Ruger #1 303 British will be made!

canucklehead said:
Educate me. I'm not trying to be a #### - I'd honestly like to know the appeal! I own (or have owned) about every type of rifle/handgun/shotgun under the sun, but this one I don't 'get'. I'm no gun-snob /calibre snob either.

If Remington started offering a 700 in .303 brit, would it be the same interest? Is the in the fact it's a Ruger? Cuz it's a #1t? .303? The single shot part? The accuracy? All of the above?

The reason I'm asking is because when I saw the title of the thread, I thought.. 'well, THIS will be a bomb!', but I'm finding out that was a foolish assumption. Seriously - I'd like to know why there is so much interest!

Either way - good on ya SakoAlberta for knowing your customer base! I would NEVER have guessed there would be this much interest! :D
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well, i've always wanted a #1, but the only one that really interested me was the 1A in 7x57 and they are hard to come by. i've been trying to convince myself that i need a 1H in 450-400 but just can't quite do it.

i like the 303, it fits right in with a bunch of other intermediate cartridges and is a real old timer with lots of history, which i like.

if the 303 was chambered by remington i doubt i would buy one.

so, you have a rifle that has always interested me, in a cartridge that i like.
 
canuck said:
The appeal for me was the Ltd Edition/Canadian/serial number thing so I don't believe I'll be ordering one now.
The effort to see this through, however, is appreciated.
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I would prefer it with custom serial #'s (who wouldn't?) but it's not that important to me. I'm more of a gun user than gun collector, and custom serial #'s don't kill any better than regular ones.:p

Although maybe Clay could arrange to have a small commemorative added to the rifles he gets. A small maple leaf laser etched or something onto the rifle would be enough to make it "custom"

I'll buy one regardless, though. Can't wait to go deer hunting with it!:)
 
Interesting - thanks for the edumacation! :)

I've never even held a #1 before, so maybe the appeal would grow on me if I actually tried one. I do appreciate the reasoning and for not blasting me for being a non-believer. haha

ANY new guns in the hands of Canadians is a good thing! Some of you seem to have very particular tastes, and it's also good to see a dealer listen to their customer base.
 
Canuklehead, so far no one has mentioned to you that it's also a falling block action single shot. For those that enjoy the mechanical aspects and the historical link to the old Sharps falling blocks this is also part of the appeal.

And a single shot does not have to be slow. From my time at the rifle range I've seen that not many folks can cycle a bolt action while still on their shoulder. So the fast followup shot isn't really all that common. With that in mind and with a stock buddy that holds a few rounds a Ruger #1 can actually be loaded in not much longer, if any, than what many folks take to just cycle a bolt action. Granted it would take practice and a quick bolt shooter would have the edge over a quick falling block shooter but I think you'd find that with some practice the difference isn't all that much.
 
BCRider said:
Canuklehead, so far no one has mentioned to you that it's also a falling block action single shot. For those that enjoy the mechanical aspects and the historical link to the old Sharps falling blocks this is also part of the appeal.

And a single shot does not have to be slow. From my time at the rifle range I've seen that not many folks can cycle a bolt action while still on their shoulder. So the fast followup shot isn't really all that common. With that in mind and with a stock buddy that holds a few rounds a Ruger #1 can actually be loaded in not much longer, if any, than what many folks take to just cycle a bolt action. Granted it would take practice and a quick bolt shooter would have the edge over a quick falling block shooter but I think you'd find that with some practice the difference isn't all that much.
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As I remember from some of our shooting training in army cadets, that was a rapid fire exercise we used to practice.
 
BCRider said:
Canuklehead, so far no one has mentioned to you that it's also a falling block action single shot. For those that enjoy the mechanical aspects and the historical link to the old Sharps falling blocks this is also part of the appeal.

And a single shot does not have to be slow. From my time at the rifle range I've seen that not many folks can cycle a bolt action while still on their shoulder. So the fast followup shot isn't really all that common. With that in mind and with a stock buddy that holds a few rounds a Ruger #1 can actually be loaded in not much longer, if any, than what many folks take to just cycle a bolt action. Granted it would take practice and a quick bolt shooter would have the edge over a quick falling block shooter but I think you'd find that with some practice the difference isn't all that much.
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I'm surely not a single shot fast shooting aficionado, but I have played around with them a bit.

If you know you are going to shoot, put a couple of rounds in between the fingers of your left hand (for right handers) and you can pluck them and load them with your right hand pretty fast with out dropping the stock form shoulder.

I've also seen wrist shellholders and even a small holder attached to a strap with the ammo near your neck/left shoulder.

I hate buttstock shell holders but they are also a decent idea with a single shot.

I always manipulate a bolt action or lever or pump without dropping it form my shoulder. To not do so is the mark of an amateur. ;)
 
The appeal to me first and foremost is that it is a new comerical rifle chambered in 303 British. Second is that it is a single shot. The fact that it is a Ruger is fine with me as well, but it could be many rifles as long as it is a single shot and 303 British I would want one.

Graydog
 
I like the concept;
  • 'Canadian' caliber.
  • Single shot.
I guess for my liking, considering my choices in rifle manufacturers, calibers and vintage, if I was to go for one, it would probably be a custom job. Nothing against the Ruger #1 as I've had a few of them but if I was to get one 'made up', I'd probably go for a fitting vintage action as a basis. A Martini action.
 
Well. Tomorrow morning is the big day. Please be patient as the lines could be busy. Also, before you order, remember we will need your patience with the delivery. They could be here in a few months but could also take several months. We really don't know and trying to get info from a public co like Ruger is not easy.I will keep people updated as soon as I know anything with regards to delivery time. If you don't like the idea of having your deposit 'tied up' for several months, it might be a good idea to just wait until all orders with deposits are filled and we have them in inventory.

A few people have requested consecutive serials. Please indicate this when ordering too. We'll do our best but , without the special run, the numbers will be more mixed. However, I would think with such a large order, we'll have several consecutives.


Here's some info from previous posts:

780.872.2865 Clay will answer and take calls until 10 PM
780.875.0575 Monique will answer and take calls until 10 PM
780.875.7674 Dalyce will answer and tale calls as long as it busy(likely until noon or so?) Not a regular number.
EMT would be great. Credit card is OK too but costs us $$$, of course.

EMT's will be sent to payments@prophetriver.com

On the 17th, when calling, we will need the following information:

Full name,
Address, both physical and mailing if you have a box #
Phone numbers(s)
PAL#
Place and date of birth
Credit card number if not doing EMT or cheque/MO
 
A pair .303's on St. Patrick's Day! Only top by me last year by buying a Harley on my Wedding Anniversary when the wifey was out of town....:D:dancingbanana: ME->:kickInTheNuts:<-WIFE
 
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