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Hi guys, Just after a bit of advice about a #3 Ruger. I know nothing about Ruger Single shots but always been fascinated with them. I've got the chance to buy a #3 .222 & was wondering if this would be suitable for something like a 7mm Weatherby or 7mm Ultra Mag or something along those lines? Obviously there's a fair difference between a .222 & either of the 7mm's so what modifications if any would have to be done on the action for the new cartridge? Thanks. | ||
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the action only needs to be rebarreled and a new extractor/ejector for the weatherby. the top of the loading block may have to be lowered for the ultramag to load into the chamber. | |||
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Thanks Max, Was talking to my gunsmith today & he said the same thing. Very simple for the Weatherby, not so simple for the RUM. | |||
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You'll need to modify that #3 stock. That steel buttplate will emphasize recoil as will that flat with rounded edges on the comb of the stock. Plan on new wood, but only for those reasons. I had one in .45-70 and it kicked the living daylights out of me. .395 Family Member DRSS, po' boy member Political correctness is nothing but liberal enforced censorship | |||
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There is nothing wrong with the No. 3 action for what you propose. Although I consider the No. 1 a little more "elegant" due to its' trigger guard and finger lever configuration. However, the factory wood on that carbine is rather difficult to recongfigure into anything nice, especially if the caliber you choose has significant recoil. TREEBONE Carving makes beautiful replacement wood for the Ruger single shots. "Bitte, trinks du nicht das Wasser. Dahin haben die Kuhen gesheissen." | |||
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Not to hijhack the thread but while on the subject of #3's, what do you reckon a #3 in .375 Winchester is worth? | |||
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I would reitterate that you will find that you want new wood. The #3 stock design, especially with anything with high recoil, makes for a miserable experience. As prof242 said, "kicked the living daylights out of me". He is not overstating. I have been sitting with a #3 in 45/70 for a number of years. It has a nicely checkered stock and open sights. Shooting it is unpleasant with 300 gn bullets and gets worse as bullet weight goes up. Recently, I got hold of a #1 stock and am trying to decide what caliber to rebarrel the #3 to. I've got #1's in 6.5x55 and 9.3x74 and have been considering one of the high velocity 7's or .30 calibers. Definitely factor in a new stock or a caliber with less recoil. | |||
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Ditto on the #3 45-70 recoil.  | |||
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My understanding (I might be wrong) is that the Number 3 didn't function well with non-rimmed cartridges bigger than 222. I had thought this was a great project action for a 7x65R, 9.3x74R, 348 WCF, 405 WCF, 33 WCF, 10.3x60R, 450/400. Not so much for what you are thinking. | |||
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I picked up a #3 years ago with a bad 22 Hornet barrel. Stock is functional, if not outroght plain looking, with no marks, cracks, scars. I finally got around to having it worked on. New barrel installed in 250-3000 AI. All metal finished with Parkerizing. Very subtle. Leopold scope. First blood last season with a very nice doe at the Air Force Academy. Ed | |||
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Would suggest keeping rifle stock, fairly rare chambering and fun to shoot | |||
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Is your # 3 a factory 222, if so it's a rare one and it would be smart not to mess with it. SS
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No difference in extraction between #3 and #1. Many people think the #3 won't handle rimless cartridges due to it being chambered mostly in rimmed cartridges. It will work with anything the #1 can use. The extractor has to be the right size for the case head, that's all. Bruce | |||
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I have 1 in a .30-40krag and it hurts to shoot sometimes because it hits me in the cheek bone. I cant imagine a really big or fast caliber with that stock design. Cal30 If it cant be Grown it has to be Mined! Devoted member of Newmont mining company Underground Mine rescue team. Carlin East,Deep Star ,Leeville,Deep Post ,Chukar and now Exodus Where next? Pete Bajo to train newbies on long hole stoping and proper blasting techniques. Back to Exodus mine again learning teaching and operating autonomous loaders in the underground. Bringing everyday life to most individuals 8' at a time! | |||
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