Ruger No. 1 forearm hanger question
Is the Ruger No. 1 forearm hanger investment-cast integral with the receiver, or how is it attached? I don't have a No. 1 to check, and photos on the web don't make this clear. I would like to know if the forearm hanger is robust enough that free-floating the barrel (eliminating contact with the wood) can eliminate POI shifts when resting the forearm at different points, or shooting with the sling (if a swivel is installed at the forearm attachment screw).
I see a lot of home remedies for No. 1 forearm issues, and many of them include tuning forearm pressure. It seems like floating would eliminate the issue -- unless the forearm hanger flexes too much or is not firmly attached to the receiver.