earl54
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Post by earl54 on Aug 25, 2024 12:01:03 GMT -5
Want to build an always with me hunting rifle. Wants/needs= short-31 to 33 inches oal with a 16 inch barrel, 300-350 yard useful range, will not shoot at game over 350 yards- my max. Scope and iron sights. Don't really want a bolt gun. Able to take any game animals on the north American continent minus the Big bears.I am leaning towards a custom Ruger #1 in 308, but I am asking a set of people I respect that have a good amount of experience/practical knowledge - I am in my 70's and have hunted deer, elk pronghorn, hogs, ect - the smaller big game. I am just wanting my 1st custom but practical hunting rifle, my tastes are not for a large bulky gun, more of a walking around gun.Would like y'alls input.
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Post by bigbore5 on Aug 25, 2024 12:36:44 GMT -5
Ruger #1RSI in 338 Fed or 350 Rem mag. Will handle the lower 48 with ease. But I would want the 18-20 inch barrel on it myself. Depending on the length of pull you need, it's still close to your want.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Aug 25, 2024 12:57:23 GMT -5
I’d be comfortable with a 260rem, 7-08, or 308 inside 300 for everything up to moose. I’d include a 30-06 and it’s offspring 338-06 and 35Whelen or even the old world middle size rounds 6.5x55 and 7x57 if “action length” isnt a concern like on a single shot. You could get away with a longer barrel using a single shot as well. A 16” barrel effectively gets you 12-13 inches of actual rifled surface which ain’t much.
Trapr
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Post by zeus on Aug 25, 2024 13:00:28 GMT -5
338 fed would be a great one. The 35Whelen would as well but with such a support barrel, I don’t know you’d see any advantage to go to the long action rounds honestly. 284 Winchester would be another good one. My 15” XP in 284 turns out some impressive numbers.
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WARDOG
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Post by WARDOG on Aug 25, 2024 13:45:23 GMT -5
Earl, what kind of scope are you leaning towards?
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Post by potatojudge on Aug 25, 2024 18:35:50 GMT -5
I think these folks might make what you’re looking for. www.rjrenner.com/ruger-no.1---no.3.htmlAlaska Arms quick detach rings allow for use of irons without losing zero. Alternatively, swing mounts allow for irons and back. The reality is you can get an older Blaser combination rifle with a scope in claw mounts for less than a custom Ruger. |
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Post by todddoyka on Aug 25, 2024 19:22:26 GMT -5
TC Encore and MGM or Bullberry barrels in your choice of calibers. An Encore with a 23" barrel is equal in size to Winchester m94. i have in 23" MGM barrels in 20 Vartarg, 444 Marlin and 500 Linebaugh. i used to have a 15", 16 1/4" and 23" MGM barrels in 6.5 Creedmoor and a 27" MGM barrel in 22-250AI.
i have a 1973 Ruger #1 in 270 Winchester that shoots awesomely.
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Post by todddoyka on Aug 25, 2024 19:23:37 GMT -5
TC Encore and MGM or Bullberry barrels in your choice of calibers. An Encore with a 23" barrel is equal in size to Winchester m94. i have in 23" MGM barrels in 20 Vartarg, 444 Marlin and 500 Linebaugh. i used to have a 15", 16 1/4" and 23" MGM barrels in 6.5 Creedmoor and a 27" MGM barrel in 22-250AI.
i have a 1973 Ruger #1 in 270 Winchester that shoots awesomely.
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Post by kings6 on Aug 25, 2024 20:27:52 GMT -5
When I had my custom hunting rifle built I went with a bolt action that was fully blueprinted and converted to single shot with a match barrel and synthetic stock in 7mm-0&. Deer, elk, antelope to varmints, it does if all and us like a wand. Leupold 2-7 is the glass.
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Post by bushog on Aug 25, 2024 20:32:24 GMT -5
I think these folks might make what you’re looking for. www.rjrenner.com/ruger-no.1---no.3.htmlAlaska Arms quick detach rings allow for use of irons without losing zero. Alternatively, swing mounts allow for irons and back. The reality is you can get an older Blaser combination rifle with a scope in claw mounts for less than a custom Ruger. I understand the wait on these is remarkable….. |
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Post by potatojudge on Aug 25, 2024 21:18:54 GMT -5
I think these folks might make what you’re looking for. www.rjrenner.com/ruger-no.1---no.3.htmlAlaska Arms quick detach rings allow for use of irons without losing zero. Alternatively, swing mounts allow for irons and back. The reality is you can get an older Blaser combination rifle with a scope in claw mounts for less than a custom Ruger. I understand the wait on these is remarkable….. Really? They are fine but don’t seem that special. Not like they’re Heym marked No 1s 16 inches with iron sights is a Contender/Encore proposition or a new barrel on a No 1, the No 1 being the pricier way to go. Another alternative is any of the bolt action pistols meant to be used with a pistol brace and suppressor. A Remington 660 would get a person close. Cruising gunbroker for customs that’ll get you close then making final adjustments would be most economical. |
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Post by bushog on Aug 25, 2024 22:10:13 GMT -5
I understand the wait on these is remarkable….. Really? They are fine but don’t seem that special. Not like they’re Heym marked No 1s 16 inches with iron sights is a Contender/Encore proposition or a new barrel on a No 1, the No 1 being the pricier way to go. Another alternative is any of the bolt action pistols meant to be used with a pistol brace and suppressor. A Remington 660 would get a person close. Cruising gunbroker for customs that’ll get you close then making final adjustments would be most economical. I was told last week a fella waited 6 years… |
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earl54
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Post by earl54 on Aug 25, 2024 22:32:04 GMT -5
Earl, what kind of scope are you leaning towards? 1x8 used one on a 243 a few years back and it works for me without being to bulky. |
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earl54
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Post by earl54 on Aug 25, 2024 22:42:06 GMT -5
Handled a 7x57 RSI and it handled very smooth, also one in 257 Roberts. Still would like a little more compact, maybe a barrel bob and wood reshape to slim it down.
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Post by potatojudge on Aug 25, 2024 22:46:46 GMT -5
Really? They are fine but don’t seem that special. Not like they’re Heym marked No 1s 16 inches with iron sights is a Contender/Encore proposition or a new barrel on a No 1, the No 1 being the pricier way to go. Another alternative is any of the bolt action pistols meant to be used with a pistol brace and suppressor. A Remington 660 would get a person close. Cruising gunbroker for customs that’ll get you close then making final adjustments would be most economical. I was told last week a fella waited 6 years… Jeez... I'm putting Renner up there with Gemini for "what all am I getting for that price again?" I take back the suggestion. |
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