eskimo36
.375 Atomic
Oklahoma
Posts: 2,049
|
Post by eskimo36 on Jul 8, 2016 5:56:52 GMT -5
Baton Rouge, LA -(AmmoLand.com)- Lipsey’s, a nationally renowned firearms distributor, has been working behind the scenes with Ruger to deliver six new variations of the classic No. 1 rifle.
Beginning in 2015, Lipsey’s became the exclusive distributor of the Ruger No. 1 rifle series. Picking up the line was an easy choice given the loyal fan base and consistent selling cycle. The new No. 1 models offer the familiarity that sets the single shot apart, but also adds new variations and calibers that core rifle enthusiasts have been clamoring for.
The six new Ruger No. 1 model configurations are as follows:
1B Sporter chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with 28” barrel, blued with walnut furniture. 1S Sporter chambered in 35 Whelen with 24” barrel, blued with walnut furniture. 1S Sporter chambered in 44 Magnum with 20” barrel, blued with walnut furniture. 1V Varmint chambered in .243 Win with 26” barrel, blued with walnut furniture and 1-in-7.7” twist. K1RSI International chambered in .308 Win 20” barrel, stainless with walnut furniture. 1A Light Sporter chambered in .275 Rigby with 24” barrel, blued with walnut furniture and express sights.
Jason Cloessner, Lipsey’s Product Development Manager, had some tough choices to make but couldn’t wait to take these rifles public. “The Ruger No. 1 is the ultimate ‘classic’ rifle. The hardest part is deciding which configurations and calibers to go with. This year we will have several variations that have never been done before in order to give the No. 1 aficionado something new. Lipsey’s is proud to keep the tradition of the Ruger No. 1 going.”
The new Ruger No. 1’s are currently arriving at Lipsey’s and will be made available immediately.
|
|
|
Post by magnumwheelman on Jul 8, 2016 8:23:59 GMT -5
44 magnum & 35 Whelen are both quite interesting, even though they are very different rifles
|
|
eskimo36
.375 Atomic
Oklahoma
Posts: 2,049
|
Post by eskimo36 on Jul 8, 2016 8:43:36 GMT -5
I think the 1-S 44 Magnum would be a great rifle. A 32 caliber was just too much to hope for.
|
|
|
Post by nolongcolt on Jul 8, 2016 9:20:39 GMT -5
The .275 Rigby is curious. Its just the 7x57 with a different name. The 24 inch bbl and express sights will make it pretty neat though.
|
|
eskimo36
.375 Atomic
Oklahoma
Posts: 2,049
|
Post by eskimo36 on Jul 8, 2016 9:58:11 GMT -5
I'll be anxious to see what sights Ruger decided to use on the 275 Rigby.
|
|
|
Post by nolongcolt on Jul 8, 2016 15:13:52 GMT -5
Lipseys has them on their site but no pix yet.
|
|
ryan
.30 Stingray
Posts: 402
|
Post by ryan on Jul 8, 2016 16:40:40 GMT -5
The .275 Rigby is curious. Its just the 7x57 with a different name. The 24 inch bbl and express sights will make it pretty neat though. Might just be enough reason to add it to my personal line-up...
|
|
|
Post by nolongcolt on Jul 8, 2016 17:27:26 GMT -5
Get the feeling it might be a big seller for them. I already have the same rifle in 7x57 and like it, but..depending on how the .275 looks, might have to get one too. I have a M77 .35 Whelen already too so not sure about that one, but its in a better platform now than the first run in the 1-A Light Sporter. No desire at all for the .44 mag rifle, nor the others.
|
|
|
Post by lscg on Jul 8, 2016 19:59:29 GMT -5
after reading some of WDM Bell's stories I've always had a desire for a 275 Rigby/7x57.
|
|
robrcg
.30 Stingray
Posts: 301
|
Post by robrcg on Jul 8, 2016 20:45:41 GMT -5
A Ruger #1, honestly I would be happy with any! Most happy with the 275 though. The short barrel 308 would be nice but not in stainless with walnut.
|
|
|
Post by Encore64 on Jul 8, 2016 20:52:34 GMT -5
after reading some of WDM Bell's stories I've always had a desire for a 275 Rigby/7x57. I have collected Ruger #1s and #3s since 1993 when I bought my first #1B in 218 Bee. Also a fan of the 7x57, I'd like to have one as well. I have a G2 Contender so chambered and this rifle would be a great companion.
|
|
|
Post by sixshot on Jul 8, 2016 23:15:40 GMT -5
Ruger #1's are one of the all time classic rifles & I loved them back in my rifle days. Loved hunting elk with the 45/70. I probably owned about 10 of them over the years, several 4 digit serial number guns with fantastic wood. Some of those early guns had wood that would blow your mind! I think these new rifles will be great sellers for those who love nice, classic rifles. If I were still shooting rifles a #1B in 338/06 would be my go to elk rifle & I'd use a 210 Nosler or a 225 Hornady bullet & smoke any bull inside 300 yds with ease.
Dick
|
|
|
Post by mbaneacp on Jul 8, 2016 23:55:06 GMT -5
Sigh...I asked them to put a .44 on order for me...I looked long snd hard for one (a #3???) several years ago!to no avail. Decided not to let another one slip through my fingers.
Michael B
|
|
|
Post by Rimfire69 on Jul 9, 2016 6:45:20 GMT -5
A 1A light sporter with express sights with .275 Rigby stamped on it would be awesome, while longer than my RSI 7x57, it would still be a pleasure to carry on a hunt.
|
|
COR
.375 Atomic
Posts: 1,522
|
Post by COR on Jul 9, 2016 6:59:33 GMT -5
The .275 Rigby marked model may just be one of the neatest releases I've heard. This just oozes cool. "Karamoja" whispering in the trees after every trigger pull...
A "new" rifle is a foreign concept to me but but its hard to not give one of these a hard look. The express sights are the cherry on top!
|
|