Ruger No. 1 in 7 mag: What do I need to know?

I think I might want one in .458 Lott
or .375 H&H

My 243 shoots pretty much lights-out.

1.) It's gonna kick a bit.

2.) It will be accurate.

That someone shortened it is a boon. Take the opportunity to put a Limb-Saver or a Kick-Eeze on it.

Not my favorite caliber, but I've shot one in 7mm, and it was tolerable. And put 'em all under 3" at 200. I'm sure the gun can shoot better than that.

I've always wanted one in '06.

QUOTE: "...The action is based on a French design (which never seems like a good thing )..."

Actually, the Ruger No.1 is a true "falling block" action, an updated version of the Farquharson single-shot rifle, a wholly English design.

I have a No. 1-H chambered in .405 Winchester and it is a real beauty. As for recoil, it is, shall I say, "authoritative". Ten rounds from the bench is usually the maximum I can take in one day- I only have the factory stock pad.

Never shot a 7mm Magnum... as mentioned previously, recoil is subjective.

I think the Ruger No. 1 is one of the stoutest rifles ever made, with looks to match.

i had nine,but i sold four. a 25-06,30-30,357, and one of my 458,s. still have five a 223-B, 30-06-RSI, 300 -B win mag, 35 whelen-A and a 458-tropical. the 35 whelen is my favorite and the lightest. eastbank.

A number 1 in 7mag is on my must own list, love both the round and the gun.

Actually, the Ruger No.1 is a true "falling block" action, an updated version of the Farquharson single-shot rifle, a wholly English design.

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Thanks for the correction.
The action was first patented by John Farquharson, of Daldhu, Scotland in 1872. George Gibbs was a co-owner of the patent and only producer of the Gibbs-Farquharson rifle in Bristol until 1910.
So, I was wrong (again).