Two Number 1's For The World

[TOBY458]

Well......somehow I managed to pick these two sisters up over the last few weeks. They are in 450/400 3" and 300 H&H. The way I look at it, there's not much you couldn't hunt in the way of medium to large game with this pair. From 10 feet to 400 yards, where most game is taken, I feel like these two will handle about any situation a hunter could find him or her self in.
They don't have the nicest wood I've seen on a Ruger 1, but they have a nice straight grain that should hold up well.
The 450/400 comes in at 8lbs even, with a 24" barrel. The 300 comes in at 7lbs 10oz with a 26" barrel. They both point like a fine shotgun, and are very lively in the hands. With the longer barrel of the 300 and the heavier barrel of the 400, they both balance perfectly. Looking forward to seeing how they shoot!

 

[Longwalker]

They will do the job. Have fun!

 

[BourbonTrail]

Nice set Toby! I wish I had picked up a 450/400 earlier this year, enjoy!

 

[Red Leg]

The No. 1 in .300 H&H forms the basis of what can be a perfect modern single. Fortunately I already have one. That one is worth pimping up just a bit as well.

 

[Andrew Short]

Very nice collection Toby! Big fan of the number 1s.

 

[Chukar]

Also have both and share your esteemed opinion.

 

[Bullthrower338]

Good job on buying a 300 H&H to justify the brass purchase! Lol

 

[TOBY458]

Good job on buying a 300 H&H to justify the brass purchase! Lol

The 300 Holland blame lies squarely on your shoulders big fella! Your first text on the subject read "Hey do you have a 300 H&H?" My reply "no". Your response "well you need one". My reply "why?". Your response....."Because I found a screaming deal on some brass and everyone needs an H&H!".
And true to form.....I bought 520 pieces of brass, and a set of dies before I ever even found a rifle.

 

[Ravensview]

Nice combo, I really like my no.1 rsi in 7x57, but the twocalibres you got there will get it all done

 

[Bullthrower338]

The 300 Holland blame lies squarely on your shoulders big fella! Your first text on the subject read "Hey do you have a 300 H&H?" My reply "no". Your response "well you need one". My reply "why?". Your response....."Because I found a screaming deal on some brass and everyone needs an H&H!".
And true to form.....I bought 520 pieces of brass, and a set of dies before I ever even found a rifle.

Lmao, love it!

 

[WAB]

Glad to have some small part in the madness Toby. Enjoy!

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Nice rifles. Congrats.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Nice, very nice. Never see or hear of a No1 without smiling. Pure, simple competence, deserves a design prize.

 

[Forrest Halley]

Have neither caliber, but I am very excited to hear how you have justified this great acquisition. The nice thing about plain guns is that they are easily carried at any time. I love the photo layout.

 

[Edster]

The 300 Holland blame lies squarely on your shoulders big fella! Your first text on the subject read "Hey do you have a 300 H&H?" My reply "no". Your response "well you need one". My reply "why?". Your response....."Because I found a screaming deal on some brass and everyone needs an H&H!".
And true to form.....I bought 520 pieces of brass, and a set of dies before I ever even found a rifle.

My wife always knows when the thought of a new rifle is on my mind. I start collecting brass, dies, powder and projectiles. I can think of maybe one rifle I bought before having reloading supplies. In fact right now there is brass, dies and projectiles for 204 Ruger on the shelf.

 

[lwaters]

I have two no.1s also. 450/400 and a 30-06.

 

[lwaters]

Also have a Kahle sight for the 450/400

 

[4adam12]

@Iwaters, I have the same two calibers, I took the 450/400 to the range last week and only got to shoot 12 out of the 20 rounds I brought. It’s like a magnet, shoot the first round and and it draws people from all sides to check it out and see what it is.

 

[meigsbucks]

Great finds Toby. I too have a fondness for #1’s.

 

[Probono]

Very nice, I have shot one before.