Ruger Forum

BlkHawk73 · August 5th, 2012, 12:35 PM

This thread got me thinking so I had to go pull out my Charger. Been trying to not spend any $$$ (saving for a special gift for my son) but just may have to start setting some aside and build this little bugger up. Thinking new Whistle Pig barrel and I'll re-do the trigger myself or just swap it out with one of the extras I've already done that's just sitting idle here. Who knows maybe this will get a complete makeover and end up a gift to him too.

fungun · August 5th, 2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 303lithgow

You have to like sitting in a chair and shootin' to like one. I think one made into a Mare's Let would completely change the pistols useage.

The sitting part doesn't bother me at all, I guess I never saw the point of this gun or what need it might fill for me.

North country gal · August 8th, 2012, 09:37 AM

The Charger, as packaged, is really a bench gun, as far as I'm concerned and it is a hoot to use it at the range, off the bench. You really have to shoot one to appreciate its flavor, so to speak. Make no mistake, either - used off the bench with the bipod and a good scope, my Charger will keep up, nicely, with my 10/22 rifles.

I plan to put a taller bipod on mine so I could use it comfortably from a sitting position, out in the field. Compared to toting a rifle with bipod, out in the field, the Charger with bipod makes for a smaller, more convenient package. I could see using it as a varmint rig for groundhogs or prairie dogs or anywhere you might want to take a semi-permanent position and just shoot for fun. Think of it as a 10/22 for the shooter who has every 10/22 and would like to stretch things, a bit, with something different.

Like so many others, though, my crystal ball says that lack of interest in the Charger may soon doom it to the ranks of the discontinued. Too bad. I think if more shooters actually shot one, it would be much more popular.

Rivers2k · August 8th, 2012, 09:47 AM

I would like one and would pick one up if a charger came along at the right price.

I cant find one used. LGS don't keep them in stock and I know if I have them order me one they will charge me full MSRP.

bearcatter · August 8th, 2012, 10:12 AM

I considered getting one, but it seemed like either half a rifle or an awkward handgun. I'm not into bench shooting, and prefer free-hand. Maybe if it had a pistol grip on the front instead of a bipod?......

Rivers2k · August 8th, 2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 303lithgow

You have to like sitting in a chair and shootin' to like one. I think one made into a Mare's Let would completely change the pistols useage.

I have seen you mention this a few times and I don't quite understand what you mean. Do you mean make it into a lever action or add a small but stock to it?

David B53 · August 8th, 2012, 12:47 PM

Does anyone have a pic of what a "Mare's Leg" gun looks like?

UPDATE: just saw the thread in "Gun Gallery" so.......never mind!!

North country gal · August 8th, 2012, 01:09 PM

See these Henry rifles. A mare's leg looks like a rifle that had its butt stock sawn in half, for the purpose of shooting from the hip or with one hand or something of that nature. I assume it is something the CASS folks could explain much better. I'm no expert. Have been looking at some Henry rifles, though. I do like lever guns.

303lithgow · August 8th, 2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by North country gal

See these Henry rifles. A mare's leg looks like a rifle that had its butt stock sawn in half, for the purpose of shooting from the hip or with one hand or something of that nature. I assume it is something the CASS folks could explain much better. I'm no expert. Have been looking at some Henry rifles, though. I do like lever guns.

I have two Mare's Legs. One is the Henry in 22 and the other is a Rossi in 357/38. Rossi calls it a Ranch Hand but it has the same action as a Winchester 92 which is what Josh Randel had in Wanted: Dead or Alive.

Rossi Ranch Hand

Mare's Leg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rivers2k · August 9th, 2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 303lithgow

I have two Mare's Legs. One is the Henry in 22 and the other is a Rossi in 357/38. Rossi calls it a Ranch Hand but it has the same action as a Winchester 92 which is what Josh Randel had in Wanted: Dead or Alive.

Rossi Ranch Hand

Mare's Leg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So what your saying is you would like a 10/22 cut down to look like a mares leg. Not really a charger made into a mares leg. Am I correct?

303lithgow · August 9th, 2012, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivers2k

So what your saying is you would like a 10/22 cut down to look like a mares leg. Not really a charger made into a mares leg. Am I correct?

I would need to use a Charger receiver if I don't want to do the fed stuff. The Mare's Leg is a pistol. I'm currently in the market for a 12" barrel. I already have an extra woodstock. The buttplate of a Rossi Ranch Hand will fit a cutdown 10/22 stock perfect.

So I guess I would be using parts from both a rifle and a pistol.

jjwesley · August 10th, 2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 303lithgow

You have to like sitting in a chair and shootin' to like one. I think one made into a Mare's Let would completely change the pistols useage.

I guess when I was younger, I would have agreed with you. However, I'm 70 and back problems won't allow me to walk or stand for more than 5 min. or so. With my Charger, I can sit and enjoy shooting for an hour, free of pain, and have a good time. The bi-pod allows me to steady the gun and enjoy a fair amount of accuracy. I also own a Beretta Neos, which I bought first, but don't enjoy shooting it nearly as much as my Charger. The Beretta is now a safe queen.
Then there are those who bench rest rifles, who have made a sporting competition of it. I guess the bottom line might be "different strokes for different folks" Oh, and I did not take your comment to be offensive.

KSR · August 10th, 2012, 09:06 AM

If one came along for the right price I would buy it as an SBR project down the road, as is they don't interest me very much.

Pat-inCO · August 10th, 2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by North country gal

If it is, I'm glad I got mine in time.

Seriously, it is more of a specialty pistol and specialty pistols are not hot selling commodities in this day and age of CCW and self-defense guns. The Charger has found a home with me, though, shooting off the bench, right alongside my Contenders. It's loads of fun to shoot.

Agree completely. I also being out the Contenders when I shoot mine.

P.S. I got my second Bearcat (stainless) this spring.

303lithgow · August 10th, 2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jjwesley

I guess when I was younger, I would have agreed with you. However, I'm 70 and back problems won't allow me to walk or stand for more than 5 min. or so. With my Charger, I can sit and enjoy shooting for an hour, free of pain, and have a good time. The bi-pod allows me to steady the gun and enjoy a fair amount of accuracy. I also own a Beretta Neos, which I bought first, but don't enjoy shooting it nearly as much as my Charger. The Beretta is now a safe queen.
Then there are those who bench rest rifles, who have made a sporting competition of it. I guess the bottom line might be "different strokes for different folks" Oh, and I did not take your comment to be offensive.

Glad you didn't find the comment to be offesive cause it wasn't meant that way. I do 90% of my shootin' sitting so thats what I meant, you have to like to sit and shoot LIKE ME.