And could someone please explain the Alexander Henry forestock? I suppose it is named after the exploring and fur-trading Alexander Henry, 1739-1824, but what is it for or how is it supposed to work? And did Henry himself invent it or is it something that the adventurers of his time generally favoured and Ruger or someone just decided to evoke that era by calling it after him?
Poll for the Ruger no. 1 .303
- Thread starter deadman
- Start date
Just waiting for the word from Clay, and my deposit's down, no matter the config, I just want a .303 Ruger No 1.
- Location
- Lloydminster
Sorry guys, not much news, a few orders still rolling in. Lots anxious to get $$$ down. No word from Ruger yet. Bad time of year. Rest assured, we have the orders to go ahead; once(if?) Ruger says they will build.
Hi-Standard
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Republic of Newfoundland
I think Amphibious there will be a lot more confirmed and deposits once everybody knows the configuration. It is hard to commit to something if you don't know what you are getting. 1200 clams is big coin.
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
I can run factory data or hand loads for practicly any powder , barrel length, cartridge, etc.
26" of barrel on a No.1 still makes for a very short rifle when compared to a bolt action!
Cat
I voted for the upgraded wood and the 1S. If no wood upgrade then I want the RSI. I think it will need another poll when Ruger says go, as with more time to think and look we will keep changing our minds. If it goes to vote official with two choices and my favorite isn't picked then I'm still in. Can't pass this up.
macadoodle
CGN Regular
- Location
- Edmonchuck
Ya, as long as it's .303, I'll be there, I may be divorced and my wife may own a .303 ruger #1, but maybe she'll let me borrow it...
Hi-Standard
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Republic of Newfoundland
I can run factory data or hand loads for practicly any powder , barrel length, cartridge, etc.
26" of barrel on a No.1 still makes for a very short rifle when compared to a bolt action!
Cat
That's my take on it as well cat, 26" may seem long, and worries a lot of guys. But you have to consider the single action still makes for a handy little rifle
Uh.... the 1A and 1S are basically the same rifle with a different length barrel. The RSI wouldnt stand a chance if either of them wasnt on the poll.
Okay, a new poll - mannlicher vs alex henry forend. When the Alex henry crushes the RSI a second poll 22" vs 26".
But dont you know the extra 4" of barrel will turn the 303 into a laser?
