Ruger #1 in 500 S&W

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What would it take to convince Ruger to build a run of #1's in 500S&W...I'd take one...Maybe Clay could poke them one more time....:p

Russ...
 
I have that caliber in a 500 S&W handgun and wouldn't mind a rifle to go with it. Rather than getting it in a Ruger #1, I'd prefer it in something like a Marlin 1895GS.
 
I'm thinking it may be harder to get marlin to build one..Even a Thompson Center would be nice. The H&R's seem a little to weak.
 
these guys ww w.bighornarmory.com/products/ and these guys ww w.wildwestguns.com/index.html both make levers in .500, i believe the wild west one is a marlin based design, and can also be had in a take down version. they dont list the caliber but ive found a few posts from people in the states who have them in .500 so im sure they would make it for you
 
heavenIsAlie said:
these guys ww w.bighornarmory.com/products/ and these guys ww w.wildwestguns.com/index.html both make levers in .500, i believe the wild west one is a marlin based design, and can also be had in a take down version. they dont list the caliber but ive found a few posts from people in the states who have them in .500 so im sure they would make it for you
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A while back, looking into the possibility I heard Wildwest was making one. I made inquiries, and was directed to their Canadian rep, made inquiries through their Canadian rep, never heard a peep. I made a slight change in direction and thought I'd keep my Marlin 1895GS in 45-70 and get a BFR in 45-70 as a companion handgun. ;)It's on the list.
 
Though the Big Horn Armory 50 S&W looks awesome I'd go for one of Wild West Guns take down Co-Pilot carbines with the 16.5" barrel in 45-70...

:)
 
I have H&R single shots in both 500 S&W and 45-70. Some things to note:

- at the same pressure, the 45-70 has it all over the 500 S&W for every bullet weight. Yes, you can run 45-70 at the same pressure as 500 S&W in a Ruger #1 or H&R, and the brass will handle it;
- bullets for the 500 S&W are 0.501", not the "standard" 0.512", and so the selection is much more limited than for 45 cal;
- component costs are much higher for 500 S&W; and
- it's a very simple matter in a single shot to turn the 45-70 into a 45-90, 45-100, even a 45-120. Not so for the 500 S&W - a 500 Alaskan or 50-90 has a different bore diameter and the rim diameter will pose a problem as well.

None of those were reasons to stop me, nor should they you, but are good to know.
 
I know 500 S&W isn't a "practical" rifle...others will do almost the same thing...some maybe even better and cheaper...but they won't put a .501" hole in something...That, the 500 S&W does very well;)
 
I think the problem would be "Smith & Wesson" written on their rifles. Juste look at their Blackhawk in .45 Colt... it is only written ".45 caliber" on those guns. The idea of making a such gun is great!
 
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