Ruger Red Label Reintroduced

[Jay Oliver]

I do like Ruger for riffles and revolvers. I think the Ruger #1 is just a great rifle along with the M77 and their first productions Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt are just wonderful.

In 2000, I ordered a new 12ga Red Label Woodside with a straight stock and 28" barrels. It was my first "high dollar" shotgun. It was a good looking gun and I tried so hard to fall in love with it. I just didn't shoot it well. Looking back some Briley chokes might have helped over the factory ones. I sold it one my Parker addiction started. I do regret that a little, but if you saw me shoot it you would agree, it was frustrating to say the least.

In the last year or two I bought a 28ga Red Label that I think one of my kids will use. The stock had been cut, which was perfect and I bought a replacement stock to add when needed. All is all it seems like a nice gun.

When Ruger introduced their Gold Label, I really tried to get excited about that too, but I just couldn't.

Like others have said, it would be great if Ruger was actually making these. I might give one another try, even though I am 99.99% sxs these days.

[Mike of the Mountain]

I have a Ruger Red Label 20g because it was free. I have plenty of Ruger rifles. I'm a fan of the M77, 77/22, Mini14 and American rifles. I was able to handle and shoot their ill-fated Gold Label SxS. I liked it. I have no interest in an overpriced CSMC Red Label.