Ruger RSM rifles????

[FOTIS]

I have noticed they are quite pricey!

What is the good bad and the ugly?

How is accuracy durability and overall quality?

 

[Vince]

Just a personal opinion, so take this for what it's worth, but I think the WSM line of calibers will be around longer.

Currently I don't own a RSM or a WSM but I am considering a WSM if I don't buy a rifle in an already established caliber. Winchester can manufacture not only the rifle but also the ammunition. I'm skeptical of calibers introduced by either bullet or gun makers, even in conjunction. Winchester has more of a vested interest in seeing the WSM line succeed I think.

 

[FOTIS]

Vince I am talking about Ruger's RSM rifles

As in Ruger Magnum Safari rifles. Not the chamberings

 

[DrMike]

I've never handled one, Fotis, but they are attractive. I'd be open to picking one up just to try it.

 

[FOTIS]

I know they had some stock splitting issues, as did the CZ's in the beginning.

They no longer make them but I found a beautiful one in a Lott. Just concerned about the stocks.

 

[DrMike]

A number of the Rugers had a problem with split stocks. If the recoil lug has any wiggle at all, it will shortly split the stock. Consequently and for what it is worth, I've actually witnessed them splitting even laminated stocks.

 

[FOTIS]

In this format or any regular 77?

 

[JD338]

Fotis,

Beautiful rifle.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Good point; those were in 77s. They weren't all in medium bore or large bore cartridges, either, though most were.

 

[BK]

No experience with them, but them seem awfully big and heavy for anything other than the .416 Rigby they were initially offered in, though I suppose I would welcome the weight in a Lott. In something like .375 H&H, they seem like too much rifle for the chambering.

 

[Anonymous]

They are a pretty well done rifle, I've got the little brother- the Express- and I like it.

By today's standards, however, they are abominably heavy. If you get a good deal on one, I'd snap it up.

 

[FOTIS]

This is the one I am looking at.

 

[Vince]

Vince I am talking about Ruger's RSM rifles

As in Ruger Magnum Safari rifles. Not the chamberings

I need to improve my reading skills.
It's obvious that we were both talking about different topics.
OK, I'll be quiet now and go stand in the corner.

 

[gerry]

Don't feel too bad Vince, with all the "alphabet soup magnums" it can be hard to keep track these days

 

[FOTIS]

No doubt!

 

[sask boy]

Fotis that is a good looking rifle, if it is in a big bore I wouldn't be afraid to give it a try. Ruger does stand behind their products.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[BK]

I think you are smart to be concerned, what with all the problems Ruger is having with .375 Ruger stocks breaking...

 

[muleman]

Fotis,
The RSM rifles are bedded differently than the 77 and also have the stock pinned for recoil. They survive much better than the African stocks do. When new they used to go for about $1500.
Scott

 

[FOTIS]

I think I will be sticking to my #1 for now...

 

[Silent Sam]

RSMs are indeed bedded differently. They have a cross bolt behind the action lug and also have a steel bedding plate in the forearm about the same length as the rib. Stocks are circassian walnut and are typically pretty dense. The fit, polish and finish is typically as good or better than any high end Ruger. They are a classic african safari rifle in the tradition of Robert Ruark. With the dense wood, barrel rib, steel bedding plate, heavy barrel and magnum length Ruger action, they are beasts. For the 375 H&H chambering they are heavy. My 375 weighs right at ten pounds naked. For more substantial calibers the weight may be appropriate depending on your taste. Mine is way more accurate than it needs to be and is easy to load for with any bullet weight I have tried from 250gr to 300gr. I made my longest shot on 'game' with this rifle. 458 yds (lasered after the fact) on a south Texas coyote. He didn't need a second shot . I have toyed with the idea of opening it up to 375 Weatherby to make the power to weight ratio more balanced but that is academic as the H&H is more than enough for anything I'll ever use it for.

As this model is no longer produced I wouldn't count on Ruger fixing anything catastrophic. But the likelihood of that is pretty low. Ol' Bill was still in the driver's seat when these were designed and built.

The only stock issues I ever knew about were with the 458s. I would pull the stock and make sure everything is square and tight before banging away just because Ruger probably won't restock them anymore. I don't know that to be the case but they are discontinued so they aren't making any more stocks.