I've always lusted after a Ruger No. 1, and the other day I saw one at a nearby gunshop in 45-70 for under $800. Availability around here is very limited-- most shops don't carry them at all, which means special order. The last gun I bought was special ordered, and it was a huge headache. So, I'm not keen on repeating that process. Also, around here prices are usually a few hundred dollars higher when they have them, even more when they have to special order them. I'm sorely temped to buy this gun, and I wondered what those of you who have tried it think of the gun.
Here's what I would like to hear from you about:
-- This rifle seems quite light. Although I realize you can't tell me how I will experience the recoil, I'm wondering what others think. Seems like, with heavy loads, it might be a mule. If it's not fun, I won't buy it.
-- Have you found the gun accurate?
-- I've heard of some scope mounting complications, mostly about the location of the scope (distance from the eye, and scope hieght with factory rings). I'd put either a low fixed power or 1-4 power variable Leupold on the gun. Your thoughts?
Thanks for your input.
Here's what I would like to hear from you about:
-- This rifle seems quite light. Although I realize you can't tell me how I will experience the recoil, I'm wondering what others think. Seems like, with heavy loads, it might be a mule. If it's not fun, I won't buy it.
-- Have you found the gun accurate?
-- I've heard of some scope mounting complications, mostly about the location of the scope (distance from the eye, and scope hieght with factory rings). I'd put either a low fixed power or 1-4 power variable Leupold on the gun. Your thoughts?
Thanks for your input.