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Thread: 475 Linebaugh Ruger #1

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    475 Linebaugh Ruger #1

    Well this is one of most accurate guns and the nicest stalking rifle I own.

    The gun is light well balanced. I topped it off with a Trijicon 1-4 30 mm tube with the green post. This makes for quick handling quick on target hunting rig.

    This gun can be loaded with heavy hard cast or 400 grain jacketed bullets.

    My favorite deer hunting load is a Lasercast Trueshot 355 grain WFNCG over 11.1 grains of Titegroup ignited with a CCI300 primer.

    Low recoil and very very accurate.

    I have taken many deer with this load and have never had one run out of sight before dropping over. Shot one doe facing me that bullet exited ran the full length of that doe she rolled over backwards and was down.

    Yup one of the best Number 1 ever made.

    I have two one I had one made over 15 years ago the other is a new Ruger made rifle.

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    I'm keeping an eye out for this rifle! When I see 1 I will jump on it. I'm already a fan of the .480 Ruger, just need a rifle to go with the handgun.

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    You will not be disappointed one ragged hole at 75 yards 5 shots.

    I have taken deer, elk and bear with mine. I want to take a moose and some hogs with the 475.

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    I've been keeping an eye out at my local gun stare for the .475 L No.1, but nothing yet. When I do see it, my credit card will sure HATE ME!

    Can you post a pic of your for a teaser please....

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    Yeah I will get one posted tomorrow.

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    I have thought about adding one of these to the family.

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    Well here you go the left one is the "original" No. 1 Linebaugh

    Front sight is Ashley post with WIlliams peep on the rear the stocks are composite. SHort and real handi in heavy cover. I will dare to say it was the first of its kind as I had it built over 15 years ago. I did some internet articles here is one;

    http://www.fiveshot.org/guests/475rifle.htm
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    How bad is the recoil on a full tilt .475 L load?

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    Well in the rifle with the composite stocks and deceleration recoil pad it is less than 45-70 full house.

    But a 420 grain full tilt is not that bad still less than 45-70 number 1 loads.

    That said I like the WFN loads at around 1200-1500 FPS I have taken elk with those range of loads . Recoil is not bad at all.

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    Cool, god help me if 1 ever shows up at my local gun store.....

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    Wow, you just gave me a great idea! Just picked up an encore, and I have to have a 475 barrel!
    Used to have FA revolver in 475, now you got me drooling over an encore in it, heck I even have some brass and ammo left!

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Dan

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    Reviving this topic: found a NIB Ruger #1 in 475 Linebaugh and since 'odd ball rifle/rounds' are what I like, it's now mine, or will be,...on layaway. Now to decide if I want to buy a box of Starline cases or make my own from Winchester 45/70 cases. Guess it depends on what turns up first.
    Anyone else find and buy one of these Ruger #1 475LB rifles?
    Last edited by Alan in GA; 09-28-2015 at 07:41 PM.

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    Mine prints different bullet weights very far apart, so if yours has the same habit, I'd pick a bullet weight that you like, and stick to it. Loads that work in my gun:

    Starline brass, Remington 9 1/2M primer, Accurate Molds 48460R plain based bullet seated to a COL of 1.965":

    Steel 13.5 grains, 1150 fps

    IMR 4227 22.0 grains, 1247 fps

    They will group into about 1 1/2" at 50 yards, with me behind the gun.

    Even with the long barrel, you are going to get pistol velocities - but that's OK with me. It's such a light little rifle that I don't want to push a 450 grain slug any faster.

    Have fun!
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    One of the first if not THE first was a Ruger #1 John Linebaugh let us borrow a reemer for. I did a few articles many many years ago about that rifle. The little guy in that picture is now a college wrestler. But I took allot of game with that rifle. THEN Ruger started making them. The original I had was sent to John he even used it for one of his first Big Bore seminars. A great rifle and great caliber. john is an outstanding pioneer in our favorite subject here.

    http://www.leverguns.com/articles/bullet_tests.htm

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    Fascinating link! Thanks.

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    Anyone paper patching a 475LB or Ruger 480?
    I used to PP for the 45/70 using easily available Speer 250gr SWC lead pistol bullets.

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    Never had need to do that pouring my own boolit said I make 355 Grain and 420 grain.

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    Finally picked up my #1S 475LInebaugh and ready to find some ammo! Mine weighs 7.1 lbs without scope/rings.

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    I would love to have one in that caliber. They are hard to find!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tim338 View Post
    I would love to have one in that caliber. They are hard to find!
    I have not seen another one. I glanced at this one for most of this year,...just did not know what it was and as I said, 'assumed' it was about a 3" shell for Africa! D'oh!

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