Ruger #1 Safety in the way of ejecting shells
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Sounds oddly familiar...
Although I have a mill, rotary table, etc. here my Ruger No 1 remains original.
Once I learned the little tippy thing and forgot about any problem it stopped being one.
That said I would do the mod if I had a stainless gun.
Although I have a mill, rotary table, etc. here my Ruger No 1 remains original.
Once I learned the little tippy thing and forgot about any problem it stopped being one.
That said I would do the mod if I had a stainless gun.
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Was glad to find this post. Picked up a 7X57 No.1 International the other day and noticed that annoying(to me) case-hitting-the-safety thing. Removed and trimmed the front end of the safety switch. Works great now.
Geoff in Victoria
Was glad to find this post. Picked up a 7X57 No.1 International the other day and noticed that annoying(to me) case-hitting-the-safety thing. Removed and trimmed the front end of the safety switch. Works great now.
Geoff in Victoria
If I had your tools, and some talant, I would be doing that right now. I could learn to tip the gun sure, but its the fact of the matter, it should be changed, I want mine changed.
Have to make it to the local gunsmith soon...Pictures?
I agree, I do much more shooting off the bench than in the field, so I want my brass to just stop right there.
If I drop one while hunting, oh well.....hopefully it was worth it I hit the intended target.
JJ
By the way, my very early Ruger No.1 did not have any problem, later ones did. The early one was a little better shaped and finished. Recessing a new button is a chore. I've done it. Reshaping is easy and effective as well.
Some may remember the button on the Browning 78 which could be set to stop the case or divert it left or right. A semi-clever idea.
On No.1's which do not stop the shell with the safety, there is a tendency for the ejected case to dent the nose of the comb.
Another fix which is effective is to build up the trough behind the breech block so it directs the case upward to clear the safety and the comb. Again, not a real easy or inexpensive fix. Regards, Bill
Some may remember the button on the Browning 78 which could be set to stop the case or divert it left or right. A semi-clever idea.
On No.1's which do not stop the shell with the safety, there is a tendency for the ejected case to dent the nose of the comb.
Another fix which is effective is to build up the trough behind the breech block so it directs the case upward to clear the safety and the comb. Again, not a real easy or inexpensive fix. Regards, Bill
Easy Fixin's
This occurred to me while considering the setup time and all that good stuff so I thought about trying a dollop of RTV silicone or similar substance placed to slightly deflect the empty shell. Easy to try and removable.
This occurred to me while considering the setup time and all that good stuff so I thought about trying a dollop of RTV silicone or similar substance placed to slightly deflect the empty shell. Easy to try and removable.
