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12 March 2005, 08:49

invader66

HELP with Ruger #1

I have just got a #1 in 458 lott and do not know
anything about reciol pads. I would be greatful
for any help you gents can provide.
Thanks
Gene

12 March 2005, 08:57

700 nitro

the best thing you could do is put a nice silvers or packmyer decelarator pad on it it will take some of the bite outta the rifle. i left it as is i didnt find the recoil to be that sever in the first place.

12 March 2005, 09:04

invader66

I should have said that I just had surgery and have not fired it. I fired Hog Killer's 458 pre op and found it fun, I have been told the #1 kicks more, alot more, so was asking around. I may and should try it as is before spending the money. THANKS

12 March 2005, 21:09

475Guy

If I were you, I'd pass on shooting a #1 as it is and in your condition. The #1 is a bit light to handle the 458 Lott recoil and needs a bit of weight installed along a very good recoil pad. If you are adventuresome, then go ahead and get the #1 and do the necessary tweaks to make the recoil bearable.

Lo do they call to me,
They bid me take my place
among them in the Halls of Valhalla,
Where the brave may live forever.

12 March 2005, 23:18

Ken Cline

I have a #1 conversion in 470 NE and it isn't bad with 500 grains at 2300 fps. I had a mercury tube installed in the butt, and a Kick-eeze pad put on it. Also, the Pachmayr Decelerators are good.

13 March 2005, 00:03

475Guy

KC

Out of curiosity, what was your final weight with the #1 after the conversion and tweaks?

Lo do they call to me,
They bid me take my place
among them in the Halls of Valhalla,
Where the brave may live forever.

13 March 2005, 02:15

Ken Cline

That is 11# 8 oz. with a Swarovski 1.5-6 scope and rings. I haven't used it without the scope.

13 March 2005, 20:32

458RugerNo1

My .458 Win Mag #1 is totally stock and I don't really find the recoil that bad with 500gr at 2100fps - no worse than an 870 12ga shotgun. Now I have heard the Lott is more noticable in recoil, but have not fired one myself. Much depends on the individual's tolerance for it I suppose. With your shoulder injury that makes it more complex, so just be careful with it and see what works for you. Don't forget you can tone that Lott load down a tad in velocity to make it more comfortable.

14 March 2005, 15:04

billhilly66

I've got a #1 in .458 and I installed a mercury tube and Limbsaver on it. Works dandy. You can do it yourself. The 5/8 16 oz. tube fits right in the stock

15 March 2005, 07:16

invader66

Thanks for the link,I had seen a few things on them but had not found them. I appreaciate ALL the help. And i need it.