Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I have always wanted a Ruger #1. Too Tall Bob had one in .300 Wby listed and I pulled the trigger and bought it, new in original box. I mounted a Leupold 4 x 14 VXIII on it and finally got to the range today. I boresighted it before I left. Pretty windy today too. I only shot 10 rounds. Started a 25 yards to verify zero. Then to 100 yards. Target is the last 4 I shot. First one is a sighter, then adjusted and the 3 shot group was what I finished up with. Used my own handloads for another .300 Wby I have and they seem to shoot great in this rifle too. I will get back to the range for some 200 & 300 yard works after the current storm passes and the wind dies down. I plan on hunting elk with it in late November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Beautiful rifle and nice shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I'm a huge sucker for gorgeous wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derringer Dan Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Beautiful. I wish I had one as well. Saw a nice one in 308 a while back but couldn’t get the funding. Good luck with it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sixgun Sheridan said: I'm a huge sucker for gorgeous wood. Me too. Here is my 30-06 with it's tiger tail maple stock. I made the stock over 60 years ago. Still hunt with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 My wedding present from my wife was a Ruger #1 in 270. That was forty years ago and obviously its not for sale. I also have a heavy barrel in 22-250 and a number 3 in 45-70. Great guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxahachie Kid #17017 L Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I do love my Ruger Number 1. I bought mine back in the 1990's, and I am glad I did. Back then they had lots more variety of calibers available, than they offer now. There is just something about a single shot rifle, that, to me, seems to edge out my bolt-action rifle. It's a quality rifle, and is very accurate. Thanks for the post. W.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Most excellent! Congratulations on such a classy acquisition. I bet the deer and elk will be impressed, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Lovely timber grain on the stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 I am going to be more impressed with some elk backstrap on my dinner plate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Bee-Yoo-Tee-Full~!! I am particularly impressed with the target! My No. 1 has comparable wood; however, it's .270 barrel is in AB configuration - which means it's very thin. Downright whippy, even... the barrel walls are only 1/10" at the muzzle. Unless I let it cool between shots, it shoots a pattern instead of a group. Yours is MUCH more accurate than mine... But I still love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 My dad’s #1 in 22-250 is what started me down the lifelong road of loving single shot rifles. But I’ve never forgot my first love, which now sits in my safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Saw one in .243 a bit back. Should have bought it. I have the cash but was scared to ask my wife for a check. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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