The Ruger M77 Guide Gun in 300 RCM Part 2
A Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm scope was mounted on the Guide Gun. It is more than enough scope for this combination and not because the cartridge has limited range. I spent most of my early years hunting with fixed magnification 4x scopes, when 6x was considered a long shooting distance scope […] [Read More]
Ruger's Guide Gun in 300 RCM Part 1
I notice as I get older, and my sense of hearing has lost a db or two, I sometimes find I am speaking with someone, but we are not having the same conversation. When my wife recently came in from shopping, and said she had picked up some low fat, […] [Read More]
The Ruger SR556 Meets Eliminator II
After a Feinstein – Obama “Disarm America” debacle in the Senate, after a week of listening to the press and liberal politicians screaming in defense of a terrorist bomber’s Constitutional Rights and after hearing Feinstein say with a straight face, “If we do not honor and protect rights guaranteed under […] [Read More]
The Ruger® M77® Hawkeye® African Rifle
For a rifle to be special, it has to do more than cough up bullets on demand. To be special, a rifle has to have some style, some projection of interesting history, some characteristics that piques the imagination. The first iteration of Ruger African was a very nice rifle, a […] [Read More]
Ruger's 10/22 Carbine with LaserMax®
Ruger 10/22 Carbine Point of Origin U.S.A. Catalog # 10/22-RPFLM Type Action Semi Auto Caliber 22 Long Rifle Rotary Mag Capacity 10 Barrel Length 18.5″ Rifling Twist 1:16″ RH Weight 5 Lbs 0 Oz Overall Length 37.00″ Stock Black Synthetic Receiver Anodized Aluminum Barrel Blued Alloy Steel Length of Pull […] [Read More]
The 375 Ruger Meets the Hornady's GMX
Project rifles often become long term projects. Anyone who owns a firearm and handloads knows from experience that new components are frequently developed that can greatly enhance the potential of any given preexisting combination. Sometimes, the desired combination for a hunting rifle is one that no factory makes; a very […] [Read More]
Ruger's Redhawk 44 Mag Part 2
I wanted to wrap up the Ruger Redhawk review with some brief comments on its shooting personality. The Redhawk is a relatively soft shooting 44 Magnum. I don’t want to disappoint folks who thrive on 44 Magnum drama and trauma, so let’s accept that the 44 Magnum has a lot […] [Read More]
Ruger's Redhawk 44 Mag Part 1
Introduced in 1979, the Ruger Redhawk is the result of a design collaboration of Bill Ruger, Harry Sefried and Roy Melcher. Unlike revolvers like the S&W Model 29, the Redhawk was designed from the onset as a hunting handgun. Subsequently, the design focus was on frame and cylinder strength and […] [Read More]
Ruger's Single-Six .17 HMR Single Action Revolver
If there was ever a single action six shooter that would have been appropriate for use in the movie “Cowboys and Aliens”, it would have been this Ruger Single-Six. A classic single action revolver in 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire. Ruger Single-Six™ Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Model/Cat # 0661/ […] [Read More]
Ruger's New American Rimfire Rifles
Ruger is such a prolific producer of centerfire handguns and long guns that it is possible to lose sight of the many successes they have had with rimfire products… especially if you’re an old guy whose thoughts occasionally drift to warm milk and tasty pudding. Ruger’s latest release, the Ruger […] [Read More]