Ruger #1 303 British - now what powder? (Post #43)
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I agree that the Ruger 1 intersts me mostly in rimmed cartrdiges, which is why I bought one in 303. I've always liked the Ruger #1 platform, but most of the cartrdiges offered I would like better in a bolt gun.
I tried all sorts of bullets rom 123gr .311 for the 7.62x39 to 215gr Woodleighs and many in between.
Overall, my rifle was a 1.25-1.5 MOA rifle, which is more than accurate for hunting purposes. I really liked the rifle, but it wasn't a great fit for my style of hunting so I sold it to a friend. it's funny, many hunters like to have many hunting rifles, but I am the opposite. I have dozens and dozens of guns I use at the range but I only like to have a few hunting rifles.
Overall, if you like the Ruger #1, you like the .303 British and you like to hunt with them, then it's hard to go wrong.
I tried all sorts of bullets rom 123gr .311 for the 7.62x39 to 215gr Woodleighs and many in between.
Overall, my rifle was a 1.25-1.5 MOA rifle, which is more than accurate for hunting purposes. I really liked the rifle, but it wasn't a great fit for my style of hunting so I sold it to a friend. it's funny, many hunters like to have many hunting rifles, but I am the opposite. I have dozens and dozens of guns I use at the range but I only like to have a few hunting rifles.
Overall, if you like the Ruger #1, you like the .303 British and you like to hunt with them, then it's hard to go wrong.
I think You are onto something here mate!!
Mine has had a NECG sight, then a Skinner and now has a basic 4x scope. With the peep sights, 2-3 inch groups were common. With the scope, I get 1.5 to 2 inch at 100 yds.
Good enough for hunting deer and moose around here.
My Ruger #1 in 303 British is not a target rifle. It is a hunting rifle and is acceptably accurate at the ranges that I shoot at game. My go to bullet is the 174 gr Hornady RN.
The rifle is an absolute joy to carry in the field and is chambered in a round I have become very fond of and have a great deal of respect for. I also shoot the 303 out of a couple of Ross MKIII's and R10's and a LE No4 Mk2.
I agree with many of the comments about the 303 and 30-40 Krag being great cartridges for the #1.
I bought the #1 because of the chambering and because of the CGN initiative through Prophet River to get Ruger to chamber the rifle in the 303 British. It is the only #1 I own.
I like Gatehouse's last comment.
"Overall, if you like the Ruger #1, you like the .303 British and you like to hunt with them, then it's hard to go wrong."
Good enough for hunting deer and moose around here.
My Ruger #1 in 303 British is not a target rifle. It is a hunting rifle and is acceptably accurate at the ranges that I shoot at game. My go to bullet is the 174 gr Hornady RN.
The rifle is an absolute joy to carry in the field and is chambered in a round I have become very fond of and have a great deal of respect for. I also shoot the 303 out of a couple of Ross MKIII's and R10's and a LE No4 Mk2.
I agree with many of the comments about the 303 and 30-40 Krag being great cartridges for the #1.
I bought the #1 because of the chambering and because of the CGN initiative through Prophet River to get Ruger to chamber the rifle in the 303 British. It is the only #1 I own.
I like Gatehouse's last comment.
"Overall, if you like the Ruger #1, you like the .303 British and you like to hunt with them, then it's hard to go wrong."
Even though I'm still sore from the tax man, I decided I better buy it. Now something has to go to pay for it. 
So let's get down to business, can someone recommend me a classic (and readily available) reliable hunting bullet?
So let's get down to business, can someone recommend me a classic (and readily available) reliable hunting bullet?
I USED A 2.5-8X36 on mine, and it seemed a good choice, although this is one the rare times I would think a 1-4x20 is a good fit, as the Ruger #1 is such a nice streamlined unit.
I'd plant the 1-4 on it DB. It'll be great out to 300 at that magnification and show close up.
What a fantastic rifle to own!
I'm a fan of Sierra's in the 303, and would choose the 180gr Prohunter. You can easily match .308 Win factory ballistics with that setup.
What a fantastic rifle to own!
I'm a fan of Sierra's in the 303, and would choose the 180gr Prohunter. You can easily match .308 Win factory ballistics with that setup.
I used to be all about magnification and hardly considered anything under 3-9x. I have recently come to realize the benefits of having a lower magnification optic, there are times when 3x is just too much and how often have I used 9x when not at the range? Not often! 1-4x gets my nod. Should be able to hit out to 200yrds no prolblem!
BigUglyMan
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Since you already have the 1-4x that's what I would recommend. Otherwise I would have said the 1.5-5x Leupold.
