Ruger No 1 *** Questions ***

[275r7x57]

I would like to know the following about Ruger No 1’s in 375 H&H in particular.

1. Is there different barrel sizes, profiles and weights? If so please explain.

2. Is there a chart somewhere that shows all of the calibers and there configurations?

3. I have seen barrel weights listed by different letters. Is there a chart for this? And please explain.

Thanks for any help and info.

Thanks
275

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

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A good website with lots of No.1 info and the guy sells rifles from time to time.

Classic Sporting Arms

Ruger No. 1's and other Classic American Sporting Rifles

www.classicsportingarms.com

Ruger No. 1 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

This is a 2018 listing and prices have gone up significantly!

Classic Guns: The Sweet Ruger No. 1 Rifle

The fantastic Ruger No. 1 single-shot rifle has been a favorite among hunters and shooters since its introduction in the 1960s.

gundigest.com

 

[Mwag]

I don't claim to be a Ruger no1 expert and I may be wrong, but I think the 375h&h is only produced in the 1-H tropical. At least that's all I have seen it in.

 

[sestoppelman]

I don't claim to be a Ruger no1 expert and I may be wrong, but I think the 375h&h is only produced in the 1-H tropical. At least that's all I have seen it in.

Yes, the H model Tropical.

 

[Tom Leoni]

The .375 H&H was only chambered in the Ruger No. 1 Tropical. Only one barrel contour, only one twist rate (1:12"), only one configuration. A friend of mine has it (I have the .450-400 version) and loves it--I've shot his and it is easily an MOA rifle.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

The .375 H&H was only chambered in the Ruger No. 1 Tropical. Only one barrel contour, only one twist rate (1:12"), only one configuration. A friend of mine has it (I have the .450-400 version) and loves it--I've shot his and it is easily an MOA rifle.

Tom, how do you compare the recoil his to yours?

 

[Tom Leoni]

Hi, Kevin--I've shot my friend's with his 300gr handloads and mine with 400gr Hornady DGX. I'd say recoil of mine is more noticeable. He has since replaced the buttpad with something a lot softer and the difference is even more marked. I'm hanging on to my .450-400 No. 1 more for sentimental reasons, since I don't foresee taking it to Africa any time soon--I've since acquired a hefty double rifle in the 3 1/4" version that will be a lot more pleasant to shoot.

 

[Phil Giordano]

Here are a couple pics of a vintage Ruger Catalog...Hope this can be of some help!

I know they chambered so many others calibers, but it could be a start...

 

[Daniel Cary]

I was just asking in regard to a listing, 450/400. Someone asked which Barrel was on it, diameter, weight, profile: "C or D"?
The 458's 416's & 375 all appear to have the "D" or heavy barrel. The member explained: A limited # of 450/400's had a "D", the majority of 450/400's were fitted with "C", lighter barrel.

ie, internet pic.

idk know if this helps at all, but interesting none the less ..

 

[CAustin]

I would like to know the following about Ruger No 1’s in 375 H&H in particular.

1. Is there different barrel sizes, profiles and weights? If so please explain.

2. Is there a chart somewhere that shows all of the calibers and there configurations?

3. I have seen barrel weights listed by different letters. Is there a chart for this? And please explain.

Thanks for any help and info.

Thanks
275

My Ruger #1 in 375 H&H pictured far right has an 1 H Barrel. Nice and heavy with easy recoil. Enlarge the picture and you will see how much heavier the barrels is compared to the 300 WM just to the left. The #1s are my favorite rifles.

 

[Daniel Cary]

View attachment 466012My Ruger #1 in 375 H&H pictured far right has an 1 H Barrel. Nice and heavy with easy recoil. Enlarge the picture and you will see how much heavier the barrels is compared to the 300 WM just to the left. The #1s are my favorite rifles.

Beautiful collection ..

 

[CAustin]

Beautiful collection ..

Thank you sir

 

[F. Vaccaro]

I’m not up on the specifics of the #1s, but will say they will be almost 4” shorter than a bolt action of the same bbl length. They are also heavier than they look, the receiver is massive without being ugly or blocky. The #1 is also one of the strongest actions out there, all this while being beautiful.
I like them!

 

[CAustin]

I’m not up on the specifics of the #1s, but will say they will be almost 4” shorter than a bolt action of the same bbl length. They are also heavier than they look, the receiver is massive without being ugly or blocky. The #1 is also one of the strongest actions out there, all this while being beautiful.
I like them!

As you might have noticed I Love them

 

[Forrest Halley]

I was just asking in regard to a listing, 450/400. Someone asked which Barrel was on it, diameter, weight, profile: "C or D"?
The 458's 416's & 375 all appear to have the "D" or heavy barrel. The member explained: A limited # of 450/400's had a "D", the majority of 450/400's were fitted with "C", lighter barrel.

ie, internet pic.
View attachment 465981idk know if this helps at all, but interesting none the less ..

I think the .375's were also in a C weight barrel. My .375 and my .458 Lott are notably different in barrel size. The Lott is quite large, while the .375 is just right.