Peter M. Eick
Member
I am looking for a Ruger #1 and I need to know what I am getting into. I am trying to just to flesh out my rifle collection with a nice classic single shot.
The use of the gun will be just to enjoy the single shot at the range. Maybe a bit of rare hunting but mostly just to punch paper.
My understanding is that the #1 has the potential to have the following ailments:
1) Trigger issues meaning it is hard to get a really crisp trigger on one due to the trigger design.
2) Accuracy issues related to the forearm mounting methodology.
3) Accuracy issues (if used) due to the very poor quality barrels used historically.
4) Hit or miss fit and finish quality issues with some of the 90's vintage guns.
Am I missing things or do I have a reasonable understanding of the issues involved?
I am planning on either a 25-06 or 222 heavy varmint barreled gun, probably used since the 222 can only be found that way. I already load for these rounds so I am just adding another rifle to the collection.
Any further advice or comments/suggestions would be appreciated. I have been reading about the #1 for years and now seems like a good time to buy.
The use of the gun will be just to enjoy the single shot at the range. Maybe a bit of rare hunting but mostly just to punch paper.
My understanding is that the #1 has the potential to have the following ailments:
1) Trigger issues meaning it is hard to get a really crisp trigger on one due to the trigger design.
2) Accuracy issues related to the forearm mounting methodology.
3) Accuracy issues (if used) due to the very poor quality barrels used historically.
4) Hit or miss fit and finish quality issues with some of the 90's vintage guns.
Am I missing things or do I have a reasonable understanding of the issues involved?
I am planning on either a 25-06 or 222 heavy varmint barreled gun, probably used since the 222 can only be found that way. I already load for these rounds so I am just adding another rifle to the collection.
Any further advice or comments/suggestions would be appreciated. I have been reading about the #1 for years and now seems like a good time to buy.