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Ruger No. 1 LR?
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1902124" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>I have a late production Ruger #1A in 7x57 and am very fond of it. The only correction that had to be made from the factory was having the forearm bedded and free floated. After that, it has consistently shot around 3/4" @ 100 yards for 3 shot groups. Set up with a Swarovski 3-9x36 Z3, it is a joy to carry afield. But, I regard it as useful for hunting at normal distances (0 to 400 yards). Its primary virtues consist of its elegance and handling qualities.</p><p></p><p>Technical matters aside, I think setting realistic expectations should be the first step in planning a Ruger #1 build, especially as a Long Range rifle. With this type of build, there is a high probability that a lot of money will be spent, with the end product being no more than a very nice conventional hunting rifle. If the end product is a viable Long Range rifle, it will be a bonus. If one can accept that idea, then the project is likely to produce a satisfying result. If not, I would strongly recommend against pursuing the project.</p><p></p><p>Ruger #1's are fine, elegant, beautiful rifles. They deserve to be appreciated for what they are, within their limitations. Shooters who cannot do that often end up cursing them, rather than appreciating them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1902124, member: 22069"] I have a late production Ruger #1A in 7x57 and am very fond of it. The only correction that had to be made from the factory was having the forearm bedded and free floated. After that, it has consistently shot around 3/4" @ 100 yards for 3 shot groups. Set up with a Swarovski 3-9x36 Z3, it is a joy to carry afield. But, I regard it as useful for hunting at normal distances (0 to 400 yards). Its primary virtues consist of its elegance and handling qualities. Technical matters aside, I think setting realistic expectations should be the first step in planning a Ruger #1 build, especially as a Long Range rifle. With this type of build, there is a high probability that a lot of money will be spent, with the end product being no more than a very nice conventional hunting rifle. If the end product is a viable Long Range rifle, it will be a bonus. If one can accept that idea, then the project is likely to produce a satisfying result. If not, I would strongly recommend against pursuing the project. Ruger #1's are fine, elegant, beautiful rifles. They deserve to be appreciated for what they are, within their limitations. Shooters who cannot do that often end up cursing them, rather than appreciating them. [/QUOTE]
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