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Tom_H
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Ravenwolf]
#34882 - 20/07/05 10:55 AM

New to the board but not lacking an opinion

Did anyone mention the 375H&H?

Well, besides that the 7x57r is a class act, and the 175 has worked out very well for me. In a pinch you can fire standard 7x57 in it but I wouldn't try that on anything that can eat you, as extraction is nonexistant.

How about having 2 made up as everyone should have a #1 in .375?

BTW, SDH, how about a shot of the off side of that #1?
Looks like a very nice modification.

Tom

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bonanza
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Tom_H]
#34910 - 21/07/05 05:18 AM

I quite fancy the Ruger No #1 international in 30-06

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SDH
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: bonanza]
#34948 - 22/07/05 11:03 AM

Haven't checked in for a while. I was in Namibia, June '05 the rifle is a .30-40, sidelever conversion, major metalwork by the late John Madole, the rest from my shop. I've been shooting and hunting with it for a decade. Here's a pic of the lever side.

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Tom_H
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: SDH]
#34951 - 22/07/05 12:32 PM

Thanks SDH.

Nicely executed. Side levers are great and not quite as common as they should be. Very classy piece.

Perfect wood too.

Tom

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338X74R
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Ravenwolf]
#35278 - 01/08/05 06:30 AM

Ravenwolf,
Keith developed the 338-74 Keith cartridge in 1979/71, and wrote about it in his Gun Notes article in Guns&Ammo in August 1971, as well as dec. 1977 and dec. 1979. I'll send you a PM on this.
With Nosler 250 grains bullet he got 2711fps; 49950 pfs pressure.
With 275 grains Speer: 2580pfs / 50220 psi pressure.

Here is a drawing of the cartridge:
http://www.again.net/~steve/jpg/cd33874keith.jpg

I have not found anyone stocking reamers or dies for this cartridge, but I haven't looked real hard yet.
338x74R

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DarylS
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: 500Nitro]
#36013 - 18/08/05 05:00 AM

I am in complete agreement with .500 NItro on this re-barrel.
; A friend of mine just did the reverse- going from .375H&H to .17AckleyHornet for his wife's gopher shooting.
: A flanged .375 would be so - "RIGHT" for the Ruger#1.
: I recently made up a .375/'06 ICL IMP on a MK10 Mauser which gets slightly better ballistics than the .375 flanged data in Barnes book, and actually does 2,470fps. with 300gr. Hornady's soft and solid.
: These loads ware with "Extreme" powders & were developed in the heat (such as it was) of June, this year.
; Although definitely not needed in B.C. for moose or big bear, it is comforting to have the power & certianly flat shooting enough for 300 to 350yds. shots, especially with Barnes "X" or failsafe bullets.
: The belted .375H&H, or 9.3X62mm or 9.3X64mm would make nice rounds, but the flanged magnum would be "SPECIAL".

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powhatan42
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: DarylS]
#37901 - 21/09/05 03:37 AM

Hello guys! I'm new to the site, and like this tread! I hope I'm not too late to join in. I had a Ruger #1 in 458 that was fun, but not practical. I love the gun beause it had a custom stock to my length of pull in maple and walnut laminate. I had the rifle rebarreled to 7mm STW stainless steel,heavy contour by Shillen. I love the gun, but it is heavy! I am not complaining, I'm a big guy! I have a factory Ruger #1 7MM STW in stainless as a companion gun.

I like the idea of the 9.3X74R as a conversion for the Ruger #1. I own a 9.3X74R Valmet double, and I like to have more than one long gun in a caliber. Thanks for the G R E A T idea that you put in my head.

Glenn

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Northman
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: powhatan42]
#38230 - 27/09/05 01:33 AM

A bit of topic. But what does a Ruger Tropical sell for in the states/nz/australia?

Here they are a bit steep, 1600US $.

Just wonderd what you could find them fore in the stores?

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guns68
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Northman]
#40676 - 05/11/05 06:15 AM

I bought my Ruger #1 Tropical in .375 H&H last year for 695.00 USD

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BlainSmipy
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Ravenwolf]
#42512 - 29/11/05 03:58 PM

I had a No. 1 in 375 built in the 70's in tropical grade. I really loved it and wish I would have kept it. But I needed the money and sold it. It was one of the most natural feeling guns to hold I have ever shot.

Great, now I have to have another one again, add another gun to the list of "have to's".

Jason

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fredj338
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: 338X74R]
#43233 - 06/12/05 04:25 PM

One of the great things about a single shot like the Ruger #1 is cartridge length is no problem. Infact, a longer cart. helps me speed my reload when neccessary.
I have a #1 in .338x74K & love the round. With a long bullet like the 225grNAB, LOA is right at 4.00". You can easily get 2800fps w/ this bullet & the round is just very cool to load for & shoot. I recommend it or a straight 9.3x74R. If you are going custom, might as well go custom.

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DPhillips
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: fredj338]
#43438 - 08/12/05 11:45 AM

I don't know how far along you are on this project, but I read on another forum that Ruger plans to introduce the 1H in 9.3x74R in 2006. That should serve your purpose nicely.

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BFaucett
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: DPhillips]
#43498 - 09/12/05 05:42 AM

DPhillips,

My gunsmith confirmed this with his account rep at JSC this morning. (http://www.jerryssportscenter.com/) Account rep advised it will be a regular cataloged item; should be priced the same as the other No. 1-H's. Like they did with the .405 Winchester in the No. 1. My guess is that the No. 1 in 9.3x74R will become "official" at the SHOT show in February.

Of course, we'll have to wait and see if Ruger actually gets them out the door.

-Bob F.

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Ravenwolf
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: BFaucett]
#43580 - 10/12/05 05:28 AM

I just heard that rumor myself and will be saving my pennies for when one if they come out. I haven't done a lot with the 1B in 22-250 yet so maybe I'll wait a might longer and see what Ruger does...RW

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BlainSmipy
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Ravenwolf]
#45180 - 29/12/05 05:05 PM

How about my old #3 rebarrled in 500/450 to match my new double Hollis & Sons. This could be my backup gun, and being chambered in the same round I wouldn't have to deal with different ammo. Hum that sounds like a good idea.

Should cost maybe about $1200.00 to do I would think.

Colorado

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k80
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: BlainSmipy]
#47737 - 24/01/06 12:41 PM

A 500/416 would be a natural.

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bonanza
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Tom_H]
#49558 - 09/02/06 06:36 AM

I just got all my shooting goodies for the Jeffery 450No.2 last night and I was thinking how easy and cool a Ruger No. 1 trobical would be chambered in 450No.2

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k80
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: bonanza]
#49748 - 11/02/06 11:30 AM

I checked the Ruger web site
no mention of any new caliber
in the #1 ; but you can now
buy a Ruger Dodge truck.
Where are the priorities?

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k80
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: k80]
#50529 - 22/02/06 11:10 AM

When I ordered some parts from
Ruger today I inquired about the
9.3x74r and was told it was new.
I pointed out it was not on the web
site catalog. I was given another
number to call there they told me
that none were scheduled for February;
but to call back in March and they
could tell me if any are scheduled.
I will follow up next month.

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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: k80]
#50629 - 23/02/06 10:53 AM

Has the 9.3X62 been mentioned? it is a great cartridge. If you want some real power and penitration check out the .366 DGW I have built several on the Ruger # 1 actions. You can find info on the cartridge on page 201 of the tenth edition of Cartridges of the World or at customguns.us

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k80
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Judson]
#51782 - 08/03/06 11:18 AM

Checked with Ruger today.
No 9.3 scheduled for March.

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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Ravenwolf]
#51822 - 09/03/06 01:50 AM

The 9.3x74 is a very fine caliber. I took all my animals with a Merkle O/U including Buff and was pleased as punch with it. Fun to shoot and good out to 300yds. I like the 287 Woodlieghs. Yes it does look good in a leather cartridge belt for sure.

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k80
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: 8x56mn]
#54249 - 06/04/06 09:04 AM

Checked with Ruger today for April
run. They told me to call back next
week. So I will.

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Mark_Stratton
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: k80]
#54312 - 07/04/06 03:20 AM

If you're going to the trouble of rebarreling a #1 do it in a cartridge that's not available from Ruger. I think either .270 wsm or .300 H&H would be a good choice.

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k80
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Re: Ruger No. 1 caliber for NA [Re: Mark_Stratton]
#55191 - 19/04/06 09:34 AM

Ruger said they will run some
9.3s in the month of April. I ask
my dealer to inquire again. Maybe
soon.

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