I handled the Standard in 25-06. I have a few rifles with scopes mounted that weight 1-2 pounds less than a standard Number 1 with no optics. Idon't knowhow mucha flintlock weights or how youhunt. I walk quite a bit when i hunt. Every ounce is felt after several days hunting. I am a stickler for accuracy and by design the Number 1 is accurate. But to me the accuracy is not worth the weightof the rifle. IfI hunted deerdifferentlyor wanted a dedicated varmint rifle to shoot from a benchImayconsider a Number1.

Edit: Why doesn't Ruger offer a composite stocks for the number 1? Is there something in the design of the rifle that prevents them from putting on a lighter stock?