Sorry "a rifle that is returned" - This is not possible. We have strict registration practices in Australia, a firearm that has been registered before shows on the rego history. This was a brand new firearm, from supplier, to dealer, to me. Paperwork show this.
They can not offer a replacement as supplier has no stock and they will receive it in about 1 year. So it will be repair or refund (our consumer laws allow them to repair if possible).
The stain across bottom of stock logo also just such a rough job. With everyone still mentioning that cast is just as good. I'll type this once more, cast is cost effective, this should allow Ruger to finish the rifle better.
And yes, cast is sufficient in strength etc - but those saying "as strong" no, not as strong as forged. Good enough yes, as strong as forged? No, definitely no.
I mean, you get into car modification communities and you will never hear someone saying cast pistons are as good as forged. Why do forged exist? Why are you limited with PSI when using cast pistons? Why do high output for displacement engines use Forged? Come on guys, yes cast is adequate - but it isnt "the same" or "superior" to forged. I'm not going to waste time arguing the earth is round.
Just a couple of questions; If the guns handle 65,000 psi rounds as made, isn’t that good enough? What are you shooting that requires greater strength than the maximum specs on the rounds the guns are chambered in? They’re proofed so they’re safe, like most bolt guns they will outlast you, your son and his son, and they work like any other standard bolt gun does.
I have have a little bit of experience with centerfire rifles, including a couple of Rugers (77 RSI in .243, and a No. 1 in .223.) I have zero fears of the action failing on either rifle. I shoot them like I shoot my other bolt guns, a forged CZ550 in 6.5x55, Rem 722 in .257 Roberts, Win 70 in 7mm Rem Mag, Weatherby Mark V in .300 Weatherby, and mil surps like the 98k, Enfield No,4Mk1, even a straight-pull Mauser 96 in .270. The initial manufacturing steps for the action of standard centerfire rifles are the last details I sweat when I buy.
We can conclude that you jumped through many hoops to buy a new rifle and it doesn’t meet your standards. Naturally you are peeved. Many, if not most of us who have bought guns have had a disappointing experience. I feel bad that you live where you have to go through all that, but it happens.
But you are going all over the place beefing about stuff that has been a business model of that gunmaker for over 50 years. A simple bit of pre-.purchase research would’ve let you know how the guns are made, it isn’t a secret. Because, honestly, casting or forging the base metal for the action and parts has absolutely zero to do with your legitimate issues about the cosmetics.
Since this is such a big issue for you, I seriously doubt you will ever be satisfied. IMHO, if it was mine I would chalk it up to experience and sell the gun so I can get one that won’t bug me every time I look at it.
Stay safe.
