RE: NEF vs. Ruger No. 1
The Ruger #1 is a great rifle and they are very accurate, but so are the NEF. The choice between the two would come down to how much do you want to spend. We have both a couple NEF's in .223, and .243, and Ruger #1's in .25-06, .300 Win Mag, & .375 H&H. Any of the guns are more than enough to do the job. even though the .223 is a little short rifle we have shot crows at 200 yards with it. For the price they really shoot great.