Ruger #1 in Grizz country? (Not a defence thread!)

I have used my #1 International in 7x57 in grizz county a little bit. You would be lucky to get one shot off if a grizz was actualy trying to kill you anyways. I kind of think a single shot can be an *advantage* when being charged. I think I would be more likely to wait and take a close range brain shot at about 20 feet, this is the correct way to deal with a charge in my opinion. Blasting a quick shot at 30 yards thinking you have time to reload is a mistake.


The real problem with the #1 is what boomer points out, especaly the safety flicking off on its own. The safety spring is "sprung" in the wrong direction and wants to retun to the fire position.
 
I like #1's.

For your situation my first choice would be Browning BAR in .338 Win Mag with a 1.5x6 B&L 4200 (love the Rainguard), your first choice should be whatever you can shoot well and have confidence carrying.
 
I owned a No1-H in 416 Rem, was a real nice rifle.

I'd buy another, they're a nice classy rifle for hunting. One shot capacity appeals to me too.
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popcan said:
....... but we have no Grizz in the south cariboo.
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I don't want to alarm you but there are grizz in the South Cariboo. While not as many as elsewhere in the province they are around. Just cause you havn't seen one doesn't mean they are not there.
 
I had an awesomely accurate #1-B rechambered to 340 Weatherby mag.

I sold it only because I hunt/work a lot in areas that have a high concentration of grizzlies.

I'll take a good bolt or lever action any day over a single shot in grizzly country. I may only be able to get one shot off in an attack scenario but if it was possible to chamber another shot in a fast action rifle that's what I want.
 
[quote='Boo]I don't want to alarm you but there are grizz in the South Cariboo. While not as many as elsewhere in the province they are around. Just cause you havn't seen one doesn't mean they are not there.[/quote]

Gary, somehow I just knew you were going to say that! :rolleyes: I'm not alarmed though.

OK, I have never seen one in the south 'boo.... or seen sign, or heard of one spotted, but on the other hand, I know you wouldn't steer me wrong on something like that. I wonder if Otto has seen one?

I usually have the slug gun handy, but it sounds like there'd be no time to un-limber it anyhow.

So the real question remains, is the #1 a good hunting rifle. If .300 is big enough, why go bigger than that, to .338 or .416?
 
HEY fords and there owners cannot be held responsible for leaving the compatition behind at every corner on the globe :p

as for NO.1's , great rifles for the distinguished hunter , so much so that every ford should come with 1 as a comemerative set ;) :D
 
popcan said:
So the real question remains, is the #1 a good hunting rifle. If .300 is big enough, why go bigger than that, to .338 or .416?
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Buy the .338 and don't look back. As a moose-thumper it is hard to beat. Loaded with 225 grain Accubonds it becomes a serious long-range deer rifle.
 
Id feel much more comfortable around an aggressive bear if my rifle had a muzzle larger I could stick my finger in :)

300 mags are versatile and great, but 338 or bigger is more insurance on big bears. What cartridge you pick depends on how far you want to shoot and how much recoil you can put up with and still shoot well.
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.30 cals are very boring. getting a nice classy rifle like a ruger #1 in a .30cal would be a shame.

.338 would be nice, or a .375. Ruger #1's arn't the lightest rifles out there, use it to your advantage and get something with some thump.
 
Gatehouse said:
DOn't worry about it.

If you want a RUger #1, just get one.

Shoot your mosse and don't worry about the grizzlies...I knwo a guy that has killed 2 grizzlies with a Ruger #1 in 300 Winchester, anyway.:)
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I agree 100%, too. Or is that 102%...?:rolleyes:

Yes, if you are hunting w/ a single shot rifle; chances are you will get pretty damned good with it. :)

The chances of having the opportunity for more than one good, defensive shot on a grizzy is pretty remote I would think.

Jeff/1911.
 
popcan said:
OK, I have never seen one in the south 'boo.... or seen sign, or heard of one spotted, but on the other hand, I know you wouldn't steer me wrong on something like that. I wonder if Otto has seen one?
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Depends how south is south. If they're on the south side of Horsefly Lake what's to stop them from making the short jaunt to Chateau Popcan?

So the real question remains, is the #1 a good hunting rifle. If .300 is big enough, why go bigger than that, to .338 or .416?
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No real good reason to go bigger than 300 for a hunting rifle. Mind you there's no good reason no to. I'm not a fan of the #1B. It's ugly and a bastardization of the classic lines. I've got one in 458 and while it's a touch heavy, I wouldn't have any problem carrying it around hunting moose in the bush. That was what I originally bought it for. Mind you I also have a 1885 in 45-70 that I am quite fond of too. But then again I beling to the "Too Much Gun" club.
 
Depends how south is south. If they're on the south side of Horsefly Lake what's to stop them from making the short jaunt to Chateau Popcan?
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Nothing. But I can't see that there'd be enough for them to eat around the 70 Mile area. The blackies have a hard enough time. I suspect the ranchers would be quite vigilant too. I bet if one came into the area, it wouldn't be long before "something" happened to it.
 
If a No 1 fits you well buy one, they're great rifles. Personally I would hold out for a real nice one at least 25 years old. Man they used to put some nice wood on some of them:cool:
 
Popcan,
I had a No1 in 280 Rem quite awhile ago.........I even shot a bear or two with it;) (no grizz though)
They are Great Rifles and for Hunting purposes are an excellent choice.
You can't go wrong with one for sure. If I had to complain about them it would be the Extractor and lever are not the most robust if you get a sticky case but they generally work well. Yes accuracy can be spotty but we're talking Hunting rifles not BenchGuns right ?
FWIW: my 280 however shot impressive cloverleafs and accuracy definately was not a problem.
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This fella I took with my No1 & he should have made Book but I shot him in the Face at 10 paces(?) he was acting a bit aggressive at the time;)
They have some silly rule about not measuring cracked skulls :(
Who Knew ?:redface:
Thanks again for the Scope ;)
 
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Ya know, ya can talk down a #1 all day long until ya get one and play with it. They really are a quality firearm. Just got my first one a month or so ago, and it is slick. (Did I say first one? :eek: Musta been a Freudian slip.)
 
I had an older one in 7r.m. very nice looking, a bit heavy for hunting mountains, mediocre accuracy. IMHO a clunker, sold it and bought my first Savage, much happier after that.
 
POPCAN, you are just looking for an excuse to buy another gun that peeks your interest that you don't already have.:rolleyes:
If, all of a sudden, you have the 'hots' for single shot firearms, I'M first in line to buy those double barrel shotguns of yours :)
In fact, come to think of it, that double barrel didn't help you one bit in getting that grouse :p
You're right, you may as well go for single shot firearms from now on :p
HELL, if you didn't hit that grouse with the second shot, I don't think you need to worry too much about getting a second shot off on 'Mr. Griz':p:D
 
Haggis, the 20g model 96 is for sale in the exchange... didn't notice a pm from you saying "I'll take it" yet. ;)

That one took 4 ruffies last fall.


Said sneaky grouse in question was wearing body armor. That's why I need a .338 AP.


And hey, I only said I was thinking about a #1! I'm also thinking about a CZ, or an M1, or a Tikka, etc etc.... I haven't decided to buy anything yet. But if I was a big shot in Scotland like you and had your money, I would just buy them all and get it over with. :p
 
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