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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:17:03 PM EDT
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Bill Ruger supported the AWB
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:20:53 PM EDT
[#2]
Mines 6mm Remington and loves 87gr Vmax.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:21:39 PM EDT
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Mines 6mm Remington and loves 87gr Vmax.
http://m2.i.pbase.com/g1/72/325172/2/117005262.F72a4AvR.jpg http://m1.i.pbase.com/g1/72/325172/2/117005051.OMLHi52v.jpg Very nice. 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:26:13 PM EDT
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My BIL has one chambered in 6.5 Creedmore. I think that was a caliber that was only offered a couple of years.
Beautiful rifles, but I understand they can be a little finicky. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:27:50 PM EDT
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I don't see any advantage to having one, outside of nostalgia. A bolt gun does everything better, and in some cases, looks better.
That said, they're cool, especially the ones from the earlier 60/70s. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:29:14 PM EDT
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I don't have one.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:30:18 PM EDT
[#7]
If you find a caliber you want, grab it. They often don't stick around long regardless if they are the special run or not.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:33:15 PM EDT
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BEWARE. One of four is great, one of four is ok, two of four are crap and cannot be fixed.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:33:37 PM EDT
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I've got one in 338 WM? Much fancier wood than I had any right to expect on a rifle like this. Bought it about 25 years ago.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:37:41 PM EDT
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My father had one in 300 Win Mag., it was a very well built rifle and his sported a very attractive well figured stock.
On top of those things, it also had a very nice trigger. He eventually sold it because he likes shooting my SAKO more though. If you're in the market for a single shot hunting rifle though they are hard to beat. Only bad thing I can say about it was that accuracy was average. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:41:37 PM EDT
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I had one in .218 Bee. Fun gun, but I sold it so I could buy a Kimber of Oregon Bee.
Eric
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:43:02 PM EDT
[#12]
I'd love to get one in 7x57 Mauser.
hell I'd love yo have a M77 in that caliber! |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:47:32 PM EDT
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I've got a 30-06 Sporter that shoots great. I had a heavy barrel 6mm Rem like the one shown above that wouldn't group better than 3" at 100 yards.
Eta: Cabelas had a run of Number 1's chambered in 30-40 Krag a few years ago. I'd love one of those. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:48:28 PM EDT
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Mine is a 30-06 It is really comfy to carry in one hand even though I have a sling. I have never needed a second shot on any of the deer I've killed.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:49:51 PM EDT
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BEWARE. One of four is great, one of four is ok, two of four are crap and cannot be fixed. What? |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:50:50 PM EDT
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I so want one in .357 Mag. Just don't want to pay the inflated price for it.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:52:14 PM EDT
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I know a guy that owns like 20 of them
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:52:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd love to get one in 7x57 Mauser. hell I'd love yo have a M77 in that caliber! I think last year the special edition or the lipseys exlusive I can't remember was a No.1 international (full stock) in 7x57. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:54:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bill Ruger supported the AWB He's been dead for 12 years. I'd like to have a Ruger No 1 just because they are cool something like 375 H&H, 416 Rigby, 458Lott |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:59:59 PM EDT
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Tag because I've always wanted a Ruger #1
I'd love to have one in something like 375 or 416 for that African trip I'll never be able to afford haha |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:01:50 PM EDT
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I've got one in 338 WM? Much fancier wood than I had any right to expect on a rifle like this. Bought it about 25 years ago. The No. 1 was Bill Ruger's baby. He insisted that all No. 1s had nice wood. I always liked the Browning single-shot; I think it was the model 78. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:05:36 PM EDT
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I've got one of the sporters in 45-70 cal. It's a beautiful rifle and it handles very well. I haven't hunted with it yet as I broke my right shoulder last fall right before deer season. Tuco Salamanca summed it best when he said this kicks like a mule with its balls wrapped in duct tape.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:13:23 PM EDT
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Bill Ruger supported the AWB
He's dead Jim let it go. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:17:56 PM EDT
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Mine is a 7mm Rem Mag; that one caused me to fall down on my pledge to never own a rifle for a belted magnum cartridge. But I'm holding faily steady now with only four or five. I'd say that every example can be made to shoot, but some work is involved. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:19:23 PM EDT
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I've been aware these exist for a while, but I don't really know jack about them. I've never seen one outside of a gun show, and I've never really gone in for a closer look. I went to Ruger's page on a whim, looking to read more about them, and they're offered in the weirdest calibers. The current list is: 280 Rem 220 Swift 9.3 x 62 450/400 N.E. 3" 257 Rob 45-70 Govt (Lipsey's Exclusive) It's only when I click on the overview page for the gun that I see that these calibers and configurations are only offered for this year. What's the deal with these things? School me. Awesome rifle. May not be as accurate as a good bolt, but they are beautiful, and accurate enough for most most purposes. I have a 9.3x74R and a .223. A Varmint model in 6mm and a No. 3 in 45-70 |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:20:30 PM EDT
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Mine is a 7mm Rem Mag; that one caused me to fall down on my pledge to never own a rifle for a belted magnum cartridge. But I'm holding faily steady now with only four or five. I'd say that every example can be made to shoot, but some work is involved. Are they inherently problematic? |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:25:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are they inherently problematic? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Mine is a 7mm Rem Mag; that one caused me to fall down on my pledge to never own a rifle for a belted magnum cartridge. But I'm holding faily steady now with only four or five. I'd say that every example can be made to shoot, but some work is involved. Are they inherently problematic? Mine needed a lot of load workup and a trigger job, it now shoots .75moa but with some work on the forearm I could probably improve on that. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:28:54 PM EDT
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I have one in 30-06 with stainless on a composite stock.
They are beautiful rifles. But there are inherent FLAWS or ISSUES with the rifle arising from the design of rifle. Most have accuracy issues that can be fixed. The forearm and mainspring are attached to an extended hanger protruding from the front of the receiver. With the forearm, spring, and hanger in contact, upon firing, all parts try to vibrate at a different rate. Since this rate is uncontrolled it can not be duplicated from shot to shot. This of course means that each bullet leaves the bore at a slightly different angle and results in either vertical or horizontal stringing of groups, depending on the particular rifle. Here is an article on accurizing a Model 1. http://varminthuntinginternational.com/accurizingnoruger.html |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:32:55 PM EDT
[#29]
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Are they inherently problematic? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mine is a 7mm Rem Mag; that one caused me to fall down on my pledge to never own a rifle for a belted magnum cartridge. But I'm holding faily steady now with only four or five. I'd say that every example can be made to shoot, but some work is involved. Are they inherently problematic? Yes, like all Ruger rifle they are finicky and hard to tune,...and some are just untuneable. Most of the No. 1's problems stem from the forearm attachment point and the tension it imparts on the barrel. Most (85%) are deer accurate and that's it, the other 15% will shoot very well. (1.25 inches or better) |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:34:44 PM EDT
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I so want one in .357 Mag. Just don't want to pay the inflated price for it. Old 'smith I knew built up a Martini Cadet in .357 Magnum. Damned fine little rifle that was. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:36:27 PM EDT
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Are they inherently problematic? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mine is a 7mm Rem Mag; that one caused me to fall down on my pledge to never own a rifle for a belted magnum cartridge. But I'm holding faily steady now with only four or five. I'd say that every example can be made to shoot, but some work is involved. Are they inherently problematic? The way the forend hanger is designed can cause issues with some of the standard model rifles, the forend can cause inconsistent pressure on the barrel. There are lots of internet instructions on easy ways to accurize it, either by free floating or fully bedding the forend. Here is one good example: Link |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:37:13 PM EDT
[#32]
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Are they inherently problematic? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mine is a 7mm Rem Mag; that one caused me to fall down on my pledge to never own a rifle for a belted magnum cartridge. But I'm holding faily steady now with only four or five. I'd say that every example can be made to shoot, but some work is involved. Are they inherently problematic? My take is ; they are a gun Cranks Rifle. Like my Princess wife, my Number One is Beautiful, Sexy, and an attention grabber, but also finicky and demanding. Took me years of tinkering and load development to finally get her to shoot better than 1.5 - 2 " at 100 yards, but I finally got her tuned and a load that got close enough to call it an inch. Took this Mulie a few years back at an Honest 365 yards.( Partner dropped his rangefinder when I shot, so we had a 100% reliable point to point). .270 Win, 130 Combined Technology bullet over IMR 4831. Wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:37:38 PM EDT
[#33]
With the Ruger No. 1 rifle. I'd prefer to have something with a little more oomph to it. Think 45-70 and above in terms of power.  |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:43:44 PM EDT
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Local shop had a No. 1 in .458 Lott a few months ago. Stainless, grey laminated stock and forearm. $700 OTD. Went back a few days later. Gone.
 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:55:28 PM EDT
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I have 2. One in 257 Roberts, and another in 6mm Rem. They both have pretty wood.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:08:56 PM EDT
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Old 'smith I knew built up a Martini Cadet in .357 Magnum. Damned fine little rifle that was. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I so want one in .357 Mag. Just don't want to pay the inflated price for it. Old 'smith I knew built up a Martini Cadet in .357 Magnum. Damned fine little rifle that was. I have a 256 Win Mag in a Martini Cadet. It's a fun rifle. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:13:46 PM EDT
[#37]
One at my LGS is chambered in 7.62x39.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:15:19 PM EDT
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The .450-400 NE 3" is an excellent cartridge.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:20:04 PM EDT
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The .450-400 NE 3" is an excellent cartridge. I know nothing about it. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:26:42 PM EDT
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Pick the one cartridge you've always wanted but couldn't rationalize and buy it in a no1. Get nice glass and enjoy.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:28:57 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I know nothing about it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The .450-400 NE 3" is an excellent cartridge. I know nothing about it. The ejector on the No. 1 is adjustible. You can crank up the tension to toss smaller cases over your shoulder, or crank it down and just barely extract it. Trop Guns has a nice aftermarket safety that'll help prevent the ejected cases from hanging up on it.     Here's that safety and adjustible ejector I talked about.   |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:29:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pick the one cartridge you've always wanted but couldn't rationalize and buy it in a no1. Get nice glass and enjoy. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:31:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 7MM STW is where my mind is at, I just have not found a beat up Number 1 that I am willing to re-barrel. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pick the one cartridge you've always wanted but couldn't rationalize and buy it in a no1. Get nice glass and enjoy. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:37:38 PM EDT
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I had a .45-70 Ruger no. 1 for several years. I ended up selling not long ago because I just never shot it. It was a very nice gun, pretty wood, nice finish on the metal. Very strong action - you can load a .45-70 Ruger no.1 up to near .458 win mag levels. Bloody thing kicked lick a pissed off mule at that kind of load though.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:39:27 PM EDT
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I bought a '76 model in 7mm mag from a widow on a whim. Makes a nice lightweight deer rifle.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:45:25 PM EDT
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I've been aware these exist for a while, but I don't really know jack about them. I've never seen one outside of a gun show, and I've never really gone in for a closer look. I went to Ruger's page on a whim, looking to read more about them, and they're offered in the weirdest calibers. The current list is: 280 Rem 220 Swift 9.3 x 62 450/400 N.E. 3" 257 Rob 45-70 Govt (Lipsey's Exclusive) It's only when I click on the overview page for the gun that I see that these calibers and configurations are only offered for this year. What's the deal with these things? School me. Where do you put the magazine? Oh wait, it's a single shot? 1850 called, they want their technology back. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:49:04 PM EDT
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It's a .450 NE case necked down to .400 caliber. The brits do it backwards. They use parent cartridge-new caliber. Throws a 400 grain bullet at 2050 fps or so. The bullets are actually .41 caliber. With a case full of Trail Boss, it's a really fun plinker with 210 grain .41 cal pistol bullets. Hornady makes high quality brass for it. Treat it well and it'll last a good while. The ejector on the No. 1 is adjustible. You can crank up the tension to toss smaller cases over your shoulder, or crank it down and just barely extract it. Trop Guns has a nice aftermarket safety that'll help prevent the ejected cases from hanging up on it. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/photo2_zpsda2ce48d.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/photo1_zps8ea8327d.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps6e8dea60.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps78566a8e.jpg Here's that safety and adjustible ejector I talked about. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/Trop%20Safety/SafetyInstallComplete1.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/Trop%20Safety/AdjusttheEjector.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The .450-400 NE 3" is an excellent cartridge. I know nothing about it. The ejector on the No. 1 is adjustible. You can crank up the tension to toss smaller cases over your shoulder, or crank it down and just barely extract it. Trop Guns has a nice aftermarket safety that'll help prevent the ejected cases from hanging up on it. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/photo2_zpsda2ce48d.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/photo1_zps8ea8327d.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps6e8dea60.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps78566a8e.jpg Here's that safety and adjustible ejector I talked about. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/Trop%20Safety/SafetyInstallComplete1.jpg http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/DoubleARon_2007/Trop%20Safety/AdjusttheEjector.jpg I could have some serious fun with one of those. 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:56:59 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Where do you put the magazine? Oh wait, it's a single shot? 1850 called, they want their technology back. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've been aware these exist for a while, but I don't really know jack about them. I've never seen one outside of a gun show, and I've never really gone in for a closer look. I went to Ruger's page on a whim, looking to read more about them, and they're offered in the weirdest calibers. The current list is: 280 Rem 220 Swift 9.3 x 62 450/400 N.E. 3" 257 Rob 45-70 Govt (Lipsey's Exclusive) It's only when I click on the overview page for the gun that I see that these calibers and configurations are only offered for this year. What's the deal with these things? School me. Where do you put the magazine? Oh wait, it's a single shot? 1850 called, they want their technology back. |
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Posted: 8/22/2014 4:53:03 AM EDT
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It's a .450 NE case necked down to .400 caliber. The brits do it backwards. They use parent cartridge-new caliber. Throws a 400 grain bullet at 2050 fps or so. The bullets are actually .41 caliber. With a case full of Trail Boss, it's a really fun plinker with 210 grain .41 cal pistol bullets. Hornady makes high quality brass for it. Treat it well and it'll last a good while. The ejector on the No. 1 is adjustible. You can crank up the tension to toss smaller cases over your shoulder, or crank it down and just barely extract it. Trop Guns has a nice aftermarket safety that'll help prevent the ejected cases from hanging up on it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The .450-400 NE 3" is an excellent cartridge. I know nothing about it. The ejector on the No. 1 is adjustible. You can crank up the tension to toss smaller cases over your shoulder, or crank it down and just barely extract it. Trop Guns has a nice aftermarket safety that'll help prevent the ejected cases from hanging up on it. Man... what's the recoil like on that sumbitch?
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Posted: 8/22/2014 5:10:54 AM EDT
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I have one that I rebarrelled in 6.5x55. Not my most accurate rifle, it's more than adequate for anything I'd shoot at less than 400yds. I probably have ~$2k in that gun, which seems silly for a rifle that can be outshot by a $350 Ruger American, but I love it. It's a beautiful sculpture in wood and steel.
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