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Post by cmh on Dec 10, 2017 0:29:32 GMT -5
Just curious is anyone has a No.1 in the newer 44 mag(1:20 barrel) or the 475 Linebaugh? Curious as to their accuracy and your overall thoughts of them. Thanks
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 10, 2017 8:24:12 GMT -5
They are both fine rifles. The only two Ruger #1s I have in pistol calibers.
The 475 Linebaugh shoots about 2-2.5" @ 100 yards.
I haven't tested the 44 Mag yet. I originally bought it with the intent of building a 444 Marlin. A hard decision to make.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 10, 2017 10:49:17 GMT -5
Sorry, but no experience with either factory gun, but I do have a couple of thoughts.
For the price of a new No 1 you can get a 1885 low wall in 44 mag. Not necessarily more accurate, but generally considered so, and as nice as the No 1 is the 1885 carries better.
If you can pick up an inexpensive No 1 it's probably cheaper to have it rebored and rechambered to 44 mag than to find a factory 44 mag. Better still, just get it chambered in 445 SuperMag.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 10, 2017 10:55:33 GMT -5
I collect #1s as a hobby. All but a couple of my varmint rifles are #1s.
They shoot as accurately as any bolt gun. I regularly kill prairie dogs at 400 yards.
Just shot my 7.62x39 in for a hunt. Most groups were under 1" at 100 yards. Used .311, .310 and .308" bullets, they all shot well.
I even suspect the 475 Linebaugh will group better with taylored ammo.
This afternoon I'm sighting in a 303 British and my 9.3x74R.
I'll report here.
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Post by cmh on Dec 10, 2017 11:05:26 GMT -5
Thanks fella's. The 1885 is a fine looking rifle..... have never had a No. 1 so 🤔 I am in the process of changing the way I do things unfortunately.
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Post by todddoyka on Dec 10, 2017 14:37:58 GMT -5
i've bought my only #1 about 10-11 years ago. i bought it during centre hall(PA) gun sale for $300. the #1 was made in 1973 and its a 270 win. i don't know how many deer i killed. it shoots magnificently!!! old photo of my #1 in 270  130gr nosler bt with imr4320  140gr hornady sst with imr4350  since my stroke, its a great gun to have when you're sitting next to a field. i have shot a doe 365+/- yards and an 8pt , 12 feet. most of my guns are tc encore and MGM barrels, but i still luv my #1. a 475L in #1 should be a great gun to own, but like like my 500L alot more!!!  |
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Post by cmh on Dec 11, 2017 17:15:32 GMT -5
Curious as to how the No.1 does with 300 plus grain bullets?
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 11, 2017 17:17:40 GMT -5
Curious as to how the No.1 does with 300 plus grain bullets? If your talking about the 44 Magnum, it should be fine. They come with a 1 in 20" twist. |
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Post by cmh on Dec 11, 2017 17:19:21 GMT -5
Yes..... I was talking about the 44 mag. The correct twist rate is what got my attention as so many 44 rifles abd carbines are 1:38 ðŸ˜
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 11, 2017 17:22:27 GMT -5
I need to get busy on mine. Couple questions myself.
Like how long is the throat? Can I seat the 300 grn XTP bullets to the rear cannelure without engaging the rifling?
Clearly the action can easily handle the Redhawk 50,000 psi load data. Should be quite a rifle.
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Post by cmh on Dec 11, 2017 17:24:04 GMT -5
Im curious as well and think it should be a real good one as well.
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Post by cas on Dec 11, 2017 18:54:35 GMT -5
I've never shot my 475 past 50 yards. Iron sights and failing eyes, plus I didn't see me shooting at anything much farther. But I have no complaints with the 275's, 325's and 400whatever grain bullets I've tried. I HAD some target pics somewhere, but I don't see them.  |
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