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Ruger #1 in 223 rem
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<blockquote data-quote="GlennL" data-source="post: 1568432" data-attributes="member: 90495"><p>I have two Ruger No. 1s. A full stock International Model in 7X57mm Mauser that I bought my son when he started hunting as a kid (he's now in his 30s and still uses it). It carries a Lynx 2,5-7X28 Compact scope and is used primarily for close-range hunting (up to 150 meters / 165 yards) in the African bush on game from Impala and Warthogs up to Kudu. With various ammo from 130gr to 170gr it maintains 1" to 1 1/2" groups consistently at 100 meters / 110 yards which is more than adequate for its intended application.</p><p></p><p>My other Ruger No. 1 is the Tropical version in 375 H&H Magnum which wears a Leopold Vari-X III 1.75-6X32 scope. It's had a trigger job done by Vince Phipson at W.J. Ritchie Gunsmith here in Johannesburg and I fitted a Pachmayr 1" Decelerator buttpad because I'm tall and need that extra length in the stock. Now here is the amazing thing, this rifle shoots 3 shot 1/2" groups off the bench with Remington Safari Grade ammo with 300gr Swift A-Frames - ALL THE TIME!</p><p></p><p>I guess I'm lucky to have two Ruger No. 1s that shoot so well. I've heard of some of them that are hopelessly inaccurate and I'm told that if you get a non-shooter, the best thing is to dump it.</p><p></p><p>E. Arthur Brown has components to improve accuracy on the Ruger No. 1. I've recently purchased a 2,5 pound trigger from them (I believe it's a Jard) as I want to use this rifle for taking tougher game like Blue Wildebeest at ranges out to 300 meters / 325 yards and at that distance I need a lighter, cleaner breaking trigger. </p><p></p><p>If I was you, I'd request the current owner to let you test it for accuracy on the range and see how it does.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GlennL, post: 1568432, member: 90495"] I have two Ruger No. 1s. A full stock International Model in 7X57mm Mauser that I bought my son when he started hunting as a kid (he's now in his 30s and still uses it). It carries a Lynx 2,5-7X28 Compact scope and is used primarily for close-range hunting (up to 150 meters / 165 yards) in the African bush on game from Impala and Warthogs up to Kudu. With various ammo from 130gr to 170gr it maintains 1" to 1 1/2" groups consistently at 100 meters / 110 yards which is more than adequate for its intended application. My other Ruger No. 1 is the Tropical version in 375 H&H Magnum which wears a Leopold Vari-X III 1.75-6X32 scope. It's had a trigger job done by Vince Phipson at W.J. Ritchie Gunsmith here in Johannesburg and I fitted a Pachmayr 1" Decelerator buttpad because I'm tall and need that extra length in the stock. Now here is the amazing thing, this rifle shoots 3 shot 1/2" groups off the bench with Remington Safari Grade ammo with 300gr Swift A-Frames - ALL THE TIME! I guess I'm lucky to have two Ruger No. 1s that shoot so well. I've heard of some of them that are hopelessly inaccurate and I'm told that if you get a non-shooter, the best thing is to dump it. E. Arthur Brown has components to improve accuracy on the Ruger No. 1. I've recently purchased a 2,5 pound trigger from them (I believe it's a Jard) as I want to use this rifle for taking tougher game like Blue Wildebeest at ranges out to 300 meters / 325 yards and at that distance I need a lighter, cleaner breaking trigger. If I was you, I'd request the current owner to let you test it for accuracy on the range and see how it does. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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