I thought about a No. 1 in .22 LR for a long time. I'm having fun stocking the .222 No. 1 and have this wild hair...

I know that some conversions have been made. I'd buy a used gun or get one converted to .22 LR... whatever.

Thoughts... suggestions?

Thanks,

firing pin must be made off center, don't remember how they accomplish it.

There is at least 3 or 4 different ways people have done it but I don't see many of them anymore. It's just money, right?

FLZ made a fine falling block 22rf back in the 1930s .It would be hard to better that !!

My only interest is a No. 1. I'd like to restock it like the .222 in my post "Project three...". I have pattern stocks that I made and that allow you to make most any kind of rifle; from a lightweight carrying gun to a full size varmint/target rifle.

Dick,
I have done several conversions of the Ruger Number1 to rimfire. I use the method of moving the firing pin within the block. This leaves the block in the same position as it was originally. I have found shortening the arm to move the entire block occasionally causes problems with internal timing. I usually install a liner in the barrel leaving the outside of the gun "original". A new barrel is of course another option. If you would like to talk, give me a call at Johnson's Sporting Goods in Adrian, MI 517-265-2545.

Steven Durren
Professional member ACGG

Steven,

I found your name whilst doing some research on this. Thanks for replying.

This is part thinking out loud. I need a No. 1 action for starters before I get real serious. It occured to me that I will have the .222 project done before long and I will have no gun to stock.

When I find an action I will drive down to see you. I looked it up yesterday... all I have to do is get on M-52 and head South.

Will your conversion work with a Kepplinger trigger?

My thought is a light sporter... a carrying rifle.

Would you PM me your email address?

Thanks again for the reply.

Dick,
I have a Ruger barreled 30-06 action that needs refinishing that is $550 and three complete rifles also in 30-06 from $650 to $750. Send a pm with you edress or phone number if interested.
Cheers,
Laurie

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Dick,
I have a Ruger barreled 30-06 action that needs refinishing that is $550 and three complete rifles also in 30-06 from $650 to $750. Send a pm with you edress or phone number if interested.
Cheers,
Laurie

That seems reasonable... I really have to concentrate on getting the .222 project ready for rust blue and checkering before I get too involved in the .22 LR project.

I have a friend who is looking for a No. 1 action right now and will pass this along to him.

Am interested in the 30-06 No1 that u advised D Wright u have. Please update