Hi guys I have talked the fella down a bit in price, so I have basicaly brought it (as long as I get the permit). Is there are particular brand/type of open sights that would be good on this rifle? What about regulation for a lack of a better word? What if I have the 650's hitting slightly high at 100, then if I ever want to use 750's they should be close to the point of aim. Is this realistic? I dont ever envision me taking a trip to the dark continent, and even if I did go I'd pack the .416 rather than the single shot .577, but I do want to use it in big game rifle club shoots, and some hunting.

Does anybody have a favourite recoil pad for big kickers? I am also planing on adding at least two mercury recoil reducers to add some weight to the rifle. What about slig swivels? I often see them on the barrel, is there a special reason for this? Would my rifle be better off with this set up?

I understand these questions may sound silly, but this is my first big bore rifle, and I wanna make it good, rather than saying I wish now I had done this different. Also any idears here can be thought over by me and my 'smith, as there maybe things that we overlook, or sombody may have had experience with a ruger number 1 in a big bore cartridge and can offer some advice to me.

Cheers

Steve