My thoughts exactly!!!!!
How much interest in a Canadian limited edition Ruger No.1?
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My thoughts exactly!!!!!
Ok, I your out...
I've had this idea for a while now & thought it was time to see if it was worth the hassle of hassling some dealer or Distributor for the opportunity to see one produced. But as said, collectively we would have to come up with a common rifle, platform & have enough confirmed takers to just to get someone interested. That would also probably mean a serious deposit... If it had any chance of reality.
If we can get a chance to have either a No.1 A or an RSI in .303 British, I'll call you next week with my credit card number for a 'possible' deposit on two of them. Consecutive numbers of course '1' & '2'... After all I did originally post this...
I knew you'd eventually take my money with some of the fine rifles you have been teasing me with. If this had any possibility at all, I'd be the 1st to drop a deposit down.
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Tell you what, I'll be in touch with Lipseys and Ruger on Monday and I'll see what the minimum number needed and how far out before a 'run' could be started. At least then you will know exactly what you need for this to become reality. It may not be the answer you want. Its always been 250 but i've seen a few Lipseys that only 100 were made(like the laminate LH 375 Alaskan). With a diffrent bore size and chambering, this one might be at leat 250.
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i wouldnt mind taking alook if somethign came out
Well, again, if you go 7 x 57, then what's wrong with 7-08?Quote:
Originally Posted by Miles Teg
I love one in 303 british, or 7x57.
But, if we can get them - I'd take one in pretty much any caliber......sign me up!
Let me guess, you want an AK instead, right?
If Ruger would be willing to even consider this, it certainly is a step in the right direction.
I think guys are looking for a nostalgic cartridge, and .303 B fits the bill as it was used for a LONG time in Canada and was likely the first hunting round for big game that alot of guys on here used(it was for me).
7x57 is also a classic but does not really have a history in Canada, except that we FOUGHT against it in 2 wars.
7mm-08 is fantastic cartridge but with little nostalgic value.
i'm in for a .303 #1. my vote is for an international, but for the sake of this project, i'll take an alex henry stock, if that's the majority's vote. i like the serial number ideas, and a maple leaf would be good, but it has to be a bit classier than the 50 yr 45/70. NO PINSTRIPES. i think it should be blued with a walnut stock. red recoil pad. maybe some light engraving witha couple of scattered maple leaves on the receiver? would pay extra for that. if its going to be a canadian commemorative, we might as well make it a good one.
Tell you what, I'll be in touch with Lipseys and Ruger on Monday and I'll see what the minimum number needed and how far out before a 'run' could be started. At least then you will know exactly what you need for this to become reality. It may not be the answer you want. Its always been 250 but i've seen a few Lipseys that only 100 were made(like the laminate LH 375 Alaskan). With a diffrent bore size and chambering, this one might be at leat 250.
Regardless of the answer, I'd like to Thank You in advance for looking into it & showing interest in this idea.
Let's just make our own, pardon me that would be convert our own. 1. Find a Cdn party to supply .303 barrels, threaded and chambered. 2. A Cdn supplier for the stocks - maple / whatever but better than normally found on a #1, maybe with a cheek piece, checkered etc. 3. An engraver that will put a Cdn crest on the action, add a suffix to the Ser. # and the Cal. Have all the mods. done in Canada by Canadians, in other words more Canadian input & $ spent here. You get my drift, in the end that's about the only difference between a #1 & a Cdn #1 would be. FWIW --- John 303. **The $ either way would be the defining factor, no doubt Ruger could do it cheaper, but it would be American all the way **
A little curious on when is the last time a major manufacture made a rifle in 303? I know I have never seen one on the shelf anywhere but that doesn't mean much.
303 is a good idea and I like the maple leaf on the stock. One thing that would make it unique would be if it came with a rimfire barrel insert, either for 22 or 22 mag. I am not sure if they can do this for the #1 but it would be one setup I would buy.
303 is a good idea and I like the maple leaf on the stock. One thing that would make it unique would be if it came with a rimfire barrel insert, either for 22 or 22 mag. I am not sure if they can do this for the #1 but it would be one setup I would buy.
