I had one of these in 243.
It shot very well, but had issues with the extractor. I was impatient after waiting for months to get it fixed and the dealer was nice enough to give me store credit.
Regret letting that one go, it was a very nice rifle.
Famous Single Shot Hunting Rifles
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I had one of these in 243.
It shot very well, but had issues with the extractor. I was impatient after waiting for months to get it fixed and the dealer was nice enough to give me store credit.
Regret letting that one go, it was a very nice rifle.
Have yet to find my single shot.
1. A few years ago, I had a Ruger No. 1 International fullstock in 30-06. It felt heavy and awkward. It wasn't the actual weight but the balance that seemed all wrong. Also, for some reason it really belted me with recoil....buttstock design?..anyway, I didn't like it and moved it on down the line. Maybe a lighter calibre would have been better.
2. Saw and handled a nice old minty (exc. bore) Farquharson in .303 British at the last big spring Calgary Gun Show, just before it opened for the first day. I asked how much, and the reply was a firm "Fourteen-Five"($14,500.) I went back to my table to get my son to show it to him. By the time we got back, it was gone. "Sold." All before the show opened.
3. Modern Dakota rifles are very well made. The Model 10 fullstock could be nice in .303. The base model starts around around $9500.(Can.) plus tax. and there are plenty of upgrade options.
https://www.dakotaarms.com/firearms/...annlicher.html
1. A few years ago, I had a Ruger No. 1 International fullstock in 30-06. It felt heavy and awkward. It wasn't the actual weight but the balance that seemed all wrong. Also, for some reason it really belted me with recoil....buttstock design?..anyway, I didn't like it and moved it on down the line. Maybe a lighter calibre would have been better.
2. Saw and handled a nice old minty (exc. bore) Farquharson in .303 British at the last big spring Calgary Gun Show, just before it opened for the first day. I asked how much, and the reply was a firm "Fourteen-Five"($14,500.) I went back to my table to get my son to show it to him. By the time we got back, it was gone. "Sold." All before the show opened.
3. Modern Dakota rifles are very well made. The Model 10 fullstock could be nice in .303. The base model starts around around $9500.(Can.) plus tax. and there are plenty of upgrade options.
https://www.dakotaarms.com/firearms/...annlicher.html
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Modern Dakota rifles are very well made. The Model 10 fullstock could be nice in .303. The base model starts around around $9500.(Can.) plus tax.
(and there are plenty of pricey upgrade options.)
https://www.dakotaarms.com/firearms/...annlicher.html
That is an ugly wart of a quarter rib...
I find the Ruger #1 and #3 balance strange. Hagn actions very nice, Martini-Enfield nice but quite clunky, Westley Richards very nice but a touch gangly. My favorite thus far is the Savage 219 but it's rough as guts and not very strong; it's more of a tesching. I would like to see the 219 with a hair trigger.
It’s there to mount the ring where it should be mounted. That’s one thing ruger should have changed 40 years ago.
I get that, but it could be a lot leaner than it is... with the thickness and squared off rear, it looks very blocky on an otherwise nice rifle. They could also mill a continuation onto the front of the reciver and have the quarter rib flow into that... it would really streamline the design. Shooters could then choose their ring height based on their needs.
now we re talking. i sold one in 270 win that i should have not let go especially the price they re now ... but never attracted by the 270 even if the caliber is great.
I have always liked the Ruger #1. Have owned and hunted 8 or 9 different #1 chamberings.
Right now, my latest acquisition is a #1B, originally a 30-06, but rechambered to my favorite 30
cal Magnum, the 308 Norma Mag.
Shot a moose with it last fall, and will probably pack it for moose again this fall. It shoots the 210
LRAB into nice tight groups, and that 26" barrel delivers the velocity.
However, many opt for much pricier and prettier single shot rifles, and that is fine. The #1 is a good,
solid firearm at an affordable price. Dave.
Right now, my latest acquisition is a #1B, originally a 30-06, but rechambered to my favorite 30
cal Magnum, the 308 Norma Mag.
Shot a moose with it last fall, and will probably pack it for moose again this fall. It shoots the 210
LRAB into nice tight groups, and that 26" barrel delivers the velocity.
However, many opt for much pricier and prettier single shot rifles, and that is fine. The #1 is a good,
solid firearm at an affordable price. Dave.
Have yet to find my single shot.
1. A few years ago, I had a Ruger No. 1 International fullstock in 30-06. It felt heavy and awkward. It wasn't the actual weight but the balance that seemed all wrong. Also, for some reason it really belted me with recoil....buttstock design?..anyway, I didn't like it and moved it on down the line. Maybe a lighter calibre would have been better.
2. Saw and handled a nice old minty (exc. bore) Farquharson in .303 British at the last big spring Calgary Gun Show, just before it opened for the first day. I asked how much, and the reply was a firm "Fourteen-Five"($14,500.) I went back to my table to get my son to show it to him. By the time we got back, it was gone. "Sold." All before the show opened.
3. Modern Dakota rifles are very well made. The Model 10 fullstock could be nice in .303. The base model starts around around $9500.(Can.) plus tax. and there are plenty of upgrade options.
https://www.dakotaarms.com/firearms/...annlicher.html
I didn't know about Dakota Arms. I may have to look into these. I'd love a Merkel or Blaser, but having something that pretty built so close to home is pretty cool.
- Location
- Calgary AB
First would be Blaser K95 as it tops the list for me, beautiful light and super accurate
Second maybe a F.A.I.R K500
