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Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? #3728163 01/27/10
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,966 Georgia USA Chrome OP Campfire Regular
OP Chrome Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,966 Georgia USA	I'm really wonting a new Number One in 7x57, but man the prices are rather steep... A couple years back thay were easy to find for around $729.00 or so, you could even order them through Wally World. I've got a ton of 7mm bullets to play with so the 7x57 is a no brainer. Are the rifles that nice ?

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Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Chrome #3728223 01/27/10
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257STEW Campfire Member 2 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 441 northwest British Columbia	Yup.

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? 257STEW #3728231 01/27/10
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muledeer Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 8,704 Ketchikan, AK, USA	Yes. Dennis "The more you run over a dead cat, the flatter it gets." "If you're asking me something technical, you may be looking for My Other Brother Darrell." "It ain't foot-pounds that kills stuff -- it's broken body parts."

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? 257STEW #3728248 01/27/10
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257STEW Campfire Member 2 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 441 northwest British Columbia	Seriously though. If you like the rifle and want one.....get it. Life is to short. The only way I would say hold off is if it was just a passing fancy, if you figure it will be lifetimer then the $ now will mean nothing 20+ years from now and you will have spent that time enjoying a beautiful rifle.

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Chrome #3728273 01/27/10
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky	Another yes... Ingwe "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

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Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? ingwe #3728413 01/27/10
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257James Campfire Regular 2 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,875 Retired and Loving It	Worth it and addictive. Love my 1A Roberts. Retired and Loving It!! ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? 257James #3728578 01/27/10
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OP Chrome Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,966 Georgia USA	A couple more pics like those and I will definitely have to get one....

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Chrome #3728620 01/27/10
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky	If I had more...you'd get them... Lotsa 7x57 pics, but thats the only one of the Ruger I could find.... Ingwe "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Chrome #3728670 01/27/10
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1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,972 Likes: 10 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA	Wood to metal fit is not what it could be, and the trigger may be hit or miss. Still, I vote yes. The stock issue is usually some excess wood and one can clean that up with a little refinish. Triggers can be reworked or replaced. I'm fond of Kepplinger's single set. Last edited by 1minute; 01/28/10. 1Minute

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Chrome #3728728 01/27/10
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Captain Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 910 Pennsylvania	When my nephews turned sixteen I gave each a deer rifle. The youngest got my Number One in 7x57 about a decade ago. I would miss it even more if he wasn't such a great kid. To help ease the pain I bought a K1-A in 7.62x39. NRA Benefactor Member "When democracy turns to tyranny, the armed citizenry still gets to vote!"

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Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Captain #3729034 01/27/10
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GF1 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,944	Yes, definitely, yes. Put a long tube 4x28 Leupold on it and you have a classic for sure. I positively love this configuration; have a 30-06 and a .270 in the 1A, both shoot very well average just slightly over 1 MOA but their zeros never move. Have a 1S in 300 H&H and love it too. The small fore end is a dandy.

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? GF1 #3729126 01/27/10
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1B Campfire Tracker Joined: May 2001 Posts: 4,641 Reston, VA, USA	The #1A 7x57 model is no longer carried in the catalogue. Watch for the prices to skyrocket as demand outstrips availability. Get it now. 1B

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? 1B #3729152 01/27/10
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KCBighorn Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,085 Oregon	I used to think so. Now a days not so much... If there is a more beautiful production rifle out there I'm not aware of it. Last one I had shot like $hit! I liked it so much I still hunted with though

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? KCBighorn #3729246 01/27/10
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Buzz Campfire Regular Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,585 Georgia	Love my #1A in 7x57!

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Buzz #3729771 01/27/10
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky	I like dat pic! ingwe "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? ingwe #3730008 01/28/10
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LittleCanyonCreek Campfire Member L Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 103 Fort Collins, Bozeman, Big Hor...	I love mine. I have a 4x on it. I didn't like it nearly as much with a higher power scope in higher rings. It just didn't feel right. But now it at my 94 are my nicest feeling guns. Nels

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? LittleCanyonCreek #3730043 01/28/10
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Bill Poole Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 645 Arizona	welcome to the club! this #1A is in .270 with a 4X Burris compact. I wish I had gotten a 7x57, and may yet, but the 1H in .450/.400 is on order due next week and the .300 H&H #1S is planned for later in the year Poole - Bill Poole Arizona http://arizona-rifleshooting.com/

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Bill Poole #3730091 01/28/10
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wantok Campfire Greenhorn W Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 36 Western NSW, Australia	I lusted after a No1 in 7x57 a couple of years ago but Elvis beat me to it. Classic rifle in a classic calibre. Since then I have got a 1B in .22-250 and a 1A in .270 and have placed an order for a 1S in .300H&H magnum. Be careful, the bug bites deep.

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? wantok #3730426 01/28/10
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RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas	I sold my 1A 243 years ago to finance another rifle (I really need to stop doing that). I finally had it shooting sub-moa with 85gr Sierra HPBT's and scoped with a Burris 3x9 Compact. I loved it, should have chosen a 270 over a 243 but at this point I would be happy with another one in either caliber. I would really like one in 338 Federal or 308 but I don't think it will happen. Last edited by RDW; 01/28/10. Dave

Re: Are the Ruger #1A worth the money ? Chrome #3730504 01/28/10
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stanimal Campfire Regular Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,898 St. Charles, MO	No question - yes! Mine's a .30-06 but is one of my favorite rifles to carry in the field. If you like them, get one. Never give up on something you can't go a day without thinking about.

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