Single Shot Rifle Suggestions

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A while back I remember seeing a finely made single shot hunting rifle. I can't recall the model, but I was wondering what the best company to go to for something like this is?
 
I've seen a number of Rossi made rifles that also had the option to change barrels to function as a shotgun. That and any other manufactuer of single shots such as NEF and H&R would be good places to look
 
No longer made by Browning but the B-78 in 45-70 works pretty good for me. Winchester was making one, an 1885 in diffrent calibers. These are accurate, strong rifles.

J.B.
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I happen to think that the Ruger #1 (in the 1A configuration) is maybe the most beautiful rifle ever built.

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It all depends on how much you wish to spend.
All single shots rely on the proper attachment of the forearm for consistent groups. It is key to good accuracy. Some shoot very good, and some do not and need tuning, and it's not always price related.
But then, some bolts need tuning to achieve good results too.

NCsmitty
 
What do you want to do with it?

C. Sharps and Shiloh Sharps are pretty nice.:D

A Pedersoli is also really nice, a lot cheaper, and kills a buffalo just as dead.

Ruger's No. 1 is the popular modern-caliber rifle among the fallen angels of the falling block.

Winchester's High and Low Wall guns, and the fine replicas, are really nice.

BSA made some neat Martini action guns, if you can find one.

I hear that Vulcan makes a fine single-shot AR-15...:evil:
 
if i were into hunting, which i'm not, and wanted a single shot, which i don't, i'd get this thing:

http://www.pacificrifle.com/zephyr.htm

a guy at the local range has one and I just LOVE watching him set that thing off. it's fantastic, and BEAUTIFULLY made. seriously, it's impressive.

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available in 8 and 12 bore!
 
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Ruger No. 1B is probably my favorite. I don't like sights on my rifles. I also like the 1V models too! Check out the T/C Encores as well. I have one and absolutely love it!
 
Then of course there are the inumerable Thompson/Center rifles...too many variations of Blackpowder and modern metallic cartridge guns to list. The Contender carbine variation of the Contender pistol is a neat, light 'stalking' rifle in just a few medium calibers. I have one with barrels in .44 Magnum, .223 Rem. and 7-30 Waters. Very handy little carbines, and very accurate in the examples I have and have shot.
 
For a fine rifle, I'd go with a Ruger #1.
For a functional take-it-out-to-play kinda thing, I'd get a T/C Encore. I've got three pistol barrels for mine and it'll hang with most bolt rifles when it comes to accuracy.
Custom barrels can be had relatively cheap and will amaze you with tight groups.
 
Check the Charles Daly website. They sell a full sized Sharps and best of all a Mini-Sharps that is 80% scale. It weighs less than 6 pounds and comes in 218 Bee, 38-55. 357 mag, 45 Colt, 30-30 and a couple of others I can't think of right now.

The down side is they cost $1200+ dollars retail.
 
do they make replacement stocks so you can put a ruger number 1 full stock on the 45-70?
 
It all depends on what you want or are willing to spend a good start would be the NEF handi rifle, and from there it would be the Ruger #1, and on the upper end The Dakota Model 10 i have one of these in 300Dakota mag and there is nothing it wont do. but for a blast from the past i own 2 Sharps one in 45-70 and the other in 45-110. they are a blast to shoot i have a reciver peep sight on each of these and only shoot black powder loads in these.
 
I'm a big fan of Thompson Center. I've had a Contender I love for years with 30/30 and 44 Mag barrels. My wife has an Encore with a 7mm-08 barrel and I'm getting her one in 375 H&H. The ability to change barrels and switch calibers from .22 all the way up to 375 or 45/70 is phenomenal.

My father-in-law has a Ruger No. 1 in 30-06 that he really loves. It's a very nice shooting gun. However it's the multiple caliber facet of the Thompson that does it for me. You can't beat that kind of versatility.
 
i have to go with the Ruger # 1 also. just a classic good looking rifle. they shoot pretty well too.
 
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