I thought I read somewhere on this forum that Ruger lapped the barrels of #1 rifles. Anyone know off hand if this is true?
Thanks. Dave
Thanks. Dave
#1 barrels, factory lapped?
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wunbe
Buckeye
Since Ruger does not say so, which would be a feather in their cap and partly justify the ever-increasing MSRP, I doubt it.
They now make their own barrels and, judging by reduced bitching about poor results based on over generous throats and rough barrels, they clearly do a better job in final quality control now than before. But there is little evidence that they emphasize hands on finishing that takes time and skills that drive up cost.
The #1 rifle otherwise has had few if any dedicated innovations or fixes since its inception.
wunbe
They now make their own barrels and, judging by reduced bitching about poor results based on over generous throats and rough barrels, they clearly do a better job in final quality control now than before. But there is little evidence that they emphasize hands on finishing that takes time and skills that drive up cost.
The #1 rifle otherwise has had few if any dedicated innovations or fixes since its inception.
wunbe
Sugar River
Buckeye
I believe it's the quality of the current production hammer forged barrels that leaves such a good finish
that they almost appear lapped under a bore scope. I think it was John Barsness who mentioned this
in an article somewhere.
that they almost appear lapped under a bore scope. I think it was John Barsness who mentioned this
in an article somewhere.
