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David you are correct but let me add a bit on the barrel band sling swivel... I have an old RSM IN 416 RIGBY that has this set up. I've shot it some although never hunted with it. Never had an issue. It has a very small crack by the tang so when I got an oppertu it to buy an extra stock for it, I did... although it doesn't seem to need it. Anyway, also having several of the newer versions, I bought a spare stock for those was well. The way it appears to me, this older model stock is about 1.5 to 2 inches longer than the new version which ends up placing the swivel stud at about the same distance fore and aft.This is a good price for this late 70s - early 80s rifle considering the wood and apparently unfired in box. This rifle is also 1 1/2 pounds or so heavier than a 1964 M70 I have in .458, and that's very good for the shoulder. The only thing this rifle lacks IMO, is that the front barrel band is under the forearm area. A swivel can rip your support hand when fired if not very careful. All the early Ruger big bores were built this way to my knowledge. The early model RSMs were also, but were changed soon after production began by moving the band forward of the forearm/stock.
Yes that is how it appears to me.Bob....So, you are saying that the "newer" stock is 1.5 to 2 inches shorter which places the stud out in front of the wood?
I guess that is the first time I have heard that. Where did you buy the extra stocks from?....Natchez?Yes that is how it appears to me.
This is a good price for this late 70s - early 80s rifle considering the wood and apparently unfired in box. This rifle is also 1 1/2 pounds or so heavier than a 1964 M70 I have in .458, and that's very good for the shoulder. The only thing this rifle lacks IMO, is that the front barrel band is under the forearm area. A swivel can rip your support hand when fired if not very careful. All the early Ruger big bores were built this way to my knowledge. The early model RSMs were also, but were changed soon after production began by moving the band forward of the forearm/stock.
By the way, that's a lovely Ruger you've for sale @mustbeme . Here's to hoping she finds a good home.