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I have a 1977 Ruger #1 I got for $575 in 2005.

I shot (3) mule does with it in 2010.
26" barrel, Leupold vari X III E 1.75x6 x32, 10 pounds with scope

7mmRM
a) 70 Re22 180 gr VLD 3.48" [brass does not last long with this load]
..1) Ruger #1 26" barrel, 6X scope, , 3016, 3023, 3030 fps, and 0.82" 3 shot group at 100 yards from the bag

shooting off non swivel bi-pod on the ground, 11 pounds with bi pod, scope, and sling

10) 500yards .5" high 1" right"
adjusted turret so it says 6.5 moa, for 200 yard zero chart.

From prone with a ammo cheek rest the #1 can be rapid fired at a running deer, like the one in the above pic shot at 400 yards [when it stopped for a second].

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That is the best rifle I ever hunted with.
I have build a number of rifles since, but nothing has really equaled the Ruger #1 7mmRM.

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