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Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels #9632325 02/24/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT Hey Guys! I'm looking to have a rifle built. I want to do a christensen carbon fiber barrel on a stainless #1 action. My local gunsmith doesn't know how to do this (doesn't know how to attach front screws on quarter rib) and Christensen doesn't work with #1's. Does anybody know a gunsmith that will do this job? Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it. Matt

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9642504 02/27/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ T Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ When I read that I threw up a little. I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9642845 02/27/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT why? eat some bad oysters? Or too much dessert heat?

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9643105 02/28/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,059 Tates Hell, The Big Bend AJD Campfire Regular AJD Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,059 Tates Hell, The Big Bend I am curious to know how you are planning to work the balance. I'm guessing you are going to use a synthetic stock? Let us know how it comes out. Good Luck. AJD 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.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9643897 02/28/15 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ T Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ It will probably turn out to be a fine rifle, Matt. The #1 is one of the rifles that is beautiful in its classic form. It's just a matter of taste. I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9644025 02/28/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,567 WY & FL oldman1942 Campfire Tracker oldman1942 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,567 WY & FL Glue the rib on with epoxy. It will never move. http://gougeon.com/

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9644429 02/28/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico mudhen Campfire Outfitter mudhen Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico Carbon fiber barrel, synthetic stock, epoxy??? Wake me when this nightmare is over. Ben Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9644485 02/28/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,567 WY & FL oldman1942 Campfire Tracker oldman1942 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,567 WY & FL Not my taste either but to each his own. Maybe if the No. 1 being sacfificed has an AH fore end he'll sell it to me.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9644850 02/28/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT Melding of classic and modern... I have 11 #1's that are all shooters and some are lightly custom, love them all, just looking to do something different... If I could find a barrel I'm half tempted to do it myself.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9644882 02/28/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT whelen 358 sta

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9644980 02/28/15 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,079 Illinois D DrDeath Campfire Regular DrDeath Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,079 Illinois Love it. Keep us updated

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9647222 03/01/15 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,559 S sambubba Campfire Regular sambubba Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,559 The Whelen is very nice.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9649641 03/02/15 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,419 The Woodlands T tdd4570 Campfire Regular tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,419 The Woodlands I saw one like you are considering in Ron Peterson's gun shop in Albuquerque, NM several years ago. I don't remember how the rib was attached.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9651214 03/02/15 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas You could glue it and use a little heat to melt the glue when you find out that you don't care for the barrel and remove it.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9656213 03/04/15 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,918 Where the Missouri & Big Sioux... Freedumb1 Campfire Tracker Freedumb1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,918 Where the Missouri & Big Sioux... Matt, Very Nice !! I would also say it looks like there is metal to use for the back screw, and a good epoxy for the front should work. The rifle shown in the top picture would be very sharp. What caliber and use are you trying to fill? Interested minds want to know. Mitch If there is any proof of a man in a hunt it is not whether he killed a deer but how he hunted it.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9661069 03/05/15 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,104 Mississippi schoolmarm Campfire Tracker schoolmarm Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,104 Mississippi Originally Posted by mattparliament whelen 358 sta Got one of those Whelens, love it.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #9673531 03/10/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT sorry so long for an update guys, been on vacation. Hope to move forward with something like this soon!

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10315470 08/20/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT supposed to show up tonight....

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10317492 08/20/15 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 107 Ketchikan, Alaska M Muttly Campfire Member Muttly Campfire Member M Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 107 Ketchikan, Alaska MPI stock??..

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10325458 08/22/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT turned out good! And light!

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10357818 08/29/15 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,149 California M Mntngoat Campfire Regular Mntngoat Campfire Regular M Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,149 California Not my cup of tea on a #1 but to each his own My biggest fear is when I die my wife sells all my gear for what I said I paid for it.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10598204 10/22/15 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,268 British Columbia Canada CanuckShooter Campfire Regular CanuckShooter Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,268 British Columbia Canada How light....??

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10601388 10/23/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT just an ounce over 6 pounds without the scope. Took it to the range the other day and it's a one hole gun!

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10604096 10/23/15 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 655 B bigJ Campfire Regular bigJ Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 655 Pendleton composites stock?

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10606114 10/24/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT yes sir

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #10607346 10/24/15 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 655 B bigJ Campfire Regular bigJ Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 655 Very nice rig. I have been thinking about building a lightweight #1 for my father. Nice to see someone else accomplish the task.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #11293537 07/07/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT here's another that just got done in 300 wsm with a proof research barrel, bell and carlson composite stock so very light! Probably selling this one...

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16368707 08/23/21 Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 2 R Roundtoprifleman New Member Roundtoprifleman New Member R Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 2 What scope mount are you using?

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16368739 08/23/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT PM me... https://www.ebay.com/itm/144166561289

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16368977 08/23/21 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,756 Minnesota D dale06 Campfire Outfitter dale06 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,756 Minnesota Originally Posted by mattparliament just an ounce over 6 pounds without the scope. Took it to the range the other day and it's a one hole gun! I’ve been around a few #1s, but never a one holer. NRA Patron

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16369043 08/23/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,647 ms N navlav8r Campfire Ranger navlav8r Campfire Ranger N Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,647 ms Interesting project. NRA Life,Endowment,Patron or Benefactor since '72.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16369062 08/23/21 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 866 Central Alabama L limabean Campfire Regular limabean Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 866 Central Alabama It could be a one holer if it was only shot once.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16369145 08/23/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT This is a very old thread, I now have 4 carbon barreled No.1's, 300wsm, 7mm Stw, 358 STA, and a suppressed 300 Blackout for the vermin around the house...

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16369175 08/23/21 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA not my cup of tea but i always wanted a Ruger #1 in a 270 WSM with a 8 twist barrel S.S. barrel ? Last edited by pete53; 08/23/21. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16369216 08/23/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT Ya... I have a custom one in 270 WSM though it's not carbon fiber, it's a lightweight contour fluted barrel...

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16370056 08/23/21 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA Originally Posted by mattparliament Ya... I have a custom one in 270 WSM though it's not carbon fiber, it's a lightweight contour fluted barrel... well is it want you felt is a great cartridge in a # 1 ? weight to me is a non factor accuracy is more important . Last edited by pete53; 08/23/21. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16370602 08/24/21 Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 2 R Roundtoprifleman New Member Roundtoprifleman New Member R Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 2 I am a nesbie here so its not letting me pm. What is the shank lenght you are using? Have you had a heavy scope on those mounts? I will be running a night force stac 5 x 25 x 56 it is a heady scope needs a good plate form. Thanks

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16370733 08/24/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT I have had the bases converted to rails, the original base/ring combo always appeared a tad “flimsy” and these rifles sometimes end up in a scabbard on a saddle. My shank diameters were the same as the good ol NEF Handi Rifle so I got some suitable bases and the smith fit them for me. I’m using Zeiss V4 4-24 and Sig Whiskey 5 5-25 so yes they are bigger scopes. Incidentally they worked just fine in the old base setup. Attached Images B2167A0E-A1A3-4AD5-B98F-505F6EA41B9E.jpeg (10.56 KB, 157 downloads) 357424F3-39F9-4FAE-A267-D79736287A27.jpeg (11.75 KB, 158 downloads)

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16370882 08/24/21 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA Originally Posted by mattparliament I have had the bases converted to rails, the original base/ring combo always appeared a tad “flimsy” and these rifles sometimes end up in a scabbard on a saddle. My shank diameters were the same as the good ol NEF Handi Rifle so I got some suitable bases and the smith fit them for me. I’m using Zeiss V4 4-24 and Sig Whiskey 5 5-25 so yes they are bigger scopes. Incidentally they worked just fine in the old base setup. i had custom picatinny bases made for the # 1`s i use , i use Nightforce scopes on mine. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16372997 08/24/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT The BO for vermin: Attached Images 689E8D8F-9AA0-4BB5-A033-C3CFC7A7D4E2.jpeg (11.14 KB, 138 downloads)

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16374898 08/25/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,113 West Central MT

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16374991 08/25/21 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,246 Texarkana T Texczech Campfire Tracker Texczech Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,246 Texarkana I prefer nice wood on No 1s but that looks pretty cool right there. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Grandpa:the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Dad:son you have 2 choices for supper eat or don't eat.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16375625 08/25/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 406 C CaptArab Campfire Member CaptArab Campfire Member C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 406 Originally Posted by mattparliament I'm in love 😍 I'd love a for like that for tighly enclosed treestand work.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16380397 08/27/21 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 71 Northeast MS J jtate Campfire Greenhorn jtate Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 71 Northeast MS If a carbon wrapped barrel will work on a #1, I wonder if you could make an Encore barrel out of a CG blank. How cool would that be?????????????

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels jtate #16383226 08/28/21 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA Originally Posted by jtate If a carbon wrapped barrel will work on a #1, I wonder if you could make an Encore barrel out of a CG blank. How cool would that be????????????? might look ok ? but with respect your comparing a Cadillac to a Volkswagen ,i own both types the Ruger # 1 is a classic Last edited by pete53; 08/28/21. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels mattparliament #16386797 08/29/21 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 71 Northeast MS J jtate Campfire Greenhorn jtate Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 71 Northeast MS I am not comparing anything. I just think that an Encore with a short carbon wrapped barrel would make a really good truck gun for those super quick shots at coyotes.

Re: Ruger #1's and Carbon Fiber barrels jtate #16389226 08/30/21 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA Originally Posted by jtate I am not comparing anything. I just think that an Encore with a short carbon wrapped barrel would make a really good truck gun for those super quick shots at coyotes. i tried a Encore one winter for coyotes ,here`s what i decided about a Encore slower to load than my Ruger #1 and my Ruger #1 is more accurate too. i now use a Ruger #1 custom Brux barrel 220 Swift with a 26 inch barrel i kill critters at 500 yards +.its my truck rifle with a Nightforce Scope , i wish you good luck and enjoy your Encore ! LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman