The Rokslide 95 (Ruger American 😁)

[Taudisio]

You should hit that easy in a 16, I load 103 eldxs for a buddys 16 inch 6 arc rar and we settled on 2750 but had it alot faster iirc we hit 2900 but it was a little spicy at 90 degrees

I think so too, but I’m also only looking at temp stable powders. Which is basically no ball powders (I might try staball match). I am still sour about my primers popping over summer with my other ARCs.
2900 is smoking from a 103 in a 16” barrel. That’s right at 6 creed.

 

[Scottyboy]

Anyone here know how to “recock” the firing pin on a gen2? (or it got “dropped” as I’ve seen it described). I sent it off for fluting but it did not survive the 1200 mile soccer game USPS was playing with it on the way back to me. I’ve searched YouTube and here for any tips; I also called Ruger and they told me they cannot offer ‘gunsmith advice’ over the phone, which I’m sure is just a lawyer line…but I’m kind of at a lost how to get the bolt back in action.

From what I understand I need to put a good bit of pressure to compress the spring and somehow engage it, but again am coming up short with the ~10year old YT vids and general lack of guidelines from Ruger. (And just my general lack of knowledge never having to do this before with a bolt action)

 

[turbo406]

Anyone here know how to “recock” the firing pin on a gen2? (or it got “dropped” as I’ve seen it described). I sent it off for fluting but it did not survive the 1200 mile soccer game USPS was playing with it on the way back to me. I’ve searched YouTube and here for any tips; I also called Ruger and they told me they cannot offer ‘gunsmith advice’ over the phone, which I’m sure is just a lawyer line…but I’m kind of at a lost how to get the bolt back in action.

From what I understand I need to put a good bit of pressure to compress the spring and somehow engage it, but again am coming up short with the ~10year old YT vids and general lack of guidelines from Ruger. (And just my general lack of knowledge never having to do this before with a bolt action)

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I feel.like I had this issue with mine, its been awhile but I think I depressed the spring and was then able to rotate the top assembly to recock it. Its been awhile so I could be way off but I think thats what I did

 

[turbo406]

I think so too, but I’m also only looking at temp stable powders. Which is basically no ball powders (I might try staball match). I am still sour about my primers popping over summer with my other ARCs.
2900 is smoking from a 103 in a 16” barrel. That’s right at 6 creed.

Yeah we are going to try staball match in it this summer but lvr has been absolutely killer in it so not in a big hurry

 

[The Guide]

Anyone here know how to “recock” the firing pin on a gen2? (or it got “dropped” as I’ve seen it described). I sent it off for fluting but it did not survive the 1200 mile soccer game USPS was playing with it on the way back to me. I’ve searched YouTube and here for any tips; I also called Ruger and they told me they cannot offer ‘gunsmith advice’ over the phone, which I’m sure is just a lawyer line…but I’m kind of at a lost how to get the bolt back in action.

From what I understand I need to put a good bit of pressure to compress the spring and somehow engage it, but again am coming up short with the ~10year old YT vids and general lack of guidelines from Ruger. (And just my general lack of knowledge never having to do this before with a bolt action)

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This is what in finding. This was made before the Gen 2 rifles but looks to be the same as what you have.

Jay

 

[Scottyboy]

This is what in finding. This was made before the Gen 2 rifles but looks to be the same as what you have.

Jay

Thanks, Jay. I’ve watched that video a number of times and maybe I’m just missing something, but following those steps doesn’t quite do it. I’ll keep trying, i just think I’m “out of order” with some steps given the current state I’m in vs how he’s starting. Thanks again

 

[Taudisio]

Thanks, Jay. I’ve watched that video a number of times and maybe I’m just missing something, but following those steps doesn’t quite do it. I’ll keep trying, i just think I’m “out of order” with some steps given the current state I’m in vs how he’s starting. Thanks again

I think you’re going to need to put it down into the recess and manually cock it. He referred to it in the video. Sometimes you can do it by hand and not need a vise or pliers. Just make sure to tape your pliers if you do go that route so you don’t scratch it. Without a tool holding the spring pressure back like the screwdriver in the video, you’ll need to get to that point. It’s hard to tell without having it in my hands.

 

[Scottyboy]

Thanks for your feedback sir, I think that yes this is exactly my current situation I’m trying to get out of. Sorry for my poor explanation, like I said I’ve never been here before so I’m regurgitating what I’m finding in YT ..

 

[TNHighlands]

mine prefers the 62 & 75’s over the 88’s.

Good to know. I'd be content with price and terminal capability of the 75's

 

[TNHighlands]

Thanks for your feedback sir, I think that yes this is exactly my current situation I’m trying to get out of. Sorry for my poor explanation, like I said I’ve never been here before so I’m regurgitating what I’m finding in YT ..

This video he does it with a flathead screwdriver. You'll have to skip ahead to the relevant parts as he disassmbles/reassembles. Hope this helps

 

[BLJ]

Good to know. I'd be content with price and terminal capability of the 75's

10 shot average for me is 2913 MV from my 20”. Sample of 1 so more research is still required. I’ll admit that I do feel pretty comfortable with it.

 

[Scottyboy]

This video he does it with a flathead screwdriver. You'll have to skip ahead to the relevant parts as he disassmbles/reassembles. Hope this helps

Thank you very much, back in action (no pun intended) with this video. Thank you thank you!!!

 

[TNHighlands]

Thank you very much, back in action (no pun intended) with this video. Thank you thank you!!!

Happy to help brother! Was top of mind as i was watching that and learning the rifle just yesterday.

 

[TNHighlands]

Finally warmed up enough to get out and sight in the 22 arc. Threw my DA TI XC on and just chuckled every time i pulled the trigger.

Had a box of 88 Eldm and 80 Eldx to sight in and chrono. Held both well under an inch for 3-5 round groups. Was really just looking to zero and get some dope. Will do more testinf but leaning towards the 80's.

Averaged ~ 2600 for the 88's and ~ 2800 for the 80's. Should speed up just a hair.

Only cons - i wanted a ranch model to make this more of a truck gun. But, 20" does have a tad more speed. Trigger sucks but is usable and precise enough. Timney coming to replace it this week.

 

[BLJ]

Looks like you got a shooter.

 

[goalie]

My flat faced Timney trigger is amazing on mine.

I hope yours is just as nice

 

[Deere_Man]

I wonder what the difference between the Timney RA gen 1 vs gen 2 is? Three position safety and bolt lock positions? Can I make my Gen 1 a three position tang safety?

 

[huntsman22]

no. Not without machining and a new trigger.

 

[Timplant]

Is anyone using a Nightforce SHV on their Gen 2? Just got one for free and have an extra 3-10SHV sitting around. So figure I’m going to mount it and add a trigger and call it good for a back up/stalking style deer rifle.

Pics help. Thank you!

 

[Deere_Man]

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