Toying with the idea of a #1 as a long range hunter, but don't even know anybody who owns one. What sort of accuracy is typical of these in a sporter in say a 300 Mag (were they ever made in W'by calibers?). Problem with boltguns with new sleeker bullets is the mag limiting OAL way too much. Thinking a #1 is the way to go - can't remember the last time I needed a followup shot anyway.
Ruger #1 shooters
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I've owned and shot them in everything from .223 to 45.70, with some in 25/06,257WTBY, 7SAUM, 300 mag, 308, 6mmBR, and a few calibres I can't recal at this time.
All were very accurate at 500 meters, shot some at 1K as well.
The 257 WTBY was more than accurate enough for antelope at long range, and the 300 had no problem holding three shots for 1MOA way out at 500.
The SAUM and the 6mmBR and the 308's however, would do better than that out at 1K .
They can be as accurate a rifle as you wish them to be.....
Cat
I had one in 6m/m Remmy for 25 years. Had trouble keeping it zeroed until I hogged out the the barrel channel in forend. Then it shot very well. I kept it sighted on for 400 yards as thats the distance a coyote seems to run before he stops to look back at me, giving me plenty of time to stop the truck, get out, and set up on the hood. Got 35+ one winter that way.
I have a Ruger #1V in .22-250 and a #1B in .270. The #1V shoots around 5/8" quite consistently, often better, rarely worse. The #1B shoots around 3/4" with whatever I put in it.
If you are interested in a #1B in .300 Weatherby, Prophet River has one the last I saw. They are www.prophetriver.com or on here as Sakoalberta.
They will shoot sub-MOA at typical game ranges. Weatherby chamberings exist but I'm not familiar with their current chambering offerings.
To get the most accuracy out of the rifle, you will want to bed the forend since there is no way of floating the barrel.
To get the most accuracy out of the rifle, you will want to bed the forend since there is no way of floating the barrel.
Johnn Peterson
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I've had a few #1's and the biggest benefit to accuracy, especially in a 22-250 and a 25-06, I got from an article I've scanned on The Ruger No. 1, Shooting and tuning by Ross Seyfried. In the article, rather than bedding the forend, is an alteration to add a tension screw and pillow block in front of the forend hanger. With a little trial & error adjustment the group size shrunk considerably.
The forend of mine attached to a hanger that was in turn attached to the action. I freefloated mine no problem athough the trouble was with the forarm changing pressure from side to side as the humidity changed and the wood warped slightly.
I got a No1 laminate SS in 300 Win Mag, Ive only really shot one load in it, 200gr Barnes TTSX (BC .546) to a moderate 2850 fps. It probably could go faster but I'm happy with how it shoots at this speed. Here's a 3 shot while load development then I adjusted the scope and shot a pair. Quite common sized group for this rifle. Have put a pair of shots within 2" at 400 yards while doing trajectory tests. And this is with a fixed 6x42mm Leupold
Mine is the bull barrelled version in 25-06. Sub MOA right out of the box, no tinkering beyond elementary load development. I can get about 3/4 MOA out of it; a better shooter will probably have better results.
It is truly a gentleman's rifle and capable of fine accuracy.
It is truly a gentleman's rifle and capable of fine accuracy.
I have a Ruger #1 with a shot out barrel. Figured this was a good time to give the whole rifle a nice overhaul.
I've already purchased a replacement trigger, MPI stock and just waiting on a new hammer spring.
The rifle is going to be rebarreled in 260rem and all the metal (except the barrel) sprayed with Cerakote.
Fitting and finishing the MPI stock is my winter project.
I'd really like to find someone who could modify my tang safety to look like this.
I've already purchased a replacement trigger, MPI stock and just waiting on a new hammer spring.
The rifle is going to be rebarreled in 260rem and all the metal (except the barrel) sprayed with Cerakote.
Fitting and finishing the MPI stock is my winter project.
I'd really like to find someone who could modify my tang safety to look like this.
I have used #1's in cal's from 223 to 458 win over past 35+ years. (6mm, 22/250, 270win, 30-06, 7x57, 338 win, 7mm Rem, 375 H&H, 405 win, 25-06, 416 Rigby..and likely others I have forgotten!) All have performed with excellence using handloads)
I currently have several #1's, including 3 LONG RANGE Hunter versions!
- one started life as a 1S in 338win, has been custom stocked and rechambered to 338/378..26" barrel
- one has been restocked (B&C synthetic) and rebarreled with 30" match grade, fluted stainless, Gaillard barrel..(drives 250 grainers up to 3400fps)
- most recent is a #1 stainless action, laminate stock with 34" , 1/2RD, 1/2 Octagon match grade stainless Krieger barrel, new trigger , #1 accurizer forend setup, custom chamber again in 338/378 Wby configuration....Drives 285gr Barnes TSX @ 3200 Fps.
All developed for the same reasons as noted in other comments on here about a single shot not being handicapped by magazine length for OAL. All 3 rifles shoot very well.
The #1 action is definetly a good platform to develop into a long range 'Hunters' rifle!!!
I currently have several #1's, including 3 LONG RANGE Hunter versions!
- one started life as a 1S in 338win, has been custom stocked and rechambered to 338/378..26" barrel
- one has been restocked (B&C synthetic) and rebarreled with 30" match grade, fluted stainless, Gaillard barrel..(drives 250 grainers up to 3400fps)
- most recent is a #1 stainless action, laminate stock with 34" , 1/2RD, 1/2 Octagon match grade stainless Krieger barrel, new trigger , #1 accurizer forend setup, custom chamber again in 338/378 Wby configuration....Drives 285gr Barnes TSX @ 3200 Fps.
All developed for the same reasons as noted in other comments on here about a single shot not being handicapped by magazine length for OAL. All 3 rifles shoot very well.
The #1 action is definetly a good platform to develop into a long range 'Hunters' rifle!!!
I recommend the hicks accurizer, moyers trigger and hammer.
trigger half the weight of my T3 .
hammer decreases time from trigger pull to fring pin strike(lock time)
I'm sure you can find some info one those, but they really made this gun a shooter past 100yds. 1 inch at 300yds on a cold barrel, on the hottest 7mag load i know of , 150 gr sciroccos @3250.
this is a great rifle for still hunting, it weighs a lot though, not the best stalking rifle
trigger half the weight of my T3 .
hammer decreases time from trigger pull to fring pin strike(lock time)
I'm sure you can find some info one those, but they really made this gun a shooter past 100yds. 1 inch at 300yds on a cold barrel, on the hottest 7mag load i know of , 150 gr sciroccos @3250.
this is a great rifle for still hunting, it weighs a lot though, not the best stalking rifle
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I went TC encore. Comparing the two the Ruger is a simpler design and as you already know more robust. TC has a hinge, Ruger stays put and action moves. The TC is very easy to work on and you can be your own smith, at least to a point. I can't comment on the Ruger cause I haven't shot one but with the TC I can load them way out there. The beauty of these single shots is you can load a bullet into the brass and insert it into the chamber and measure where the lands are with a set of calipers and a little math. My handloads routinely sit 0.10" more than loading manuals max cartridge length and I'm loading to 0.050" off the lands. If your looking for speed the TC in a 300 win mag encore with a 28" barrel you'd right there with a 24" 300 Weatherby. My 28" barrels routinely beat max loads by a wide margin.
