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Old 01-22-2008, 11:40 AM
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I'm thinking of getting a single shot for my next rifle any suggestions out there as to where to start looking?
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Old 01-22-2008, 12:03 PM
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My son just bought a Ruger #1-B in 25-06 Rem. 6 x 42 IOR Valada Tactical scope. He shoots 117gr Hornady SST's into .5MOA.
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Old 01-22-2008, 01:54 PM
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Mmmmmm I'm all about another Ruger and the #1 is a georgous gun. But the price tag on it hurts a bit. It would cost almost twice as much as my MkII did.[&:]
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:03 PM
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It was on the pricey side. What are you looking to shoot at?
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:40 PM
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I’ve had both Ruger No 1 and T/C Encore and I would pick the Ruger even if it would cost more...
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Old 01-22-2008, 07:51 PM
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I second Trailer's post. I had the Encore and a Ruger #1. I still have the Ruger.
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Old 01-22-2008, 08:31 PM
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I bought an 1885 high wall in 300wsm. I took the rifle to New Zealand for red stag and I love it. It is very and I love the fact that its design has not changed from the first rifle until now. It is a heavy rifle, but that adds to its accuracy andI love a long barrel with the magnums. This year I believe they are offering it in 30-06.
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Old 01-22-2008, 09:25 PM
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My Encore is my go to deer rifle, when I am hunting horns. However my Browning HighWall is one of my favorite 45-70's. The HighWall is a fun gun to hunt with. Tom.
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Old 01-22-2008, 11:12 PM
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There are a lot of interesting single shot actions available and a person could have almost anything built on one or the other. One of the most fun rifles I ever had was a little .357 Magnum built on the small Martini action. It made into a beautiful rifle in both function and looks and although mine was only for short range varmint hunting, it was a blast. I deserve a sound thrashing for ever getting rid of it.[:@]

Anyway, I mention all this to show you your options for this project may be much broader than you first thought.
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Old 01-23-2008, 05:18 AM
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I second the 1885 High Wall... very heavy though. I also Love Ruger # 1's, however, some have accuracy issues while some are spot on immediately. May need a little tweaking.
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