Considering a Ruger No. 1

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Hello all,

I have the opportunity to purchase a Ruger #1-B in 30-06 my local gun store has one on the shelf listed for $1200+ tax. in my research on the internet i cannot seem to find a # in 30-06 for sale i see plenty in other caliber but not in the 06 i know Ruger probably made a lot in 30-06 for apparent reasons and this means people probably like them so much they don't sell them. Can anyone advise me if this is a deal? It has the original box and rings with it no scope and it is a very clear well kept rifle, I would describe the figure of the wood as excellent. it is black pad version.

I would like to own a #1 one day but i am patient, can pass and continue looking. I also would hate to miss out on a deal as i passed up a Mauser 66 in .243 for $1000, in a fit of stupidity.

If anyone can advise any common problems i should look for, id appreciate it.
 
If it is an immaculate rifle 1200 isn’t a terrible deal in today’s market of No.1 rifles. If it is well hunted, look for a better deal. I hate that they have limited release of caliber in the No.1 which is driving common caliber chambering up. Still some deals to be had but far and few between.
 
one of my favorit ruger is a # 1-b in .223 with a medium barrel. it keeps up with my teka bolt in .223.
 
The price is not bad. I would offer $1075 on it.
The No.B in 30-06 is a fairly common rifle. There are 5 listed in gun broker.
Those 5 are over priced, most of the number no.1’s on gun broker are over priced.
Issues, the Ruger No.1 can be finicky in the accuracy department. Relieving the 1/4 rib barrel gap helps.
Most No.1’s are cold barrel accurate. They will shoot MOA if you let the barrel cool.
I had a 7X57 that would not. 3 different scopes and several brands of ammo still no improvement, so it was sold. Accuracy issues can occur with any rifle.

You basically have to approach every shot with the mentality of, I have one shot and it has to perfect.

The No.1S is one my favorite rifles. Easy to carry. Styling is spot on. Even though I like the factory look, RJ Renner builds a very nice Ruger No.1
 
Not a bad deal. I’ve had a few No 1’s. I’ve never had an accuracy issue with the newer guns. In fact, my .275 Rigby is one of the most accurate rifles I own. My older .22 Hornet required some creative reloading, but once I cracked the code it became a shooter.
 
If the rifle is in decent shape, $1200 from a local dealer is a good price, in my opinion. I have bought a few No 1s the last 2-3 years, all off of Gunbroker or Guns International. With shipping and FFL fees, you can easily add $100 to the cost. Buying from a local dealer, you avoid these cost.

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A big plus is your local gun store has the rifle so you can handle it in person as opposed to online purchase. Styling of the No.1 makes it one of the most beautiful factory rifles. I have No. 1’s in .375 H&H and .416 Rigby. No problems of any kind. Based on the No.1 prices I’ve seen in various chamberings all have been $1000 USD and up.
 
Bandera said:
The price is not bad. I would offer $1075 on it.
The No.B in 30-06 is a fairly common rifle. There are 5 listed in gun broker.
Those 5 are over priced, most of the number no.1’s on gun broker are over priced.
Issues, the Ruger No.1 can be finicky in the accuracy department. Relieving the 1/4 rib barrel gap helps.
Most No.1’s are cold barrel accurate. They will shoot MOA if you let the barrel cool.
I had a 7X57 that would not. 3 different scopes and several brands of ammo still no improvement, so it was sold. Accuracy issues can occur with any rifle.

You basically have to approach every shot with the mentality of, I have one shot and it has to perfect.

The No.1S is one my favorite rifles. Easy to carry. Styling is spot on. Even though I like the factory look, RJ Renner builds a very nice Ruger No.1
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Thank you for the suggestions, I had asked about offering prices, they don't do it as all long guns in their shop is consignment only and they "don't pester the sellers with endless offers" and that's why guns sit on their shelves for years, but that is the nature of their business, ya know free market and all.

They specialize in revolvers, special editions and antiques, i typically know more about the long guns then they do. I have purchased several over the years there and they are easy to buy from and occasionally i will get a steal from them.

I would like a #1-A for the irons but truth be told i think id put a scope on it anyways.
 
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Bullthrower338 said:
If it is an immaculate rifle 1200 isn’t a terrible deal in today’s market of No.1 rifles. If it is well hunted, look for a better deal. I hate that they have limited release of caliber in the No.1 which is driving common caliber chambering up. Still some deals to be had but far and few between.
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They have another Ruger #1 in 220 swift that they want $1850 for scoped, seems excessive and i have no need for a 22 caliber for what i hunt. and a Ruger #3 in 375 win for $1000 that is too large of a caliber for what i hunt.
 
The only Number 1 I have is a 416 Rem which I've not got to shoot since I purchased it. Not that I didn't try....I worked up some loads, took it to the range, and then when my booger finger bopped the boom switch there was no "explosion" or "expulsion of lead from the barrel" kind of action going. At least on my rifle it appears it didn't like the primers I used. Maybe they were too hard, or maybe I need to look at replacing some springs or something in there. I've just yet to go back and try with factory loads. But to be fair, that's likely a problem isolated to my situation.
 
I have several No. 1s, that is not a bad price in today's market. My favorites are the newer Lipsey "exclusives" I own in 1A barrels in .250 Savage, 275 Rigby, and 1S barrel in .30-06. They are very balanced for me with their 24" barrels and open sights with barrel bands. Mine seem to shoot well. I also have a .30-06 RSI and a couple of the Boddington rifles.
 
I own a Ruger #1 in 30-06. Picked it up new from Cabelas, I think it was in 2017. At the time I think I paid around $900. So $1200 now seems reasonable. Mine shoots well. My only grumble was the matte finish didn't do the wood justice. So I stripped and refinished it, which really made it stand out. Here it is on my last hunt in South Africa.
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I always was intrigued with the no.1, and I finally got one, two actually. One was in .458 win mag. Recoil was brutal so I sent it on down the road. The other was in 270 wby with a custom stock with beautiful grain. It was with this rifle that I learned about vertical stringing that these rifles were notorious for. A three shot group at 100 yds was an almost perfect vertical stringing with the shots descending and spaced about 1” apart. There are fixes online but none of them are perfect. That one also went down the road. Now these rifles were from the late seventies to early ‘80s so maybe they have fixed the problem. I would like to hear from anyone that has info on that. Thank you.
 
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