Ruger #1

[gandydancer]

I have one in 6.5x55. It is my go to deer rifle. I love it. I also have one in 30/30.

Some Day when the find & the finances are in the now with me. I two will own a 6.5x55 Ruger #1

[timspawn]

Here are two groups shot with my SS Ruger #1 6.5x55. The top group was shot by my son. I shot the bottom group. Both are three shots.

[gandydancer]

Here are two groups shot with my SS Ruger #1 6.5x55. The top group was shot by my son. I shot the bottom group. Both are three shots.

Looks dang good to me. want to sell or trade it? gd

[timspawn]

Looks dang good to me. want to sell or trade it? gd

I don't think I'll ever part with this one.

[Bill*B]

Lovely rifles - the ultimate in "class" - but sometimes have they light firing pin strikes (use Federal primers), and you need to hold that fore-end exactly the same, shot to shot, or they can be all over the place. I find them slightly frustrating (there're NOT a trouble free bolt action), but they are SO beautiful that they still sway me. In my rational moments, I reach for a Model 70, but when I hold the No.1, DAMN it's so beautiful...

[Doc Highwall]

I just picked up my No1 in 30-30 Winchester today, I will try to take a picture if it tomorrow and post it.

[pilot]

Pilot, here is a Ruger No1 in 6.5x55 for you.
http://www.classicsportingarms.com/rugers-for-sale/

Thanks for that, but it says no 6.5x55 left. Also, a little too rich for my blood and bank account. I guess I need to keep surfing Gunbroker for a used one.

[gandydancer]

I have a 6.5x55 swede custom made by some gunsmith in the 50's I am told. who? I have no idea. made on a swede model 94 carbine full international type stock and only the safety has been changed on it & the barrel is the same 17"something? posted photo's on here years ago. I can no longer paste any thing on this site and I don't know why? tried to put pictures of 3 new to me shingle shot rifles on here in the last year or so. no can do. oh well.... gd

[Doc Highwall]

Here is a picture of my Ruger No1 in 30-30 Winchester with Circassian walnut with a Leupold LPS 1.5-6X42mm scope.

[gandydancer]

Here is a picture of my Ruger No1 in 30-30 Winchester with Circassian walnut with a Leupold LPS 1.5-6X42mm scope.

Super nice doc.

[Doc Highwall]

Thanks! gandydancer, I am going to see how my 311041PB mould bullets shoot in it with Unique powder hopefully in a few days.

[Cheshire Dave]

I have one in 9.3x74 and bought the NOE group buy 280 gr. mold. Shoots great. 5/8 in. @50 yards and 2100fps with Varget. Likes 4895 just as much. I use poly filler to take up some space and water drop the bullets. Haven't shot anything with it yet. Think penetration will be a little over kill for our blacktails but want to try next year.

[quasi]

to my eye, the figure and quality of the wood on No.1's has really gone downhill, starting about 15 years ago.

[Bad Ass Wallace]

I have an unusual Ruger No.1 in 22PPC and mounted with an All Americal 25X. I have shot a small group of .210"with it!

[Roundball]

I go along with having to have the right load etc. Have a #1B in 257 Roberts. Had problems with 75 and 87gr. bullets due to long throat. Finally tried 100gr. bullets. Rifle gives excellent accuracy. Currently gathering necessary equipment for cast bullets for a #1A in 30-06. My feeling are to work on finding the right load rather than start hacking and grinding on the rifle new from the box. Yes, the wood has gone down hill in recent years but still glad to have several of these newer rifles at this time. Every old dog gets his behind in the sunshine every now and then.

[Clark]

I have shot deer with a 270, 7mmRemMag, and 257 Roberts Ackley.
They all work just fine.

For actions, I have shot deer with a Win M70 pre 64, VZ24 Mauser, Rem700, 1885 Win, and Ruger #1.
They all work just fine, but the Ruger #1 is best.

For barrels, I have shot deer with Pac Nor, Lothar Walther, Shilen match, Ruger, and Shilen select match.
THey all work fine, but shilen select match is best.

For bullets, I have shot deer with Berger VLD hunting, Barnes triple shock, and Nosler ballistic tip.
The rest suck, Nos Bal Tip is best.

For deer, I like 115 gr nos bal tip in 257RAI.