.450-400 Ruger

13 March 2007, 04:10

sierra2

.450-400 Ruger

Gun Week just announced that Ruger is making the #1 in this caliber. I know people here have talked about these potential Rugers, BUT, has anyone seen one? I'd like to give a .450/400 #1 a try, as I sure cannot afford a proper double in that caliber!

LLS

13 March 2007, 04:37

hst

Gentlemen:

I am curious as to what bore dimensions Ruger has decided to standardize. Thanks!

Glenn

13 March 2007, 05:22

400 Nitro Express

quote:
Originally posted by hst:
Gentlemen:

I am curious as to what bore dimensions Ruger has decided to standardize. Thanks!

Glenn

Straight CIP spec. Groove diameter is .410".
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14 March 2007, 03:15

Donato

Anyone know how long the barrel will be and how much they will weight? I would like to buy one. I hope they come out for sale in April like some one AR said they would.

14 March 2007, 15:31

Scrollcutter

Knowing Ruger, the gun will probable make it out before April....2010!

15 March 2007, 08:07

sierra2

Somehow I tend to agree with Scrollcutter. Companys advertise and don't deliver until enough orders come in to make it economical. Curses!!!

LLS

15 March 2007, 08:39

Woodrow S

I am not so sure about that. When did they start advertising the 9.3x74R #1's? They are now available and are a very nice package at that. I am hoping the 450-400 is the same configuration.

Woody

15 March 2007, 09:53

boom stick

rechamber a 405 win #1 and viola!

15 March 2007, 19:27

sierra2

Boom stick,

I won't rechamber my .45-70 #1, or my .45-70 M/B1886, but the idea of doing the deed to a .405 is tempting.
Going to a show this weekend where I'll have to drool over several .450-400 double rifles. I hope my heart will be strong.

LLS

15 March 2007, 22:01

RIP

quote:
Originally posted by boom stick:
rechamber a 405 win #1 and viola[sic]!

Viola? My grandma is named "Viola."

The 405 Winchester Ruger No.1 is indeed a sweet idea for simply rechambering to 450/400 Nitro Express 3".

I will stamp that rifle barrel with "Viola" whenever I get to it, after X-ing out the "405 Win" on the barrel, but maybe Ruger will beat me to it. 2008 maybe?

16 March 2007, 01:51

Rusty

Ah,
patience young patiwans!

Ammo by end of May or mid June and rifles by September/October.

Rusty
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16 March 2007, 01:55

El Deguello

quote:
Originally posted by sierra2:
Gun Week just announced that Ruger is making the #1 in this caliber. I know people here have talked about these potential Rugers, BUT, has anyone seen one? I'd like to give a .450/400 #1 a try, as I sure cannot afford a proper double in that caliber!

LLS

Yes, I saw an African hunting video on one of the Outdoor Channels last week, where Craing Boddington was hunting Cape Buffalo accompanied by a lady hunter. She was using a Ruger No. 1 in .450/.400. She got her M'Bogo with it....

Now, I don't know if hers was a custom job, a special run, or a caliber recently added to the regular lineup!