kept me away from the range so I have not been able to work with the 5.7 X 28. I have talked with some other people who own them and everyone seems to agree the issues I have had MUST be self inflicted. I intend to get back out and work with it. I am staying with factory ammo until I have resolved issues then venture into reloading for it. I will let you know how I make out.