Originally Posted by RWE
why is it that you don't hear of folks shooting a Ruger #1 (or a #3) for BPCR?

Are they lacking in performance?


Well...you asked so here goes!

As for Ruger #1s not being used in BPCR it probably stems from the fact that it has NO HISTORICAL background like the M1874 Sharps or Ballard, etc. and a whole helluva lot of guys in BPCR attach a significant portion of their love of BPCR to that aspect! The rifle is damn difficult to adapt to a tang sight, the barrels are usually way to light-weight as is the rifle. Many of the BPCR rifles today are cut with a chamber such that is designed for shooting paper patched bullets and I don't see that taking place at the Ruger factory whereas it can be requested from Shiloh Rifles at a telephone call! I had occasion to pick one up ONCE and put it to my shoulder and the ergonomics just wasn't there....FOR ME and I'm not a midget or lacking in physical stature! I know that the rifles are accurate, depending upon ones definition of that but as to how the Ruger #1 would perform with cast bullets....I can't say! This is as objective a reply as I can render regarding your question.

Personally...my own opinion is that the Ruger #1 is just PLAIN DAMN UGLY!

I'll stick with these:

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Giving the Shiloh a workout! by Sharps45 2 7/8, on Flickr


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