Ruger no 1
09-05-2009, 07:24 PM
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bardstown Kentucky USA
Posts: 109
I have owned a Ruger No. 1 Sporter in 7x57 for about 25 years. It is extremely accurate and has become my favorite deer rifle. I handload for it. I also have a Ruger No. 3 Carbine (discontinued years ago) in .223 that is a tack-driver and what I use for feral cats and other varmints. Both guns are a real joy to use. I got both lightly used from local individuals who advertised in our local paper and feel I got huge bargains in both. I got the No. 1 with scope and two boxes of ammo for $295!! I think the No. 3 cost me about $150. I get a kick out of showing up with my single shot rifle for deer camp and generally never carry more than 3-5 rounds of ammo with me and wonder why I carry so many.
09-06-2009, 07:40 PM
#13
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern Louisiana
Posts: 304
I have a thing for the full stocked sporters and was not aware until recently that the number one was offered that way. In view of the fact that there have been a few reports concerning the mounting of the forend and that in some cases it can contact the barrel and possibly affect accuracy, I would think that the full stocked version would pretty well eliminate that concern. I know my CZ 06 with the mannlicher stock is a straight shooter so why not the Ruger? My only concern with this model is the 18" barrel. In say 22-250, 223, or maybe the .204, could you still end up with a tack driver at reasonable ranges for that barrel length?
09-06-2009, 10:43 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oakland OR USA
Posts: 2,929
My RSI is average in the accuracy department in my opinion , I have it in 243 Win and had the 30-06 for awhile . I like the full stocks myself amd got a real bargain on mine or at least I thought I did until I read DocHunters post .
09-07-2009, 03:48 AM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 261
Back before I started hunting with muzzeloaders exclusively my favorite rifle was a TCR-83 Aristocrat made by Thompson Center. A single shot rifle and features double set triggers and interchangable barrels. It is a very sleek rifle and accurate. T.C discontinued this fine rifle years ago.
09-07-2009, 04:22 AM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MB.
Posts: 2,984
I had the Ruger #1 in a 22-250. I had issues when mounting a scope. The eye relief was a little short on my Weaver Grand Slam and even when I purchased some offset rings , it wasn’t to my liking. Ended up selling the rifle...
09-07-2009, 07:47 AM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
Posts: 2,600
I've owned several of them. The 1V that I owned was in 25-06. Never could get that gun to shoot up to my expectations, regardless of what I fed it. The fore end bedding can be an issue with some of these guns, and can be hard to cure. Nonetheless, there are many good shooters out there, and I think you should go ahead and scratch your itch, for if you don't you'll always be wondering if........
09-07-2009, 04:37 PM
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bardstown Kentucky USA
Posts: 109
Remember, that #1 purchase was about 25 years ago. That $295 would probably be worth about $1000 in today's devalued money. I think the #1 was selling new for about $395 back then.
