A much underrated rifle

[Edinburgh Rifles]

I really want to like the no1
was desperate for a single shot walkabout rifle
went to see a 22-250 and was horrified at how heavy it was even without scope and sling.

no need for all that weight in a small centrefire
put me off

 

[mchughcb]

The only No1 i liked was a 450 NE. Otherwise way too heavy for a stalking rifle. If they were 2.4kg maybe a different story.

 

[Roro]

Yes the problem with the no.1 is the action is a "One size fits all" solution. They are or were chambered for everything from the .22 hornet up to the .600ne (by custom gunmakers). As ruger makes the actions by investment casting, they could have done a smaller version sized for deer cartridges relatively easily i would have thought. But as it is America is obscessed with the Ar-15 rifles, so i would think single shot hunting rifles are a dwindling part of their product range.

 

[hybridfiat]

I used one in .270 Win at a mine for years as the main Reg Shooter and trainer.
I did re do the fore end for more consistent accuracy.
A nice rifle.
I'd have one in 303 Brit, a rifle that can bring out the full potential of a good cartridge.

 

[Southern]

I have my eye on a new, dusty No.1A in .280 Remington with pretty wood, for $825.00 ( before I perform my Lebanese rug trader ju jitsu ).

They don't weigh as much as many bolt action rifles, and less than one with a moderator and Hubble scope.

They do have a fore end hanger which needs some adjusting. The last one I did on a friend's 7mm Rem Mag 1B shrunk the groups from 1.5 inches to .75 inches.

I had a No. 1 Light weight in 7x57 Mauser which was a nice rifle. A friend and I spotted it and we bought it together. He still has the rifle and loves it. I got the Swaro scope off it.

You have to like retro stuff, like Mausers, Model 70s, 1903 Springfields, etc. If you want a more accurate rifle out of the box, the 1885 Winchester, by Winchester, or the Browning 1885, or Browning B78 are the thing - all made by Miroku. But they are even heavier. My B78 in .30-06 with a 26-inch tapered octagon barrel is 8.25 lbs, then there is the Leupold base and ring set, and the scope, which bring it to 10 lbs.

The 1885 Low Wall in a .223 Rem, .243 Win, .260 Rem, .30-30, .44 Rem Mag, or .357 Magnum would all be snatched up by me. These came with a tapered octagon barrel, and weigh only about 6.25 lbs. The .30-30, .44 and .357 came with open sights, a flip up tang peep sight for longer range work, oil finish wood, and crescent steel butt, with case coloring.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Something different:




Hydrographics camo wrap could be removed.

K

 

[Remy700]

My first rifle was a No.1 in 30.06, with a spare 25.06 which never got used.
I wish I had it still, have settled for one in .223 Varminter which shoots very well.
It`s all down to personal taste.

 

[Roro]

 

[7-08Ai]

What about a Dakota model 10.

 

[Roro]

What about a Dakota model 10.

 

[7-08Ai]

My Dakota model 10 in 5.6x50r.

 

[scotch_egg]

My Dakota model 10 in 5.6x50r.

If only I didn't have a wedding to pay for in November.

 

[Jagare]

There are 2 Dakota No 10s in my local gun shop. A second hand .270 and a new 7x57R that is a very pretty and light rifle. Quite a few pennies though.

 

[Southern]

You folks got me so worked up that I bought a new in the box Ruger No. 1A in .280 Remington on Monday, at about $600 off retail. If figure I can't lose at that discount.

While I was there, someone was picking his up, a No. 1B ( heavy 26-inch barrel ) in 6.5-284, with nicely figured wood.

 

[Sierra]

Never been a massive fan of ruger rifles, have shot a few but the no1/ falling block rifles do have a certain appeal. Either 223 or a 22 hornet would be my choice, but I understand the hornets are few & far between

 

[Southern]

Yes, you need to look for a Ruger No. 3, also.

Some really pretty single shots in .223 and .22 Hornet are the Browning 1885 Low Wall. These are really accurate rifles, and just over six pounds with a tapered octagon 24-inch barrel.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Yes, you need to look for a Ruger No. 3, also.

Some really pretty single shots in .223 and .22 Hornet are the Browning 1885 Low Wall. These are really accurate rifles, and just over six pounds with a tapered octagon 24-inch barrel.

Or better still seek out the Holy Grail:

Special Hornet

K

 

[Roro]

 

[goathunter1]

Just come across this. I have a No 1 in 416 Rigby. Used this in Africa often and found it a perfect rifle. Funnily enough I never thought of it being heavy, and there were many times when I carried it for many hours. A good wide strap may have helped - again without consciously thinking about it. I've shot everything up to Buffalo with one shot. I have moved on to a 404 Jeffery on an old Mauser action, but the 416 is still a very good rifle.

 

[Roro]

Can any of the ruger no.1 shooters on here recommend a scope that you can mount on a no.1 without craining your neck forwards like a giraffe ? I find the back mount limits how far back the scope can come.