Ruger no.1

[shooter39629]

Rob,

I have a 26 inch barrel 257 wweatherby mag ruger number 1. It was rechambered from 25-06. Yes it does have a kick, but it really puts deer and hogs down bang flop.

[257 ROB]

I have been trying to find one in 35 whelen, but have not found one.

[Hondo Lane]

I had a #1B in 6mm remington. In stupid moment I sold it. I now have a #1B in .223. It has a "Hicks" accurizer installed on it. The previous owner also had the trigger lightened. A bit too light for my taste. Its a good shooter. With a bi-pod and a calm day the gophers are endangered at that 250 to 300 yard range. My next one is going to be a 7x57mm.

[Jean Mario]

I have been trying to find one in 35 whelen, but have not found one.

But try 9.3mm(.366'')x62mm with tradeex. You have same power as 35 Whelen but less expensive cost brass and you have more rifles. I have one and it's best for all kind hunt around the world... You have a good choice of bullets. 250gr until 300gr but I use 285gr RNSP at 2407ft/s. It's funny to shot with a little recoil.
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http://www.shop.tradeexcanada.com/index.php (main page)

http://www.shop.tradeexcanada.com/produits/95 (hunting rifles)

Regards

Jean Mario

[outsidebear]

As has been mentioned, it's a simple task to rebarrel a #1 or #3 to the chambering of your choice...
I've two #3's which have been rebored. One from a .223 into .257 Roberts; and the second one from a .223 into a .308 Winchester.
I've recently came up with a Ruger #3 having it's factory barrel replaced with a 28" octagon barrel chambered to .40-90 SS (Sharps Straight), and using 370 gr cast bullets it spits 'em right in there at the 735 yard marker. Very pleasant to shoot in the .40-90 SS.
Have you considered the Ruger #1 chambered in 9.3x74R, which can still be located at a reasonable price (before they stop making them and the prices go UP). The performance would be every bit what a .35 Whelen will produce, and then some. Yes, easier to find or make .35 Whelen brass, but once you'd have say, 100 9.3x74R cases, that might hold ya for a hunting ammo supply. Hornady offers the loaded ammo and I believe you can obtain unprimed brass from them as well?
9.3mm bullets now abound, with a great deal of the 9.3mm popularity in this country going to John Barsness and his writings in the various gun magazines.
Factory load in the 9.3x74R (equalling the 9.3x62mm factory load) with a 286 gr bullet is stated as being 2,360 fps. Norma offers a 232 gr bullet factory loaded to around 2,650 fps. Of course handloading to these levels is easily achieved with the same, or other, bullets. Have always liked the looks of the 9.3x74 R loaded round. Being a single shot, the rim may actually work moreso in your favor, compared to a rimless case (yes I know, the rimless cases work fine in the #1 and #3).
Plenty of options out there for ya to work with.
Best of enjoyment in your quest...

[jazzman251]

I have a #1 in 45-70 and I really like it. It is easy to carry and plenty of horsepower when I need it. I have just recently purchased my second one in 257 Roberts and hope to shoot it as soon as the weather breaks. Any load data in 257 would be appreciated.

[moondog911]

Greetings all,

I have also been infected with the single shot rifle. The ruger was just too pricey for me, so I purchased an Encore in SS. Got a 223 and a 45-70 barrel to play with. The Encore is a great rifle. However, for the varmints in the mountains of south east Oklahoma, I feel a little uncomfortable with a single shot. Consequently, I purchased bolt action Ruger Hawkeyes in 308 and a 375 RCM also in SS.

On thursday, December 23, 2010, I noticed BOO BOO BEAR running through my pasture. I was splitting wood in my front yard when I saw him. When I saw him, he was running through tall brush and trees about 75 yards away. He covered about 50 yards in about 3 seconds. He was in a dead run when he caught my eye. At that speed he could have easily outrun any of my registered quarter horses. I also realized, it would not matter, what kind of gun I had because it happened so fast, I would not have gotten a shot off anyway.

Looking for a proper boolit mold for my Ruger 375 RCM. It has a 12 inch twist. I like the looks of the Lyman 335 grain round nose, but would appreciate the opinions of the other members.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYBODY

[old wanderer]

Well for some 30 years the #1 Ruger has been one of my favorites. I still have a 45-70 that I hand load for and use the Barnes 300 Gr X bullets...Deadly on Rosevelt Elk in steep heavy cover. I have a EoTech Holo sight on it. Light and quick but with these hand loads it does kick the snot out of you, but well worth it.

The other is a 416 Rigby with georgeous wood. I put a claw mount and express sights on it. Have hunted buffallo in Africa with this gun. I put a 1# C & H mercury tube in the stock. It made it ballance and handle perfect. I hand load for it as well, and with 109 Gr of RL 19 and the 300 Gr Barnes x bullet will hold under an inch at 100 yards constently with a 5 shot group. (As long as you do your part).

When hunting dagerous game in heavy brush, just keep 2 bullets tucked between the fingers of the left hand for quick reloads....not much slower than a bolt action, but scared the crap out of my guide more than once, as I do not want him shooting.

My current project is building another 458 bore for subsonic and 600 gr bullets with a silencer.

I remember the old saying of "beware of the man that only shoots one gun", but I like better my saying "Beware my furry little foe, for the man than shoots a single shot", he is apt to be a bit more pacient and deliberate with that shot."

[reloaderman]

I liked the 30-06 #1 I had, but let it go so I could get a heavy varmit rifle. Boy do I miss it ! I've got a #3 in 30-40 Krag that loves cast bullets!
The #3 is wearing a #1 stock ( I guess that makes it a #2 ), and it's my "go to" gun when deer or pigs are involved .