Quaticman
AH veteran
Just for the fun of it I'm considering rebarreling a Ruger # 1 presently chambered in 7 Rem Mag to 500 Nitro Express. What do you think the recoil will be like in what will be around a 9 1/2 lb. gun?
Just for the fun of it I'm considering rebarreling a Ruger # 1 presently chambered in 7 Rem Mag to 500 Nitro Express. What do you think the recoil will be like in what will be around a 9 1/2 lb. gun?
I guess it depends what your definition of "pleasure" is.Mine was a pleasure to shoot
OUCH.I am guessing severe. The .500 NE doesn't bother me, but I am using an almost 12 lbs double rifle that fits me like a glove.
Just ran the recoil calculator real quick. The ruger has 22.5 ft.lbs more recoil energy (105 vs 82.5) than my rifle due to lighter weight.
Mine was stout but not as bad (sharp) as my 458 lottI'm interested if we have some forum members that have owned a Ruger #1 in .500 Nitro Express and their feedback.
How was the perceived recoil? I know Ruger #1's in heavy calibers can be stout kickers.
I've dreamed of this, with a 26" semi bull barrel, at least 11# weight.
I've emailed JD Jones at SSK industries, and in a #1, he strongly recommended a muzzle break and a Coil-Chek stock, neither features of which I wanted.
On page 421 of Pierre van der Walt's book, African Dangerous Game Cartridges, he has a picture of PH John Harris, shooting an elephant with said gun and caliber, weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces ( ouch!). The elephant didn't like it.
I still want one, just like to know feedback from actual users.
A Lott in a #1? Mine sure is a mover and shaker. Some fool had one in .460 Wby. I can only imagine the lack of fun there.Mine was stout but not as bad (sharp) as my 458 lott
I was under the impression that a 50 cal ought to weigh at least 11 poundsHere is a 450 Nitro Express #1 for sale on gunbroker. I asked the seller, weight is 9 pounds 2 oz. Not too horrible.
I was at the DSC where Jerome was showing the new .500 NE Rigby Boxlock double. A tad over 10 pounds and was very well balanced. Couldn't talk @Red Leg into buying one though.11.5 lbs in a well balanced rifle is the sweet spot
Too bad Toby @TOBY458 wasn't there. I'm sure he would have bought at least one? LOLI was at the DSC where Jerome was showing the new .500 NE Rigby Boxlock double. A tad over 10 pounds and was very well balanced. Couldn't talk @Red Leg into buying one though.
BTW, they were going to do a numbered run of 20 and sold them all at DSC.
Going to be a wonderful rifle. They had one of them in the white and it will be fabulous thing once fitted, regulated, and in final livery for @Tanks. (Sadly a bit too beefy an action for a .375 flanged.)I was at the DSC where Jerome was showing the new .500 NE Rigby Boxlock double. A tad over 10 pounds and was very well balanced. Couldn't talk @Red Leg into buying one though.
BTW, they were going to do a numbered run of 20 and sold them all at DSC.