Uberti 303 Courteney

[Finn fan]

I have been taken by the desire to own the Uberti 303 Courteney. Love its looks but to date it has been a long range romance, as I have had one in the hand.

I have read many good reviews about it but an occasional negative review about Uberti fit and finish shows up from time to time. This is mostly in regards to their single action revolvers.

Since it is doubtful I will handle one in person and more likely that I buy one via an online auction I was wondering if any one could relate their experiences with this issue,

In retrospect I bought a Ruger Red Label in the late 80's and have put around 40,000 trouble free rounds thru it, I only later was surprised to find out on the internet that it is not a good shotgun!

In addition I heard the Ruger #1 is terribly inaccurate! That was a surprise as my #1 in 7x57 is one of the most accurate rifle I own.

Many thanks!

 

[leslie hetrick]

i have had 10-12 #1 ruger over the years and most were decent shooters with a few that were steller shooters. i had a #1 RSI in 3006 that should have been sold as a shotgun rather than a rifle, no groups just patterends.

 

[Red Leg]

I like the looks of the new Uberti as well. Good luck at finding one without paying a real premium.

My Ruger No. 1's (.300 H&H, .270. and 7x65R) all shoot sub-MOA.

 

[jpr9954]

I have only handled it at the 2020 SHOT Show. The fit and finish was excellent. The action was very smooth. The only reason I didn’t grab one then is that I’m holding out for one in .275 Rigby aka 7x57. Tom Leoni who designed it is a member here.

 

[Bonk]

I bought a Uberti 1885 Hi-Wall 45-70. The fit/finish is excellent. I also own a couple of Uberti lever action rifles in 45 Colt. One is an 1866 and the other is an1873. Again, absolutely no problems with fit/finish. Uberti seems to have found the sweet spot with their long guns. They look great but are still very serviceable and useable firearms. I don't shoot the Hi-Wall much but I have no idea how many rounds I have through my 1873. Thousands. It's my main match rifle I use for cowboy action shooting.

 

[Monsai52]

I also have an Uberti High Wall 45-70, and agree that the quality of fit and finish is excellent. I use it for BPCR shooting and due to bbl rate of twist it's better with bullets under 500gr. If you cast, the Saeco #645 mold 480gr bullets shoot great in it. The only thing I didn't like about it was the typical "Uberti red" stock finish, so I stripped it and refinished the stock and forend, and found some really nice wood underneath.

Best regards,

 

[Bullthrower338]

@Finn fan i just sent you a PM of where one is located or at least a couple weeks ago there was one

 

[Finn fan]

Thank you for the PM!
Also thanks to all for the info!

 

[Tundra Tiger]

It's on my wish list as well.
Living in a remote part of AK I have never actually seen one.
The quarter rail coming loose is the only criticism I have read.
It sure is a pretty thing, IMHO.

 

[WAB]

I agree, it is an awesome looking rifle. My only complaint is the rail. Is there a way to lose the rail and still mount a scope?

 

[Red Leg]

I agree, it is an awesome looking rifle. My only complaint is the rail. Is there a way to lose the rail and still mount a scope?

Yes, but the alternative is an open site rail not configured for a scope. That rail, with a couple of divots for Talley rings would have been ideal.

 

[WAB]

Yes, but the alternative is an open site rail not configured for a scope. That rail, with a couple of divots for Talley rings would have been ideal.

I suppose you could have one made up. I’d struggle to live with a rail that looks like it was made for an AR on a classic single shot.