Originally Posted by DrDeath
Ruger changed their safetys from the original model 77’s with a Tang safety to the later years with a three position rear bolt safety. The actions look basically the same (not sure ). So were there any issues with the tang safetys that Ruger switched? Or are both types GTG?

I had a tang safety .30-06 , a "round top" with iron sights. I only had one problem with it. The safety made a bit of noise when it was taken off, even if I kept pressure on it like I do with my Model 70's.

I finally cut 1/2 a coil off the spring. It helped but didn't cure it. I did like the adjustable trigger.

It wasn't quite as accurate as my .223 All Weather UL and my GSR but good enough.

I sold it to my brother-in-law to buy a pre-war M70. He was still using it when he died a couple of years ago.