Peter M. Eick
Member
Search is giving me grief so I will ask the question.
I am thinking about picking up one in 25-06 or 22-250 new since both are available and I heard that Ruger is making them with better barrels and a bit more quality then recent past.
I know the #1 has a spotty history for accuracy and the triggers can be real hit or miss. I also have read that forearm bedding pressure is key to getting it to work accurately.
My interest is purely shooting at the range for fun and play. I know I am not buying a tack driver and have the expectation of around a 1" give or take 100 yrd rifle. It has style and class though that I like.
What are your thoughts, comments and opinions on the Ruger #1 varmint?
What about the standard (26" standard barrel) vs. the varmint (24" thicker barrel)?
Any special tricks comments or experiences to offer?
Finally, how hard is it to change the caliber? I was really wanting either a 220 swift, a 38/55 or a 222 all of which are very expensive "factory".
Thanks a bunch. I have half the money set aside already so I will probably pick this up in the next month or so.
I am thinking about picking up one in 25-06 or 22-250 new since both are available and I heard that Ruger is making them with better barrels and a bit more quality then recent past.
I know the #1 has a spotty history for accuracy and the triggers can be real hit or miss. I also have read that forearm bedding pressure is key to getting it to work accurately.
My interest is purely shooting at the range for fun and play. I know I am not buying a tack driver and have the expectation of around a 1" give or take 100 yrd rifle. It has style and class though that I like.
What are your thoughts, comments and opinions on the Ruger #1 varmint?
What about the standard (26" standard barrel) vs. the varmint (24" thicker barrel)?
Any special tricks comments or experiences to offer?
Finally, how hard is it to change the caliber? I was really wanting either a 220 swift, a 38/55 or a 222 all of which are very expensive "factory".
Thanks a bunch. I have half the money set aside already so I will probably pick this up in the next month or so.