I wanted a Ruger 1A when they came out. Back then I was good on getting my buck(s) and I figured that a SS was all I needed. I favored falling block SS's for varmints.

I got one of the first ones. It has a four digit sn with no prefix's or anything. I ordered it in 30-06 from my FFL buddy and when it came it was a 7mm RM. Yes a 7mm RM in a 1A! blush

He said to take it or leave it, that they were on back order and nearly impossible to get. I kept it and blasted some deer.

Now I have the feeling that I am not that hot of a hunter and I have not carried the 1A for a while. I did wear out the barrel on the 7mm and I got Ruger to rebarrel it. When they discovered, after agreeing to rebarrel it, that they no longer made a 7mm RM 1A barrel I got it done in 30-06!

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All guns should be locked up when not in use!