Allure of the Ruger No1

[Kevin Peacocke]

This .300 Win Mag started life as a barreled action, I got a little carried away.

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Wow, that is exquisite. As good as any on the planet regardless of name.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

The standard Ruger No1 stock takes a lot of beating, at least aesthetically, the AH notch just 'works'. Few dress-up's are actually an improvement imho, but this one is.

 

[PARA45]

@Kevin Peacocke, This is from the seller’s post, I’ll get a different one.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

@Kevin Peacocke, This is from the seller’s post, I’ll get a different one.

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It looks good.

 

[PARA45]

She is much prettier in person.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Guys, I continue to find difficulty locating a 7x57 here in South Africa, but I have found a brand new 30-06 and a Crntenary model 308. Is the 30-06 too big a step up from the 7x57?

 

[degoins]

Not much of a step up with bullet weights the same, but the '06 has a lot more bullet choices.

 

[Forrest Halley]

Guys, I continue to find difficulty locating a 7x57 here in South Africa, but I have found a brand new 30-06 and a Crntenary model 308. Is the 30-06 too big a step up from the 7x57?

The '06 is where it's at. You have 100 to 240 grains if you're willing to load for it. Used to be factory loads from 110 to 220. Very versatile rifle. You should invest based on the availability in your area.
And really important:
For the love of God...don't get rid of this one. The Almighty doesn't forgive repeated sinners.

 

[Joker12]

The way I compare them is with bullets of similar sectional density the 7x57 does with 154-160gr bullets what the '06 does with 180gr bullets which is give or take a bit 2700fps. Its a reasonable step up but both great cartridges.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I have decided upon the 30-06. It is what I can get, brand new and reasonably priced, and considering that PG all the way up to eland will be on the ticket I think it is the correct choice. The shop will put a red pad on for me.
Here it is:

 

[Joker12]

I have decided upon the 30-06. It is what I can get, brand new and reasonably priced, and considering that PG all the way up to eland will be on the ticket I think it is the correct choice. The shop will put a red pad on for me.
Here it is:
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Nice rifle, you did well!

 

[HWL]

I have decided upon the 30-06.....
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Now, you just have to cut a .300 H&H chamber!



HWL

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I just recently acquired my first Ruger No.1, in .30-06.
She’s actually a Ruger No. 1S, with the Alexander Henry forend. She has the Ruger rings, but a lackluster 2-7x32 Vortex scope in them. I’m definitely getting a new scope for it.


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Same as mine. I think the barrel weight and dimensions are particularly well balanced in this model.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

The #1 has a lot of class. I was a private stationed in Alaska when I saw the 1st picture of one on a magazine cover. I first thought it was a Farquharson, but looked closer & it was a new rifle. I’ve been hooked ever since!

Same story, about 1978 or so.

 

[leslie hetrick]

ruger #1 S in .35 whelen is a pretty good medium to heavy game caliber.

 

[Nevada Mike]

My only Ruger No. 1 is a custom in 25-'06. Perfect Coues deer rifle.

 

[Rafiki]

My only Ruger No. 1 is a custom in 25-'06. Perfect Coues deer rifle.
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Very nice.

 

[Rare Breed]

Kevin I greatly respect you are a fan of the #1. I know you love you’re DR even more!

 

[WAB]

My only Ruger No. 1 is a custom in 25-'06. Perfect Coues deer rifle.
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Who did the work on that Mike?

 

[rookhawk]

I have decided upon the 30-06. It is what I can get, brand new and reasonably priced, and considering that PG all the way up to eland will be on the ticket I think it is the correct choice. The shop will put a red pad on for me.
Here it is:
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Congrats, Kevin. The 1A configuration with the Alex Henry forend is a lovely. I suspect with the 240gr woodleighs that 06 would be one heck of a close work stopper on your biggie stuff in Zim too. (Giraffe, Eland, Cats)

Highly recommend you getting a pair of the Alaska Arms QD low rings for that gun so you can go back and forth between Jesse gun mode and long range destroyer.