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[swamp]

I picked up a Ruger 1 in 303 Brit today. It has a 22 inch barrell with OAL of 38.5 inch. Condition is excellant or very close. Maybe better. Also came with rings. Haven't seen one before and I like the 303 round, so I already cast and load for it.

Don't know how good I did, but got it for $835.00 out the door.
Buddy wanted to check out a Taurus 45 Colt pump down in Pueblo and wanted company. He bought the Taurus and figured we might as well check out a couple other shops that were close. Saw the Ruger and could not resist.

Will try to get a couple of pics taken and posted.

swamp

[tacklebury]

Very nice, cannot wait to see the pics. 8)

[swamp]

Here are a couple of pics. Pay no attention to the background. Hope it is not too hard to see the gun. 9431094311

[Kraschenbirn]

I'm totally jealous...never seen/handled one but have had a craving ever since I first read that Ruger had built a factory run of #1s in .303. If you happen to decide you don't like it for some reason...I know where it can find a good home.

Bill

[Standardgewehr]

I just bought that rifle's twin last week, no pics as it is still in Kalifornia 10 day gun jail. You did great on the price, mine was tagged at $1000 but after negotiations I paid $799 plus tax and state fees, which came to just under $900 out the door.

I don't have a mold (yet) but I'm sitting pretty fat with .303 virgin brass and a ton of jacketed bullets I have no interest in using anymore...very curious to hear what ends up working well in your rifle, bore dimensions etc.

Congrats!

[swamp]

I have a Martini Enfield carbine in 303 and a No.4 Mk1 so I am set up for reloading and casting.

This is the only 303 I have ever seen. If it shoots as well as it handles it should be alot of fun. Just finished mounting a Bushnell 1.5-4.5 on it. Will see how it does next time I get a chance to get up in the hills to shoot.

Standardgewehr
If you would like to try some cast, let me know and I will see what I have on hand and let you know.

Bill
I didn't know I wanted one untill I saw it and made the mistake of handling it.

BTW,
Last Sunday I got a good deal on a Savage 325 30-30 and a nice Ruger Single Six 3 screw unconverted. Have a good streak of luck lately.

swamp

[JeffinNZ]

I have seen it reported they have rather long throats so will be interested on your bullet seating.

[herbert buckland]

I have also been told that the ones that terned up in Australia had groove diameters of .316

[Standardgewehr]

Thanks for the offer Swamp, but I'm a ways off from actually shooting the rifle, don't even have glass picked out for it yet.

I would be interested in hearing about which of your molds produce good results with your rifle and what loads work out well in it, once you reach that point. I don't know the numbers offhand but the NOE and Accurate offerings based on what I think is an old Lyman bore riding design look intriguing.

[blixen]

I'm fascinated. I always wondered how a .commercial .303, not chambered for mud -caked ammo and not worn to hell and back, would shoot. I'm trying to get my Enfield sporter to group 2 minutes angle at 100 yards. Let us know.

[rockrat]

Dang Swamp, when I come over to Denver to visit the kid, I just might have to call on you and have you take me to some shops. Your luck might rub off on me.

You did well on your purchase!!

[swamp]

rockrat,
Let me know when and I will see what I can do. Actualy, I blame my friend. I went along for the ride when he wanted to go down and check out a Taurus Lightening. Decided to check out a couple of shops that were close and got lucky.

swamp

[tacklebury]

Nice lookin piece. I always wanted a #1 in .45-70. ;) I have a .30-40 Krag single shot and like the ease of .308 caliber bullets a bit more myself. 8)

[Kevinakaq]

Beautiful rifle and wonderful caliber. Most conversations in the states usually revolves around 30-06, 308, etc. for hunting, but the great 303 is perfect for North American Medium Game. I push 150 gr .312 SST bullets around 2600 fps using IMR 4064. I use a 303 for most of my whitetail hunting (excluding BP) and don't regret it one bit. I'd love to find a rifle myself like that one you have there, truly!

[swamp]

Haven't done any shooting with it yet. I did get out my cast 303 loads and checked for chambering. With a 185gr. Lee RN and a COL of 2.963 they chamber with just a little push. No rifleing marks on boolit. Hopefully the weather will permit a run to the hills soon.

swamp

[Fishman]

I think you did great on a fine rifle. If I saw one for that price it would be mine.

[Standardgewehr]

Finally got around to slugging mine. Near as I can tell the lands are .303 and the grooves .3145.