2014 Ruger#1 models and calibers who is exited?

kombi1976 said:
The idea of the #1 in 303 British was great but the execution wasn't so awesome. Most people I've spoken to that bought them found them hard to accurise, getting little better than 2" groups at 100yds. Ok, so it's a hunting rifle, but for the money you'd hope for better performance. Quite a few #1s in 303 British sold and then found their way back onto classifieds here in Oz, usually at close to full price, although I remember a few on sale new for $200 less than the original price, simply because word got around that they weren't that accurate.
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It would've been better if Ruger made a batch in 7.62x54R which is a superior round to the .303 especially for target work. The yanks of course, are hesitant to chamber up rifles for Russian loadings unless there is huge demand as in the case of the 7.62x39.;)

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Well, at least you aren't a Collingwood supporter, Shell Shucker....... ;)

I don't think there's anything deficient about the 303 for target work. It all depends on the rifle. My gunsmith really loves #1s and has worked out how to make them shoot. But 7.62x54R is a good candidate for the #1 too. I'd be highly suprised if Ruger took on the 44-40. I can see them producing a #1A in 444 Marlin or 40-65 but 44-40 is just a bit small and low powered to justify chambering in a #1. It's a great lever action and revolver round. I think Chiappa chambers it in their Mini Sharps which is more appropriate and pretty cool in itself.
 
kombi1976 said:
Well, at least you aren't a Collingwood supporter, Shell Shucker....... ;)

I don't think there's anything deficient about the 303 for target work. It all depends on the rifle. My gunsmith really loves #1s and has worked out how to make them shoot. But 7.62x54R is a good candidate for the #1 too. I'd be highly suprised if Ruger took on the 44-40. I can see them producing a #1A in 444 Marlin or 40-65 but 44-40 is just a bit small and low powered to justify chambering in a #1. It's a great lever action and revolver round. I think Chiappa chambers it in their Mini Sharps which is more appropriate and pretty cool in itself.
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I'm not fond of the Chiappa products due to their quality control...kinda hit & miss. Pedersoli on the other hand, makes a neat little Baby Rolling Block carbine in .44-40 that is windin' me crank a tad.

Yer right about Collingwood fer sure...Tee Hee!;)
 
I can see why you'd be cautious of Chiappa. I guess all you can do is order one and specify that you'll be expecting good workmanship.......and then make sure the rifle is good when you go to pick it up. I guess the Pedersoli is only $100 more so you'd be saving yourself hassles if you just bought it. Depends on your preference in actions - falling block vs rolling block.
 
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