Ruger#1 vs New Win High Wall

I have and have had a few Rugers and have 3 Miroku highwalls,two are Browning and one is Winchester (the 300H&H). I prefer the Octagon barrel and the look of the 1885, the Brownings had better wood than the Ruger, the Winchester wood is mediocre at best. At present I like the Winchester 2012 calibre offerings moreso than the Ruger ( I am trying to acquire a 6.5x55 Low Wall). It really comes down to what calibre you want it in, as to which to get. Ruger 300H&H is still readily avail NIB, 1885 in 300H&H & 375H&H is gone from Win site now. Like any rifle you buy, you may get a sweetheart that shoots what you want right off the bat, or you may get one that is finicky or obstinate.

Nice work there Oldred, that looks like a sweetie.

They are both beautiful rifles.
I think I kinda lean towards the Ruger for looks.
I would trust either with any cartridge they can chamber.

I have owned five or six Rugers in various calibers.
None of them were acceptably accurate.
Two to three MOA +/- getting progressively worse as they warm up.
( I do understand that they can be "made" into tack drivers. I am not interested in that. )

I have two of the Winchesters and both did MOA out of the box.


Pay your money and take your choice. I would NOT worry about the strength of either.


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Originally Posted by 209jones

I have and have had a few Rugers and have 3 Miroku highwalls,two are Browning and one is Winchester (the 300H&H). I prefer the Octagon barrel and the look of the 1885, the Brownings had better wood than the Ruger, the Winchester wood is mediocre at best. At present I like the Winchester 2012 calibre offerings moreso than the Ruger ( I am trying to acquire a 6.5x55 Low Wall). It really comes down to what calibre you want it in, as to which to get. Ruger 300H&H is still readily avail NIB, 1885 in 300H&H & 375H&H is gone from Win site now. Like any rifle you buy, you may get a sweetheart that shoots what you want right off the bat, or you may get one that is finicky or obstinate.

Nice work there Oldred, that looks like a sweetie.

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You can still buy NIB Win High Walls in both calibers on gunbroker.com They are offering some fantastic deals on these right now. You can get either for between 800-900 dollars. List is around 1400.