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"The fault lies with the sprung loaded ejector that springs into place as the bolt is withdrawn. Work the bolt at a moderate speed and the ejector is in place to cleanly throw the case clear. Work the bolt fast and the ejector is still on its way up when the case passes over it. A few will work provided the ejector is scrupulously clean and well oiled but many will not do even that (and how do you keep it clean AND oiled in the usual dusty conditions?). A much stronger spring and a little polishing of the raceway that it fits into may cure the problem, but they are not safe as they come from the factory."

I read that article in African Hunter when it first came out. It surprised me a little. So I had my gunsmith check my two Ruger M77 Magnums; one in .375 H&H and one in .416 Rigby. The .375 H&H seems fine. The one in .416 needed a little polishing as described in the quote above. After that, problem is solved. At least I can't make mine fail to eject.

All factory rifles, that will be used for dangerous game hunting, need to be checked over and tuned up by a gunsmtih before using them on dangerous game IMHO.

I think the Ruger Magnums are one of the best buys on the market for a dangerous game rifle.

My two cents....
-Bob F.

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