I am looking at getting a Ruger Single Six Convertible and it can shoot either .22LR or .22Mag. I noticed on Wikipedia(the most reliable source there is!) that the bullet diameter of a .22LR is .222 compared to .224 of the Mag. Does that .002 make a huge difference? It's not like I'm shooting competitions or anything like that, but I would want consistency. Am I just being naive in thinking that .002 is going to give the bullet enough room down the barrel to shake and go off target? Or worse yet, cause some nicking and scratching that will eventually cause more problems?
I was also looking at a Single Ten but wondered if the cartridges being close to each other in the cylinder could also cause some sort of "eroding" of the metal over time, or some sort of cracking of the metal since they would have to be relatively close to each other to fit ten cartridges in one cylinder. I know it's just a .22, but it's still an explosion taking place. And we all know that when you shoot a .22, you're shooting hundreds of rounds
I'm probably just being paranoid as I am sure these guns have undergone rigorous testing, I just want to know as much as I can, especially by anyone out there who has prior dealing with one, and what I can expect. Not to mention, if anyone knows anything about the sizes and if any chipping or metallurgic problems may occur, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.