Why did Ruger discontinue the Red Label?

Why did Ruger discontinue the Red Label?

Unfortunately, about a year and a half later Ruger quietly dropped the Red Label from its line, citing an inability to make revenue expectations with the shotgun.

Is the Ruger Red Label a good gun?

The Red Label is less than perfect for all hunting applications, but it represents a much better compromise than some of its competition. Oddly enough, reducing the weight of the barrels did not make overall weight lighter than the old Red Label.

Does Ruger make an over under shotgun?

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announces the launch of the newly redesigned Red Label over-and-under shotgun. The shotgun now features refined inner workings, a new center of gravity and reduced recoil. These new improvements deliver improved comfort and an enhanced shooting performance.

How many Ruger Red labels were made?

Ruger Red Label
Produced 1978 – 2011 2013 – 2014
No. built 150,000
Variants 35
Specifications

When did the Ruger Red label 12 gauge come out?

A redesigned Red Label was introduced by Ruger in 2013, though only in 12 gauge. The new version was lighter and featured refined inner workings, a new center of gravity and reduced recoil. These improvements were designed to deliver improved comfort and enhanced shooting performance and make the gun lighter to carry in the field.

What was the purpose of the Ruger Red Label?

These improvements were designed to deliver improved comfort and enhanced shooting performance and make the gun lighter to carry in the field. According to Ruger the new 12 gauge Red Label had a redistributed center of gravity for even greater instinctual swing and pointing.

When was the 50th anniversary of Ruger Red Label?

In 1999 Ruger’s 50th Anniversary special CNC cut engraved with 24 kt Gold Birds 28 gauge Grouse, 20 gauge Pheasant, 12 gauge Duck. Later produced CNC cut engraved 28 gauge gold Woodcock, 20 gauge gold Grouse, 12 gauge gold Pheasant and 12 gauge All Weather gold Duck.

What kind of shotgun is red label Red?

RUGER RED LABEL 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CHOKE TUBES AND BOX METAL IN GREAT CONDITION FULLY FUNCITONAL SHOTGUN. RUGER RED LABEL 20 GAUGE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH BOX. 28″ BARRELS. ALL ORIGINAL NEVER BEEN MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. FACTORY INSTALLED CHOKES.