For you Ruger fans

sipowicz · #1 10-09-2012, 01:03 PM

The Ruger 357 - Revolver and Rifle - YouTube

A10 · #2 10-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Interesting approach for those who prefer a single type of round in their rifle/revolver combination.

labworm · #3 10-09-2012, 02:29 PM

Nice video

Ruger is surely putting out some nice firearms.

When purchasing my SR1911 at the LGS a gentleman next to me was buying a bolt action Gunsite Scout Rifle 308 Win which was absolutely gorgeous.

Alpo · #4 10-09-2012, 02:38 PM

I, personally, don't see them selling a bunch of them. The 357 does not have the range to take advantage of the better accuracy available from a scoped bolt gun. With a choice of a ten-round lever versus a 4-round bolt, in the same size package, the lever just makes more sense.

Unless you are one of THEM, that don't like levers.

thndrchiken · #5 10-09-2012, 03:44 PM

I have to agree and feel that a Super Redhawk and a Deerfield Carbine is a better same cartridge pairing.

DWalt · #6 10-09-2012, 03:51 PM

Now, that rifle would be a good platform for the resurrection of the .357 Maximum cartridge.

Rule3 · #7 10-09-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by labworm

Nice video

Ruger is surely putting out some nice firearms.

When purchasing my SR1911 at the LGS a gentleman next to me was buying a bolt action Gunsite Scout Rifle 308 Win which was absolutely gorgeous.

Selling a lot of those GunSites around here for hog hunters. This 357 bolt looks likes like a winner for that also. Full house 357 Mags with the right bullet out of easy to handle rifle can be a good short range set up as the Lady stated.

labworm · #8 10-09-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rule3

Selling a lot of those GunSites around here for hog hunters. This 357 bolt looks likes like a winner for that also. Full house 357 Mags with the right bullet out of easy to handle rifle can be a good short range set up as the Lady stated.

Probably would be nice to have around if someone was trying to force your window open at 3:00 AM, Goodnight.

quneur · #9 10-09-2012, 07:54 PM

I would like to see a .357 in their 10/22 platform. The .44 mag is nice but with the .357, you can also shoot .38's with it. Good for training youngsters without buying another gun.

DeathGrip · #10 10-09-2012, 08:30 PM

He starts out "stacking" the triger. Right handed.

Then he shoots the rifle lefty.

Same guy?

I like the rifle in .357 but have little use for it other than burning ammo and for that I like the .38 option.

YMMV AAT

jkc · #11 10-09-2012, 08:59 PM

Notice that the southpaw shooter manipulates the bolt in the proper way (however awkwardly by removing his weak hand from the fore-end), using the "cup" of his palm and the round knob of the bolt handle as a sort of ball and trunnion joint, rather than pinching the bolt handle between thumb and forefinger. This is possible because Ruger, unlike too many other manufacturers, builds these carbines with a "proper" smooth spherical bolt knob. Too bad they can't get the triggers right... Thankfully, the triggers are easily put right by the installation of a Timney sear kit. My K77/44 has pretty much displaced other options as my choice for a campsite long gun --- short, light, handy, and potent enough to solve any problem posed by bipeds or quadripeds in my usual AOs.

jkc · #12 10-09-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathGrip

He starts out "stacking" the triger. Right handed.

Then he shoots the rifle lefty.

Same guy?

I like the rifle in .357 but have little use for it other than burning ammo and for that I like the .38 option.

YMMV AAT

I'm guessing that we're witnessing the unusual combination of right-handed, left-eye-dominant shooter, who can shoot and aim the revolver right-handed, where the dominant hand/eye is not an issue, but is obliged to aim the carbine with the left eye, which may explain his dexterity in manipulating the bolt. This is a problem elegantly solved for some shooters by red-dot sights...

DeathGrip · #13 10-09-2012, 09:36 PM

I've shot a left handed bolt and use my right hand over the top. It's my dads '06 and I ain't about to go hunting with it so I can see how useful the use of the weak arm could be. Especially with a lighter rifle.

Out West · #14 10-09-2012, 09:50 PM

I bought one and I like it; however, even with a scope I haven't gotten better than 4" groups at a hundred yards. And that is the best group. Light, handy and companion to my 357 revolver - you bet. Accurate - meh, could be better.

Out
West

Clean Break · #15 10-09-2012, 09:59 PM

the handgun looks good. The rifle? No, make mine a .223, .44 mag semi auto, 7mm-08 or .308, .348, .358 or .350 Rem mag and I'd really pay attention! CB

jkc · #16 10-09-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Clean Break

the handgun looks good. The rifle? No, make mine a .223, .44 mag semi auto, 7mm-08 or .308, .348, .358 or .350 Rem mag and I'd really pay attention! CB

With luck, someone will pass your helpful suggestions for magically cramming full-length rifle cartridges into revolver-cartridge length actions along to the manufacturers. Be assured, we're hopeful, and cheering on this novel idea... I for one, and assuredly others, too, are eager to know about the .350 Remington Magnum revolver/carbine combo... And, rest assured, many of us are really paying attention!

Clean Break · #17 10-09-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jkc

With luck, someone will pass your helpful suggestions for magically cramming full-length rifle cartridges into revolver-cartridge length actions along to the manufacturers. Be assured, we're hopeful, and cheering on this novel idea... I for one, and assuredly others, too, are eager to know about the .350 Remington Magnum revolver/carbine combo... And, rest assured, many of us are really paying attention!

I clearly said "no" to the rifle idea. I don't want or need a whimpy revolver round in a long gun. Sheesh. I get the physics fool. C.B.