Posted August 10, 2017 4:29 pm by Comments

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Sturm, Ruger & Co. Issues Safety Bulletin for Certain Ruger Precision Rifle
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Issues Safety Bulletin for Certain Ruger Precision Rifle
Ruger Firearms
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

USA – -(Ammoland.com)-Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) has issued a Safety Bulletin for certain Ruger Precision Rifles. Ruger recently learned that some Ruger Precision Rifles may experience interference between the aluminum bolt shroud and the cocking piece (also known as the firing pin back).

In rare instances, the interference can disrupt the firing mechanism and cause it to not function properly.

This interference can potentially lead to light primer strikes or, in extreme cases, the rifle may not fire when the trigger is pulled. If the rifle fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, it may fire when the bolt handle is subsequently lifted.

In rifles where this condition exists, the issue often resolves itself as the parts wear and the interference is reduced.

Therefore, rifles that have fired more than 100 rounds with no issues or concerns are unlikely to be affected, and no additional action is necessary.

Although only a small percentage of rifles appear to be affected and the Company is not aware of any injuries, Ruger is firmly committed to safety and is offering free replacement …Read the Rest

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