2014 Ruger#1 models and calibers who is exited?

Of the current offerings only the RSI Bob is attractive to me... if the 9.3 had been a 74R rather than the 62, my order would already be in.
 
I would gladly take one RSI in .22 Hornet & another in .375 Winchester.:)
Ruger should have a Custom Shop set-up like Remington, but without the
big price gouge and long waiting time on orders.

One can dream eh?f:P:
 
hoytcanon said:
Of the current offerings only the RSI Bob is attractive to me... if the 9.3 had been a 74R rather than the 62, my order would already be in.
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They made a 9.3x74R #1 a few years ago. I had one, and only let it go in part trade for a double...in the same chambering. The only fly on that gun was the 24-inch barrel...if it came with a 26-inch tube, I'd probably never have been able to part with it.

SHELL SHUCKER said:
I would gladly take one RSI in .22 Hornet & another in .375 Winchester.:)
Ruger should have a Custom Shop set-up like Remington, but without the
big price gouge and long waiting time on orders.

One can dream eh?f:P:
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Have you checked the new prices on #1's? It seems like they bypassed the custom shop options, and just jumped straight to custom shop prices. I've always been impressed by the #1, and thought they were inexpensive for what they delivered. I guess Ruger thought they were too, and they fixed it.
 
jjohnwm said:
They made a 9.3x74R #1 a few years ago. I had one, and only let it go in part trade for a double...in the same chambering. The only fly on that gun was the 24-inch barrel...if it came with a 26-inch tube, I'd probably never have been able to part with it.



Have you checked the new prices on #1's? It seems like they bypassed the custom shop options, and just jumped straight to custom shop prices. I've always been impressed by the #1, and thought they were inexpensive for what they delivered. I guess Ruger thought they were too, and they fixed it.
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I had a fresh one in .475 Linebaugh a year or so back and it was just over 1 grand. Compared with my late friend's Remington 40 XBR .22LR @ $3500.00 and a 2+ yr. wait time, it was a frickin' bargain. Ruger has the means to do this with the technology they have. What's needed is the will from up top to push it through.

Too fookin' easy for them.;)
 
jjohnwm said:
They made a 9.3x74R #1 a few years ago. I had one, and only let it go in part trade for a double...in the same chambering. The only fly on that gun was the 24-inch barrel...if it came with a 26-inch tube, I'd probably never have been able to part with it.
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I know they made it, and I have been looking for one since. I got tired of waiting last year and stubbed a Handi rifle in 9.3X74R... but I am still watching for the No.1 version.
 
kombi1976 said:
A Handi in 9.3x74R? That must be a handful (no pun intended). Like the 500 S&W.
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I had a Handi in .500S&W and yep, they do pack a push, but with decent loads with 440 gr. cast boolits they shoot great and still have a habit of knockin' gongs off the chain! I actually prefer the Handi Rifle over the Ruger...odd as that may seem.:)
 
Nah, I totally see the attraction of 500 S&W. Just imagine a lever gun in it! Surely anything strong enough for 44 Magnum or 454 Casull could manage the 500.
 
hoytcanon said:
My Handi in .45/120 has more wallop than the 9.3X74R... handles it without any problem...
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There's a technical term for a Handi in 45/120.........MENTAL!! :eek: :D
Seriously though, how hot do you load it - old lever gun (~30,000psi), modern lever gun (up to 45,000psi) or Modern (50,000-55,000psi)? :confused:
 
kombi1976 said:
There's a technical term for a Handi in 45/120.........MENTAL!! :eek: :D
Seriously though, how hot do you load it - old lever gun (~30,000psi), modern lever gun (up to 45,000psi) or Modern (50,000-55,000psi)? :confused:
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My loads would be considered "heavy lever" loads or "soft Ruger No.1" loads... depends if you are a "cup half empty" or "cup half full" person...
 
hoytcanon said:
My loads would be considered "heavy lever" loads or "soft Ruger No.1" loads... depends if you are a "cup half empty" or "cup half full" person...
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Or perhaps a bruise "dark blue" or "light purple" person...... :D
Sounds like a lot of fun.
Is it running a standard stock?
Did you simply rechamber a 45-70 bbl or have new one made?

Sorry to hijack the thread.
BTW, that 300 H&H sounds great.
As the Kurgan says, pics please! ;)
 
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