Ruger No. 1 in .22-250?

[RNB65]

Talk to me about the Ruger No. 1 in 22-250.

I'm neither a hunter nor a precision shooter. Just a recreational paper shooter and plinker. I usually shoot off-hand or use a front rest only. I've currently got a bolt-action CZ (7.62x39) and an AR.

But now I'm looking for something different. Something a little more unique that is fun to shoot but doesn't have a lot of punishing recoil (I hate recoil). The Ruger No. 1 in .22-250 sounds like it may be a good choice. A very unique rifle design in a popular varmint caliber (so what if my shooting club only has a 100yd range).

What'cha think?

Thanks.

 

[El Tejon]

Found memories. I used one extensively on my uncle's farm for groundhogs, coyotes, crows, inter alia and learned to handload by using (overusing) that rifle.

My uncle's was in .220 Swift. Almost made it two summers on a barrel.

Do you intend to shoot varmits? Fun weapon regardless.

I'd crown the barrel and get a trigger job. Happy plinking.

 

[Randy in Arizona]

I had a 788 in 22-250 shot nice - killed cases, but would shoot groups you could cover with a dime.

The #1 should be fine, get good dies and load it down a bit and the barrel & brass will last a long time with good accuracy.

HTH
RAZ

 

[RNB65]

Do you intend to shoot varmits? Fun weapon regardless.

No, just paper ones. I could print some targets with prairie dogs on them.

 

[steveno]

I have a #1B in 22-250 that will shoot under half an inch at 100 yards using H-380 and Nosler 55 grain ballistic tips. it has shot this good right out of the box. I have a Cabela's Alaskan Guide 4.5 - 14 x 44 scope on it

 

[Jim Watson]

I'd look at the same gun in .223. Friend of mine has a very good one.
NOT because you could shoot surplus and econo-ball ammunition in a target rifle, that is silly. But because with about 35% less powder, the barrel will last longer. Load or buy target or varmint ammo just as you would with the .22-250.

 

[kudu]

I love #1's, but all the ones I have owned and shot are very finicky with what they will shoot well with. Most are capable of outstanding accuracy with the right recipe and careful reloading. I have only one that would shoot great right out of the box with factory ammo, and it was in .223. I had to work hard to get the .338WM to finally get under 3/4" groups consistantly, and it would plain not shoot premium ammo like Safari grade from all the big makers under 3" at 100 yards. The 25-06 took a bit of working on to get shooting good, as did the 30-06.

There are things that can be done to the hanger on the forestock to help accuracy, and the trigger is adjustable with the allen screws to set a nice crisp pull.

 

[rangerruck]

I would not paper punch with a 22.250 , if I was to go hunting however...
for strictly ballroom, go with something more mild, that wont eat up bores. A nice hornet, or 223 or 222, or fireball, that sort of thing. Plus the ammo will be cheaper.

 

[TimboKhan]

The .22-250 is a neat round, accurate and has the low recoil you desire. However, I am sort of with everyone else in saying that if you just want to punch paper, then go with a .223. The the rifle will last longer, and I do think it is important to note that rounds are more economical for it. I do think the .22-250 is a superior varmint round, but for paper punching, I think the .223 is just a better choice. Of course, I own 3 .223 rifles in various makes and models, so I am a little biased!