Got a new rifle, sending it back to the factory

Knowing there are rules regarding postings I find this issue regarding violation of ones first amendments rights hypocritical. We as gun owners support our second amendments ànd we should stand in support of all our constitutional rights including Freedom of Speech. Unless this issue contain vulgar or obscene language , I find totally out of order.
 
TGVan said:
I was shooting somewhere around 4 to 5 inch 3 shot groups at 100, bad even for a bad rifle in my experience. Some of that I know was me. No doubt in my mind about that. I did check everything that could have come loose.

I know Ruger puts out a quality product and will fix or replace it. I am by no means demeaning them, just this one that seems to have gotten through quality control.

I think I can put some of my accuracy problems down to the very flexible stock foteend and using my bully bag as a rest. So I think once I get it back and do something different I will have a different result. I was having a similar issue with the axis when I started shooting it. I did swap my rings out on the axis, and put it on a bipod and brought those groups right down. I put the rings I took off the axis on the Ruger. I think I am going to get some more new rings for it and get rid of that particular set. That was a vertical split ring set. I wonder in the back of my head if that would effect things.
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I've only had one vertical split ring set and they didn't work well for me either
 
I have a go wild american in 308. I use it for a walking hunter. Shot pretty decent from the git go. I run 125gr tnts over 748, 125 BTs for hunting. On sunday it started spraying. Stupidly bad misses on the 400yds gong. I put it on paper@ 100 and it was bad!. I started investigating and the stock scope rail came loose. I thought about retorquing when I first got it but put it off for later and never did it. Epoxy bedded it and torqued the screws with red loc tite. Hopefully remount the scope tonight and try it again.

All in all I'm pretty happy with it. Wish the stock was a little better.
 
I sold a very accurate 6.5 CM Ruger American Predator because it had NO bolt lock when on safe (or off safe either). I lost two cartridges that way when hunting. Branches would catch the bolt handle & flip it open and out pops the cartridge without me knowing it. A bad design of which I informed Ruger and they still will not fix it.

Instead I bout a several times more expensive Browning X-Bolt Pro "semi-custom" rifle and THAT rifle has all kinds of safety features including, of course, a locking bolt.

Eric B.
 
KyCarl said:
First amendment really doesn't apply to a privately owned site. You waive it when you agree to the terms and conditions...
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Very true and non-debatable! However, some are pretty "thin- skinned" and melt with the slightest perceived provocation! In a "more perfect world....maybe some should be more "politically correct" and some others should develop a spine! memtb
 
where do I get a list of rules? I don't use profanity or throw anyone under the bus, but would like to know so I stay clean.
 
TGVan said:
I was shooting somewhere around 4 to 5 inch 3 shot groups at 100, bad even for a bad rifle in my experience. Some of that I know was me. No doubt in my mind about that. I did check everything that could have come loose.

I know Ruger puts out a quality product and will fix or replace it. I am by no means demeaning them, just this one that seems to have gotten through quality control.

I think I can put some of my accuracy problems down to the very flexible stock foteend and using my bully bag as a rest. So I think once I get it back and do something different I will have a different result. I was having a similar issue with the axis when I started shooting it. I did swap my rings out on the axis, and put it on a bipod and brought those groups right down. I put the rings I took off the axis on the Ruger. I think I am going to get some more new rings for it and get rid of that particular set. That was a vertical split ring set. I wonder in the back of my head if that would effect things.
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1st - ditch the vertical split rings. They are notorious for interfering with scopes and as you point out where the problem in your last rifle yet installed them here. Save yourself time and money and throw them in the trash.

2nd - Check for stock clearance, especially when loading the forend with pressure. Change the stock to one of a growing number to options from Boyds, Magpul, Stocky, or other

3rd - AICS magazines are manufactured for Accuracy International push-feed rifles in .308. If this is not your rifle or caliber, magazine adjustments are to be expected. If a Ruger magazine designed for the rifle gave you problems then I would certainly address the issue with Ruger.

It is standard to adjust the lips of the AICS magazines to properly present a specific cartridge in correct alignment for the bolt face and chamber. Several companies make tools for this including MPA or you can make one yourself. Personally I use a set if smooth jaw parallel pliers and a case protector sheet from Rolex to avoid excess cosmetic issues.

The lips of the magazine need to far enough apart to present the base of the cartridge high enough for the bolt to strip it from the magazine.

The lips should NOT be parallel. The front of the lips should be spread farther apart than the back to present the cartridge at an upward angle towards the chamber. This avoids the nose diving you are describing.

The lips should not have kinks in the bends.

The lips should not be so open as to allow the cartridge to pop out the top.

The lips clear the bolt body under use.

These are common, normal adjustments in PRS where these magazines dominate in a wide variety of actions and stocks.

Hope this helps.
 
teesquare said:
Look...we all are adults ( chronologically anyway...) here. This is not hard guys. Being angry and name calling is not a sign of strength manliness. And - Semper Fi! - *BUT*...that still does not mean that a Marine "kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out" attitude is good for you in the civilian world. And- folks...that is where we live. In a public, civilian world. I don't have to like it - but I have to accept MY RESPONSIBILITY now - which is different from the past - to be part of a civilized society. That is just the facts.
I kinda think of this place as a big friendly party. One I can discuss products, issues and such - with respect to those I disagree with without being disagreeable. There is plenty of room in the rules for being frank - and truthful, without being offensive.

And - just like any party or neighborhood BBQ...FLAMETHROWERS are frowned upon........they take away from the focus of fun and learning - even learning about a problem with a product - that can be talked about in a manner respectful of all...WHy is that a difficult concept? ( That was a rhetorical question...not one to incite further negative and frustrated feelings to spew forth....:D )
Peace, brothers..."WE" - all of WE...are not the enemy.......:cool:
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foul bore, I can't seem to locate the rules, but I think that they are located on the "sign-up" page.....the list of things you agree to! memtb
 
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