What new Ruger would you like to see in a limited special run?

[Flbt]

A ss Lamanated stock frontier 358 w with sights

Or a 77 18-20 in barrel same stock and as with sights in 35w
For close in swamp work

Or a 96 leaver in 480 ruger

 

[odonata]

Now add in the proviso that a deposit must be laid down and watch 98% of the respondents disappear.

There is always a risk of that. Anyone can say they want something in a post. Putting down a deposit & waiting what could be a very long time for something to appear might kill some of the enthusiasm for the idea & alter that feeling a lot.

Personally I think a .410 would do great, especially with the recent popularity for turkey hunting with it, but that could also be personal bias as that was my vote. Regardless, if a run is based off of this vote it would be cool if there was a special barrel stamp for forum guys to know we had a part in it

I wonder if you could take a 444 Marlin & just load shot in it. Would it work as both a rifle & a shotgun or would the pattern be too erratic? But that's just me living in a state with a straight-wall season for deer & being curious.

But if the barrels were stamped with an “AH” or something else to commemorate id buy one in a caliber i dont need just for being a part of it

I already have 8 falling blocks but I could be persuaded to add a 9th just to make it appear for the rest of the people who thought it was a good idea. My Ruger No. 1 RSI in 275 Rigby was a special run for the Dallas Arms Collector's Association so they all have DACA*** serial numbers.

As with children, you have to give the illusion of choice. Instead of asking “What do you want?”, ask “Which of these three would you want?”

I am hoping we can get this moving forward because it would be a dream rifle for me to own

This thread was started primarily as a trial balloon. I wanted to see what kind of response it would generate & I feel it was about what I expected. Basically it would be a challenge to make it happen. As someone who already has a lot of falling blocks, the No. 1 option didn't have as much appeal. But as a left-handed shooter, I can't imagine they would ever do a special run of Africans for anyone with my particular southpaw affliction. It's frustrating that they'll only make 375 Rugers for people like me when I already own a pair of Winchester 375 H&H rifles (a LH 70 & an 1885).

So if someone else is really keen on seeing if they can actually make this happen, then I am more than happy to pass the baton. Start a new thread with a selected model & a yes/no poll to see how many people would be willing to part with the money. Send Randy's Hunting Center an email telling them you think you have enough buyers to make it worth their will to request another special run from Ruger. See what their response is. They were responsive to all of my earlier emails a few months ago.

For me personally, I think this particular long-shot idea probably isn't a workable option (now I know!) so I think ordering left-handed Sako's or using LH Rugers as a donor rifle for my own modest semi-custom is probably the best avenue to consider.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Odonata,
I could meet with Randy if at least 50 people would pay for most of or all of the rifle up front. He may be more likely to push the project that way.

 

[MontanaGrant]

Even though I am getting one already (paying outrageous price but I got an outrageous price for two other rifles to pay for it) I’d definately pay a full deposit fortwo .275 rigby Africans. Just want to reiterate

 

[Mnwhiskeyman]

Even though I am getting one already (paying outrageous price but I got an outrageous price for two other rifles to pay for it) I’d definately pay a full deposit fortwo .275 rigby Africans. Just want to reiterate

I prob would get two too!!! Thanks for posting

 

[odonata]

Odonata,
I could meet with Randy if at least 50 people would pay for most of or all of the rifle up front. He may be more likely to push the project that way.

Thanks! If you have a direct connection then that might actually help make this a reality. In recent years there have been African models in 22Hornet, 270 Win, 35 Whelen & the very common 375 Ruger. It’s been a while since a 275 Rigby has been released. It seems like a 7x57 might be a popular choice especially since no one makes one commercially anymore.

For years I was kind of bummed out that some of the classics that I had a nostalgic interest in were never produced commercially in left-handed models (e.g. 257 Roberts, 300 H&H, 35 Whelen, etc.). So I kind of always hoped someone might do a limited run of left-handed rifles in some of those calibers. But I’m realistic & never held my breath. I’ve called companies & written letters but have never been given much encouragement to dream about some of the possibilities that intrigue.

I can get a 6.5x55, 30-06 & a 9.3x62 without any major pain so I think I’ll just learn to enjoy those fine chamberings & stop chasing after unicorns. Custom rifles have gotten to be quite expensive & I really do have a nice assortment of rifles already that I don’t shoot as much as I would like. I’m just hopelessly attracted to long action rounds that were designed before I was born even though I can’t give a rational reason why.

 

[steve white]

There is always a risk of that. Anyone can say they want something in a post. Putting down a deposit & waiting what could be a very long time for something to appear might kill some of the enthusiasm for the idea & alter that feeling a lot.


I wonder if you could take a 444 Marlin & just load shot in it. Would it work as both a rifle & a shotgun or would the pattern be too erratic? But that's just me living in a state with a straight-wall season for deer & being curious.

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I already have 8 falling blocks but I could be persuaded to add a 9th just to make it appear for the rest of the people who thought it was a good idea. My Ruger No. 1 RSI in 275 Rigby was a special run for the Dallas Arms Collector's Association so they all have DACA*** serial numbers.



This thread was started primarily as a trial balloon. I wanted to see what kind of response it would generate & I feel it was about what I expected. Basically it would be a challenge to make it happen. As someone who already has a lot of falling blocks, the No. 1 option didn't have as much appeal. But as a left-handed shooter, I can't imagine they would ever do a special run of Africans for anyone with my particular southpaw affliction. It's frustrating that they'll only make 375 Rugers for people like me when I already own a pair of Winchester 375 H&H rifles (a LH 70 & an 1885).

So if someone else is really keen on seeing if they can actually make this happen, then I am more than happy to pass the baton. Start a new thread with a selected model & a yes/no poll to see how many people would be willing to part with the money. Send Randy's Hunting Center an email telling them you think you have enough buyers to make it worth their will to request another special run from Ruger. See what their response is. They were responsive to all of my earlier emails a few months ago.

For me personally, I think this particular long-shot idea probably isn't a workable option (now I know!) so I think ordering left-handed Sako's or using LH Rugers as a donor rifle for my own modest semi-custom is probably the best avenue to consider.

A touch OT, but what is the rational for having "straight wall" cartridge deer hunting? What does the state stand to gain.

 

[odonata]

A touch OT, but what is the rational for having "straight wall" cartridge deer hunting? What does the state stand to gain.

The rationale that I originally heard was it limited power & range in densely populated areas so it was embraced by some locales where that was a concern for safety reasons. That doesn’t make a lot of sense in Arkansas.

Later the lower power & range of straight wall cartridges (especially ones that limited COL to 1.8” / 45mm) made the commingling of archers, black powder hunters & straight wall shooters less problematic early in the season since none of them were going to shoot incredibly long distances. I think it was just a way to try to entice more people to hunt deer.

Arkansas’ law seems kind of dumb since I can legally use my bolt action 458 Win Mag. Nothing low-powered about that. My 44 Mag is the better choice.

 

[NoStepOnSnek]

So let’s pitch this idea. Give a like or comment if you’d be willing to put a deposit down on the following:
Ruger No.1 Tropical chambered in 404 Jeffery
English Walnut, flat grain, Grade A or AA
Schnabel style foregrip with ebony cap
Express “V and Bead” sites
Serial number AH-25xxx

 

[375er]

Make it a 300 H&H and I am in.

 

[318AE]

I suspect WJ Jeffery has never made a single falling block or single shot rifle in 404 Jeffery. They had the tremendously successful 450/400 3” (aka 400 Jeffery) for their falling block and double rifles, and made the 404 specifically to match those ballistics in rimless cartridge suitable for a bolt rifle. Ironically, although there are far more bolt rifles than falling blocks today, ammunition and components are much more readily available for the 450/400.

 

[odonata]

I exchanged some PM's with @Altitude sickness earlier today & he was going to try to chat with Randy at Randy's Hunting Center to get some feedback on the feasibility of a special run & what was actually involved in making that happen. It'll be interesting to see if he comes back with any additional useful information that's either encouraging or discouraging.

I have 8 falling blocks so I really don't need another one. But I would put down a deposit & buy one if the rest of the AH members were able to pull this rabbit out of a hat just to support the effort. Esprit de corps is as good a reason as any to buy too many rifles.

 

[Cheesehead]

The biggest question for me is what kind of wood could we get. I don’t have much interest in the Home Depot grade lumber Ruger typically uses. If we could get a nice piece of Circassian walnut like they used on the RSM, that’d be exciting

 

[Altitude sickness]

I just spoke with Randy but would like to talk to Odonata before sharing the news here.
Meanwhile here is one there is on the list above.

RUGER #1 7X-57 CAL. EARLY MODEL WITH RED RECOIL PAD, VERY FANCY BURL WALNUT 99+% COND. for sale

RUGER #1 7X-57 CAL. EARLY MODEL WITH RED RECOIL PAD, VERY FANCY BURL WALNUT 99+% COND. for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

 

[Altitude sickness]

RUGER NO.1 300 H&H - Griffin & Howe

The Ruger No.1 is built with a fantastically strong, falling block action, making it a fantastic choice for extreme environments or for use with powerful cartridges. This example is one of the very rare .300 H&H Mag versions, with very few made in limited runs. Overall condition is immaculate, with…

griffinhowe.com

 

[318AE]

RUGER NO.1 300 H&H - Griffin & Howe

The Ruger No.1 is built with a fantastically strong, falling block action, making it a fantastic choice for extreme environments or for use with powerful cartridges. This example is one of the very rare .300 H&H Mag versions, with very few made in limited runs. Overall condition is immaculate, with…

griffinhowe.com

There is No 1 in 404 Jeffery in next months RIA

 

[ACM]

No1 in 9.3x74R 24” with good wood

 

[Altitude sickness]

I just spoke with Odonata and gave him the update from my call with Randy from Randy’s hunting center. Randy and Lipsey are the only ones that Ruger will make special runs for.

Randy says every model and caliber at the top of the AH list has already been made and is out there for sale.

so he’s not inclined to make a special run of something that’s been done.

If it was something that intrigued him, he would be interested but it would most likely cost you $3500.

By coincidence he has in stock a limited run of number 1 in 450 bushmaster all have very nice wood. He has them in stainless and blue.

While we talked, he went over and opened a random box and pulled this rifle out so he didn’t cherry pick the wood. He said they all have very nice wood $2400.
75 of them only.

If there’s an odd model or caliber, he usually can get his hands on it. He said he just bought a couple hundred Safari type rifles from an estate.

Randy's Hunting Center

Large selection of new and used firearms. Service and repair center, and authorized dealer. Let Randy's Hunting Center help you with your next firearm purchase.

www.randyshuntingcenter.com

 

[NoStepOnSnek]

Sounds like we are back to the drawing board then

 

[leslie hetrick]

Ruger No. 1: 300 H&H, 9.3x74r, 450-400 3".

ruger 1,s in 300 H&H are out there, as i just bought one NIB at public auction 2 months ago.