Ruger Red Label problem

Halffast · December 15, 2000, 11:06 AM

I have a Red Label All Weather that the safty re-engages after the first shot when shooting 3" shells. I have no problem when shooting 2 3/4". Someone told me the gun is trying to open and that I should send it back to Ruger. I am also on a Duck Hunting forum and another member is having the same problem with his. What do you think is going on and is it safe for me to shoot it until the end of duck season and then send it back?

Thanks,
David

Jamie Young · December 15, 2000, 10:06 PM

I'm not familiar with that type of Shotgun is it a Double Barrel? I actually have that problem with My shotgun now.

bedlamite · December 17, 2000, 05:22 PM

If you find out what is causing the problem, please post it. My dad's 20ga Red Label did that a few times last summer.

Halffast · December 18, 2000, 11:44 AM

SodaPop,

It is an O/U.

PJR · December 18, 2000, 08:45 PM

I'd say it's safe enough to finish out the season but once that last bird flies off into the sunset put that gun on the first truck back to Ruger. It seems an inordinate number of Ruger shotguns have to go back for some fine tuning.

artech · December 22, 2000, 05:07 PM

This may sound stupid, but are you ABSOLUTELY SURE that your hand is not sliding up under recoil and engaging the safety? I had this happening to me on a Sauer drillings and it drove me nuts until I figured out what was going on. Doh!

Hope this helps.

December 15, 2000, 11:06 AM	#1
Halffast Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 525	I have a Red Label All Weather that the safty re-engages after the first shot when shooting 3" shells. I have no problem when shooting 2 3/4". Someone told me the gun is trying to open and that I should send it back to Ruger. I am also on a Duck Hunting forum and another member is having the same problem with his. What do you think is going on and is it safe for me to shoot it until the end of duck season and then send it back? Thanks, David __________________ If your looking to government for the solution, you obviously don't understand the problem. Shameless Personal Plug - Read "Lights Out" A SHTF Novel in progress, by me. Molon Labe!

December 17, 2000, 05:22 PM	#3
bedlamite Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2000 Location: WI Posts: 1,395	If you find out what is causing the problem, please post it. My dad's 20ga Red Label did that a few times last summer. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen.

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December 15, 2000, 10:06 PM	#2
Jamie Young Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: SE/PA Posts: 4,834	I'm not familiar with that type of Shotgun is it a Double Barrel? I actually have that problem with My shotgun now.

December 18, 2000, 11:44 AM	#4
Halffast Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 525	SodaPop, It is an O/U.

December 18, 2000, 08:45 PM	#5
PJR Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2000 Posts: 1,127	I'd say it's safe enough to finish out the season but once that last bird flies off into the sunset put that gun on the first truck back to Ruger. It seems an inordinate number of Ruger shotguns have to go back for some fine tuning.

December 22, 2000, 05:07 PM	#6
artech Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 1999 Location: Southern Maine, Bushmaster Country Posts: 275	This may sound stupid, but are you ABSOLUTELY SURE that your hand is not sliding up under recoil and engaging the safety? I had this happening to me on a Sauer drillings and it drove me nuts until I figured out what was going on. Doh! Hope this helps.