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Would design a stock for hard recoiling rifles rather than sticking to a design for mild kicking rifles... If only.

I swore off Ruger long guns years ago. I wouldn't consider buying one. I had multiple model 77s and #1s and had plenty problems and accuracy issues. If they work for you, have at em.

I'm selling my red pad 7mm RM. I. WONT BUY ANOTHER RUGER RIFLE UNTIL THEY FIGURE OUT THEIR STOCK DESIGN SUCKS A BIG ONE!

I'd like to see a rotary magazine carbine in 44 Bain & Davis. All Ruger would have to do is screw a .357 barrel on a .44 carbine, ream the chamber and sell a handy little .22 size carbine with 30/30 punch.

I am more or less on the same page.

I sure do like the Hawkeye models. Sad to hear they are going away.

SP101, 4" in 41 Special

https://www.starlinebrass.com/brass-cases/41-Special/index.cfm

Not the Hawkeyes, just the rotary-mag 77/whatevers, and they're only suspended for now.

Given the trend, however, I'd be inclined to get anything I really wanted before they changed the lineup again.

1. Would love to see them reintroduce a Hawkeye synthetic stock that does not instantly cant about 20 degrees in my hands.

2. Although they have served well, the Ruger rings are probably outdated at this point. Whether needed or not, buyers now want pic rails, precision rings and 30mm diameters without having to wait or pay exorbitant amounts.

Since it's been 16 mos. since this was posted I suppose this special run won't happen.

If it's still possible, I once more submit an 8-twist, threaded Compact Stainless in .22/250, .243 or .223 would be Ultimate 24hrCF Ute/Truck Gun!

It might tempt me into buying my first Ruger. As the "race to the bottom" of sub-$300 rifles has ramped up, manufacturers need to do something to make their rifle worth buying over their competitors, besides saving the cost of a lunch.

Ruger would be the one to do it over other brands, as they are willing to test market trends and innovate where other companies won't.

I shoot Weatherby's, so I don't know about the comb issue, but I am surprised that more companies don't build their products to accept proprietary accessories. Mold a couple of aluminum 1/4"x20 inserts into the side of the factory stock and sell it with plastic plugs in them. Sell a Ruger adjustable comb for $30 that can be bolted right on with zero gunsmithing.

The .223/5.56 version exists now. It's called the Ruger American Ranch Rifle. 16.1" stiff barrel, threaded, with 1:8 twist.
The barrel is marked "5.56", but rumor has it there's a Wylde chamber hiding in there.
All I know is mine is a very accurate little rifle. I found a load with 64gr bonded BTSP over 24.5gr of Varget that will shoot under 1/2" @ 100yds all day as long as the nut behind the scope does his part.



Mine lives on my tractor when I'm out on my ranch and propped up by the door when I'm home.

Ed

I vote for a Ruger Guide Gun in .35 Whelen

No thanks - could not be less interested in a rifle than the Ruger Americans. I hate lawyer triggers. You can buy a Rem. 700 ADL for the same price, I'd much rather have that.

8 twist 22-250 would be nice

Me too

Hawkeye Predator in 243 Winny.

Yeah, the modern straight comb wonder stock don't work for me either. Kimber 84 I have to twist my head sideways to look down the barrel. On the other hand the old school Weatherby Mark V feels good. Old red pad 77 with high rings for a 50mm scope fits well too. Just depends on how God made your head, proving in my case He has a sense of humor.

And since we're probably pushing a rope anyway......
Lighten the 77/hawkeye action and add a 3 position tang safety. I'll buy the first 6.5x55 you make. At least make the wing safety lever bigger.

Change Ruger to Kimber and I'll call it good.

OK, now I have to change mine. Make a RAR in 6 Creed; both right and left hand. Predator wouldn't stink either.