Getting a No 1 RSI replacement stock???

[ndcowboy]

I've got a Ruger #1 RSI 30-06 that I bought very reasonably. It shoots great with my light handloads (150 grain cast bullets over Unique). The only problem is the front stock has a long crack in it, and that really, really bothers me.
What is the best way to go about getting a new one? Do I just watch auction sites? Does Ruger sell them directly from the factory? Or do I just live with it?

 

[Bob/Olallawa]

Only problem I see is replacement stock and very reasonably do not go together

 

[roofinspector]

I really cannot recall any secondary source for the international forearm. Probably are some but only some research will suffice for the need. I can only guess that the secondary source that can do the work of replacement will be stiff $.

Ruger still makes(?) the international currently, abeit only in one caliber fwiw. With that said they might be a possible solution to your query. A call to their service dept might be worth the nickel. If they feel it is a manufacturing defect, they probably will replace it without charge; other than the shipping in, just a guess on my part. I have never used them.

If they feel it is not a defect, then they will charge a fee. Secondary sourcing will always have the fee.

Bad news is that Ruger does not to my knowledge work wood issues without the rifle being in their house. Which means shipment of the complete rifle to their facility. I guess that reads there be risk due to damage in shipping like being broken in half. I would counsel on some good shipping insurance. I have heard that Ruger will send a shipping container that might appropriate.

I suspect a fair amount of fitting for the international stock, so you pays your money and takes your chances.

 

[ndcowboy]

Thanks guys - that is kind of what I figured. I'm going to keep my eyes open on the auction sites and see what happens. If in the next couple years Ruger builds a RSI 30-06 again, I'll give them a call and see what I can figure out for a stock.

 

[SteelShooter]

Why not at least contact customer service and see what they say, they may have the stock in stock. Yes you would have to return it, but they may fix for free if they feel stock was defective and cracked because it was misfit, or had a flaw in the wood.

Real cheap compared to alternatives (cost of a phone call)

 

[pamtnman]

Find a local stock maker to make you a new one. He only needs your original and can copy it. That way you can have it made in Bastogne, or curly maple, etc. Probably cost you $100 for really nice, rare wood blank, and another $150-$250 for stock shaping and inletting. Lots of guys in central PA if you want names. But going local is best bet. Do not throw away or loan your original stock. You need it for copying.
Or, it can be glued/ epoxied by a pro, and you won't know the crack was there.

 

[cellar701]

Keep an eye out on Numrich, or develop an account and put it on your "wish list." I bought a No. 1 RSI forestock from Numrich within the last couple of years, so I believe they do get them periodically.

 

[R1895]

Keep an eye out on Numrich, or develop an account and put it on your "wish list." I bought a No. 1 RSI forestock from Numrich within the last couple of years, so I believe they do get them periodically.

You bought an "RSI forestock" :?:

 

[pamtnman]

Keep an eye out on Numrich, or develop an account and put it on your "wish list." I bought a No. 1 RSI forestock from Numrich within the last couple of years, so I believe they do get them periodically.

I'm intrigued what a No. 1 RSI forestock looks like. I'm not picking here, just curious. Good advice on this subject is difficult enough to get, without confusing matters worse. RSI full stocks are extremely uncommon.

 

[cellar701]

Not sure of your point or what you are asking. It is 18 7/8" in length and came with blued escutcheons for the nose cap, two in each side for the sling swivel and one for fore stock attachment to rifle. Walnut checkered with satin finish. Invoice shows Numrich number of 224940 and price was $131.65 Sept 2011.

Edited to add:

If my terminology is confusing it is just that for full length (Mannlicher or International style) I personally use the term "forestock." For the standard rifles I use the term "forend." Either term refers to the wood portion forward of the receiver.

 

[R1895]

Gottcha, forearm. Being as long as it is I can see forestock.

 

[picketpin]

Caliber of your RSI has NOTHING to do with barrel length and profile, they are all the same. Call Ruger and get a quote. I SUSPECT a new forearm will cost you about $85 (What I paid for the last Alex Henry a while back) plus 1 hour labor. So if they charge you you'll have about $150 in it plus shipping both ways. It's possible they MIGHT do it for free IF they determine it's a flaw. Don't count on it.

Your rifle does in fact have to go back to the factory. WOOD is one of those things they require be installed by the factory in order to sell you factory wood.

So for under $200 you get a factory forearm, supplied, fitted and installed by the factory.
I'd be surprised if you can do it any cheaper on the secondary market. While I don't buy RSI forearms I do by the occasional forearm off varies web sights and they usually go for just about what the part and labor will cost from the factory.

I've bought quite a few Alex Henry forearms off the web from suppliers and individuals. Most of the time it not a simple fit. Guys forget to mention they opened up the forearm for their new barrel OR glassed it or...........

Also it depends on WHEN your RSI was made. Ruger changed the angle of the front off the receiver in mid 1984. Forearms from before or after do not interchange without alteration.

If it were me I'd call Ruger and send the rifle in. If you don't like the price quote they can/will simply send it back if you don't accept the charges. It's usually the easiest AND least expensive way to replace factory wood.

Given the way Ruger has gone with parts, IE they do NOT retain any parts for configurations that have been dropped. So there are no longer barrels laying around for repair or warranty . If they just happen to drop the RSI they will assemble the parts on hand and there simply won't be spares. (This from the horses mouth) SO, I wouldn't wait a bunch of years and then hope they still have the part.

It certainly has altered how I buy rifles. 257 Weatherby on one of the sights and fairly reasonable. A year or so ago I'd have bought it and spent the $265 to have it rebarreled to the 257 Roberts that it left the factory with. Now, with no 257 Roberts barrels on hand there is no sense to buy the thing.

Ross