I agree completely!
I have owned 3 myself, and put considerable amounts of time, money, reloading components, only to have them shoot like crap!
It is a real shame, because they are a pretty rifle!
The number one is just not designed to be an accurate shooter, but a dependable shooter. For 95% of hunting they are plenty accurate enough.
If a person is a shooter who prizes precision or groups in the MOA range or better, your chances are not very good with the number 1. It happens, but it is the exception.
The forend hanger is one of the poorest designs I have ever encountered. If Ruger wanted to improve their potential accuracy, that alone would make a massive improvement!
I have owned 5 or 6 browning B78’s, and 1885’s, and every single one was distinctly Sub-MOA with little to no load development. I think that speaks volumes as to the superior shootability of the Browning design.
The number one is typically much lighter, and better suited to carry. If they could improve the accuracy potential, I would own them again.
