24 June 2018, 02:30
JeffreyPhDWhile I'm glad that Ruger is producing these calibers and variations, the significant increase in their retail price in the last couple of years, along with the use of very plain wood, deters me from buying one. I'm a fan and user of No. 1 rifles and have a number of them. For the retail price of over $1,900, they should have decent wood on them. I'd have to see pictures of the actual rifle before buying one, and it would have to be a nice one. Otherwise, it makes more sense to buy used and rebarrel to something interesting. It wouldn't be more expensive given that used examples with pretty good stocks can be found for about $1,000. The Ruger barrel hardware can be purchased if needed. It's more of a hassle but the point of these rifles is to offer the shooter something classical and compelling.
24 June 2018, 16:09
sharps4590I like the #1, always have and still have one left in the toy box. However, if I'm going to spend that much money I can think of a half dozen other single shots I'd rather have. That isn't a reflection on the #1 but rather on my tastes.
26 June 2018, 02:10
AnotherAZWriterI do miss the days when Ruger No 1s had beautiful wood. I had a 7mm RM with nice wood and regret selling it. My .204 Ruger has fantastic wood and I won't be selling it.
26 June 2018, 16:13
p dog shooterI brought my first no.1 in 78 nice wood 175.00 I killed a lot of game with.
It was my main and only big game rifle for years now I have a lot more it hardly sees daylight any more.
I started hunting with a 99 in 250-3000 now days I hardly hunt with any thing under 30 caliber. Except varmints
I miss the better wood and I don't like the Alex Henry forearm.