I have recently scoped my Ruger SBH and at my first range trip it seems that the scope is of very little benefit to my shooting. This is quite perplexing to me. I consistantly shoot my contender in the same caliber, off the same sandbags, at the same range and can keep 100 yard groups in the 2 to 3 inch range. The SBH did allow me to keep all rounds on paper but that is pretty generous considering that my target is 14X24 and neon orange. I feel like this is a user error issue. My scope is mounted properly, no lose screws or any of that mess, but still very little predictability at 100yds. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good revolver rest? Something that the darn thing wont bounce off of during recoil maybe? Should I abandon trying to rest the gun at all and focus on supporting my wrists only? I am hoping someone has had similar problems and arrived at a suitable solution. Please let me know.

Grip tension and the location of your hand on the handle is paramount in SA shooting, and must be consistant. If the gun isn't allowed to react to recoil the same way every time, groups will open up. When I shoot from the bench I shoot off bags, nestling the gun in the bag right up against the trigger guard. Nothing under the butt nor directly under the barrel. When I shoot from stix or a pod I put the gun in the vee the same way, right ahead of the trigger guard. I don't shoot MOA, but can hit claybirds with some consistancy with a 4x.

Rod gives good advice. Grip tension and consistancy are paramount.

When I shoot off the bench I grip the gun the same as if I were shooting free standing. I rest the barrel just lightly on a bag to keep it steady, virtually no pressure on the bag. I then rest my forarms on the bench lightly to steady myself. This usually allows me to and get the same point of impact results offhand as off the bench.

Question: Is this the only load you have tried in the SBH?? Might need to try a couple different ones and see how the accuracy is at 100.

To save a bunch of typing....exactly what s4s4u and Tigger said. That's about the best sound advice you can get on SA shooting. From my experience, a SA is a lot more finicky to shoot, than a T/C. As far as loads, if you haven't tried cast bullets yet, you may want to give them a try. Sometime they seem to be more accurate than jacketed bullets, out of a SA...but not always.

You have the ultimate excuse to go to the range! Not a bad thing in my opinion!

Thank you all for the sound advice. I am young and poor and work six days a week. I also am unable to find .41 cal projectiles in my neck of the woods right now. If I don't approach range time thoughtfully it stops being relaxation and becomes a little stressful. But a little thought and a few good ideas from you gentleman will save me quite a bit of headache. Thank you very much.

if you can get a ruger single six as an under study for your sbh 22 is a lot less expensive to shoot.

I have used the wrist only over the bag with good results. I have never run into a bad shooting .41mag, handloading is the only way to go for lack of factory for sure. You will also cut ammo cost reloading. Good luck!

I see alot of good advice for you here!!!
One thing I would add is, ALWAYS cock the hammer with your LEFT
thumb so you never change your grip with the right hand.