Swampweasel
Bearcat
I just bought my first No. 1, a used AB .223 There is a little bit of looseness/play in the lever/latch when closed. Is this normal?
Thanks,
Joe in NH
Thanks,
Joe in NH
Ruger No 1 is this normal?
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Swampweasel,
Mine do that. That is to say the lever moves laterally a small amount. Just picked up my 204 "A" and 30-06 "A" and they both do that.
Mine do that. That is to say the lever moves laterally a small amount. Just picked up my 204 "A" and 30-06 "A" and they both do that.
OP
Swampweasel
Bearcat
Thanks Bill
My lever also moves up and down a little, that is my concern. I don't know if there is any way to tighten the latch?
Joe
My lever also moves up and down a little, that is my concern. I don't know if there is any way to tighten the latch?
Joe
I just took a look at my No.1's in the safe. I have them lined up and it is easy to test for movement as they stand there vertically. From the closed position, I am able to get the lever to move inwards a small amount. As I worked down the line, each would move past the closed position (toward the receiver) and back out again. It is like the lever will move further toward the receiver under pressure and return to a resting positioning.
I think it is normal because they all do it.
Anyone else care to chime in?
I think it is normal because they all do it.
Anyone else care to chime in?
OP
Swampweasel
Bearcat
Hi Bill
The lever on mine moves in and out about 1/32 of an inch with no pressure at all. If I shook the gun it would rattle. Just doesn't seem right. I now the action is closed and is not a safety issue. I am a perfectionist and I like everything to be tight. Anybody else have an opinion on this?
Thanks,
Joe
The lever on mine moves in and out about 1/32 of an inch with no pressure at all. If I shook the gun it would rattle. Just doesn't seem right. I now the action is closed and is not a safety issue. I am a perfectionist and I like everything to be tight. Anybody else have an opinion on this?
Thanks,
Joe
Cooperhawk
Buckeye
Unlike other actions the lever on a No. 1 only raises the breech block into position. It does not "Lock it up" like a bolt action or automatic. If the block is fully raised you shouldn't have to worry about the lever having some play in it.
Tommy Kelly
Buckeye
put a round in the chamber and see if it doesn't tighten up.
R1895
Bearcat
I've found that using the extractor/ejector adjustment under the forearm not only changes the amount of power that is delivered to the extractor/ejector, but the amount of tension that's on the lever as well. On a couple of my #1s, the lever has a small amount play when I have the ex/ej set where I want it, so I place a small, thin strip of adhesive backed rubber (leftover from handgun rubber grip decals) up into the hollow underside of the lever where it meets the trigger guard. This does the trick for me and others who have tried it.
OP
Swampweasel
Bearcat
Thanks R1895
I had read your post about this on the other Ruger forum, and I tried tweaking the extractor/ejector adjustment. Still had some lever play, so I tried your trick of some adhesive backed rubber. It worked perfectly!
I am really happy now with my No. 1 AB.
Thanks again,
Joe in NH
I had read your post about this on the other Ruger forum, and I tried tweaking the extractor/ejector adjustment. Still had some lever play, so I tried your trick of some adhesive backed rubber. It worked perfectly!
I am really happy now with my No. 1 AB.
Thanks again,
Joe in NH
R1895
Bearcat
You're welcome Joe, glad it worked for you too.
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