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Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued #11627944 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 883 Cowhouse Creek, Texas E El_Numero_Uno OP Campfire Regular OP El_Numero_Uno Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 883 Cowhouse Creek, Texas For those that have an interest and have followed the earlier thread on this subject. the Ruger No.1 rifle is NOT discontinued and is planned to be in the 2017 production lineup. This is from Chris Killoy, the Ruger President. Last edited by El_Numero_Uno; 12/02/16. El Numero Uno a Serious Collector of the Ruger No.1 rifle; a Modern Classic Sporting Arm

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11627974 12/02/16 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 645 Arizona Bill Poole Campfire Regular Bill Poole Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 645 Arizona about an hour ago I picked up my .275 Rigby from my dealer! great! now I have to start saving money for the 2017 models I want a No1S in 8x57mm! - Bill Poole Arizona http://arizona-rifleshooting.com/

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11627987 12/02/16 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,154 georgia 21 Campfire Regular 21 Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,154 georgia Considering how many dealers said they were told otherwise, Ruger sure has a funny way of continuing a rifle, not that it's a bad thing, I'm glad to hear it. Any other information, such as will Lipsey's still run the #1 show, or is it going back to Ruger? "Never force anything, just get a bigger hammer".

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11628329 12/02/16 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. God, I hope you're right and God, I pray 2017 isn't the dawn of the No. 1 Mark II American....

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued SCGunNut #11628471 12/02/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 570 PA R ruger438 Campfire Regular ruger438 Campfire Regular R Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 570 PA well if they call the No. 3 the American I'll buy one. Last edited by ruger438; 12/02/16. �Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a closer look at the American Indian.� - Henry Ford

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11628508 12/02/16 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,063 Illinois D DrDeath Campfire Regular DrDeath Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,063 Illinois All I want is my 44mag no.1! I'd love to pre order!

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11628618 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama W War_Eagle Campfire Tracker War_Eagle Campfire Tracker W Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama Is it to early to ask what the 2017 chamberings are going to be?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11628767 12/02/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,173 Washington - dry side G GuyM Campfire Tracker GuyM Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,173 Washington - dry side Originally Posted by El_Numero_Uno For those that have an interest and have followed the earlier thread on this subject. the Ruger No.1 rifle is NOT discontinued and is planned to be in the 2017 production lineup. This is from Chris Killoy, the Ruger President. Thank you! Guy

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued DrDeath #11628778 12/02/16 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Originally Posted by DrDeath All I want is my 44mag no.1! I'd love to pre order! Not a Number 1, but not bad. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11628914 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,416 Big Sky Country B BigSkyGuy Campfire Regular BigSkyGuy Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,416 Big Sky Country That's good news! 😁

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11628933 12/02/16 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,013 SW Montana V VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger V Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,013 SW Montana El_Numero_Uno: I hope you are right - something to look forward to in 2,017 and beyond. Personally I have always wanted a Ruger #1-B in 22 L.R.! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11629291 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,258 TN J_Scott Campfire Regular J_Scott Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,258 TN That's great news. I'm glad some of the dealers have significantly dropped their prices on these. Man, the price on the .35 Whelen is very tempting!

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued J_Scott #11629605 12/03/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 883 Cowhouse Creek, Texas E El_Numero_Uno OP Campfire Regular OP El_Numero_Uno Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 883 Cowhouse Creek, Texas There was a large number of No.1's that were recently made and not 2016 build and many of those were "highly discounted". Better get them while they are low! The Rimfires are what I am suggesting for 2017. I know the factory knows how to make them; they have done it!! El Numero Uno a Serious Collector of the Ruger No.1 rifle; a Modern Classic Sporting Arm

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11630229 12/03/16 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,063 Illinois D DrDeath Campfire Regular DrDeath Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,063 Illinois Discounted where????

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11630246 12/03/16 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama W War_Eagle Campfire Tracker War_Eagle Campfire Tracker W Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama Buds, Whittaker, and I think CDNN. Several of them were on Gunbroker too. Personally, I don't get the appeal of a rimfire in the #1. Of course, if the wood was an absolute knockout I suppose I could see myself with a 22lr 1A. A .17cal centerfire would appeal to me more though...in either the A or B configuration. I would love to see one last run of 1AH's in a .24 or .25 cal too. Last edited by War_Eagle; 12/03/16.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued War_Eagle #11630304 12/03/16 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. Originally Posted by War_Eagle I would love to see one last run of 1AH's in a .24 or .25 cal too. While we’re dreaming, I’d like to see a 1-AH in 6.5x57…

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued SCGunNut #11630718 12/03/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,416 Big Sky Country B BigSkyGuy Campfire Regular BigSkyGuy Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,416 Big Sky Country Originally Posted by SCGunNut Originally Posted by War_Eagle I would love to see one last run of 1AH's in a .24 or .25 cal too. While we’re dreaming, I’d like to see a 1-AH in 6.5x57… I could get on board with that!!! Better yet, make it a 6.5x57R. Last edited by BigSkyGuy; 12/03/16.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11631051 12/03/16 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 6,314 Western Kentucky S shortactionsmoker Campfire Tracker shortactionsmoker Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 6,314 Western Kentucky I was told the same thing by Ruger last week. Ruger's statement contradicted the information that Lipsey's reps were telling dealers. Interesting though, because Lipsey's dumped some current production rifles at the discount. No doubt Ruger was cleaning up old parts inventory and maybe the 2017 rifles will have the wood everybody has been waiting for? I wouldn't be surprised if the No. 1's were on the chopping block the day before the election. Ruger was gearing up for the post election rush -- the now available stripped lowers are evidence of that. I think they now realize huge sales won't be a given in the years to come and they're going to need unique products and some innovation to keep the trucks moving. Maybe we'll finally see some other stuff we've been asking for? I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued shortactionsmoker #11631409 12/04/16 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker I wouldn't be surprised if the No. 1's were on the chopping block the day before the election. Ruger was gearing up for the post election rush -- the now available stripped lowers are evidence of that. I think they now realize huge sales won't be a given in the years to come and they're going to need unique products and some innovation to keep the trucks moving. Maybe we'll finally see some other stuff we've been asking for? Yeah, maybe they won't need to churn out quite as many AR's as they THOUGHT they would! Another reason to thank The Donald. He may have just saved the No. 1 !! Last edited by SCGunNut; 12/04/16.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued shortactionsmoker #11631724 12/04/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,416 Big Sky Country B BigSkyGuy Campfire Regular BigSkyGuy Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,416 Big Sky Country Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker I was told the same thing by Ruger last week. Ruger's statement contradicted the information that Lipsey's reps were telling dealers. Interesting though, because Lipsey's dumped some current production rifles at the discount. No doubt Ruger was cleaning up old parts inventory and maybe the 2017 rifles will have the wood everybody has been waiting for? I wouldn't be surprised if the No. 1's were on the chopping block the day before the election. Ruger was gearing up for the post election rush -- the now available stripped lowers are evidence of that. I think they now realize huge sales won't be a given in the years to come and they're going to need unique products and some innovation to keep the trucks moving. Maybe we'll finally see some other stuff we've been asking for? I would say that is a very astute observation. I bet you are spot on! Whatever the case, I'm happy, happy, happy that they aren't gonna die on the vine!

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11632384 12/04/16 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA Originally Posted by El_Numero_Uno There was a large number of No.1's that were recently made and not 2016 build and many of those were "highly discounted". Better get them while they are low! The Rimfires are what I am suggesting for 2017. I know the factory knows how to make them; they have done it!! Winchester just did the rimfires in the 1885 and my uninformed observation is they seem to sell very slowly and linger for a long while. I been patiently waiting to see some new center fire offering. Although there were a lot of Low Walls made in 22LR so it would seem to make sense. I did check online and they do now have traditional (crescent pain in the arm) hunter.The current 1885 rimfire sights are not very good, not for the money involved. I assume the tang is drill and tapped. So; it could have a tang sight added. What are we going to do with a Ruger 22LR No1. Mount a scope and complain about the accuracy? Any chance of a real class act quality set of aperture sights? More than a marbles? I know, I should be grateful the No1 remains alive and well. Ok, I am. But another $1200-1500 rimfire single shot, with nothing special about it? I would hope for more than just a collector novelty.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued shortactionsmoker #11632947 12/04/16 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,443 Metairie, LA PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,443 Metairie, LA Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker I was told the same thing by Ruger last week. Ruger's statement contradicted the information that Lipsey's reps were telling dealers. Interesting though, because Lipsey's dumped some current production rifles at the discount. No doubt Ruger was cleaning up old parts inventory and maybe the 2017 rifles will have the wood everybody has been waiting for? I wouldn't be surprised if the No. 1's were on the chopping block the day before the election. Ruger was gearing up for the post election rush -- the now available stripped lowers are evidence of that. I think they now realize huge sales won't be a given in the years to come and they're going to need unique products and some innovation to keep the trucks moving. Maybe we'll finally see some other stuff we've been asking for? I am still interested in one of those 7.62x39s you have, but I'd like it to have just a wee little bit of character to the wood. If you get a chance to put your eyes on one that you think is decent, let me know and I'll buy it.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11633341 12/04/16 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,423 dogzapper Campfire Kahuna Emeritus & Campfire Outfitter dogzapper Campfire Kahuna Emeritus & Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,423 Perhaps I am a bit of an elitist, but I believe if Ruger gave us a Number One with consistently fancy wood with a street price of $1,500, they'd sell the living sh1t out of them. Offer "cool" cartridges, like the .280 Ackley, .30-30 Winchester, .30-40 Krag and such, and mostly in the 1A or 1AB. Treat the rifle as the flagship of the line rather than as the poor step-sister. Trust me, RGR could make significant money on this puppy, if they handled it right ... and we, the hunters and collectors, would LOVE the rifles. Literally, everybody WINS. Steve "God Loves Each Of Us As If There Were Only One Of Us" Saint Augustine of Hippo - AD 397

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued dogzapper #11633370 12/04/16 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 2 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 2 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 I don't know who's at Ruger's helm in the wood buying department, but somehow they're able to source the plainest wood this side of a slit rail fence. My lust for #1s has largely been killed by rarity of pretty walnut. Unique/quirky/looney chamberings are nice, but if the wood doesn't match the otherwise classy lines of the rifle, then a guy might as well build one from scratch and ensure he's not only getting the chamber he wants but a match barrel and the grade of walnut he's after too. BTW, the #1's I'd want would be either B's or ABs, in .17 Hornet, .22LR, .222Rem, 6.5x55, 7x57 and .300 H&H. But none of this matters when Ruger's walnut looks like celebrities w/o makeup! Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued 222Rem #11634475 12/05/16 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,799 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger 1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,799 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA I'd really like a 1-V in 22 LR. 1Minute

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued dogzapper #11634551 12/05/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,173 Washington - dry side G GuyM Campfire Tracker GuyM Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,173 Washington - dry side Originally Posted by dogzapper Perhaps I am a bit of an elitist, but I believe if Ruger gave us a Number One with consistently fancy wood with a street price of $1,500, they'd sell the living sh1t out of them. Offer "cool" cartridges, like the .280 Ackley, .30-30 Winchester, .30-40 Krag and such, and mostly in the 1A or 1AB. Treat the rifle as the flagship of the line rather than as the poor step-sister. Trust me, RGR could make significant money on this puppy, if they handled it right ... and we, the hunters and collectors, would LOVE the rifles. Literally, everybody WINS. Steve Steve, I agree. It's not well-suited to be a budget rifle, but oh my, it can be a very nice rifle! Love 'em. Guy

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued fourbore #11634712 12/05/16 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Originally Posted by fourbore Originally Posted by El_Numero_Uno There was a large number of No.1's that were recently made and not 2016 build and many of those were "highly discounted". Better get them while they are low! The Rimfires are what I am suggesting for 2017. I know the factory knows how to make them; they have done it!! Winchester just did the rimfires in the 1885 and my uninformed observation is they seem to sell very slowly and linger for a long while. I been patiently waiting to see some new center fire offering. Although there were a lot of Low Walls made in 22LR so it would seem to make sense. I did check online and they do now have traditional (crescent pain in the arm) hunter.The current 1885 rimfire sights are not very good, not for the money involved. I assume the tang is drill and tapped. So; it could have a tang sight added. What are we going to do with a Ruger 22LR No1. Mount a scope and complain about the accuracy? Any chance of a real class act quality set of aperture sights? More than a marbles? I know, I should be grateful the No1 remains alive and well. Ok, I am. But another $1200-1500 rimfire single shot, with nothing special about it? I would hope for more than just a collector novelty. The market for the Browning single-shots, most of which have nice to stunning wood is pretty strong. The Winchester-branded ones, with mostly plain wood, don't seem to do so well. Funny thing is that CF models are often discounted, but not the RFs. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued Pappy348 #11634988 12/05/16 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA Originally Posted by Pappy348 Originally Posted by fourbore Originally Posted by El_Numero_Uno There was a large number of No.1's that were recently made and not 2016 build and many of those were "highly discounted". Better get them while they are low! The Rimfires are what I am suggesting for 2017. I know the factory knows how to make them; they have done it!! Winchester just did the rimfires in the 1885 and my uninformed observation is they seem to sell very slowly and linger for a long while. I been patiently waiting to see some new center fire offering. Although there were a lot of Low Walls made in 22LR so it would seem to make sense. I did check online and they do now have traditional (crescent pain in the arm) hunter.The current 1885 rimfire sights are not very good, not for the money involved. I assume the tang is drill and tapped. So; it could have a tang sight added. What are we going to do with a Ruger 22LR No1. Mount a scope and complain about the accuracy? Any chance of a real class act quality set of aperture sights? More than a marbles? I know, I should be grateful the No1 remains alive and well. Ok, I am. But another $1200-1500 rimfire single shot, with nothing special about it? I would hope for more than just a collector novelty. The market for the Browning single-shots, most of which have nice to stunning wood is pretty strong. The Winchester-branded ones, with mostly plain wood, don't seem to do so well. Funny thing is that CF models are often discounted, but not the RFs. I am not sure how to take the longevity of the 1885 rim fires and lack of a next models. I was "guessing" they were waiting to sell all the rimfires before they offered the next model. Your take is they are selling well and are being produced instead of a new hi/lo wall offering. Which I wonder is the case? I also suspect the availability of the 1885 rimfire may have satisfied some of the rimfire demand for a No1. I have a Winchester 1885 Tradition Hunter with nice enough wood. I dont see enough to dispute the averages. More choices the better. I passed up the CZ/Brno effect based on pictures. After that was discontinued from import to usa, I handled one. Pretty nice gun after all. Sorry that is gone. I digress. I look forward to some truly interesting/different No1s. They did a Lyman that was very cool. Maybe Ruger will think a little out of the box. More than just the oddball cartridge game. I dont see the big deal cartridge a,b,c who cares? A rimfire could work. But not just another No1 that just happens to be a 22lr. Make it something special! How about a aparture sight, fancy lever, palm rest 19th century target style rifle. Something,...

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11634995 12/05/16 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! Ruger indeed grabbed a lot of attention in the 1970's, when you could buy one with spectacular wood for a modest cost. They were a heck of a value. I'd still like to see Ruger make a smaller, lighter single shot action - maybe one based on the Winchester Low Wall? They've made 1911 pistols, so perhaps they could also update the old JMB design? Figure this action would be limited to 30-06 size cases and smaller. "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11635038 12/05/16 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA There is no shortage of used No1's with nice wood from the old days. I can buy one of those anytime. I am sure nice wood, could go a long way to promote sales. Still how many did most of us buy in the 1970s? I had one. I propose they try a little imagination with new and special models. There is a rich history of single shot rifles that can be borrowed from for inspiration. If they guess right, I could go for a 3rd. It is going to take more than nice wood in some "special" caliber to get my dollars. I am glad they are back in the game. I anxiously wait to see what the future brings.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11635074 12/05/16 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! I have 7 of them from the 1970's. All have nice wood, with the exception of a .30-06 #1B - which I inherited. It is a fine shooter, and was one of Dad's favorites. "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued tex_n_cal #11635228 12/05/16 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA Originally Posted by tex_n_cal I have 7 of them from the 1970's. All have nice wood, with the exception of a .30-06 #1B - which I inherited. It is a fine shooter, and was one of Dad's favorites. That sounds very nice. The last one especially. I wish I had my fathers gun. But mom sold all his stuff before I was old enough to have a say in it. She had her hands full. It is understandable.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued fourbore #11635627 12/05/16 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 2 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 2 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 Twenty years ago I ordered a #1B in .300Win and a #1V in .223 and crossed my fingers with the wood grain. Both are OK, but don't compare with the photos of the '70's wood. About 12-13yrs ago I found a #1H at Sportsmans in .375H&H with a jaw-dropping GORGEOUS walnut stock (and unmatched, plain forend). If it'd been chambered in anything smaller I'd have bought it in a second. I still kick myself for not buying it and then trying to figure out what to do later. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued fourbore #11636647 12/05/16 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge I think you got me wrong. I think the Winchester-branded ones don't sell very well at all, because they have plain wood, and I've heard that even the metal finish isn't up to the level of the Brownings. The rimfires might sell well at $800-$900, plain wood and all, but not so much at $1200 or thereabouts. The CFs in some calibers are widely discounted, but many of them are the silly 16 1-2" Trapper models that are cute, but not very practical shooters. I did see a nice .38/55 Hunter model recently at a decent price, but I'm not able to buy it right now. A little patience will get you a beautiful Browning in like-new condition or even NIB, which is how I got my .44. My Hornet was picked up new at my LGS for $695, albeit 15 years ago. Might be the best rifle I own, though I don't shoot it all that much. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued Pappy348 #11637416 12/06/16 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA I have not seen an 1885 rimfire. That would make sense if the finish was cheaped out. I think, it would be reasonable to cut back on the finish if the price was dropped accordingly. And if not, then it should be a problem. You never know. There are some buyers who honestly believe a matt finish is some hi-end anti glare hunting finish and the industry was quick to jump on that opportunity to cheap out the finish on many guns. Leopold to their credit, retains the gloss finish as an extra cost option. Honesty. If Leopold did not do that, they would be at a competitive disadvantage with everybody else with a cheapo matt finish and a big percentage of the buyers who dont care.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11637665 12/06/16 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 1 RugerRebel New Member RugerRebel New Member Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 1 This is awesome news! Ruger No. 1 and a one eyed dog

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued RugerRebel #11637961 12/06/16 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,013 SW Montana V VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger V Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,013 SW Montana RugerRebel: I agree with you - if indeed it is true, and I surely hope it is! And by the way WELCOME to the Campfire. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued RugerRebel #11638835 12/06/16 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 7,689 Memphis, Tn K keith_dunlap Campfire Outfitter keith_dunlap Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 7,689 Memphis, Tn Originally Posted by RugerRebel This is awesome news! 1st post, and it's in a No.1 thread. pretty cool if a man speaks, and there isn't a woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11669710 12/18/16 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 I would gobble up a #1 in 30/30 or 25/35 "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11669865 12/18/16 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA They made 30/30 and 30/40. Maybe you know. I would have though 30/30 would be more popular No1 since it is a great old rimmed classic. I see the occasional 30/40, not sure I have seen a 30/30 on the rack. They must be out there. Typical used No1 condition is like new.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued fourbore #11669872 12/18/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Just looked at a #1-A in .30-30 at the LGS, along with one in .257 Bob...good price too! Must.....resist...the...temptation...... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11669908 12/18/16 Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 19,033 Canyon Ferry, Montana M MontanaMarine Campfire Ranger MontanaMarine Campfire Ranger M Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 19,033 Canyon Ferry, Montana I was in Capital Sports a couple weeks ago, saw three No. 1's on the rack. One that caught my eye was a 45-70.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11669910 12/18/16 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,161 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,161 TX My LGS has two really nice used ones with great wood. Ones a 45-70 and the other is a .223 heavy barrel. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued ingwe #11674078 12/20/16 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! Originally Posted by ingwe Just looked at a #1-A in .30-30 at the LGS, along with one in .257 Bob...good price too! Must.....resist...the...temptation...... .30-30's are hard to come by. If the wood's good, grab her "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued ingwe #11676008 12/21/16 Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 773 SW FL T timspawn Campfire Regular timspawn Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 773 SW FL Originally Posted by ingwe Just looked at a #1-A in .30-30 at the LGS, along with one in .257 Bob...good price too! Must.....resist...the...temptation...... Do you remember what they wanted for the 257 and do you know if they ship?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued timspawn #11676261 12/21/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky I think it was $899...officially 'used' but minty, and yes they will ship to an FFL for a fee. Call 406-443-2978 ask for Dave or Chris. tell them tom sent you. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11678688 12/22/16 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,491 Wind River Wyoming S szihn Campfire Tracker szihn Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,491 Wind River Wyoming I love #1s. I have owned 3 but now I have only one. I had two 270s and one 243. I now have a 9.3X74R. I wish I had kept one of the 270 now, but I was dumb enough to let someone buy it from me. The 243 I gave to a girlfriend years ago. I hope she took good care of it and made a lot of meat with it, but I don't really know. It would be hard for me to name one rifle as "my favorite for hunting" but if I could name 3, my #1 is always going to be in that group.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11679710 12/22/16 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA Quote I now have a 9.3X74R. I might have to try one of those sometime. Man there is just not going to be enough time or money. Probably not. It sure strikes me as a great combination.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11686800 12/26/16 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere B bangeye Campfire Tracker bangeye Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere Man that 30-30 would be tempting . However I have a 7x57 and a pile of 154 gr. rn. so Im not sure what I would be gaining by acquiring a 30-30. Like you must keep away from the phone.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11691256 12/28/16 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 18,158 29376 R ringworm Campfire Ranger ringworm Campfire Ranger R Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 18,158 29376 RSI in 358 TRUMP- GABBARD 2024

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued ringworm #11691365 12/28/16 Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 773 SW FL T timspawn Campfire Regular timspawn Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 773 SW FL Originally Posted by ringworm RSI in 358 That would be sexy!

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11691682 12/28/16 Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,009 Alberta/Saskatchewan Canada F Flyer01 Campfire Regular Flyer01 Campfire Regular F Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,009 Alberta/Saskatchewan Canada RSI in .358 likely will never take place, largest bore diameter Ruger has ever produced in a RSI is .308 Flyer

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11691989 12/28/16 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,918 C ctw Campfire Tracker ctw Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,918 I to would like a factory chambered rim fire #1 What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued ingwe #11693434 12/29/16 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,529 NORTHEAST GEORGIA K kandpand Campfire Tracker kandpand Campfire Tracker K Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,529 NORTHEAST GEORGIA Originally Posted by ingwe I think it was $899...officially 'used' but minty, and yes they will ship to an FFL for a fee. Call 406-443-2978 ask for Dave or Chris. tell them tom sent you. I wished I had seen this earlier. I talked to Dave today but the 30/30 is gone. “Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person” -Fred Bear

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11779089 01/28/17 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 119 X X1Proto Campfire Member X1Proto Campfire Member X Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 119 BTT

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11780673 01/29/17 Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 101 L livefastjohnny Campfire Member livefastjohnny Campfire Member L Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 101 FWIW, I left a lengthy comment on my Ruger "Voice of the Customer" survey today about how important continuing the No. 1 was to me. Hopefully it gets a little consideration.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11781059 01/29/17 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! I was more direct, I told them I bought two last year, and hope to buy more "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued ctw #11781074 01/29/17 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 7 Frozen Hell K Keta New Member Keta New Member K Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 7 Frozen Hell Originally Posted by ctw I to would like a factory chambered rim fire #1 Why a RF? Last edited by Keta; 01/30/17.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued Keta #11783958 01/30/17 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,030 Alaska akjeff Campfire Tracker akjeff Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,030 Alaska Just a wild guess, but I'm assuming because "ctw" would like to have a Ruger No.1 chambered in a rim fire cartridge of some sort. But that's just me. Jeff

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11784644 01/30/17 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! I think the Low Wall is a better choice for a rimfire, a slimmer, lighter action. "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued tex_n_cal #11785911 01/31/17 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 2 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 2 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 So has Ruger made any statements of commitment to improving the figure and fit of their stocks? I could talk myself into loving any one of a dozen cartridges and even cave to poor fitment if the wood is proud. But I refuse to bring home pallet wood. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued 222Rem #11793343 02/02/17 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA Originally Posted by 222Rem So has Ruger made any statements of commitment to improving the figure and fit of their stocks? I could talk myself into loving any one of a dozen cartridges and even cave to poor fitment if the wood is proud. But I refuse to bring home pallet wood. I saw a new 6.5 creedmore No1 with what looked to me like circasian walnut. A really nice stock, but not like a high grade french/dark super fancy figure stock. It was a beauty if you appreciate that color and nice figure. It sold fast too. It was not an online type of price either. I guess, if ruger got flooded with offers to pay an extra 300 per gun for guarantee fancy wood, that might get their attention. I dont see Ruger eating any profit margin for nice stocks as part as the current business model. They were hungry for market share in the old days. Perhaps they had a source for reasonable cost better wood. We will be lucky if they even continue the No1. I see a lot of similarity in how CZ markets products to the old 1970's Bill Ruger days. They use some nice walnut for the 527's. CZ is changing too, the rimfires are a new cheap design and the wood got a lot plainer on those. The price of success?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued tex_n_cal #11794235 02/03/17 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Originally Posted by tex_n_cal I think the Low Wall is a better choice for a rimfire, a slimmer, lighter action. Bingo! But while High Wall CFs are often deeply discounted, the rimfire Low Walls, with very plain wood, stay up in the ozone. Guess I'll just have to load down my Hornet. I have been caught looking at the Uberti Rolling Block .22s on occasion. One of those, mounted with a replica period-correct scope would still be less than the going rate for Winny LWs. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11811359 02/09/17 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. Just got in one of the elusive .44 Magnums today. Nice little package, but COST on it is $275 more than what we were selling the other versions for before they dried up. Wood is nothing special.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11811535 02/09/17 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! There is a .275 Rigby on GB now, which has a terrific piece of wood on it. The price is at a premium, however "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued Pappy348 #11811549 02/09/17 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! Originally Posted by Pappy348 Originally Posted by tex_n_cal I think the Low Wall is a better choice for a rimfire, a slimmer, lighter action. Bingo! But while High Wall CFs are often deeply discounted, the rimfire Low Walls, with very plain wood, stay up in the ozone. Guess I'll just have to load down my Hornet. I have been caught looking at the Uberti Rolling Block .22s on occasion. One of those, mounted with a replica period-correct scope would still be less than the going rate for Winny LWs. I actually asked C Sharps and Ballard if they'd build a .30-30 Low Wall, and both declined. I don't think strength would be an issue from modern steel. Miroku has built some modern Low Walls in .260 Remington, and 6.5x55, which certainly stress an action more than a .30-30. I did see a real interesting High Wall .30-30 custom, and may think about doing something about it "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued SCGunNut #11814047 02/10/17 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. Got in two more of the .44s today. Wood appears to be Circassian so I guess that’s why they are so much more $. One looks pretty decent but still nothing breathtaking as far as French walnut goes.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11837663 02/18/17 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 119 X X1Proto Campfire Member X1Proto Campfire Member X Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 119 BTT

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued Bill Poole #11846368 02/22/17 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,087 Wasilla, Alaska L ldmay375 Campfire Regular ldmay375 Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,087 Wasilla, Alaska Have they made these in 8x57 previously ? I would like a 8x57 stainless with nice walnut. If good factory walnut is not in the cards, I had rather have a laminate. Actually the laminate maybe a better choice for my use. As with everyone else, I have not been impressed with the eye appeal of their walnut for awhile. Very glad to hear production will continue ! Originally Posted by Bill Poole about an hour ago I picked up my .275 Rigby from my dealer! great! now I have to start saving money for the 2017 models I want a No1S in 8x57mm! 5784

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11847601 02/22/17 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 17,817 Armpit of midwest H hookeye Campfire Ranger hookeye Campfire Ranger H Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 17,817 Armpit of midwest I still want a 1A in .35 remington. Maybe they'll make it next yr?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11849090 02/23/17 Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 234 J JamesEssex Campfire Member JamesEssex Campfire Member J Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 234 It is sad to see how the quality of No. 1 wood and the finishes on them has declined after Bill's passing. When you see the mid range Turkish shotguns being imported with fantastic wood, there is no excuse to have the horrible wood and wood finishes all Rugers seem to have.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued JamesEssex #11850114 02/23/17 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge The examples I've seen online of the model I just put on layaway at Whittakers have actually been pretty decent. Not the stunners from the '60s, but with nice grain and some vertical highlights in the butt. Didn't actually see mine, but I live in hope! You can only expect so much from a niche rifle at a street price of less than $900. I'm amazed that they can make them at that price and still turn a profit for everyone in the chain. Those Turkish gunmakers are situated pretty close to the source of that fancy wood. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued hookeye #11850120 02/23/17 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Originally Posted by hookeye I still want a 1A in .35 remington. Maybe they'll make it next yr? And I thought I was a dreamer! What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued ldmay375 #11850403 02/23/17 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 645 Arizona Bill Poole Campfire Regular Bill Poole Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 645 Arizona Quote Have they made these in 8x57 previously ? Not that I am aware of. Now they have made 6.5x55, 7x57, 9.3x74R, 9.3x62.... 8x57 is logical. So, I want one. it should be an S, not an A. RSI might be OK, but I'd prefer S. Quote I would like a 8x57 stainless with nice walnut. If good factory walnut is not in the cards, I had rather have a laminate. Actually the laminate maybe a better choice for my use. Stainless on walnut looks NICE. I'm sorry I didn't jump on a 6.5x55 K1A a few years ago, some day I'll find on on the secondary market on the same day there is enough in my bank account.... for Alaska, yeah that laminate is probably a better choice... Not my preference at all for a no1 though. Poole - Bill Poole Arizona http://arizona-rifleshooting.com/

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11850453 02/23/17 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 17,817 Armpit of midwest H hookeye Campfire Ranger hookeye Campfire Ranger H Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 17,817 Armpit of midwest My '85 RSI is straight grain and bland. Saw a B in .22-250 thats not much better, dunno yr, but also a red pad. Is at LGS with 1050 on it. Junk scope. No thanks. Pops has a much older red pad B in .22-250 with good wood (dinged up but at least it has figure). Might have that one sent off to be converted to A in .35 rem. If Ruger doesn't come through next yr LOL.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued Bill Poole #11852031 02/24/17 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,087 Wasilla, Alaska L ldmay375 Campfire Regular ldmay375 Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,087 Wasilla, Alaska Thank you for the reply. I totally agree, as to the laminate verses the nice walnut as to looks. Originally Posted by Bill Poole Quote Have they made these in 8x57 previously ? Not that I am aware of. Now they have made 6.5x55, 7x57, 9.3x74R, 9.3x62.... 8x57 is logical. So, I want one. it should be an S, not an A. RSI might be OK, but I'd prefer S. Quote I would like a 8x57 stainless with nice walnut. If good factory walnut is not in the cards, I had rather have a laminate. Actually the laminate maybe a better choice for my use. Stainless on walnut looks NICE. I'm sorry I didn't jump on a 6.5x55 K1A a few years ago, some day I'll find on on the secondary market on the same day there is enough in my bank account.... for Alaska, yeah that laminate is probably a better choice... Not my preference at all for a no1 though. Poole

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11853403 02/24/17 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan In the 80's I bought a #1AB in 7X57 just because it has nice wood. Foolishly I sold it when I had a custom 7X57AI built. I have looked for a #1 with a nice piece of wood ever since and haven't found what I wanted so I did this.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11853802 02/25/17 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 598 K kududude Campfire Regular kududude Campfire Regular K Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 598 WOW!!!! kd

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued GSPfan #11854329 02/25/17 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,069 Kansas skeen Campfire Outfitter skeen Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,069 Kansas Originally Posted by GSPfan In the 80's I bought a #1AB in 7X57 just because it has nice wood. Foolishly I sold it when I had a custom 7X57AI built. I have looked for a #1 with a nice piece of wood ever since and haven't found what I wanted so I did this. Beautiful rifle, GSPfan.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued GSPfan #11856383 02/26/17 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Stiffie in progress!😱 What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued GSPfan #11881962 03/07/17 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,435 Middle of the "Mitten" G Grasshopper Campfire Tracker Grasshopper Campfire Tracker G Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,435 Middle of the "Mitten" GSP, I was stunned to see the pics of your rifle... As I was just up to Kip's today. He has build me a #1 in 6.5x54 MS and is currently building me one in an unmentionable 6.5 chambering. When I told him what I wanted, he looked at me and said: "Why?" GH "As you walk thru life, don't be surprised that there are fewer people that you encounter seeking truth than those seeking confirmation of what they already believe!"

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11881976 03/07/17 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama W War_Eagle Campfire Tracker War_Eagle Campfire Tracker W Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama Okay...you can't tease us like that. What's the unmentionable chambering?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued War_Eagle #11882152 03/07/17 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,435 Middle of the "Mitten" G Grasshopper Campfire Tracker Grasshopper Campfire Tracker G Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,435 Middle of the "Mitten" I ain't tellin'! Ya'll would laugh me right outta here... "As you walk thru life, don't be surprised that there are fewer people that you encounter seeking truth than those seeking confirmation of what they already believe!"

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued Grasshopper #11882234 03/07/17 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,030 Alaska akjeff Campfire Tracker akjeff Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,030 Alaska Good to see you back here, Edward! Look forward to hearing more about the 6.5! Jeff

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11884406 03/08/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,416 Big Sky Country B BigSkyGuy Campfire Regular BigSkyGuy Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,416 Big Sky Country Welcome back Grasshopper! Todd

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11884590 03/08/17 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan He built me a nice 275 Rigby on a VZ24 action recently as well. The #1 turned out really well. He has a pair of actions that will eventually a matched pair. I offered a couple of caliber suggestions and I bet one was the same as yours in an unmentionable caliber. I was there this am as well and picked up a sweet pre64 M70 in 264.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued Grasshopper #11884910 03/08/17 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. Originally Posted by Grasshopper I ain't tellin'! Ya'll would laugh me right outta here... Knowing Ed's bizarre taste (man after my own heart), I'm going to guess 6.5 Jap or Carcano... I certainly wouldn't laugh. I'm still going to have a modern 7.65 Argentine made up at some point if I live long enough...

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued SCGunNut #11885124 03/08/17 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 788 central New York gewehrfreund Campfire Regular gewehrfreund Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 788 central New York Originally Posted by SCGunNut Originally Posted by Grasshopper I ain't tellin'! Ya'll would laugh me right outta here... Knowing Ed's bizarre taste (man after my own heart), I'm going to guess 6.5 Jap or Carcano... I certainly wouldn't laugh. I'm still going to have a modern 7.65 Argentine made up at some point if I live long enough... Those were my guesses too, for something strange and eyebrow raising in 6.5mm. The 6.5 Jap is actually a very nice, efficient little cartridge, but got saddled with the ugly Arisaka. Now, if my brother were doing this, it would be in 7.5 French

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued gewehrfreund #11886981 03/09/17 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,611 Columbia, S.C. Originally Posted by gewehrfreund Originally Posted by SCGunNut Originally Posted by Grasshopper I ain't tellin'! Ya'll would laugh me right outta here... Knowing Ed's bizarre taste (man after my own heart), I'm going to guess 6.5 Jap or Carcano... I certainly wouldn't laugh. I'm still going to have a modern 7.65 Argentine made up at some point if I live long enough... The 6.5 Jap is actually a very nice, efficient little cartridge, but got saddled with the ugly Arisaka. I forget who it was, but several years back, some gun writer mentioned having a T/C barrel made for the Jap and said it was one of the most efficient cartridges for deer he'd ever used in the Contender. I would guess it to be in the ballpark of the 6.5 JDJ.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued SCGunNut #11887000 03/09/17 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,714 West of the Blue Ridge I've got a very old issue of Rifle with a piece on a Contender in 6.5MS, of all things. Whatever floats your boat. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued kududude #11887779 03/10/17 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by kududude WOW!!!! kd +1 DF

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued GSPfan #11887807 03/10/17 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by GSPfan In the 80's I bought a #1AB in 7X57 just because it has nice wood. Foolishly I sold it when I had a custom 7X57AI built. I have looked for a #1 with a nice piece of wood ever since and haven't found what I wanted so I did this. Need info on K. P. Wood. gunmaker and the wood. The inscription says 7-08. Super work. I like the way he did the Talley bases, bringing the rear base over the action. Scope mounting, especially with the newer short scopes, can be a challenge with the #1, one of the main compaints I have about them. That is one fine looking rifle. I love the short forearm and the sling swivel stud treatment. I like about everything on this one. DF

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued dogzapper #11887869 03/10/17 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by dogzapper Perhaps I am a bit of an elitist, but I believe if Ruger gave us a Number One with consistently fancy wood with a street price of $1,500, they'd sell the living sh1t out of them. Offer "cool" cartridges, like the .280 Ackley, .30-30 Winchester, .30-40 Krag and such, and mostly in the 1A or 1AB. Treat the rifle as the flagship of the line rather than as the poor step-sister. Trust me, RGR could make significant money on this puppy, if they handled it right ... and we, the hunters and collectors, would LOVE the rifles. Literally, everybody WINS. Steve Agree. It could evolve into a custom shop situation with special orders. The big dealers, like Lipsey, serving a niche market and making big orders, should help keep the #1 alive and well, even at higher price point. Instead of using crappy wood and slapping them together, build the gun Loonies want, priced accordingly. I'd pay $1,500 for one I really wanted before I'd pay half that for a plain jane gun lacking premium fit/finish. But, I'm a Loony... Can't speak for the unwashed masses... DF

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11887940 03/10/17 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan DF The wood on the custom #1 came from Cecil Fredi in Vegas. You can Google him. I have bought lots of wood from him and never been disappointed and he's a good guy to deal with. Check your PM on Kips info.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued GSPfan #11888218 03/10/17 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana They don't get much better than that. For those of us who like our scopes set back a bit, I was wondering if a slightly shorter LOP would help position one's head to accommodate the forward base positioning on #1's. Carbines sometiems have a slightly shorter LOP for fast handling. Most scopes I see mounted on #1's are pulled back to the limits of the rings. This is more evident with shorter scopes, not so much with longer ones. DF

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11888415 03/10/17 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan I originally had a Leopold Vari X III 2.5X8X36 on this rifle but really didn't like it. Not enough eye relief and when turned up I had to creep the stock. I changed to another Vari XIII this time a 3.5X10X40 and it's much better. Last edited by GSPfan; 03/10/17.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11888763 03/10/17 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,035 Central Louisiana VX-3 3.5-10x40 CDS is longer than some. I got a Weaver/Picatinny rail for my RSI '06, used low Weavers. That set up put the rear ring back over the action. Not the prettiest, but it works. DF

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11889991 03/10/17 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan I'd like to find (or build) a #1 in 6.5X55. I don't really know why, I just want to

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11890184 03/10/17 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama W War_Eagle Campfire Tracker War_Eagle Campfire Tracker W Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama GSP, a 1A in that clambering is a SWEET rifle. Probably my favorite #1 out of the few I own or have owned. I missed out on the K1A run but managed to snag a blued run a year or two later. Need some better pics but here is one from a little hike last summer. I and my wife have taken a couple of deer with it but the only one I have a picture with is the first. A doe on opening morning in 2011. Had a VXIII 2.5-8x36 on it then. As you can see, the port side of the buttstock isn't nearly as nice as the starboard.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11890242 03/11/17 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan That's a nice rifle. I have had guns with nice figure on one side and pretty plain on the other before. Maybe next years project will be another #1 if I don't find a 6.5X55. The search is half the fun.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued GSPfan #11891782 03/11/17 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,435 Middle of the "Mitten" G Grasshopper Campfire Tracker Grasshopper Campfire Tracker G Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,435 Middle of the "Mitten" GSP, I think my buddy is going to sell his K1-A in 6.5x55... It is still N.I.B. "As you walk thru life, don't be surprised that there are fewer people that you encounter seeking truth than those seeking confirmation of what they already believe!"

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11892313 03/11/17 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan G GSPfan Campfire Regular GSPfan Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,961 Mid Michigan If he does decide to let it go please let me know.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #11943631 04/01/17 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 119 X X1Proto Campfire Member X1Proto Campfire Member X Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 119 BTT

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued hookeye #11946563 04/03/17 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,272 Back in Texas, for good! Originally Posted by hookeye I still want a 1A in .35 remington. Maybe they'll make it next yr? I could like that idea. I have a Marlin from the 1980's in .35 Rem, and it's a nice shooter. Very effective on pigs, but still with mild blast and recoil. "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #12031607 05/14/17 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 119 X X1Proto Campfire Member X1Proto Campfire Member X Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 119 BTT

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued X1Proto #12032037 05/14/17 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA Originally Posted by X1Proto BTT What does this mean? I see you posting it all over the place, curious minds need to know.

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued fourbore #12033698 05/15/17 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,013 SW Montana V VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger V Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,013 SW Montana Fourbore: "BTT" means "Back To Top" - which refreshes the position to the top for any posting/ad. Enjoy. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy P.S.: BTT

Re: Status of the Ruger No.1-NOT Discontinued El_Numero_Uno #12034239 05/15/17 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA F fourbore Campfire Regular fourbore Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 971 NewEngland USA ah,,,, Bump. saves a key stroke.