.256 Newton Ruger No. 1

[Harry O]

Saw a Ruger No. 1 in a gunshop today that was listed as .256 Newton. It looked like it was factory produced, not a rebarrel/rechamber. Did Ruger ever make a No. 1 in .256 Newton?

Can the brass be made from something inexpensive? Did a quick search and found some that was recently made at about $2.00 per case. I seem to remember that Newton brass had a special head diameter.

Any other information about this?

[Mk42gunner]

Sounds like a rebarrel where the gunsmith took pride in his work.

Cases can be made from .30-06; necked down, shortened, and since the case length is 2.44", probably have to neck turn also.


Hope this helps,


Robert.

[Firebricker]

My friend has an old .256 Newton I saw midway had brass a while back I think but don't remember how much per case. I have a lot of .270 brass so that's what I was going to use them to form .256 cases. Sounds like a nice rifle. FB

[gewehrfreund]

Saw a Ruger No. 1 in a gunshop today that was listed as .256 Newton. It looked like it was factory produced, not a rebarrel/rechamber. Did Ruger ever make a No. 1 in .256 Newton?

Can the brass be made from something inexpensive? Did a quick search and found some that was recently made at about $2.00 per case. I seem to remember that Newton brass had a special head diameter.

Any other information about this?

I sent you a PM. Someone I know is interested if you can get me the contact information. Thanks.
LC

[milo32]

I picked up 20 or so rounds .30-06, made into .256 Newton, so the small box says they were in, but I'll sell them for $20 plus priority mail flat rate small box plus delivery comfirmation. Let me know and I'll get an accurate count of what I have.

[longhorn]

Never say never with #1's. Those who were Friends of Bill (Ruger) ended up with some unusual factory rifles. There are some serious Ruger collectors out there that'd love to get a look at that rifle--it might be a factory barrel.

[GrizzLeeBear]

I think it was the Sierra manual that said the .256 Newton is about the only caliber that started out as a factory round that died and then attained "wildcat" status (6.5-06). While there is a slight difference in shoulder angle I think, I woud think 25-06 or .270 would be the easiest to form into .256 Newton.

[6pt-sika]

Hmmmmm I would be intrested in this one myself !

Already have a 6.5-06 on a old Mauser action .

But a #1B in a 256 Newton just might be very very intresting .

[madsenshooter]

No difference in case head diameter between the .256 and 30-06. The larger Newtons had heads of .523, but the .256 was based on the standard .470 head size.

[GrizzLeeBear]

madsenshooter, nice catch, I didn't see the OP's mentioning of case head size, but yes, the .256 Newton is really just a 6.5-06. According to the Sierra manual, introduced in 1913. Sierra data shows that they used reformed .25-06 brass for their 6.5-06.
I have a 6.5x257Roberts barrel that I used to have on a Remington 700 that I have given thought to rechambering to a 6.5-06. The .257 Roberts cases were easily necked up by running them into the 6.5 die. Using the 25-06 brass to form the .256 Newton should be just as easy.

[256 Newton]

If you need to know anything about .256, .30, .35, and .40 Newton cartridge reloading, visit www.NewtonArmsCompany.com It is an online publicatin/article with notes, pictures, diagrams, reload data and historical information. Also, check out wwwSuncoastGunClub.com for a step by step on case forming the .256 newton and everything!

[wiljen]

256 Newton is the same as person as Newton Arms Company so take the listing above as an advertisement rather than a 3rd party posting. He previously posted a blatant advertisement for his company so this is simply a bit more veiled effort.