I have searched thru here , but had no luck finding anything on here.

I just received a Model 25 204 Ruger. Great looking gun. I have not yet been able to fire it. I did make a snap cap, so I could release the firing pin. Here is my problem. After the firing pin has been released ( fired ), it is impossible for me to cycle the bolt without taking the gun from my shoulder. My father and I both tried it with no luck.

On another site, they indicated this is a problem that has to be lived with, as it is the action being cocked. It is very irritating tho to have to put the gun in my lap to get leverage to work the bolt. I find it hard to believe this can not be improved upon.

I found yet another site which had 2 or 3 guys saying they had this problem.


Any thoughts or ideas ?