Skylerbone
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Tear it apart and see what it’s made of. Tear it... Sometimes you hear such great things about a rifle that you’ve just got to experience it for yourself. Today was homecoming for a RAR coupled with the new Leupold VX Freedom in 3-9 x and I must admit I’m impressed.
Looking forward to some range time and a head-to-head comparison between it and its stable mate, the T/C Compass, both in 6.5 Creedmoor. I snapped a few phone pics over the hour I spent making a fine budget rifle just a hair nicer. I also skipped a few pictures like relieving the stock to eliminate any chance of barrel contact, clipping a coil from the trigger spring, and final results of bolt polishing.
Plain Jane and barely distinguishable from other budget friendly offerings (on the outside).
I’m a bit disappointed in Leupold’s new offering, specifically the incredibly mushy turret adjustments. Otherwise the glass is as clear as my VX2s.
The second action screw is located beneath the magazine release which must be removed for access using a punch for the roll pin.
A quick peek at the magazine well after removal. Lacking the special action block I made a slave pin from a Q-tip to reinstall the roll pin (which I sanded with 400 grit).
Next was trigger adjustment which meant a c-clip removal.
Ruger’s trigger includes a safety lever blade which I removed to gently polish surfaces to include the sides and safety blade slot. Next I installed a .2mm shim on either side of the blade to reduce lateral slop.
Looking carefully shows the location of the shims.
A dab or two of grease...
Edges of the bolt before polishing.
With the Little League season kicking in to full gear it may take time to get around to a complete rewiew. In the meantime I hope you enjoy the pics.
Looking forward to some range time and a head-to-head comparison between it and its stable mate, the T/C Compass, both in 6.5 Creedmoor. I snapped a few phone pics over the hour I spent making a fine budget rifle just a hair nicer. I also skipped a few pictures like relieving the stock to eliminate any chance of barrel contact, clipping a coil from the trigger spring, and final results of bolt polishing.
Plain Jane and barely distinguishable from other budget friendly offerings (on the outside).
I’m a bit disappointed in Leupold’s new offering, specifically the incredibly mushy turret adjustments. Otherwise the glass is as clear as my VX2s.
The second action screw is located beneath the magazine release which must be removed for access using a punch for the roll pin.
A quick peek at the magazine well after removal. Lacking the special action block I made a slave pin from a Q-tip to reinstall the roll pin (which I sanded with 400 grit).
Next was trigger adjustment which meant a c-clip removal.
Ruger’s trigger includes a safety lever blade which I removed to gently polish surfaces to include the sides and safety blade slot. Next I installed a .2mm shim on either side of the blade to reduce lateral slop.
Looking carefully shows the location of the shims.
A dab or two of grease...
Edges of the bolt before polishing.
With the Little League season kicking in to full gear it may take time to get around to a complete rewiew. In the meantime I hope you enjoy the pics.
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