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I have two (1a 7x57 and a .45-70). I’m not giving one of them up!
If I could have another, either a Tropical .375 or a 1s 7mm RM. Both would be fine……..
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Only one Oh the horror of it all. Mine are in 250 Savage, 300 Savage, 7MM-08, 300 H&H, 35 Whelan, 375 H&H, 450-400 NE, 405 Win.
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I have owned dozens , my first was in 1980. This is the ultimate for me, I don't need or want another. 31 deer so far a moose and coyotes as well, in .303 British - it's actually a #3 not a #1 Cat
scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!
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This is the ultimate for me, I don't need or want another. 31 deer so far a moose and coyotes as well, in .303 British... My Ruger #1 in .303 British is my sentimental favorite because I shot my first deer with it, carry it the most often & I've had the most success with it. But in an earlier post I chose my 9.3x74r because of its extra power & versatility if I could only have one. That doesn't diminish my fondness for my .303 though. It's still a great rifle.
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I’ve only got a few, a 30-06 1B, a 30-06 international, an unfired 308 1A, a Kbbz 1V in 204R, and a 1B in 22-250 all have exceptional wood except the 204 that is a laminate. If I could only have 1 I’d have to go with one of the 06’s, probably the international as that short barrel is so easy to carry.
"We don't rent pigs"
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I would have to say either my #1 AH in 25-06 or a #1RSI in 7x57, which I don’t have yet. The AH is so light and handy I just love it.
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Right now my favorite is a 6.5x57R with a clean slightly heavier barrel than the AH done in stainless with AH wood. It may be displaced by a similarly configured #3 - 25 Krag that is under construction.
There is no accounting for taste.
Experience is a great thing as long as one survives it.
Generally, there ain't a lot that separates the two however, Barely making it is a whole lot more satisfying than barely not making it.
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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Campfire 'Bwana
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After being lost with the USPS for four months I have my NIB #1A 308 Win. I need to scope it and get it out. A tidy little rifle it seems.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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If I had only one itd be a .243 or .22-250 in a B model. To me thats a classic varminter.
My dads old B is well worn and Id like a nicer one.
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Hard to pick I have a 22-250,243,270,30-06,& 7mm mag . I love them all strong beautiful gun!!
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Actually saw a couple this weekend. A plain .223 B w black pad and a 50th anniv .308 Dunno what either is worth nowadays.
One guy had a #3 w funky sling swivel install and wanted over a grand.......45-70. Hes had that one for sale for a long time.
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IMO the newer release of the Ruger #1-AH configeration is about "perfect" a carry single shot rifle.
The #1-AH in 25-06 purchased by many members is a handsome rifle and an accurate rifle.
Doc I love mine, not a big fan of the 25 06, but love the way it carries. It is the most accurate #1 I've ever had, and I've had a few. I have a #1B 30 06 that is damn accurate. I had barrel cut to 22" It will be sub 3/4' or better, but the #1 AH is better with 120 grain Sierra BT, I'm talking ragged hole stuff.
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I would keep the Swift
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I also would settle for a Ruger # 1 RSI in 7 X 57. There was one such beauty in my favorite pawn shop way back yonder. Owner wouldn’t take a Remington 742 Carbine in .308 as a trade in. Should’ve been born rich instead of so handsome. Always lusted for one. I’ve owned a bunch of lightweight short barreled stalking rifles. Still have a Ruger 77 tanger RSI in .308 and a 1984 push feed Winchester M 70 Carbine in 30/06. We lived on one income all our 42 years of marriage. It was important for our kids to have a stay at home mom. My wife not only raised our 3 sons, but their friends as well. We didn’t have extras but were comfortable and lived within our means. Son did have a CZ 550 in 7 X 57 which he handloaded for. Great old round that kills better than it should. Wisdom comes with age; hopefully. Lot of guns and cars wish I had back.
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Have had several No 1’s but my absolute favorite has to be the RSI .270 Winchester.
Benefactor Life Member NRA, Arizona Hunter Education Instructor
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I gave my 11 year old grandson a 99% like new 257 Roberts 1-B Ruger #1 this year 2023 and he is very proud of his only deer rifle ,grandson does shoot this rifle very well too and he will be with me in my deer stand opening mourning , his dad will be another stand up there too. have a great hunting season ,Pete53
LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman
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Campfire Greenhorn
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I have a few but if only keeping one then its my 270 Wby Mag
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Well I'm on the hunt for a purple fuzzy Jones cap.
To go along w my 50th anniv pimped .308 Ruger #1.
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Mine would be a No. 1 AH in 25-06
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