I weighted a new Ruger No. 1 in 450/400 just last weekend at a local gun shop - 7 pounds 15.8 ounces on a good digital scale. I re-weighed it four times because that's considerably lighter than listed on the Ruger website. Most of the time, rifles are a bit heavier than the factory lists. But not this time!

For conparison purposes, my Ruger No. 1 Medium Sporter in 9.3x74R weighs 7 lbs 5 oz.

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