Ruger Red Label O/U..any experince?

Good entry level O/U's. I put over 60,000 rounds through one I had years ago. It went to Ruger twice to replace some worn parts, but not untill after about 40,000 rounds had been shot through it. I still have a 28ga Red Label that I like to shoot occasionally. My main gun is a Beretta now, but for the money the Ruger is quite good.

There should be a few more shooters along shortly with Ruger experience.
 
I have had two of them over the past 20 years . all in all I would say they are a good rugged shotgun ,they function good and in my case point well. The only thing i found bad about them was the fit and finish leave a lot to be desired.
 
I don't like the 26" and 28" Red Labels in 12ga, too much weight in the forward hand for me. Strange I know for a long barrel advocate like me, but they just don't feel good to me. I much prefer the Red Label Sporting Clays 12ga models, all below pertains to them and them only.

Extremely durable. Light and balanced well. You have to spend a LOT of money to get the trim lines and light weight in a shotgun that is more durable.

Red Label SC shotguns are a great value, you get a LOT of gun for the money. They can take you as far as you want to go in the shotgun sports.

If it feels good look for a used one, the downside to the Red Label regardless of model is that they don't hold resale value like a Browning or a Beretta. You should be able to pick up a standard Red Label in great condition for about $750, and a RLSC for about $900. Beats the $1000-1400 price tags of a new one...
 
I owned a 20ga RL Sporting Clays model several years ago. It was a fine gun that gave me no problems. In fact I usually shot it in cold weather because it fit me better wearing a heavy coat.

I had several shooting buddies with Red Label 12's.Various models and BBl lengths. The big complaint was that they were heavy recoiling guns. Most everyone who shot them eventually switched to Gas guns for sporting clays.

Also they had annoying tendencies to rattle, because the rib is not soldered on except for the ends. It is dovetailed to the supports and they sometimes come loose enough to rattle! My 20 did this, although it in no way affected the guns' performance.

The method of attaching the stock to the action is a weak piont. Several folks who removed the stock and replaced it apparently overtightened the bolt and cracked the stock.

They come with automatic safties which can be a real pain. The factory will disconnect this feature but you must send the gun back to them. The character I sold my 20 to did this himself and explained to me how to do it, but I would not recommend doing it yourself.

The rugers are soild guns that lock up tight and will last for generations with proper care. Resale is below average however.
 
Around here, they can be a little pricey. But over all I can't complain about the few I've shot. They did kick a little harder than others. But they will last forever.
 
28 ga. ruger

I've been hunting birds over a dog (pointer) for a couple years with a ruger o/u and I really like it. I was also impressed with Kudu's 40,000 round experience. I only shoot around 100 a year. At that rate it will rust to pieces long before it wears out.
 
I have 2 red labels 20 gauge Sporting Clays model. The reason I got the SC is they have 30 inch barrels and that is what I wanted. I use them on trap and hunting, I love them both.They are identical in fit etc. and I really have no complaints. Would I buy another one you bet.
 
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