just looking for a answer. does ruger still make the no 1 in 458 lott? If they do not ,what was the last year?

wow! I just assumed that they still did, but looked on their online catalog, and apparently, they do not. So, 2009 must have been the last cataloged year.

Go have coffee and come back and look again. It might be back in the lineup. Ruger is screwy that way.

I notice that they don't list the #1 in .405 Winchester either. Must be some house cleaning going on at Ruger.

FYI, web sites are not always current. Many big manufacturers use outside companies to manage their web sites.

A telephone call to the manufacturer will usually provide the most current information.

George

I think there is a limited demand for the No1, so; Ruger will keep changing the offerings. You had or now have the 30/40 Krag and 450NE. Next year those maybe both done and something else is offered. Meanwhile, there seem to be plenty of used No1's on the shelf as owners tire of the novelty and trade for another toy. Most of those used No1 seem to have very little use or at least few battle scars. If you want a 458Lott, as said maybe offered later, or you can find one used. They are a lot of used 458Win Mags in No1.

It is frustrating as not only do we all want certain caliber but then also have some idea of what the barrel length should be. I would like to see 45/70 and 450NE with 26 inch barrels. (Diff weight though) Or a 30/30 with a 20-22 inch barrel. I dont recall ever seeing a No1 in 30/30. They did a No3 but No 1.

Too bad they dont let the customer pick a bbl profile, length and caliber and increase the price a couple/few hundred? If those economics would work? I doubt it.

I agree.
One great thing about a single shot is that you can get a longer barrel in an equal overall length package (as compared to bolt rifles).
IMO, singles should inherently be offered in a longer barrel unless it is a pupose built short rifle.
Anyway, you can always shorten a barrel to your favorite specification, rather cheaply. The same cannot be said of a decent rebarrel job.

I picked up a NIB SS Ruger #1 last year in 458 Lott with a manufatcure date of 2007 I believe. Ruger did advertise this rifle on-line last year. I love the rifle, but she can be a wee bit abusive with max loads.

I enjoy the beating, but most people wise up after a couple shots, and dump them off. You should be able to find a used one around if you look long enough.

I've currently settled into a more tolerable 500gr @ 2050 fps handload which does sub MOA. Thats about my recoil limits for the #1 to shoot all day & keep accuracy.

Fourbore: Absolutely agree on 26-inch barrels for some of the calibers. The already-svelte No. 1 would be a long-legged blonde with a 26-inch tube in .450 NE ...