Ruger #1 Boddington African Adventure Series
Description:
In 2008, Ruger collaborated with noted outdoor writer Craig Boddington and Lipsey's on a special series of Number 1 rifles. The result was a limited edition five gun set that would share the same features and be chambered in different calibers optimized for Craig's favorite African species to hunt. All of the rifles in the set feature a matte blue finish, circassion walnut stock, Warne quick detach rings, and special express sights made specifically for each caliber by Ruger. There were 250 of each model made with each caliber having the same serial # with a different pre-fix. The 375 Ruger Lion was the first rifle produced in the series and was built on the lighter Number 1S model for a quick handling, lighterweight, heavy caliber rifle. Falling Block Single Shot, 22" Barrel Circassion Walnut Stock, Matte Blue Finish, 1-in-12" Twist, Express Sights, Quarter Rib, 7.25 lbs., Alexander Henry Forend, Warne Quick Detach Rings The 450/400 Nitro Express Buffalo was the second rifle produced in the series. These have the lighter contour Number 1H Tropical barrel. Falling Block Single Shot, 24" Barrel Circassion Walnut Stock, Matte Blue Finish, 1-in-15" Twist, Express Sights Quarter Rib 9 lbs., Alexander Henry Forend, Warne Quick Detach Rings The 300 H&H Magnum Kudu was the third rifle produced in the series. This was the first Number 1 rifle chambered in this caliber and it is highly sought after. Falling Block Single Shot 26" Barrel, Circassion Walnut Stock, Matte Blue Finish, 1-in-10" Twist, Express Sights, Quarter Rib, 8 lbs., Alexander Henry Forend, Warne Quick Detach Rings The 7X57mm Leopard was the fourth installment of the Boddington Series. Falling Block Single Shot, 22" Barrel, Circassion Walnut Stock, Matte Blue Finish, 1-in-8.75" Twist, Express Sights Quarter Rib, 7 lbs. Alexander Henry Forend, Warne Quick Detach Rings The 450 Nitro Express Elephant model is the fifth and last installment of the Boddington Series. This rifle features the heavier contour Number 1H Tropical barrel. This is the first time Ruger has chambered this cartridge and it is a hammer! Falling Block Single Shot 24" Barrel, Circassion Walnut Stock, Matte Blue Finish, 1-in-15" Twist, Express Sights, Quarter Rib, 7.5 lbs., Alexander Henry Forend, Warne Quick Detach Rings
