Bolt or a #1

[swashington]

I think Ruger No 1s are a very pleasant rifle to shoot, up to about a 30-06 or so. Going up in power and recoil from there, not so much. I personally have no desire to own a No 1 any bigger than the 7x57 and 270 that I have.

If you want a 458 WM, go with a bolt action rifle that has some weight to it.

I have both a 375 and a 416 RM in the No1. Recoil is not bad at all. I also had a custom leather maker do some work and make a cartridge carrier that fits on the fore grip facing down range. I can reload in about 3 to 3.5 seconds. I timed myself using my bolt 300wm and was at 2.4 seconds. I carry two on the fore stock and 4 more on the butt stock plus whatever I have on the belt. Reloading fast is not a problem, just takes practice but no more practice than shooting any big bore bolt action fast.
Plus, there is no way to jam a model 1.

Model 1 for me

 

[Flewis]

I wish Ruger would make #1’s in big game calibers, above 375 and up with appropriate 26” barrels and stocks designed for heavy recoil.

I agree, maybe up to 577.

 

[JimP]

I agree, maybe up to 577.

They do special runs quite often. All it takes is a guaranteed order of a specific number of rifles and $$$$$$

Perhaps a AH 577