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Hi Everyone,
Just got my brand new Ruger scout rifle from reloaders today, was rapt with the overall quality and feel of it, till I noticed there seems to be a hole where a screw should pass up through the rear of the trigger guard to the back of the receiver? It is threaded at the top
Surely this isn't normal? Does anyone else have one of these?
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I have one very similar.. I will have a look for you after I Pick up and eat my fish n chips.
Yep should be a screw in there!
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Definitely missing - call them and they should supply the missing part.
kj
don't you just hate that:pissed off: pay all that stack to have bits missing.
I just checked my m77 with the same action and kimjon and vc were right, a screw is missing. Hopefully reloaders can get you the right part and not screw you.
Yea here is the pics
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I hate to say it but you have defiantly got a screw loose!!
Probably a second hand unit, ask for a discount:thumbsup:
Thanks everyone, and cheers twoshotkill for the pics, yeah it really pisses me off paying that kind of money for stupid crap like this, this is the third rifle I've bought new, (the previous two being ARs) and every damn time something has been amiss. Thought I'd buy a bolt action and surely that'd be right from the start, but it was not to be.
Hope they can send me a genuine part without much trouble. I don't want a mitre 10 mega fix.
Also the bore is filthy as all f***, is that normal?
See if you can get a whole new gun?
Test fired and not cleaned. Yep normal.
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Dunno... I have never purchased a second hand gunQuote:
Originally Posted by Dan
The ones on this rifle are all meant to be hex screws too, I'm not going to be impressed if reloaders send me a flatblade one or something. It's a silly little issue, but something I really shouldn't need to deal with after dropping $1600 for a new rifle I assumed would be in good complete working order...
I suppose I can't fire it like this. Wanted to go hunting with it tomorrow night. Grr.
Don't fire the the rifle with the missing screw, it would put pressure on the remaining ones and the .308 recoil would not be good for them.
Hey Dan, i know its a pisser, but well done on giving it the 'once over'....plenty of guys would have just loaded it up and went for a 'crack'......
Cheers:) yeah I've always been a little wary - more so now! Received the correct replacement screw from reloaders yesterday, so all is goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouser
The bore is dirty because the factory proof fired it , the don't clean them afterwards , in fact very few firearms manufacturers clean their rifles after proof testing , it would add too much to the cost .
True haha but once thru with a boresnake wouldn't hurt!Quote:
Originally Posted by Druid
How did you get on with the screw? Very important one that.
A tip... When you put the action into the stock, tighten the front screw (recoil lug) and the rear screw (tang) progressively until they are tight. Lastly nip up the front trigger guard screw. Not too tight. It can put undue stress on the middle of the receiver and effect the accuracy.
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Originally Posted by Dan
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Lets say it takes 6 mins , that is about 80 guns per person per day , they would have to take on up to 20 more full time staff to cover peak production, sickness , annual leave etc . + the cost of the bore snakes . The consumer would pay for it .Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan
