Ruger N0. 1 RSI 6.5x55 - 24hourcampfire

Just saw this on the Ruger web site under Distributer Exclusives. Should be realey nice.

Couldn't be more classic.

Steve

I am lusting after one greatly.

$1500 is a little out of my 'mad money' range.

Sooooooooo, who has them?

No one has them. We are still waiting. If I didn't already have two #1's in 6.5x55 I would be all over this like green on a grasshopper.

It's an excellant combination.

For some reason, I could never warm up to those. I like the little Blasers a bit more, possibly because they appear to be a bit trimmer overall. I really like the stainless Hawkeye RSIs, but opportunity and finances never seem to get in sync for me on those.

Off topic slightly: Did Ruger ever make a K1A in 6.5X55?

I own one in .257 Roberts that was spooky-accurate right out of the box. Photos below.

Steve

I have two of the Lipseys 6.5x55 stainless/walnut number ones, so, yes they made them. My paperwork says 263 produced.

Originally Posted by 21

I have two of the Lipseys 6.5x55 stainless/walnut number ones, so, yes they made them. My paperwork says 263 produced.

Thank you. Man, that would be an really classic rifle, for sure.

Steve

That's a pretty rifle, for sure.

Originally Posted by Mannlicher

$1500 is a little out of my 'mad money' range.

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WOW... mine, too, Sam !

I haven't looked but I believe $1500 is retail? Can surely be had cheaper I bet.

Originally Posted by 21

I have two of the Lipseys 6.5x55 stainless/walnut number ones, so, yes they made them. My paperwork says 263 produced.

Thats the version I would really like to get.

They made a 1A version in blue/walnut, the K1A's that I have been fortunate enough to acquire are tough to find anymore. If you can find one I'd grab it.

K1-A 7.62x39mm 262 2003, 2005
K1-A 257 Roberts 282 2005
K1-A 35 Whelen 245 2006
K1-A 6.5X55mm 263 2007
K1-A 250 Savage 250 2011

This is the calibers, numbers produced, and years manufactured.

The only one I have kept is my 6.5X55MM.

I think it is the perfect combination also.

Mitch

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I also was fortunate enough to snag one of the 263 Lipsey 6.5x55 K1As

Anybody seen a 2015 6.5x55 RSI yet, or is that still one for Mythbusters?

No, but it should be soon. Lipseys just sent me two #1A's in 7mm-08. These are the first of the 2015 #1's, hopefully the other chamberings will be soon to follow.

Doe slayer, how's the wood on the 7mm-08s evidently it's been upgraded for this year

Per FEDEX, the rifles will be here Monday. I'll let you know, maybe post a pic if I can find a camera.

Kick myself for selling my Swede....another one let loose...

3 130ABs went 1.1" using a 6x42 w/German #4.....at 200 yds!

Dumped a deer just this side of 300 yds...

Originally Posted by dogzapper

Originally Posted by 21

I have two of the Lipseys 6.5x55 stainless/walnut number ones, so, yes they made them. My paperwork says 263 produced.

Thank you. Man, that would be an really classic rifle, for sure.

Steve

I missed out on the K1A Swedes. Had a chance to handle one but didn't have the cash at the time. When Lipsey's ran the Swede again (blued 1A) I wasn't going to let it go. Definitely one of my most appealing rifles and the wood on this is the best I have seen in years.

Going to a gun show in a few weeks. I'm going to see what I can bump into.