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Model 12 Winchester in 12 gauge (short barrel but legal length) along with Glock 19X pistol close by my bed. One has to be very, very sure that shooting an intruder, criminal, etc. for keep in mind that every bullet, shot charge that goes down the barrel has a lawyer attached to it. There will...

Considering purchasing a SFAR but curious what Ruger has to say about all the complaints the rifle is creating?? Have found Ruger customer service to be excellent and doubt that they would remain silent on the issues with the SFAR??

Some yearfs ago Ruger did offer the rifle and I also wondered why the caliber selection for a big game rifle?? Answer was the rifle was very similar in proportions, weight, etc. and could be used for practice shooting at far lesser cost of ammunition.

In the discussion as to which firearm is better, I would have to vote for the AR platform. As for dependability the U.S military depends on the AR platform in its various forms. The Ruger Mini 14 harkens back to the Garand and M14 days which has long since been eliminated by our military as...

Your rifle is what is known as Ruger Safari Magnum or RSM. Had two of these years ago, one 375HH and other in 458 Lott caliber. The 375H&H was actually somewhat mild to shoot versus the 458 Lott and either rifle was quite accurate. Lived in Alaska for some years and became very familiar with...

Not sure what you are referring to with the word "leade," but assume you are referring to "jump" for the bullet until it reaches the rifling?? If so, check out Sinclaire tools/measuring devices sold by Brownells that can determine that number for leade/jump of many different calibers. Shot...

Nearly 17 years ago purchased a John Deere Model D130 riding mower to mow my somewhat less than an acre of lawn. To date have spent just over $200 for maintenance and repairs which is accomplished by the local dealer, and he picks it up and delivers when the work is completed. The mowing is...

I have a No. 1 and a No. 3 as well and had Douglas make a barrel for the 348 caliber and one for 22-250 for the No. 1 and for the No 3 a barrel in 45/70 and one for the 6BR caliber. Both rifles were Gun Show purchases in good condition at a much lower cost than retail in those days. I prefer...

I bought a PCC 9 carbine some time ago and on first visit to range using IMI 9mm ammunition I had a few failures to feed and failure to extract as well. I use Glock magazines and wonder about that but after a dozen or so rounds the problems went away. Not sure why but normally I take a new...

I did go to college and could afford it because I worked on construction jobs during the summer months as a common laborer. Hard work at times and well remember the summer heat was not kind at all, but the superintendent told me one day to take his company truck and go get some needed supplies...

I have owned several Ruger firearms during my current life of 81 years and always wanted the 77 Mk II known as the "American Express" version in caliber 30-06. Well, I bought one from good friend of mine and could not be more pleased with it. It was new in the box with all papers and never...

Took me a while to make up my mind but bought the scope and the barrel on my No. 1 already has the bases installed while owning and using a Unertl 16X scope, it was a good combination or rifle and scope. Going to the range tomorrow and test it out, but only have a box of commercial ammunition...

I only live about 10 or so miles from Douglas Barrel Co. and had them do the work on both the NO 1 and NO 3. Have used Douglas for various barrels over the years and find them to be quite accurate and overall, well done. Over the years Douglas has done considerable number of barrels for the...

I for one would like for Ruger to re-introduce the very handy Ruger NO. 3 in almost any caliber. I have a modified NO 3 but an original in a suitable caliber would indeed sell to the gun buying market and in no way could it be determined to be a weapon of war as some like to classify all...

I took my NO 1 and had Douglas make two barrels for it, one in 22-250 and other in 348 Winchester. Keep in mind that replacement barrels require that they are fitted to your action for dimensions vary from action to action but other than that only part change out is the extractor suitable for...