ThreeJacks
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The Boddington models and the 275 Rigby (first round) had that rear sight.
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Allure of the Ruger No1
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It’s the boddington series No. 1 “Kudu” so the rear sight is different. I have previously owned the cabelas anniversary edition in 300 H&H and there are subtle differences in the sights and stock.
ThreeJacks
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I took my new (to me) .30-06 Ruger No. 1 with a S weight 24” barrel for a walk this weekend scouting in preparation for the upcoming Virginia deer season. I also had my .30-06 RSI along for the trip.
On a side note, I have been planting oak, fruit, and chestnut trees on our property for the last 15-20 years. Last year I had one chestnut tree with about three pods. This year I had multiple trees with many pods, as well as acorns and pears for the first time. The chestnuts did not last long.
I plant chestnut and oak trees from Nativ Nursery and Dunstan chestnut trees from Whitetail Hill Chestnuts. Many of the local Walmart stores carry the Whitetail Hill Chestnuts trees and late in the Spring planting season you can often get them at greatly discounted prices.
On a side note, I have been planting oak, fruit, and chestnut trees on our property for the last 15-20 years. Last year I had one chestnut tree with about three pods. This year I had multiple trees with many pods, as well as acorns and pears for the first time. The chestnuts did not last long.
I plant chestnut and oak trees from Nativ Nursery and Dunstan chestnut trees from Whitetail Hill Chestnuts. Many of the local Walmart stores carry the Whitetail Hill Chestnuts trees and late in the Spring planting season you can often get them at greatly discounted prices.
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Newest addition to my No 1 family:
Ruger No 1B (circa 1974-1975) in .30-06, topped off with a Weaver El Paso steel tube K3 also circa early 1970’s.
Wood is nothing to write home about, but it has achieved that nice old orangish red that 50 year old No 1 stocks mellow out to…shoots pretty much point of aim anywhere from 50 to 265 yards with plain old 180 grain Remington Core Lokt, perfect hunting rifle!
Ruger No 1B (circa 1974-1975) in .30-06, topped off with a Weaver El Paso steel tube K3 also circa early 1970’s.
Wood is nothing to write home about, but it has achieved that nice old orangish red that 50 year old No 1 stocks mellow out to…shoots pretty much point of aim anywhere from 50 to 265 yards with plain old 180 grain Remington Core Lokt, perfect hunting rifle!
Goopy
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I am, however, on the look out for a replacement red pad for this old guy. The one currently on it looks like an aggressive two year old used it for a teething ring!
RLP
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Wow, those are beautiful!
RLP
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Very nice. I have not seen a stainless #1 topped with a sliver scope, handsome.
Tintin
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The Express rear sight is available as a part from Ruger.
Part is: 'Express sight - Ruger Hawkeye African'
Part No: D07725HM
I much prefer them, and had one fitted one to my 450 NE No. 1.
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Continuing the thread…
Ruger No 1B stainless/laminate in .450 Bushmaster being held up by a nice big bodied forkie during an exceptionally wet hunt!
Hornady Black 250 grain FTX helped in securing “chili on the hoof”- awesome performance, 75 yard shot in thick forest.
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I posted a set of free Ruger #1 offset rings in the "Pay It Forward-Free" thread if any of you single shot fans need a set & have something you would like to offer in exchange.
@Paul K was kind enough to ship some reloading dies to me. In appreciation for that kind gesture, I'd like to see if anyone can use some 1" Leupold offset rings for a Ruger #1. Sometimes it can be a little difficult to get some scopes mounted on a Ruger #1 unless it has generous eye relief. Being able to move the scope a few millimeters rearward can help.
In the picture below, you can see my two 303 British falling blocks with the offset ring on the Ruger:
I have two sets. One is a medium (I guess similar to a Ruger size 4) for ~42mm scopes. The other set is high...
In the picture below, you can see my two 303 British falling blocks with the offset ring on the Ruger:
I have two sets. One is a medium (I guess similar to a Ruger size 4) for ~42mm scopes. The other set is high...
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From this thread, I learned about the Skinner sight for the No 1. I have a NECG ghost ring on one of my No 1s, so I thought I'd try a Skinner on another. Received the sight today and attempted to unscrew the rear screws on the quarter rib. They may have been installed with Loctite or super glue. A fairly small Allen wrench is used and I have torque on it about as much as I am comfortable with.
Looking for advice from anyone who has installed a Skinner.
Looking for advice from anyone who has installed a Skinner.
Goopy
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Love this thread! I’m interested to find out if the Skinner peep utilizes the OEM front site or if it has to be changed out. I have multiple Skinner sights on different lever guns and have had to swap out front sights on about half of them. Great product!
Ended up with another sorry to say. A good friend and I had dickered for years over a 1H in his possession . It always was a good laugh and his family knew of our badinage. He passed unexpectedly and suddenly. It’s now in the safe where it belongs! Thank you F Family!
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Sorry for your friend’s passing, and glad you have his Ruger No1 a good home. Now you owe it to him to show us this beauty and hunt with it. 
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I recently purchased a no1 in 275 Rigby, yet to work up a load for it but will plan on using heavier projectiles like the 170g Oryx. Or 175 Swift frames. Scope is a z3 3-9x36.
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Good morning. I see that you had a Sauer 202 for sale for $3,000. Did you sell it at that price?
I have one for sale as well. I listed it (on here ) at $3,000 as well. Is the price high, low or right where it should be?
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I have one for sale as well. I listed it (on here ) at $3,000 as well. Is the price high, low or right where it should be?
Thanks. Alex. [redacted] in case you want to call me to discuss further. I appreciate your time help and support.
