RAR Returned To Ruger
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What was the issue? Because believe me, I could send all my guns back for accuracy issues, but I don't think the factory would find any issues with the gun, if you know what I mean.
Seriously though, there must have been something for them to send you a new rifle.
Seriously though, there must have been something for them to send you a new rifle.
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Kevin said:
The rifle would group 2 or 3 rounds together @ 50 yards, then toss 2 or 3 wildly I used 7 different types of ammo, some was match grade Eley. The bedding was fine and stock correct. The firing pin was not shaped correctly. Instead of a rectangular shape, it was more like a ice-pick punch.
Off my gear and the way I shoot, it should do better. Ruger agreed.
ArmedinAZ
Buckeye
Nice setup and agree about the fliers. Strange to replace a rifle for the firing pin. What do we expect a $250 rifle to be able do?
Precision32
Blackhawk
I would suspect the answer lies somewhere else. I know of people who take great effort to reshape the firing pin on their 10-22s to get the indention you show in your photos.
Do you get a good cheek weld with the scope that high?
Do you get a good cheek weld with the scope that high?
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Precision32 said:
Yes, I do actually. You see, I'm a tall, ugly, misshapen gargoyle w/ a long neck.
My replacement RAR is due for delivery to LGS on 11/7/13 8)
The reason it has to go to LGS is because it's a new serial #. Ruger will reimburse me the $25.00 Transfer fee.
scottginfla
Single-Sixer
they will also send you a magazine in lieu of the 25 doller transfer fee, the sent me two bx25 mags one time I had a replacement sent out, all you have to do is ask
Gunsby_Blazen
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scottginfla said:
I have asked before...
didnt get squat :cry:
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The new, replacement RAR is here! 8)
The new, replacement gun:
Okay guys, I disassembled and cleaned the new rifle.
I installed the bolt and tried a piece of already once-fired brass (it had been fired in the first rifle). I tripped the trigger, the pin hitting a fresh spot. I compared the indents. The new one seems to be not as close to the rim of a CCI case. The indent position looks to be right about where it should be. The indent also seems more square then the old one. This looks better to my eye.
As the bolt closes, it's not quite as smooth then the first rifle. but I would not call it rough by any means. The machining looks fairly smooth on the mating surfaces of the bolt and the action.
Now for the BIGGIE: Remember, I only was able to check it in the house under interior home lighting, but, the outside of the barrel seems to NOT have those weird steps as the first rifles barrel had.
The trigger (as it left the factory) seems lighter then the first gun.
My (replacement) rifle went from 3.5# to 1.5# by removing the trigger spring. The spring on the Accu-Blade will reset the trigger every time.
I slugged the barrel (per Bill Calfee's instructions), it seems tighter then the first barrel. No choke @ though. The slug measured .222, I'm encouraged.
I mounted the same Weaver CKT15 15X scope in Burris Signature Zee rings on Weaver #16 bases (bases lapped to receiver couture).
Range tomorrow!
The new, replacement gun:
Okay guys, I disassembled and cleaned the new rifle.
I installed the bolt and tried a piece of already once-fired brass (it had been fired in the first rifle). I tripped the trigger, the pin hitting a fresh spot. I compared the indents. The new one seems to be not as close to the rim of a CCI case. The indent position looks to be right about where it should be. The indent also seems more square then the old one. This looks better to my eye.
As the bolt closes, it's not quite as smooth then the first rifle. but I would not call it rough by any means. The machining looks fairly smooth on the mating surfaces of the bolt and the action.
Now for the BIGGIE: Remember, I only was able to check it in the house under interior home lighting, but, the outside of the barrel seems to NOT have those weird steps as the first rifles barrel had.
The trigger (as it left the factory) seems lighter then the first gun.
My (replacement) rifle went from 3.5# to 1.5# by removing the trigger spring. The spring on the Accu-Blade will reset the trigger every time.
I slugged the barrel (per Bill Calfee's instructions), it seems tighter then the first barrel. No choke @ though. The slug measured .222, I'm encouraged.
I mounted the same Weaver CKT15 15X scope in Burris Signature Zee rings on Weaver #16 bases (bases lapped to receiver couture).
Range tomorrow!
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