Allure of the Ruger No1

Good luck. Its like hunting unicorns!
I’ve got one of those in the 358 Barnes Johnson express Mauser rifle I stumbled over! Previous owner claimed it was Fred’s rifle. Can’t get any proof other than word of mouth. Hornady is cutting dies. Hope to harvest a whitetail or two this fall!
 
I’ve got one of those in the 358 Barnes Johnson express Mauser rifle I stumbled over! Previous owner claimed it was Fred’s rifle. Can’t get any proof other than word of mouth. Hornady is cutting dies. Hope to harvest a whitetail or two this fall!
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Almost all accuracy issues with #1s can be simply cured with adjustments to barrel forend pressure. The hicks accurizer is easy to install yourself and solves the problem.
A set.screw tapped into the hangar bar works also.
 
I think Wayne Van Zwoll did an article in rifle or rifleshooter about 20 years ago on this
 
I think Wayne Van Zwoll did an article in rifle or rifleshooter about 20 years ago on this
I think perhaps closer to 25 years ago in Rifle. It was after I read that article that I decided to try it on my rifle. It took about 2 or 3 turns on that set screw to take from 2 1/2 inch groups to very consistent 1 inch groups. I think the hicks accurizer is an easier fix though.
 
Added a leather cartridge carrier to go with WR sling for upcoming hunting season.
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Good eye! I love the old steel tube Weavers on the No.1's; I think they fit together very well.
Totally agree. Just picked up a Lyman All American 4x and debating which rifle it will go on. They are sleeker and do not overpower the rifle. You've got a good combination!
 
Just ordered a No. 1 in .257 Weatherby, a rifle that has been on my wish list for a while. Can't wait to receive it. They are apparently produced periodically for Lipsey's and have a 28 inch barrel that milks a bit more velocity out of the overbore case. Jeff Quinn was getting over 4,000 FPS with 80 grain TTSX out of this rifle when he tested one.
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This one has nice walnut, couldn't resist !
 

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where are you located? I would be happy to help you with you doing the reloading but I will only load for a very few real close friends as posted before liability is the problem. but will help you.
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Just received your book. It will be a Christmas present from my wife. Looking forward to read it.
 
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