Red Label problem

[oscar243]

My son-n-law has a Red Label 12 ga. He says after firing one barrel it does not switch over to the unshot barrel. This only happens occasionally. Any thoughts?

 

[wwb]

A new one with very few rounds through it? Back to Ruger.

Older one that's been shot a lot and then shot a lot more? Pull the stock, clean and lube the innards.

The Red Labels are mechanical triggers, which are more robust than recoil triggers and usually not subject to intermittent problems; they either work or they don't. Dirt or some kind of loose crud would be the most likely culprit.

 

[Don Lovel]

I have seen ne do this, it's problem was powder residue and a small sliver of shot lead had gotten into the works, some G96 spray and a small toothbrush fixed it

 

[oscar243]

Thanks for the advice. We will clean the receiver. The gun is about 10 years old but not shot too much over the years.

 

[5of7]

When you put the stock back on, remember that Ruger says 4 FT. LBs. of torque is all you want to tighten the stock bolt. Too much will spring the receiver and cause more problems. 8)

 

[oscar243]

5 of 7 thanks for the advice on the torque. We'll give it a try.