It is my turn to show my latest and throw in my 2 cents. Ruger # 1 stainless laminate in 375 Ruger. I have to hand it to Ruger they made a nice rifle. The fit and finish I find very good. No machining marks anywhere in the breech, very well polished. I find the trigger pull acceptable. The safety is a little stiff and has a louder "click" than I would like to hear. Use should take care of that issue. The recoil pad is a fair improvement from the solid red rubber pads on other Rugers, but a Limbsaver is going on. 48lbs. of recoil according to the specs. I won't argue that number. I shot 16 of the 18 rounds fired over a 4 hour period and my shoulder said enough. I do wish the blued sling swivels supplied were stainless. The rings are very well machined and polished. This rifle is staying with the iron sights. You can see the copper fouling in one picture. A few more gentle cleanings, and more rounds through it should show improvement when it gets fully broken in with the factory ammo. Accuracy speaks for itself. Targets were shot from a bench with front and rear bags. In summary: LOVE IT !!! I chronographed the Hornady 270gr SP-RP (2840fps 24" barrel) factory loads. Average of 2704 fps through the #1's 22" barrel. I am currently working on 300 gr handloads.
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