Hi, I bought this old style Vaquero 45 colt used at a gun store about 5 years ago. It shoots way left. I tried all kinds of loads and it groups well but 8" to 10" left at 25 yards. I shoot revolvers weekly for fun. I put it away for a long time. Just took it out and shot it again with the same results. Its a beautiful revolver in perfect shape but I know why the previous owner got rid of it. Can't decide to send it to Ruger or get rid of it. Anyone have experience with Ruger repair service? I really cant afford a big repair bill. With S&W I just filled out a form on the internet and the sent me a prepaid label for FedEx. Replaced the barrel at no charge! It doesn't look like Ruger offers a service return policy like that. If I sell or trade it its just going to sour the next guy on Ruger. Thanks for any suggestions.
Ruger BNV-44
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Jim Puke
Hunter
Let someone you know that is a good shooter, try it and see if it is the same for them. If you are not accustomed to single actions, the way you grip them has a lot to do with how well you shoot them. Shooting left is one of the characteristics of improper gripping and putting too much finger through the trigger guard pushes the gun left. You need to make a conscious effort to place the pad of the finger, before the first joint, on the trigger.
Just something to think about as there can be a learning curve on the cowboy guns.
Just something to think about as there can be a learning curve on the cowboy guns.
I can't help you in regards to the way it shoots (others will have suggestions). But I can recommend Ruger's customer service. They have helped me several times - none better. I had a sight alignment problem with my P345. They not only fixed the sight problem but installed a new barrel at no charge! Just yesterday I ordered some minor parts for my Single Six .32 H&R. They are sending me the parts at no charge!
If the suggestions here don't work, then I recommend you sent it to Ruger. They will make it right.
If the suggestions here don't work, then I recommend you sent it to Ruger. They will make it right.
Chuck 100 yd
Hunter
Fixed sight revolvers are adjusted for windage by rotating the barrel. Does the front sight stand straight up ? if it leans a little to the right as seen when aiming it, the barrel needs to be tightened more to bring the group to the right. As you know,adjusting (filing) the front sight height will raise the impact point.
Ruger can take care of that also. Give them a call. Be polite and explain the problem. They resoldered the front sight and reblued one for me on a 12 year old revolver and did it for free.
Ruger can take care of that also. Give them a call. Be polite and explain the problem. They resoldered the front sight and reblued one for me on a 12 year old revolver and did it for free.
