ruger #1 for target rifle??
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Not a problem, per se, but there are a couple of reasons I am aware of that you seldom see them as target rifles. One is the short "shank" or threaded section into the receiver, allowing minute flexing to take place between barrel and receiver, particularly in "tight sling" holds. Another is the two-piece stock and the difficulty in bedding the forend in such a way as to extract maximum accuracy from the rifle. They are plenty accurate as a hunting rifle, even as a varminter they generally do OK, but for precision target use, they just do not quite measure up. Regards, Eagleye.
thanks,guess i wont be useing my #1 as a donor!knew there had to be a reason.so sell it and buy 700,put that on my to do list.cheers
There are lots of tricks to get them to shoot consistently, like d&t a tension bolt through the fore arm tang to exert pressure on the barrel and the bedding can be a real issue for the reasons mentioned above. There are also several other pitfalls to go along with this beautiful action.
As mentioned above, general hunting accuracy out to 300m is easily achieved, quite often right off the shelf.
Go for a decent bolt action or advertise on the EE for a long range target set up. It will probably cost about half of what a new build would cost, even with a donor receiver.
As mentioned above, general hunting accuracy out to 300m is easily achieved, quite often right off the shelf.
Go for a decent bolt action or advertise on the EE for a long range target set up. It will probably cost about half of what a new build would cost, even with a donor receiver.
The threads on a Number One are no shorter than on a 77 or a Model 70. There are, however, some other issues with the single shots like the No. 1.
Ruger No.1's have a tendency to string shots vertically. There are enough potential cause for this that it's a bit difficult to isolate one to blame. The slow lock time is one. The angled impact of the hammer is another. Buttstock attachment is a third possibility. The forend hanger limits barrel diameter and is a flexible forearm attachment.
I like single shots and I like Number Ones but I do thing bolt actions are better for a target rifle build. Regards, Bill.
Ruger No.1's have a tendency to string shots vertically. There are enough potential cause for this that it's a bit difficult to isolate one to blame. The slow lock time is one. The angled impact of the hammer is another. Buttstock attachment is a third possibility. The forend hanger limits barrel diameter and is a flexible forearm attachment.
I like single shots and I like Number Ones but I do thing bolt actions are better for a target rifle build. Regards, Bill.
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There are more than a few Fclass No.1's running around, but for a
"slung gun" with irons, or stuff where multiple shots need to be made quick such as the "tactical' matches, they are lacking, due to the forend issues that were mentioned.
I've been told by numerous people ( none, BTW that shoot no.1's) that they are not accurate enough,m but beleive me, they are for Fclass and other such long range endevours.
This one shoots the lights out a 1,000!
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"slung gun" with irons, or stuff where multiple shots need to be made quick such as the "tactical' matches, they are lacking, due to the forend issues that were mentioned.
I've been told by numerous people ( none, BTW that shoot no.1's) that they are not accurate enough,m but beleive me, they are for Fclass and other such long range endevours.
This one shoots the lights out a 1,000!
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