Allure of the Ruger No1

[Just a dude in BC]

Thinking about calibres not available like 318 Westley Richards or 333 Jeffery ....or the last sanctuary of a rogue the 303Brit ..... Decisions Decisions ...but thank you for the advice very useful

Of those three choices:
- The 318 would likely not need extractor modification.
- The 333 Jeffery would ne a dimension change. Some cost
- The 303 would need to have the ejector re shaped. More cost, and you need a good smith.

If you want what I consider to be in you category of "not available"... Then I would unashamedly go for the 350 rigby. A true classic, that is a very well designed case. Loads up to 270gr, which in a Ruger no.1 would have the energy and penetration to take a buff. Loaded with 200-225gr bullets is flat and fast for NA sized game. Has that sexy Rigby name. Your extractor would take a little dimension change (less than 40 thou). But you would have a true medium bore.

 

[Huvius]

Many extractors/ejectors are available and cheaper to buy than have your smith modify the original.

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[Just a dude in BC]

Many extractors/ejectors are available and cheaper to buy than have your smith modify the original.

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Great info.. Where were you last year LOLOLOL

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Of those three choices:
- The 318 would likely not need extractor modification.
- The 333 Jeffery would ne a dimension change. Some cost
- The 303 would need to have the ejector re shaped. More cost, and you need a good smith.

If you want what I consider to be in you category of "not available"... Then I would unashamedly go for the 350 rigby. A true classic, that is a very well designed case. Loads up to 270gr, which in a Ruger no.1 would have the energy and penetration to take a buff. Loaded with 200-225gr bullets is flat and fast for NA sized game. Has that sexy Rigby name. Your extractor would take a little dimension change (less than 40 thou). But you would have a true medium bore.

@Just a dude in BC
As grand as the 350 Rigby is why go to that trouble and expense.
The 35 Whelen will do all the Rigby will with the same amount of class.
Loads up to 310gn at over 2,400fps for the big stuff
And
225s at 2,900fps for the longer range thump on not so big stuff but still big.
Bob

 

[Zinz]

my Ruger No1 in .280 Rem with some very fine upgrades from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.

Such a pretty rifle. Got anymore pictures?

Ed Z

 

[Nyala23]

A friend has a 9.3x74. Interesting rifle. Has light contour 24”. Have shot a 1A in a 35 whelen. Recoil was interesting. A 350 rigby just has a marriage of Ruger and Rigby that’s intriguing. Would be fun in the 1s with a 26”.

 

[Tam Dl]

I know it can be annoying, but in an effort to keep this thread on track... Experts suggest there is no point in getting a barrel to do a No.1 unless you have two actions, or are possibly planing a pistol in the same caliber.

 

[HWL]

Just picked up a Ruger No.1 in 7x57 in poor condition - any thoughts on calibre changes ?

There is no way to improve a 7x57!
HWL

 

[Nyala23]

True That!

 

[Odinsraven]

Of those three choices:
- The 318 would likely not need extractor modification.
- The 333 Jeffery would ne a dimension change. Some cost
- The 303 would need to have the ejector re shaped. More cost, and you need a good smith.

If you want what I consider to be in you category of "not available"... Then I would unashamedly go for the 350 rigby. A true classic, that is a very well designed case. Loads up to 270gr, which in a Ruger no.1 would have the energy and penetration to take a buff. Loaded with 200-225gr bullets is flat and fast for NA sized game. Has that sexy Rigby name. Your extractor would take a little dimension change (less than 40 thou). But you would have a true medium bore.

Sir you are a scoundrel - I had just decided on 333 Jeffery Rimmed ! - OK another night of deciding -Being in Iceland the nights are long - which is an advantage !