My new Ruger No1 7x57

[TOBY458]

I just got my hands on this brand new Ruger No1 7x57! Made in 2008, but unfired in the box. Added a Leupold 2-7×33 scope in stainless rings. Looks great! Now we'll see how she shoots.

 

[CAustin]

I just got my hands on this brand new Ruger No1 7x57! Made in 2008, but unfired in the box. Added a Leupold 2-7×33 scope in stainless rings. Looks great! Now we'll see how she shoots.View attachment 233963

Man that is a good looking rifle!

 

[sierraone]

Pretty wood on that one!

 

[TOBY458]

Man that is a good looking rifle!

Thanks! I had one just like it a long time ago, and regretted selling it. This one looks just like it did, wood and all.

 

[TOBY458]

Pretty wood on that one!

Definitely better than most they're making today! I just hope it shoots as well as it looks!

 

[cpr0312]

Congrats on the addition!!

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Pretty! Hope it shoots as good as it looks!

 

[Paul Edwards]

Ruger No. 1 is always an excellent addition. This one appears to be a fine rifle, indeed.

 

[Adam S]

That's a beautiful rifle chambered for a great cartridge. Enjoy!

 

[Shootist43]

Congrats Toby458. That caliber has a lot of "African history" behind it. Will you be bringing it on the group hunt in July?

 

[JakeH]

Beautiful rifle, TOBY458! Hope it shoots as good as it looks.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Beautiful rifle. I like the scope choice too. The rings.......?????? Did I mention it is a beautiful rifle?

I'd be interested in hearing what ammo you feed it. I just bought a Win M70 Super Grade in 7x57 and will be testing a bunch of different types and weights of factory ammo to see what it likes.

 

[TOBY458]

Congrats Toby458. That caliber has a lot of "African history" behind it. Will you be bringing it on the group hunt in July?

No, not this trip. I'm concentrating on bigger game this time. Would definitely be good on smaller PG though.

 

[TOBY458]

Beautiful rifle. I like the scope choice too. The rings.......?????? Did I mention it is a beautiful rifle?

I'd be interested in hearing what ammo you feed it. I just bought a Win M70 Super Grade in 7x57 and will be testing a bunch of different types and weights of factory ammo to see what it likes.

The rings are from a stainless Ruger 77/44 I have. They kind of look good on the No1 and kind of blend with the stainless falling block this rifle has.
I plan on trying 140 or 150 grain bullets to begin with. That should be perfect for whitetail deer and smaller PG in Africa.

 

[D.M.V]

Beautiful. My number 1 is in 458 win mag but 7x57 is a great caliber. I have a mauser in 7x57 both great shooters

 

[sestoppelman]

Very nice! I did have one just like it, but when I got the .275 Rigby version I sold the 7mm, but I had it for years. It shot really well too and was not fussy.

 

[7x57Joe]

Nice looking rifle Toby. I had a RSI but, couldn't get the scope back enough without extension rings, so sold it. I think your A will probably balance better than the RSI too.

 

[TOBY458]

Nice looking rifle Toby. I had a RSI but, couldn't get the scope back enough without extension rings, so sold it. I think your A will probably balance better than the RSI too.

The good thing about Leupold is the long eye relief. I could've came back even more with it than I did, but it's perfectly clear where it is now. But, I can see where a scope with little eye relief could be a problem in these rifles.

 

[cagkt3]

Congrats! A No.1 is on my wish list for sure

 

[nztimb]

Great rifle in one of best medium game cartridges. Have had a number of 7x57's and they all shot very well indeed. 160 Woodleighs at 2700fps is good to go for just about everything the 7x57 is good for.