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Ruger No.1 in .303 British will be made!!!
Last edited by DANCESWITHEMPTIES; 03-18-2010 at 07:50 AM.
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12-10-2009 09:43 PM
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If the UK importers would bring some in (what's the chances of that?), and I could afford one, I'd definately move summat out from my gun cabinet to make room for one.
If Ruger won't do it how about NEF/H&R?
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Talking with Clay today. He has about 110 confirmations on said rifle. Lipsey's is excited with this project and their both waiting to hear back from Ruger. I think he'll have enough orders to make a go of it. I don't think Ruger will say no to the money... With the holidays coming up, the answers maybe slow in the coming though.
As for imports into the UK, I would suggest that you contact Clay & I'm sure he can put on the right track with regards to that info.
I don't think I'd like to see the latest .303 hunter/sporter creation in a break action hardwood or synthetic stock. The No.1's got class...
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Originally Posted by
DANCESWITHEMPTIES
I don't think I'd like to see the latest .303 hunter/sporter creation in a break action hardwood or synthetic stock. The No.1's got class...
I'll be the first to agree there, but since the end of WWII, 303s have a tradition of affordability, which the H&R rifle has in spades. The Ruger does have class, but if I wanted a truly top notch quality single shot rifle in 303 (and if I could afford it) I'd commission Blaser to do me an M95 in 303. Such is the stuff dreams are made of.
What's the likely configuration/spec? 1/4 rib, express sights and rounded fore-end with barrel mounted swivel?
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Sorry it took so long to reply but I was tasked to Panama City Fl. for the week. The model looks like it will be either an 'A' Light Sporter with a 22" barrel or an 'S' model (medium weight barrel) with either a 24" or 26" barrel. Both with the quarter rib rear adjustable sight. The thought being to keep the rifle as close to a regular priced one, to make it attractive to more people. So I'm hoping embellishments, such as a custom serial number and maybe a small, or no engraving and / or stamping will be what the majority want.
The Ruger, although more costly than a H&R is still inline with a Quality bolt action & suspect will hold more of a collectors eye. In short, when I thought about this rifle & came up with the idea (albeit, not that novel). I personally wanted a rifle that would reflect a true hunter and his skill. A cartridge that reflected some history in Canadian & was still commercially obtainable. And of quality and unique enough to get the average shooter interested in it, as I am; with it not being so exotic that it would be priced right out of most people's hands. "A not too common, common man's rifle" if that makes any sense...
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An factory No. 1 in .303 is an excellent idea. I rebarrelled a No. 1 to .303 years ago. Used a .30-40 extractor.
FWIW, I think that the 26" barrel is the best choice. A single shot rifle like this should look like a classic, and an abbreviated carbine just wouldn't make the grade. The Henry forend would be appropriate.
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I would also be intersted in buying one, who do we contact in the USA - is it Lipseys?
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I would also be intersted in buying one, who do we contact in the
USA - is it Lipseys?
I would say that they are indeed the people you would need to talk to. According to Clay, today he has over 150 confirmations to buy in Canada.
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Originally Posted by
tiriaq
An factory No. 1 in .303 is an excellent idea. I rebarrelled a No. 1 to .303 years ago. Used a .30-40 extractor.
FWIW, I think that the 26" barrel is the best choice. A single shot rifle like this should look like a classic, and an abbreviated carbine just wouldn't make the grade. The Henry forend would be appropriate.
I would take either model, but have to say that a carbine (RSI) would be my last choice as well...
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Dream rifle
Any news/developments on this yet?
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