bambihunter(or anyone that might know)

BOBBYWINS

October 14, 2003 07:39

My early model Ruger .44mag carbine
is a bit loose in the stock.It seems
that the lug(?) that tightens through
the butt stock doesn't lock it down tight.
When assembled,I can slide the barrel/reciever
assy. back and forth in the stock about
1/8".Is there a cure?Is it anything to worry
about other than it being a bit annoying?

Thanks,
BW

IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.

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  Ronald J. Snow

  October 14, 2003 08:02

  Simply remove the buttplate and there is an access hole for the "recoil block screw". Simply tighten with a long shank screwdriver. You should not use the rifle until this is tightened; it is possible to damage the stock. It may be necessary to add a washer or two so the stock will tighten adequately.

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  BOBBYWINS

  October 14, 2003 08:18

  Ron,
  Thanks for the input,but I've already tried
  adding washers,more washers,less washers
  it doesn't change anything.Is it possible that
  the recoil block (aluminum?)could be worn down
  where it hooks up to the reciever?
  
  BW
  
  IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.

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  Ronald J. Snow

  October 14, 2003 08:35

  Entirely possible, I just have never seen such. Simple way to find out is to add several layers of electrical tape on the flat surface on the back of the frame lug and then fit it into the recoil block. You can try calling Ruger and see if they have a recoil block left in inventory; stranger things have happened.

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  BOBBYWINS

  October 14, 2003 08:54

  I'll try that next.
  Thanks Ron.
  
  BW
  
  IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.

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  bambihunter

  October 14, 2003 09:24

  I think you've already received some good advice. If it doesn't work, let me know and I'll take mine apart and look for other possibilities...

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  bambihunter

  December 09, 2003 03:21

  Have you had time to try the above advice? I really would disassemble mine and try to walk you through it to try to get ya fixed up. These are too nice guns to let go.

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  BOBBYWINS

  December 09, 2003 03:48

  bambihunter,
  No,I haven't messed with it any more
  now that deer season's started and
  everything else goin' on.I'll get back
  to it here directly.Thanks for reminding
  me.
  
  BW
  
  IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.

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