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While we're dreaming, I'm holding out for a 1-S 8x68S with 26" half round/half octagon barrel and Turnbull case colored receiver. Yeah, THAT will happen!

A bit more realistic, they've never done a .17 cal No. 1, so how 'bout a 1-AH in .17 Rem.

Here's what I'd like to see in 2016:


Lower the price. Or make the accuracy, trigger and wood worth upwards of $1200 retail.

+1 on the 25-35, slope necked rimmed cartridge is a natural in a 1A.

They have made .357 Mags so making a 1A in .358 Winchester shouldn't be too much of a stretch.

Agreed a 1A in 218 Bee and or 22 Hornet would be great , My 1S Bee is pretty heavy for that little cartridge .

or 1AH with a slim 24" barrel in 218 Bee, Hornet and .222 Remington.


Flyer

I've got one...but the wood is as plain as it gets....

One of you guys need to explain what the draw of a #1 is.

If you have to ask...

Yep.

Never used one, don't have friends that have them.

Just sayin'

Simple beauty,handles well,fun to shoot and hunt with

While we're dreaming, I'd like to see an RSI in .30-40 Krag.

Balance is superb which makes it a joy to carry. You can have a longer barrel in a shorter overall package. The lines are classic in the way that a '56 Chev is classic. They can be as accurate as any other rifle with some tlc. Some folks know they only need one round. And it's rifle that not every peckerwood buys at the local gunstore and tacticools up.

Having said that, Browning B78's are pretty cool too...

Or the Sharps

There's just something about that curvy trigger guard and lever that just draws you in. Its starts with a second glance at the gun store when you notice this beautiful rifle and how it stands out from the rest of the crowd. Then you ask the counter person to hand it to you and you examine it up close and run your hands over the fine walnut and then your drawn to the shape and feel of that seductively shaped lever action and the beautiful bluing. You shoulder the weapon and its like putting on your well worn favorite hunting jacket for the first day of hunting season.Its a natural comfortable fit. You bring it down and look it over again and say to yourself someday I'll be able to afford one of these and then you hand it back to the attendant. You stand there for a few minutes, almost dumbfounded with crazy thoughts running through your head. After signing your name on the sales slip, you walk out of the store on cloud nine and cant wait to get home and try it out. Thats pretty much how it works with a Ruger No.1.

And they also work so well in the cold.

I've had four. Down to one now. Never regretted buying one. Regret selling the three.

They are different, but in a classy way. Look good. Feel good. Generally work real well. Rugged, reliable. But for me it's that they're different, and classy.

The one I still own is a .375 H&H, and although I dream of taking it to Alaska or Africa someday, it's been an absolute hoot here in Washington, spot & stalk bear hunting. I take it out to the range, just for fun and practice. One of my favorite rifles.

I think they either grab you, or they don't. Go heft one. Read up on them a little. Borrow a friends Number One. You might enjoy.

Regards, Guy

Single shots in the broad sense require a change in the hunter's attitude. "I only have one shot, it must be a good one." I consider this a good change.

No.1's have historically been a very good blend of style and price. 1885's and Sharps have all the style, but usually have been somewhat more costly. NEA's and H&R's had the low cost but no style.

Is there a purpose for the notch on the forend?
I have noticed that some models have it and some don't.

When I was in my 20s, I thought the notches- the Alex Henry fore-end- looked dumb. I preferred the look of the beavertail fore-end. Now my thinking is reversed. But I also like the way the AH fore-end feels too. That may affect why I like their looks. I suspect those notches may have originated with the use of fore-end sticks or other shooting support device. I look forward to hearing from someone with more knowledge.

The best Number 1s come from:

http://www.classicsportingarms.com/rugers-for-sale/

Bought a 1B 06' from him that is getting rebored to 35 Whelen. Red pad with great wood. It will get an AH fore end, New England irons and a barrel band. It's the only way to get a Whelen with decent barrel weight and 24".

Total cost will be around $1500.

A current No. 1 with good wood is as rare as a Clinton truth.

Wonderful rifles !

The slickness and precision of the action, and the solid way they lock up is something as well. I only have one number one -- a 1H in 405 Winchester. It is three rifles to me. 1) a big bore, 2) an older cartridge with some cool factor, and 3) a Ruger #1.

Mine is very accurate even with factory ammo, but it really like 300 grain Barnes X bullets and either H4895 powder or Benchmark.