I want to put a scope on my #1, a buddy gave me some good ideas, but what works best? I put a 3x9 Burris on it and it seemed hard to load and extract. I took the scope off and hunted open sights, now my eyes are getting bad and I want a scope on it!

Give me some ideas! :-)

Use higher rings. In fact Ruger will trade you for the other sizes no charge.

I had a #1S in 300 WM. It was a known shooter when I traded for it but I never liked to shoot it as the recoil bothered me. A club member noted that the comb was too high for me as it came with low rings. I got mediums and it was indeed much better.

I have a Leupold 4X Compact on a .45/70, a Leup. 2X-7X on a 7X57, a Leup. 2.5X-8X on a .375 H&H, and a Kahles-Helia 6X on a 7mm Rem. Mag. All these seem satisfactory, but I guess I like the Leupold 2.5X-8X best. It combines excellent optics with a good weight and balance - not too big or heavy!

Thanks for the info, now I will have a winter project. Mine is on a .375 and I want to start using it on elk next fall but the old eyes ain't got it anymore. I will try the medium rings and I like the idea of the 2.5x8. I would really like to try the bushnell 3200 firefly but I am also a burris & leopold fan.

With the location of the mounts far forward on the quarter rib, it can sometimes be hard to aquire proper eye relief on a #1. I have placed a Burris Fullfield II 4-12 on my 7 STW. The very long body of this scope makes it easy to get proper eye relief.

I have a Leupold VXII 1-4X20mm on my Ruger #1 in 45-70.

I have a Leupold VXIII 1.5-5 on my #1 45-70 and have had no problems.

I have a Bushnell Elite 4200, 6 X 24 on a Rem 223, a Elite 4200 4 X 16 on a 22-250, & a Leupold 4.5 X 14 Var-X111 on a Rem 6mm I use for deer hunting. Like them all

My .458 Win #1 wears an old Burris 2x7 compact with lots of eye relief.

I use a Leupold Vari-XII 2x7 in standard Ruger rings on my 1B in .257 Roberts.

I would recommend the Leupold 1.5 X 5 for the 45-70. I wish Leupold would come out with a in a 1.5 X 4 40MM, which would be perfect for the 45-70 and larger close range calibers.

I recently added a Leupold Boone and Crocket 4.5-14 40MM scope to my 7MM STW...What a great scope. The only problem with these new scopes is that you have to buy new 30MM ring to mount them.

Last word... Leupold for price service and optics!

Glenn

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Originally posted by powhatan42:
The only problem with these new scopes is that you have to buy new 30MM ring to mount them.

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If you're mounting on a Ruger rifle, just call Ruger's Newport facility at 603-865-2442 and advise them. They'll send out a different set of rings at no charge.

I was not told by the gun store who sold me the used Ruger no. 1 7MM STW. They also sold me the scope_ Leupold! When I took home the scope to mount it...That is when I realized the problem! I telephoned my gunsmith and he ordered the correct rings.

Have you tried to actually exchange the rings?

I know I paid about $70.00 for those rings, which came from Ruger via the "smith"

Thanks!

Glenn

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Have you tried to actually exchange the rings?

I know I paid about $70.00 for those rings, which came from Ruger via the "smith"

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I've exchanged rings with Ruger many times and have NEVER been charged for it. Maybe if you spoke with them directly, vice an intermediary, they would have done it for free. FYI, if you paid $70, you got hosed. Brownell's sells them for $43 and Ruger, of course, GIVES them away.

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Originally posted by powhatan42:

Have you tried to actually exchange the rings?

I know I paid about $70.00 for those rings, which came from Ruger via the "smith"

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I've exchanged rings with Ruger many times and have NEVER been charged for it. Maybe if you spoke with them directly, vice an intermediary, they would have done it for free. FYI, if you paid $70, you got hosed. Brownell's sells them for $43 and Ruger, of course, GIVES them away.

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Ruger (direct) recently quoted me close to $70 shipped for a set of factory rings for my #1S. This of course after they informed me that my rifle was not supplied w/ rings when new...

A board member here kindly supplied me w/ a used (good condition) set for a most reasonable price.

I did look around (Midway at least) & saw mostly aftermarket rings available for less...

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Ruger (direct) recently quoted me close to $70 shipped for a set of factory rings for my #1S. This of course after they informed me that my rifle was not supplied w/ rings when new...

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And your rifle was not originally supplied with rings, so that would make sense, would it not? The rifles on which I've made exchanges WERE equipped with rings. I simply called Ruger's Newport facility, said I have such-and-such scope that won't fit and I need such-and-such set of rings and they sent them -- at no charge. I've done this many, many times. My experience is not unique.

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I did look around (Midway at least) & saw mostly aftermarket rings available for less...

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Brownell's sells Ruger FACTORY integral ring sets for $43. Would you like the catalog numbers?

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...And your rifle was not originally supplied with rings, so that would make sense, would it not? The rifles on which I've made exchanges WERE equipped with rings. I simply called Ruger's Newport facility, said I have such-and-such scope that won't fit and I need such-and-such set of rings and they sent them -- at no charge. I've done this many, many times. My experience is not unique.....

...Brownell's sells Ruger FACTORY integral ring sets for $43. Would you like the catalog numbers?

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Really not interested in a pissing contest here. Thanks for the tip.

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Originally posted by Just Some Guy:
...And your rifle was not originally supplied with rings, so that would make sense, would it not? The rifles on which I've made exchanges WERE equipped with rings. I simply called Ruger's Newport facility, said I have such-and-such scope that won't fit and I need such-and-such set of rings and they sent them -- at no charge. I've done this many, many times. My experience is not unique.....

...Brownell's sells Ruger FACTORY integral ring sets for $43. Would you like the catalog numbers?

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Really not interested in a pissing contest here. Thanks for the tip.

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You're welcome. Ruger = free rings. Brownell's = $43 rings. $70 rings = HOSED!!!!

I have a Leupold Vari-X II 2-7x33 on my 45-70 so far so good about a 100rds. of 405gr. at 1750 thru it.

Thanks for answering my question about the 30MM rings! I own several Ruger No 1 rifles.

I never had to deal with Ruger directly, however I will take your advise and telephone them regarding the one inch rings which came with the 7MM STW Stainless gun.

I would say that this should be shared information for members of this forum! I for one am not happy to pay for special order rings which could have been exchanged.

The 30MM scopes are really nice...and any new scopes will be in that size for me.

Thanks!

Glenn

I have the VXIII on both of mine, lots of eye relief. I sued the rings that came w/ the rifle. Loading just takes practice. You may want to reshape the safety a bit to allow the fired brass to ectract cleanly.

I have a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5X that I move between my .45-70, .375 H&H and 7 mm Rem Mag. My tip for eye relief is get a good scope that has some margin and then dial the power up to the highest setting when mounting the scope. The lower power is more forgiving.

I have a Bushnell Buckhorn 4X32 on mine. I bought the gun used with the scope attached. It has served me well in the last four seasons. It performs well at dawn and at dusk. And it doesn't fog in cold wet conditions. Don't know much about the Buckhorn but what I have seen. But what I seen I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

For what it is worth SS.