i've always had a gut feel that rugers problems lie with the barrels, rather than with particular models. both No1's and M77's produce outstanding shooters, but also some that just don't perform. i know of at least one No1 that left the factory with an out-of-round chamber, so QA is still not what it could be.

it's a pity, because i'd love to buy one in 7x57 to keep my martini cadet company in the single shot category.