Question on a ruger #1

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31 January 2006, 00:33

Nortman

Question on a ruger #1

Im thinking of making a single shot varminter. Right now I have a Rem 700 in 6mmbr. But thinking of buying a #1 and rechamber it.

Now, I want a long barrel, and therefor, thinking of making a barrel block. BUT, Im not sure if I can do without the hanger system that is under the forend stock?

I have seen pictures of a Hagn action, and it does not have a hanger system, but is this needed in the Ruger #1?

Can I remove it?

31 January 2006, 08:59

6.5BR

I have a #1 with hanger and a custom 26", custom in 6BR, shoots darned well.

Really enjoy it. Kepplinger trigger and I believe a speed hammer was put in.

Any ?'s let me know.

31 January 2006, 21:53

butchloc

the hanger system houses the ejector spring etc. so you need it, but bedded in glass it will support a long heavy barrel just find. I've got a couple with 26" heavy barrels and they work out fine.

03 February 2006, 23:39

6.5BR

butchloc has a point,

Pac-Nor full length glassed my forend in, AND it shoots beyond belief!

07 February 2006, 20:06

El Deguello

quote:
Originally posted by Nortman:
Im thinking of making a single shot varminter. Right now I have a Rem 700 in 6mmbr. But thinking of buying a #1 and rechamber it.

Now, I want a long barrel, and therefor, thinking of making a barrel block. BUT, Im not sure if I can do without the hanger system that is under the forend stock?I have seen pictures of a Hagn action, and it does not have a hanger system, but is this needed in the Ruger #1? Can I remove it?

I would not remove it, since the mainspring which powers the hammer is mounted in that hanger, as is the ejector system.....