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

[jruby]

Ruger to my knowledge has never produced a pump shotgun or a double rifle. I would like to see how good a job they would do

 

[375er]

If the red label is any example I wouldn't get your hopes up.

 

[NoStepOnSnek]

For a limited run No.1 I think that 404 Jeffery or 300 H&H is a clear favorite for us, but on a larger scale of hunters who will see a Ruger firearm but not see Africa the 30-30 is probably the best choice. Personally I think a .410 would do great, especially with the recent popularity for turkey hunting with it, but that could also be personal bias as that was my vote. Regardless, if a run is based off of this vote it would be cool if there was a special barrel stamp for forum guys to know we had a part in it

 

[Hedge774]

I’ll play the game.

I’d take a right hand Ruger M77 african in .275/7x57. Preferably with a bit higher grade of wood over the standard grade usually used on M77s. I actually really like the M77 II with the three position wing safety. I’m in the middle of refinishing the stock on my .300 win mag after years of abuse.

I'm with Elkeater on the 7x57/275 in the RH African. I'd put my down payment on that one!

 

[Boone66]

Ruger .44 Magnum semi auto carbine. I emailed them awhile ago and was told they have no plans on producing them. Too bad.

What about the lever action 44mag?

 

[BFaucett]

I already picked up, back in the late 2000s*, two of the Ruger No. 1 rifles that I really wanted so I'm set for now. I think they make a nice pair.

.300 H&H Mag; 26" barrel​

9.3x74R; 22" barrel​

* I can't remember exactly when right now.
Not my photos; just a couple I found on the web for illustration purposes.

Cheers! Bob F.

 

[steve white]

Jumping in on page 12, but....Ruger African in 416 Taylor with a deal with Hornady for lots of head stamped brass.

 

[Ruraldoc]

A 416 Taylor makes sense but won’t happen because they make it in 416 Ruger.

 

[dhughes66]

Dreaming here but a M77 African in either.350 Rigby or .318 Westley Richards with Hornady bringing back those rounds to current production. Realistically I think a M77 African in 30-06 would sell really well. I want one in 35 Whelen but don't have the funds to buy one now. Lol

 

[skydiver386]

If the red label is any example I wouldn't get your hopes up.

It was certainly a different company when Bill Ruger was alive.

I remember receiving batch of Ruger Red Label O/U's that were to be used as rental guns at a Range where I worked. Every on of them had barrels and ribs bent to the left. All I can figure is that the barrels were screwed into the mono block, then placed into a jig that was bent, then the ribs soldered on. The last foot of both the top and bottom barrel were off over 3/4 of an inch to the left.

Anyone that looked down the barrel would instantly notice it. How dozens got past quality control I'll never know.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Now add in the proviso that a deposit must be laid down and watch 98% of the respondents disappear. And that’s why rifle companies don’t make low selling models.

Look at number three caliber on the Number 1 list. Ruger number one in 450/400. One has been for sale here on the classifieds since August 27th. without a buyer.

Why hasn’t anyone that posted that response bought that rifle. Everyone has their own reasons and that’s fine. I’m just pointing out that if someone in a relatively small company like Ruger went out on a limb with one of the models suggested. They better be ready to retire.

I thought this thread had died out a couple of months ago but I see that it has been brought back to life again. If you go back to my original post that started this discussion, you'll notice that it was more about consensus building than rifle building. While a semi-custom or special edition rifle may have been the final result, the majority of the respondents ignored the most critical factor: 49+ other people have to like your choice.

So the question being asked was "What rifle in what chambering would you buy that you think a large group of like-minded hunters would also think is desirable?". The question most people answered was "Here's the custom rifle I want". And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. It's a totally legitimate response that I appreciated because it gave me a good idea of how hard it is to get people to agree on something like this. I'd like to thank @spike.t for popping in on a regular basis to mock the futility of this endeavor to keep me humble. He wasn't wrong. We couldn't hit the halfway point on the minimum possible order.

Basically it was going to be a real challenge to get Ruger to just put a specific barrel on an existing action. But I think the only thing that wasn't requested was a "phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range".

If you specified something with a COL over 87mm, not going to happen. If you suggested a rifle that is no longer produced, same thing. If there's zero brass for it or it's only available for reloaders, another tough sell. I don't think Ruger is going to retool their production line to make a different receiver for a dozen rifles. I am pleased that most of you suggested some good classics. Not a Creedmoor to be found.

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[Hedge774]

Now add in the proviso that a deposit must be laid down and watch 98% of the respondents disappear. And that’s why rifle companies don’t make low selling models.

Look at number three caliber on the Number 1 list. Ruger number one in 450/400. One has been for sale here on the classifieds since August 27th. without a buyer.

Why hasn’t anyone that posted that response bought that rifle. Everyone has their own reasons and that’s fine. I’m just pointing out that if someone in a relatively small company like Ruger went out on a limb with one of the models suggested. They better be ready to retire.

In going with what I take to be the original purpose of the thread, I believe that an African in 7x57 would have the support to request down payments and substantiate an order. A classic African cartridge and platform. (Notice that it's not a .774 Hedge Magnum Express)

 

[NoStepOnSnek]

Now add in the proviso that a deposit must be laid down and watch 98% of the respondents disappear. And that’s why rifle companies don’t make low selling models.

Look at number three caliber on the Number 1 list. Ruger number one in 450/400. One has been for sale here on the classifieds since August 27th. without a buyer.

Why hasn’t anyone that posted that response bought that rifle. Everyone has their own reasons and that’s fine. I’m just pointing out that if someone in a relatively small company like Ruger went out on a limb with one of the models suggested. They better be ready to retire.

Exactly. Personally I’m not a huge fan of bolt action rifles, so I’m not gonna drop over a grand on one unless it has some historic value. For Ruger No.1, I already have a 458 and a 30-06, so don’t really need a 450/400, 404 Jeffery or 300H&H. But if the barrels were stamped with an “AH” or something else to commemorate id buy one in a caliber i dont need just for being a part of it

 

[Rem280]

If this thread is still going I am dying for one in 7x57 mauser

There was one for sale on Gunbroker.

 

[cajunchefray]

Jumping in on page 12, but....Ruger African in 416 Taylor with a deal with Hornady for lots of head stamped brass.

I would order a 416 Taylor M77 African today!

 

[cajunchefray]

There was one for sale on Gunbroker.

My LGS has the Ruger #1 in 275 Rigby, in stock for $2100.
Hasn’t sold yet.
I have not handled this particular rifle, but another one a few months ago.
Really nice.

 

[Bonk]

A lot of the rifles on the wish list have already been produced by Ruger. African 275 Rigby is just one example. I had one.

I think it would be easy to get 50 people willing to put down a deposit on a RSM 404J. I’d buy one even though I already have one. I had my RSM 375H&H rebored to 404J.

I’d like a Ruger bolt action 300H&H.

 

[Flbt]

Ruger .44 Magnum semi auto carbine. I emailed them awhile ago and was told they have no plans on producing them. Too bad.

I thought that would be a good gun to.
The grand nephew in law ended up buying 2 of the original deerfields
Nope not that grate over all Cartledge length is very important
Shape of bullets ( no hp at all with the 18 different ones he and I had)
Bullet weight
And even with watching all that they would not run 100%

 

[Surgeon1]

While dreaming, a Ruger #1 in 470 NE, 26 inch barrel, with a proper stock, and weighted with tungsten rods fore and aft to 10.5 pounds.

Hell, build another in .500 NE at 11 pounds and a really good recoil pad.
My Dad always said “When you dream, dream a good one!”

 

[Flbt]

I had one of there 96s it was actually a good rifle

What about the lever action 44mag?