Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Ruger started making their own barrels in the early 1990's, when they bought a hammer-forging machine. The barrels improved immediately, partly because they also shortened up the long throats in certain chamberings, but it takes time to become really proficient when running a hammer-forging machine. Over time the barrel got even better, and today Ruger barrels are some of the best among American factories.


I'm a relatively new guy to #1's with a .22 Hornet, 6.5x55 and a .275 Rigby. All are just fine.The Rigby took a bit of work to get right but the results are on par with any rifle I own. The throat is way out there though.

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