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Daryl

That is along the lines of what i am thinking of... there are a couple of barrel makers here that produce pretty much whatever you want in a .311-.312 barrel.

Agree re 26" barrel length, but I tend to favour a classic Euro look, and like a subtle schnabel fore end tip (like a Brno ZKW465) and a barrel band foresight and sling mount. A well proportioned hexagonal or part hexagonal barrel could also be an alternative I think.

I'm planning a NEGC optic fibre barrel band foresight combined with a QD fast peep mounted on the receiver dovetails, and a EAW swing lock QD scope mount, combined with a steel tubed Pecar 3-7x35mm No 4 reticle scope (which i just happen to have looking for a home!) should complete a flexible, reasonably light, reasonably powerful classic single shot hunting rifle.

I think a rimmed cartridge just seems 'right' for a single shot, 7x57R may be common in Europe but brass is rare and expensive here. Still a lot of .303 ammunition, components, reamers etc here in Australia, Woodleigh also make a couple of premium .303 projectiles that come highly regarded by those who have used them.

The Ruger No1 action in .303 should be able to be loaded up to at least P14 level pressures, which should make the old warhorse round really sing compared to more subdued performance I am used to in SMLE's and the Martini Enfield

Have just bought a Kleppinger single set trigger as the first step of the project, now on the lookout for a No1 donor rifle!

BTW why is the 2001 Ruger No 1 Type S considered better than others?
Apart from the usual checks, are there any particular things to look out for for when buying a secondhand Ruger No 1?

Cheers

TM

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