The Ruger #1 is a great choice for a hunting rifle. The single shots really do promote better marksmanship. You try real hard to put that first shot in the right place. The 7x57 is truely an epic cartridge but if you don' reload it might not be a great choice. Not so much from"enemic" factory loading but just availability of ammo in out of the way places. Even the mild factory loads are adequate for everything up to the size of Mule deer. Some guys I have known even successfully used fatory 7mm ammo on elk.

The avilability and selection of factory .270 and 30-06 is far greater even in remote areas. Since you do not load I recommend one of these two, preferably the .270 for mule deer and smaller. If you intend to hunt bigger game than look to the 30-06. roger

Browningguy....good post. I once owned a 1912 Chilean Mauser, made by Steyer. The barrel was custom and had been stamped .275 Rigby. Don't know how legal / ethical that was, but a lot of people thought it was really neat. (myself included)
Would you elaborate just a bit on the 173gr you mentioned.....
"One thing I would suggest is to try the S&B 173 gr. SPCE load."

Is this something from "Seller & Bellot(sp?)????
If memory serves me right, I once had some 173gr from RWS (H-Mantel or TUG, I can't remember.)anyway, they were a very good bullet in the Heym I was shooting at the time. I also understand there is a 173gr made by Woodleigh, OTH I'm not sure about this as I've never tried anything from Woodleigh. I suspect the 173gr. to be just about an ideal weight.
Respectfully, Russ

Wise1...
You might also want to post your inquiry on Single Shot Rifles as there are several there who have the 7x57 in the #1. IIRC, there have been comments about those being long-throated.

Thanks, Mike. I bought 414 and primers on my way home from work this evening and invited a sweetie over to weigh bullets while i weigh charges She also packs meat good. UUGGGHHH !!!!!! GOOD STRONG GIRL !!!!!! (also cleans fish and plucks birds...)

The 45 grain load of H414 would be a good starting point. With a long-throated rifle a lot of them will take 50-50.5 grains with a 160 Nosler in a Win. case (Rem is smaller). these will go 2800 fps from a 22 in. barrel and is a great load.

He's right,
The 45 grains is a starting load,which I think is what you asked for.
It is very pleasant shooting BTW.
Mike

I'm drooling .......... thanks, dick