If I were to have one more #1?????? - 03/02/10
I'm planning on thinning my herd of guns down to three single shots and letting go of my two bolt actions I have left. I can't figure out what caliber to go with but I'm thinking something with a little more beef than what I have just in case I get to Alaska or Africa. I currently have two Ruger #1's. An S in 45-70 and a RSI in 30-06. I love both of them and they easily cover most all N A hunting. The 30-06 will do everything from vermin to moose with proper loads. The 45-70 is just plain fun and will do the same tasks just a little closer. It wears irons and is quickly becoming my favorite rifle for walking. I'm thinking of a 375 or 9.3 but I have not shot anything of large magnum configuration in a #1. I have been digging up info on both calibers and have found that the 375 is actually cheaper to feed but the 9.3 has more unique points going for it. But the 375 can be loaded down effectively and ammo is everywhere for it not to mention it's been a steady number offered in the #1 for years. How well does the 375 behave in the Tropical v the 9.3 in the medium sporter? Help!!!!!!