Newest Dangerous Game Rifle

[mdwest]

great find!

love the look of the #1's... those rifles have great lines...

 

[cpr0312]

Looking good, congrats on the find!

 

[rookhawk]

Congrats @CAustin

Best part about that gun is its fine just as it is, but they take well to custom engraving and fine stockings. They are a beautiful basis for a custom rifle in stainless.

 

[Baldi59]

Well folks after searching for over a year I finally found and acquired a Ruger Model #1 in 375 H&H.
I held out for stainless with the salt and pepper laminated stock which turned out to be harder to find than I thought. Can't wait to take this to the range. So my African battery now includes the 375, a 416 and a 458 Lott.
@Pawprint Safaris we will need to try the new addition out!

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Cant go wrong with your mini arsenal.Africa awaits!!! Happy Hunting.

 

[CAustin]

A friend collects Rugers and has a #1 that is similar but has acid etching on the action. I couldn't tell from the photo if yours was so inscribed. With or without, they are really cool rifles.

No etching on this one but not opposed to that.

 

[norfolk shooter]

Good to see your patience paid off. Nice shooter with that as an addition there isn't much on this planet that cant be taken. Get them hippo!!!

 

[CAustin]

Good to see your patience paid off. Nice shooter with that as an addition there isn't much on this planet that cant be taken. Get them hippo!!!

I also like the way you think sir!

 

[bassasdaindia]

Congrats Charlie , you have been after one of these for long .

 

[Shootist43]

Although there are no firm plans for our next trip to Kansas City, the wife and I usually make the trip sometime in January. Perhaps we can get our "new to us" No. 1 (s) out to the range just to see how they do. I'm glad you finally got what you were looking for.

 

[CAustin]

Congrats Charlie , you have been after one of these for long .

Yes sir I have looked for a couple of years!

 

[CAustin]

Although there are no firm plans for our next trip to Kansas City, the wife and I usually make the trip sometime in January. Perhaps we can get our "new to us" No. 1 (s) out to the range just to see how they do. I'm glad you finally got what you were looking for.

@Shootist43 that sounds like a great idea!

 

[Paparock94]

That sir that is one FINE LOOKING rifle! I keep checking all the sites like Guns American, GunBroker, Etc. for one in stainless just like it because I would love to own one myself. I'll never see Africa or Alaska for that matter but I would still love to own a Ruger No. 1 Tropical Stainless with Laminated Stock in .375 H&H because I think it is the finest Ruger No. 1 ever made. I stupidly let my custom .375 H&H go so that is the one .375 H&H I would LOVE to replace it with! You are a LUCKY man so never let it go!

 

[edward]

Had a No. 1 in .375 H&H. Let her go in a moment of weakness (in favor of a Freedom Arms .475 Linebaugh). Should've had held onto the H&H. Next time...

your 475 linebaugh is a great choice.

 

[edward]

That sir that is one FINE LOOKING rifle! I keep checking all the sites like Guns American, GunBroker, Etc. for one in stainless just like it because I would love to own one myself. I'll never see Africa or Alaska for that matter but I would still love to own a Ruger No. 1 Tropical Stainless with Laminated Stock in .375 H&H because I think it is the finest Ruger No. 1 ever made. I stupidly let my custom .375 H&H go so that is the one .375 H&H I would LOVE to replace it with! You are a LUCKY man so never let it go!

you will see africa,jus do it.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Charlie: Very nice rifle and good addition to the safari battery. I like the spacing on bullet weights from your 375 H&H, 416 Ruger and 458 Lott @ 300 gr, 400 gr and 500 gr. Throw in your 300 win mag w/ a 200 gr and youv'e covered all the bases. Maybe add a 243 or 6 mm to give you a 100 gr bullet option. The perfect 5 gun battery!

I imagine shooting that Lott in a Ruger No.1 get's your attention.

That sir that is one FINE LOOKING rifle! I keep checking all the sites like Guns American, GunBroker, Etc. for one in stainless just like it because I would love to own one myself. I'll never see Africa or Alaska for that matter but I would still love to own a Ruger No. 1 Tropical Stainless with Laminated Stock in .375 H&H because I think it is the finest Ruger No. 1 ever made. I stupidly let my custom .375 H&H go so that is the one .375 H&H I would LOVE to replace it with! You are a LUCKY man so never let it go!

Another source of No. 1: http://www.classicsportingarms.com/ruger-no-1-rifles-for-sale/

BTW, there are a few stainless and laminated ones listed, including a 458 Lott.

 

[CAustin]

That sir that is one FINE LOOKING rifle! I keep checking all the sites like Guns American, GunBroker, Etc. for one in stainless just like it because I would love to own one myself. I'll never see Africa or Alaska for that matter but I would still love to own a Ruger No. 1 Tropical Stainless with Laminated Stock in .375 H&H because I think it is the finest Ruger No. 1 ever made. I stupidly let my custom .375 H&H go so that is the one .375 H&H I would LOVE to replace it with! You are a LUCKY man so never let it go!

I have a contact in AZ who has more for sale if you are interested!

 

[CAustin]

Charlie: Very nice rifle and good addition to the safari battery. I like the spacing on bullet weights from your 375 H&H, 416 Ruger and 458 Lott @ 300 gr, 400 gr and 500 gr. Throw in your 300 win mag w/ a 200 gr and youv'e covered all the bases. Maybe add a 243 or 6 mm to give you a 100 gr bullet option. The perfect 5 gun battery!

I imagine shooting that Lott in a Ruger No.1 get's your attention.



Another source of No. 1: http://www.classicsportingarms.com/ruger-no-1-rifles-for-sale/

BTW, there are a few stainless and laminated ones listed, including a 458 Lott.

You are correct sir the 458 Lott does get your attention! And I will be looking for a 243 for my grandson who is due here anyday now!

 

[Shootist43]

Charlie, are you saying that you are about to become a "grandpa?" Or do you have a grandson coming in for the holidays?
I still recall the day I called Art and told him that I had just purchased a rifle for his first child. Who at the time wasn't even a gleam in his Daddy's eye. What I'm saying is that "times a wastin."

 

[CAustin]

Indeed @Shootist43 I am about to become a grandpa! Any day now. I want to get him a Ruger #1 in 243.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Indeed @Shootist43 I am about to become a grandpa! Any day now. I want to get him a Ruger #1 in 243.

And in no time at all, your grandson will be 5 or 6 and you can then buy him an AR!

(The online photo police filter zapped the photo I had with this. Little kid standing by the xmas tree with an AR, caption says, TRUMP makes xmas great again).