What new Ruger would you like to see in a limited special run?

Including your post, three times. But because no one is making commercial ammo for this round anymore (making it a reloaders-only option), the feasibility of it as a viable choice would be in doubt. It's not a criticism against the chambering itself as I would consider owning one. The problem is getting a large enough group of other hunters to agree with that selection. Excluding all of the people who rely on commercial ammo makes that already difficult hurdle even harder to clear (like a lot of other suggestions in this thread).
Plus, Ruger has their own proprietary .416 so the Taylor won’t happen. Too bad.
 
Any rimmed cartridge in an RSI model will get my attention. I use iron sights on my current 405 Win so I'm never shooting it very far anyway.
8x57IRS, 8x60RS, 8x65RS, 8x75RS.


HWL
 
8x57IRS, 8x60RS, 8x65RS, 8x75RS.

In the USA, it is possible to find 8x57 IRS from Sellier & Bellot. The rest of the list would be problematic. But the even bigger hurdle to clear is the fact that no one else in this thread expressed an interest in any of these chamberings so the probability of getting enough people to commit to a purchase is low. I would love an RSI in 303 British, but that's not going to happen either.

The challenge of this thread was trying to identify a round that was unique enough to deserve a special run but also popular enough to have broad appeal. Getting that balance correct is difficult. Consensus is pretty hard to come by too.
 
This pisses me off! I just built this rifle in .350 Rem Mag!
This is my version of the same rifle, Ruger M77 MKII Stainless/Laminate .350 Rem Mag, 20" Bob Jury barrel, NECG sights, Leupold VX-R 2-7X33mm IR. I guess the only slight (very slight) benefit, is that my version is a Short Action.

Seen here paired with my .458 WM Carbine.
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The challenge of this thread was trying to identify a round that was unique enough to deserve a special run but also popular enough to have broad appeal. Getting that balance correct is difficult. Consensus is pretty hard to come by totoo.
The challenge of this thread was trying to identify a round that was unique enough to deserve a special run but also popular enough to have broad appeal. Getting that balance correct is difficult. Consensus is pretty hard to come by too.
Not a rimmed, but a perfekt fit for a RSI would be a .308 Winchester.
My personal favourite.... .358 Winchester.

HWL
 
While I missed the run of the African in 9.3X62 and didn't want to pay scalper prices later, I checked that box with a CZ 550 and today ordering the new Ruger Alaskan Bush rifle, But I'd be in for a African 7mm Mauser/275Rigby, the other one I missed.
A No.1S medium sporter in a 405 WCF, or a little more obscure round, 303 British.
Never going to happen? but reintroduce the RSM in 404J
 
I wish the 338-06 or 338 federal in a Ruger African and a 264 win mag with 28 inch barrel .I want the tang ssfety back too .I can shoot a under my thumb safety instantly .
 
I forgot Ruger 77 african tang safety in 7x57 ! Thats a totally classic african caliber .The 400 whelen in Ruger African with tang safety and sites .Elmer Keith would love that one .
 
I'd like a Ruger No. 1 in .45-120, .450NE, .50-90, or .50-140 in a nice long 26" or 28" D weight barrel.
 
Ruger RSI in 338 federal and a Ruger African in 338-06 .Those would be awesome guns .Those two calibers need to be reborn like the 35 whelen .
 

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bigrich wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile.
thanks for your reply bob , is it feasible to build a 444 on a P14/M17 , or is the no4 enfield easier to build? i know where i can buy a lothar walther barrel in 44, 1-38 twist , but i think with a barrel crown of .650" the profile is too light .
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teklanika_ray wrote on MShort's profile.
I have quite a bit of 458 win mag brass, most of it new. How much are you looking for?

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bigrich wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile.
hey bob , new on here. i specifically joined to enquire about a 444 you built on a Enfield 4-1 you built . who did the barrel and what was the twist and profile specs ? look foward to your reply . cheers
 
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