|
|
Post by Encore64 on Apr 11, 2017 9:00:28 GMT -5
Not the worlds biggest 44 Magnum fan, but this one is interesting.
Beautiful wood and classic design makes it a must have.
LGS called yesterday and says they finally got one in. So, have to come up with some bucks to buy it.
Have a few revolvers in the cartridge, so might as well add a rifle too.
|
|
|
|
Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 11, 2017 9:14:36 GMT -5
pistol caliber rifles & carbines are really fun & practical to shoot... I like having a companion long gun to go with my handguns when ever possible...
... I've shot a #1 & love my single shot rifles... really need to make that investment one of these days
|
|
|
|
Post by Encore64 on Apr 11, 2017 9:31:23 GMT -5
I figure anything from cast bullets to the 50,000 psi Redhawk loads will be fair game.
|
|
|
|
Post by nolongcolt on Apr 11, 2017 15:50:38 GMT -5
I just shot my new No. 1-S in .30-06 today, what a dandy shooter! Was shooting sub MOA with a couple of loads, including Sierra 168 MK load, 3 in a half inch. Looks real promising. I think this makes 5 I have.
|
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Apr 11, 2017 17:13:42 GMT -5
I'd have a hard time not making that gun a 445 SuperMag. Leave the markings unchanged, nobody would ever know but you.
|
|
|
|
Post by Encore64 on Apr 11, 2017 17:24:01 GMT -5
I hear you, but leaving it as it is. For cast bullets, the closer to the rifling the better.
I have a rare 445 SM Encore rifle from the TC factory. It is awesome, but want this as a 44 Magnum/Special.
|
|
|
|
Post by boolitdesigner on Apr 11, 2017 18:02:01 GMT -5
If you like this one, you should have gotten a Browning Traditional Hunter in 44 Mag.
|
|
|
|
Post by Encore64 on Apr 11, 2017 18:05:02 GMT -5
I had a Traditional Hunter in 45-70 and 30-30s at one time. Beautiful guns, but terribly heavy.
I love and collect all fine Single Shot rifles. Rolling Blocks lead the pack, but falling blocks not far behind.
This Ruger #1 weighs only 7.1 lb, so should make a fine carry gun.
|
|
|
|
Post by boolitdesigner on Apr 11, 2017 18:09:12 GMT -5
The Browning Traditional Hunters in pistol calibers weren't full size rifles, but scaled down to the cartridge size, thus petite and light weight. Look them up.
|
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Apr 11, 2017 18:10:47 GMT -5
Can't fault that.
Makes me want to pull out my Browning Low Wall in 45 Colt...
Do you have plans for optics, and if so what?
|
|
|
|
Post by Encore64 on Apr 11, 2017 18:12:16 GMT -5
Shot one quite a bit in 45 Colt. Built on the old Low Wall design.
Wasn't mine, but shot with a friend that had one.
I'm a big fan of the Ruger #1 and #3. So this works just fine for me.
|
|
|
|
Post by Encore64 on Apr 11, 2017 18:13:15 GMT -5
Can't fault that. Makes me want to pull out my Browning Low Wall in 45 Colt... Do you have plans for optics, and if so what? maybe a peep sight or a straight tube Leupold or similar scope. |
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Apr 11, 2017 18:17:36 GMT -5
That's one area the no 1 beats the low wall in 44 mag. It's already set up for optics.
The other, IMO, is the tang safety.
What you lose is a little of the graceful handling of the low wall, while you pick up about half a pound.
I enjoy my 1885s, No's 1 and 3 equally for different reasons.
I'm still looking for that "perfect" falling block that'll make me replace all the others. Hasn't happened.
|
|
|
|
Post by Encore64 on Apr 11, 2017 18:22:00 GMT -5
I won't say one gun is better than the other. Certainly have my favorites, but no better than anyone else's favorite.
I have the #1 in 475 Linebaugh and think this 44 Magnum will be a great little brother.
My favorite #1s are my 218 Bee and 7.62x39. Both are fun to shoot and deadly accurate.
|
|
