Ruger #1 what do you think?

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I'm looking for some feed back. how accurate are these? do they need to be tweeked?

Thanks guys,

Cheers,

Sean
 
I use a #1 and have found it accurate enough for hunting.I have knocked down Deer at some very long ranges and I would not trade it for anything.As Claven says they are not a target rifle.They do have a very strong action as I reload for mine (7x57) and have reached over 2800 fps.with 160 grns.Also they are a lot shorter than a bolt or pump by the length the cartridge.No bolt to pull back.
Makes it a lot easier to carry in the bush.Mine is a light sporter but with a scope it is still noy light.
 
I've got two, one in 6mm rem and the other in .338wm They are both decently accurate, both of mine have had the triggers reworked which I have read is a must and some people will fine a need to bed the fore-end as a heated barrel can cause the bases to move ever so slightly and cause a POI shift. It's not an issue hunting but during load developement it can be.

Slick rifles, get one you won't regret it.
 
Mine had a great trigger out of the box and did not need a trigger job. They can also be sensitive to how you hold them on the bench, giving vertical stringing.
Mine is accurate enough for hunting, one time I put 8 shots into a hole that was about 3/4 inch big. My rifle will usualy shoot just under 2" groups but has some potential if I wanted to tweek.
 
FWIW, my "go to" deer rifle is a Ruger 1A in .30-06 so I like them very much, but they are not benchrest guns. Very light and handy and very capable and the cat's ass of the single-shot hunting rifles (except maybe a Sharps or original farquharson...)
 
sean said:
I bought one on a whim from another board member. looking forward to trying it out :D
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What kind of Number 1? (model and caliber?)

Basically, there are a few things you can do, but first, see if it will shoot without modification.

In terms of "tweaking" the Number 1, you can:

free float the barrel,

glass bed the hanger,

install a screw to provide up-pressure on the barrel (through the hanger),

relieve the rear portion of the forearm so that it does not bear on the action,

bed the forward portion of the rear stock (where it bears on the rear part of the action and

play with bedding the barrel such that it introduces some up-pressure on the barrel.

There's probably something else I've missed.

Any one (or combination of the above) can make a huge improvement in how the rifle will shoot.

I recently went through a few of these options with a Number 1A in 30-06. Some changes made no difference, but finally it worked.
The rifle went from being a 3 or 4 MOA shooter to sub-MOA (five shot groups). Certainly enough for a reliable hunting rifle.
 
I have owned five different No.1's, two thhat were set up for silhouette comppetion.
ALL were were very accurate, even the little RSI in 7X57.
As far as target rifles go, what kind of target competiton are we talking about?
BR-no. But if you are looking at a rifle capable of shooting .5MOA for nriffle rodeos, silhouette, etc., the No.1 is totaly up to the task with the little stuff and tricks that A-zone has laid out.

As far as hunting rifles, go, they are in the upper end of accurate, fine handling, classy rifles....
Cat
 
Only ever fired one Ruger in my life, was a single shot lever, rear eject .300WM and I decided then to never shoot another in that caliber, lol. Step up behind the mule, make sure your eyes are closed and your mouthguard is firmly clenched between your teeth, then get somone to tickle the ass of the beast and it wont be long!
Of course this isn't an accurate account of the manufacturer, just the 1 rifle I had shot.
 
I have had 2 in the past: Ruger #1 Sporter in 45-70 (a real beaut - now in the hands of Crashman) and a #1B in .270. Go for the sporter... heavier barrel is extremely accurate. Action is strong as an Ox. Makes a wonderful custom job. The #1B is ok but heats up quick at the range. I someday will get another one (Sporter). My Buddy had one in .22Hornet... It shot 1/8" groups at 100 yards... Is that accurate enough for you?! :lol:

Both mine and my bud's Rugers had a Wolff Spring Kit install... cheap, easy to do and excellent results. :idea:
 
Only ever fired one Ruger in my life, was a single shot lever, rear eject .300WM and I decided then to never shoot another in that caliber, lol. Step up behind the mule, make sure your eyes are closed and your mouthguard is firmly clenched between your teeth, then get somone to tickle the ass of the beast and it wont be long!
Of course this isn't an accurate account of the manufacturer, just the 1 rifle I had shot.
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You ain't lived until you have fired a Ruger #1 Tropical in .458!!!!!!!! (600grain bullets) :shock: 8) Word to the wise... DO NOT SHOOT PRONE! :idea: I displaced my testicles after doing that and my one shoulder has been a bit wonky ever since!
 
I owned a Ruger No1-H tropical in 416 Rem for a few years. Real nice gun, shot good, extracted 100%, and was compact.

Pretty nice wide range of styles and calibers too, should be able to find what you need in that lineup.
 
I just got it in todays mail. Looks real nice my only complaint would be the safety for the money you think Ruger would have spent a couple extra bucks there. The safety cluncks and is the exact opposite of smooth. I've put a leupold VXIII 1.5X5 on it and cant wait to try it out. Thanks for all the advice keep it coming.

Cheers,

Sean
 
I found the safety on my No1 to be smooth going to fire, but to put it on safe took a bit of work. Nothing 30 seconds of practice cant overcome
 
I had an Older Ruger No1V in 280, It was a tackdriver and surprised the heck out of us everytime we shot it, cloverleafed everything we fed it, from 140's to 175's :shock:
Why did I sell that one..... :?

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