Getting any #1's in .22?

Ruger No.1's are a feast for the eyes. Graceful lines, well balanced, beautiful wood. Triggers are decent, and there is something about loading ONE cartridge into a breech locking firearm that is akin to loading a WW2 Artillery piece.
Finely crafted, everything operates with just the right tactile feel, from the locking and unlocking for the breech, the steady pace of the falling block, and the smooth feeding directly into a chamber you can look into.
They are not to everyone's taste. You can purchase a bolt gun that will shoot as well or better for 1/2 the price. But some things are worth more than the sum of their parts or functionality.

A fun test is this (especially with hunters) 10 round challenge at 150m. Everyone shoots 10 rounds into a target. The No.1 will do this easily, where a single magazine in a rifle takes time to reload, and insert and fire. But the No.1 handles this task easily.

Love these guns. They maintain a cult following not unlike the Venerable 1911 or GLOCK pistols.

To own one is to know :)
 
From what I've heard, Lipsey's IS NOT the sole Ruger distributor anymore, and Talo has cut a deal with Ruger for their own "special editions", so this may create a bit of a "financial burden" for those of us that are "#1 aholics". The Shot Show will confirm all the rumours or disappoint us!!

Clay, you may have to make nice connections with Talo!

Just so Clay has something to leverage a few, .........Who's in for a #1 in .22 lr? I'm in right now for at least one, maybe two.
 
Arctic said:
From what I've heard, Lipsey's IS NOT the sole Ruger distributor anymore, and Talo has cut a deal with Ruger for their own "special editions", so this may create a bit of a "financial burden" for those of us that are "#1 aholics". The Shot Show will confirm all the rumours or disappoint us!!

Clay, you may have to make nice connections with Talo!

Just so Clay has something to leverage a few, .........Who's in for a #1 in .22 lr? I'm in right now for at least one, maybe two.
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I have to have one. I wonder if sending along a deposit is not a bad idea?
 
fire@will said:
Ruger's #1's have an almost "cult" following. It's a really nicely made, falling block (single shot) that is extremely strong. They can be had in almost any calibre you can think of - until you get into the double barrel "dangerous game" calibres. Ruger's been making them for many years and continues to build them. Any serious gun guy, owns at least one - and some own several.
Don't know if that helps - but it's one person's opinion.
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propliner said:
I ike that quote. It's true. Only the serious gun guys I know have one.
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Got Juice? said:
Ruger No.1's are a feast for the eyes. Graceful lines, well balanced, beautiful wood. Triggers are decent, and there is something about loading ONE cartridge into a breech locking firearm that is akin to loading a WW2 Artillery piece.
Finely crafted, everything operates with just the right tactile feel, from the locking and unlocking for the breech, the steady pace of the falling block, and the smooth feeding directly into a chamber you can look into.
They are not to everyone's taste. You can purchase a bolt gun that will shoot as well or better for 1/2 the price. But some things are worth more than the sum of their parts or functionality.

A fun test is this (especially with hunters) 10 round challenge at 150m. Everyone shoots 10 rounds into a target. The No.1 will do this easily, where a single magazine in a rifle takes time to reload, and insert and fire. But the No.1 handles this task easily.

Love these guns. They maintain a cult following not unlike the Venerable 1911 or GLOCK pistols.

To own one is to know :)
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Well thanks for the info. It's FAR from my cup of tea, but with that info in mind I have more respect for it. I do have to debate that any serious gun guy owns one, because I do think that the times change and what "serious gun guys" are into isn't going to be the same in the future as it was in the past. BUT it seems like it has at least a few pros for a single shot rifle, and I appreciate any strong action.
 
p.Rundle said:
Well thanks for the info. It's FAR from my cup of tea, but with that info in mind I have more respect for it. I do have to debate that any serious gun guy owns one, because I do think that the times change and what "serious gun guys" are into isn't going to be the same in the future as it was in the past. BUT it seems like it has at least a few pros for a single shot rifle, and I appreciate any strong action.
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I used to be in the camp of “why have one of these expensive single shot guns” until I bought one. And then another. And another.
That being said it is not a rifle for everyone :) And no need to justify having/not having one to anyone. I do however encourage people at the range to shoot a few through mine. You can tell by the 3rd or 5th shot if it works for them or not. The worst part of a single shot rifle is cost. Twice as good as a bolt action? Twice as accurate? Hardly the case but there is something alluring about them that cannot be quantified in a dollar amount.
 
Pricing will be the killer for me, I have 10 #1’s last one was about 1600 but the first one I bought was a .458 WM I paid about 400 new
 
ARCTIC and Clay:
Count me in as an advocate and future buyer of a .22LR No. 1 rifle.
I had a 7mm Mag No. 1 and sold it after retiring from hunting. I loved that rifle, and it never failed to bring home the meat. I also sent a challenge to Ruger a couple of years back stating that if the British could build a single-shot rimfire that is still the envy of target shooters (i.e. Martini's), why wasn't Ruger on the bandwagon with a #1 version? I hope that SHOT 2018 brings some hope.
 
lakers1138 said:
ARCTIC and Clay:
Count me in as an advocate and future buyer of a .22LR No. 1 rifle.
I had a 7mm Mag No. 1 and sold it after retiring from hunting. I loved that rifle, and it never failed to bring home the meat. I also sent a challenge to Ruger a couple of years back stating that if the British could build a single-shot rimfire that is still the envy of target shooters (i.e. Martini's), why wasn't Ruger on the bandwagon with a #1 version? I hope that SHOT 2018 brings some hope.
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Right on, Lakers, ....never came home without meat because I used a single-shot! Hell, the Brits made several, ...I've got Alex Henrys, Farquharsons, 1885's, and a pile of #1's, but I NEED a #1 in .22!!! I only pop gophers one at a time so it would be perfect!!! And I'd "feel" more like a "gentleman hunter"!!
 
Arctic said:
Right on, Lakers, ....never came home without meat because I used a single-shot! Hell, the Brits made several, ...I've got Alex Henrys, Farquharsons, 1885's, and a pile of #1's, but I NEED a #1 in .22!!! I only pop gophers one at a time so it would be perfect!!! And I'd "feel" more like a "gentleman hunter"!!
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Give me a *ping* Vasilly... one ping only please!!!

Yes fair chase in the gopher patch... just because :)
 
I've always wanted a No. 1 .....just because. However, cost has always been a deterrent.
I'm excited that a .22lr version may be available but like others have already mentioned there are already some very nice looking/shooting singles out there......
 
I would like one in a 223. But that might be as scarce as a CZ527. in 223. I own a Ruger#1B In 7mil Mag. Everyone wants it. My father is giving me his Ruger#1A in 7X57 Mauser. The one rifle that I will never part with is a Ruger#1. There is just something about them. Nice thread guys. And I do hope they come out with a 22LR.
 
I would put a deposit on a .22lr No.1...and this is coming from a guy who has never ever bought into, or understood, the fanatical gotta-have-one-immediately mentality that has people paying for guns that they won't see for months, if ever.

Over the past few years I have sold off the bulk of my rifles. When it came time to decide which one of my No.1's to keep, it was a heart-rending experience to decide which one would make the cut and stay with me. Mind you...it never even occurred to me not to keep one! :)
 
Never had a chance to put my hands on a #1 but after reading threw this I will put an effort to change that. If it's as nice as everyone says I'll probably end up taking one home.
 
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