Ruger No. 1 owners?

[smle-man]

Had a 1A in .30-06, it was a good shooter but not a tack driver. I've wanted one of the 1As made in .303. Used to see them pop up on Gunbroker but I can't afford the asking price.

[870classic]

I have a #1RSI (International) in 7x57 Mauser and wears a Leupold 2-7x scope on it. Accuracy is better with the 175gr bullet and will get about 2+/- moa (if I do my part). YMMV.

Use: Target, but also it is my primary hunting rig for dear/hog/elk sized animals.

Best regards,
870classic.

[Tomnic]

45-70 No. 1 with Kepplinger set-trigger. It is a lot of fun.

[Trapper]

I have a Ruger 1B chambered in .270 with a Moyers trigger and handloads it will consistently put 3 shots under an inch. With a 26” barrel it’s shorter than a 22” bolt gun and points like a dream.

[flyer898]

I have four Ruger #1 H Tropical rifles. I started with a .375 H&H and I really liked it, but I wanted a left-hand bolt 22-250 even more so I made a trade.
My next #1 I found at a gun show in Eureka. I convinced the fellow that had it that I was the only one silly enough to want a .416 Rigby, and we made a deal. That Rigby has been a great rifle for many years.
Then recently a fellow Calgunner had a #1 H on offer chambered in .458 Lott, you know the one they made because the .458 Win mag was a little weak. It is a great shooter.
Next, since I was collecting #1s, I found a nice one (red pad) in .405 Winchester. I have not shot this one yet. I put a ghost ring aperture in the slot where the original leaf sight went. I am interested to see what it will do with a 400 gr. Woodleigh bullet. I am hoping for 2000 fps.
Last but not least I acquired another red pad .375 H&H and I plan to put a 1-4 scope on it.
I found the Rigby and the Lott to be accurate. I will report further on the .405 and .375.

[Bastard]

I have 2 of them - one in 22-250 & another in .270... I can make your decision simple if you just tell me where this .308 that you are looking at is

both of mine are scoped, but be warned that scoping them can be a bit tricky, well not really as I am about to tell you the trick - Ruger offset rings. many have the problem of setting the eye relief as it the factory mount are a bit too far forward and if you chosen optic has a short eye relief you can run out of tube before you get it set properly

as for accuracy, well... the saying minute of deer comes to mind. that said they can be very accurate with a little bit of work & the right loads - I am currently about .5 with the 22-250 (my reloads) & about 1.5/2" (factory ammo) with the .270.
from what I have read the accuracy issues come from the way in which the forend is attached, but it can be remedied with a little bit of bedding work - but once again, I have read this & not actually done it myself.


overall the No. 1 is a great rifle & by all means if the price is right buy it!

[smittty]

My friend had a 1B in 270 that was extremely accurate, but the 1A in 30-06 that I had was terrible.

That makes it a 50/50 chance at getting an accurate one!

[pennstater]

Glad I have an accurate one then.

[JeffD1911]

I have an AH in 25-06, a B in 6.5 Creedmoor, an RSI in 7x57, an S in 300 H&H, an H in 450/400 and an H in 458. I like No. 1 rifles. The only one I've had accuracy issues with is the 25-06. The potential is there, just haven't got there yet. The 300 H&H has hunted Africa and New Zealand. That rifle, the 7x57 and the 6.5 are very accurate. The big ones shoot well, like 1.5" @ 100yds, but they are intended for big animals. I need to get some of the others out in the field.

[smle-man]

I have four Ruger #1 H Tropical rifles. I started with a .375 H&H and I really liked it, but I wanted a left-hand bolt 22-250 even more so I made a trade.
My next #1 I found at a gun show in Eureka. I convinced the fellow that had it that I was the only one silly enough to want a .416 Rigby, and we made a deal. That Rigby has been a great rifle for many years.
Then recently a fellow Calgunner had a #1 H on offer chambered in .458 Lott, you know the one they made because the .458 Win mag was a little weak. It is a great shooter.
Next, since I was collecting #1s, I found a nice one (red pad) in .405 Winchester. I have not shot this one yet. I put a ghost ring aperture in the slot where the original leaf sight went. I am interested to see what it will do with a 400 gr. Woodleigh bullet. I am hoping for 2000 fps.
Last but not least I acquired another red pad .375 H&H and I plan to put a 1-4 scope on it.
I found the Rigby and the Lott to be accurate. I will report further on the .405 and .375.

I want to be your orthopedic surgeon

Nice collection.

[GM4spd]

[Ramsh00ter]

I have a good story about a No.1.

A few years ago I was setting my tables at a gun show up north on Friday. My normal routine is to walk the show after I am set up to see what is out there. I have gotten some really good deals that way.

I walked by a table with a No.1 laying on it. I asked if I could take a look at it (I NEVER pick up anything off a table without asking!)

Upon examining it, I noticed it had an aftermarket barrel with no markings. The owner told me it was a 260 Remington, that perked my interest.

He then told me that it had been purchased for a friend and the friend’s wife would not let him have it, no guns in the house. (Time to get rid of a wife)

He told me he just wanted his $500.00 purchase price back, SOLD! I didn’t have my cash with me, only had a couple hundred in my pocket, so I offered that to him to hold it until I can get back to the room for more cash.

He told me that he knew who I was and had seen me at many shows, no problem, I will hold it. We shook hands. Figured it was a done deal.

The next morning, with cash in hand, I headed straight for his table. He or the gun wasn’t there, figured he had it put back. His partner then informed that there was a problem and he sold the rifle last night…..HUH?

I asked where he was and was told he had a problem at work and would not be back until tomorrow. He assured me that after I here why he sold it, that I would understand….. OK, we will see

I brewed pretty much all day, was not a happy camper.

The next morning I was busy putting all my stuff out on the table when he walked up with his hand out saying “I owe you an apology.”

I shook his hand and said “I thought we had a deal, what happened?”

He told me right after I left, a guy came up to the table and wanted to know where he got that rifle. He explained to the guy that he had purchased it a few months ago from a young man. He was asked to describe the young man.

After a brief description, the guy said “That is my son; I gave him that rifle last summer. He told me it was stolen out of his truck!” How much did you pay him for the rifle? He told him $500

He said that is my rifle and I wants it back, how much do I have to pay you?

The guy that had the rifle explained that he had promised it to me and did not want to go back on his word.

He said I am sure the guy will understand I want my rifle back and pulled his wallet out.

He told me he was really torn on what to do, but he ended up letting the guy have it for the $500.00.

I shook his hand again and said “You did the absolute right thing, no hard feelings. I am glad the guy got his rifle back.”

Then he told me with a chuckle after the guy paid for the gun, with a smile on his face he said “Pretty sure there is a young man out there that will be wearing this for a Pogo Stick” and just walked away

[sigstroker]

I'll have to remember that story next time I want to bogart a gun out from under someone.

[Theis4life]

[hambam105]

I remember the 1970s gunshows when the Ruger Number Ones were $400 bucks.

Had to settle for a couple junker Springfield 1903s for less than $100 a piece. The old dudes thought they had a real pigeon and tried selling me obsolete WW2 German 8mms too.