Recent content by TheOtherLeft

Hi guys, I'm looking at a Ruger American in either .243 or 7mm-08. One of my needs is to be able to top load. I know the ejection port is relatively small but can the rifle be top loaded? Will the magazine accept top loading? Since it's not a CRF I guess it's a possibility?

Hi all, I have a NMV (serial # 512-XXXX) and have cracked the black plastic grip panel around the screw hole. I basically tightened the screw too far and now the plastic flange holding the metal bushing is cracked. I thought superglue wouldn't be strong enough and I'm not sure if using a...

Hi guys, I'm in the market for a 22LR rifle. What are the difference between the RAR and 77/22 other then the cost? I know the RAR wears a synthetic stock whereas the 77/22 wears Walnut, but about the action - are they the same? I assume the 77/22 is inherently more accurate but why? Are...

So does that mean polishing the transfer bar?

Hi guys, I have a 38 spl New Vaquero which is new and I've only shot about 70 rounds through it. There's a small problem with the trigger not fully resetting after firing or dry firing. It's such that the firing pin remains slightly proud of the frame after pulling the trigger. If I slightly...

I ended up tightening up the frame screws a little and the pawl did retract a little back into the frame. Some screws were quite loose. It is just very slightly proud, so probably fractions of a millimeter but enough to stop the cylinder rotating backwards (with the reversing plunger removed)...

Hmm, now I'm a little confused :oops: From what I can see in the manual there's no connection between the loading gate and pawl. Can anyone please point it out to me:

I realise I don't want to file down the pawl. What about the pawl spring/plunger? In the drawings it seems to push the pawl rearward so it clears the cylinder so it can rotate. Maybe the spring is bent or bunch up so can't push the plunger back fully. I've thought about disassembling the gun...

Hi guys, Is the pawl adjustable on the NMV? I have 2 NMVs and have removed the reversing pawl/spring. On one of them is fine and the cylinder turns both directions very smoothly. The problem I have is with the other NMV. The pawl sits slightly proud and stops the cylinder from reversing. When...