Ruger #1

[GWP]

Nice gun. Not sure going from a T/C is a "Step Up" though. 'Depends' on both guns. I have had both. Like both.
Have seen guys throw a number of shots at a 'questionable' shot they should not have taken in the first place. A single shot anything will usually cure you of that. Most people I have met shooting a single shot are better shots as they have to make the first one count, and know where it will hit the first time. Single shots are fun.

[sakoshooter]

You guys are getting me excited now.
As far as shooting a single shot goes: Hell, I never even work the bolt on my bolt guns when I shoot. Even when I  finally do , I put my other hand over the action to catch the shell so it doesn't hit the ground.
They're a great lookin gun but I was concerned about their accuracy. I like sub MOA groups. Some guns just won't do it even with the best hand loads. That was my main concern.
Are any of you guys handloading for your #1s and really working on tight shootin loads?

[Wazukie]

mine gives me 1" or less at 100 yards.  thats as far as I've gone with it.

[jackelope]

Dont let anyone tell you that you cant get it done with a single shot. You will become a better shot!!

Yep I would have passed on that one too...butt ugly. 

[wastickslinger]

Dont let anyone tell you that you cant get it done with a single shot. You will become a better shot!!

Yep I would have passed on that one too...butt ugly. 

 

[wastickslinger]

Are any of you guys handloading for your #1s and really working on tight shootin loads?

Mine shoots an 1".

50 grain Hornady V max
39 grains of Ball 760

[C-Money]

I sure would like to have one some day. I shot 270win in a #1, and it was great. Solid feeling gun!

[jackelope]

Nice gun. Not sure going from a T/C is a "Step Up" though. 'Depends' on both guns. I have had both. Like both.

I have 2 Encores and my dad has a #1 and a Contender. I agree functionality wise I think it's a toss up. I think the #1's are "prettier" rifles. My Encores are shooters for sure, especially with a little tweeking.

[280win]

I like mine ,just got it 3 weeks ago 338 win mag


best load yet

[sakoshooter]

She's a beauty. I don't see a recoil pad on that thing? Muzzle brake? Can't really tell by the pic.

[280win]

nope just like it came out of the box

[MuleySniper]

That is a nice looking #1. Just out of the box might be a stretch though as that rifle may have had some work done to it and you might not even know. They quit making "red pad" #1's years back. You'll typically pay more for a red pad as they are sometimes more desirable to a collector. Any "new" out of the box #1 won't come with a red butt pad.
MS

[280win]

It was made in the mid eighties,I am sure it has had some trigger work done plus the forarm has been bedded.
Not a bad strait up trade for a tang safety bull barrel ruger 77 22-250 I thought any way
280

[jackelope]

I have a funny story regarding a #1, a charging black bear and a guy wishing that #1 wasn't a single shot.
You can gifure the rest of the story out. Apparently it's difficult to get another boolit in the hole when there's a bear wanting to kick the krap out of you.
 

[Wazukie]

I have a funny story regarding a #1, a charging black bear and a guy wishing that #1 wasn't a single shot.
You can gifure the rest of the story out. Apparently it's difficult to get another boolit in the hole when there's a bear wanting to kick the krap out of you.
 

  That's why I carry my revolver when I hunt with mine.  Believe it or not, you can jack another shell in pretty fast when you have  to.