A few weeks ago I bought a gently used 1H Tropical in .458 Lott. It seemed to be a good buy at $530US. It was stainless, which I prefer, as I am planning my second trip to Alaska, but I wasn't crazy about the laminate stock. I figured I could replace it with some nice walnut later.

After purchasing dies, bullets, brass, and an NECG peep sight, I went to sight the rifle in. After some frustration, I determined that the quarter rib on the rifle is crooked! I was unable to get a zero at 50 yards. With the NECG sight adjusted all the way to the right, it still hit 2" left.

I took it back to the store and they agreed to either send it to Ruger for repair at their expense, or credit me the purchase price on a different gun. They didn't have any other used big bores in stock, but they will order me new whatever I want. I'm on a fairly tight budget, as I am in law school.

What can I expect from Ruger? Obviously my cheapest option is to just let them fix it, but I am concerned that the repair won't be satisfactory. I think to fix it right, the rifle will have to be rebarreled. I am not sure I can swing the cost of paying the difference for a new #1 or maybe a CZ 550.

I welcome and comments and advice.

Thanks.