Ruger #1 in 303B

[Dicko]

After waiting 14 months since the initial order, and many "it's in this shipment" calls, I finally get to pick up my Ruger #1 in 303B and I can't wait.

With every picture I see of these rifles I can't help but admire the lines and I must admit I think I'll become a fan of the single shot.

I"ll post some pictures in the next few hours, it's a bit wet about here at the moment so we have to fly down and get it.

Regards,
Dicko.

 

[FOTIS]

Congrats on the acquisition of the classiest rifle there is, in the British version of 30-06 ! AKA .303 British, or 7.7x56mmR

You will love the #1.

I have 5 .................and ordered another one 1 hour ago! :twisted:

 

[Dicko]

POP, you are correct - I love it!

I am impressed by it's overall handiness, ruggedness and style. I'm a fan of the Alexander Henry fore-end.

I admit 303 British was a nostalgic choice, however for most game in Australia it won't hold me back at all.

I'm hoping the weather clears up to see how it shoots. I have some Remington 180RNSP factory rounds to crack off, will be reloading one day for sure.

I'm pretty happy with the wood also.

Regards,
Dicko.

 

[DrMike]

Delightful cartridge in a handsome rifle. It is the rifle that Canadian boys (and I imagine Australian boys as well) used when learning to hunt. As an aside, my .303 is in a Ross rifle, which is as Canadian as you can get.

 

[JD338]

Beautiful rifle and classic cartridge. Congratulations!

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

This is only me thinking out loud of course but....

I wonder if they make the 303 brass as strong as the 30-06?

This is the only weak link (pressure wise) in the whole setup. The #1 design is as strong as you can get, that is for certain.

Kinda like the 45-70 for the sharps as opposed to the 45-70 for the #1. Huge difference in performance. This is why I always buy Starline brass for the 45-70. Strong as any other. I wonder if anyone makes strong brass like that in the 303. If so you have a 308 Winchester (performance wise) in your hands.

BTW neck size only in the 303!

 

[Dicko]

This is only me thinking out loud of course but....

I wonder if they make the 303 brass as strong as the 30-06?

I would be interested to know about this for sure!

Regards,
Dicko.

The only problem with the whole set up so far is that I can't see the front sight - too dull.

 

[Guy Miner]

Very nice rifle. I'm partial to Ruger single shots... Have absolutely no experience with the .303 - must be some new-fangled magnum or something... :grin:

 

[Elkman]

Very nice rifle. I'm partial to Ruger single shots... Have absolutely no experience with the .303 - must be some new-fangled magnum or something...

yup! Short magnum

 

[SJB358]

Dicko, excellent rifle, and man, that cartridge has some real history behind it! I would imagine it is still fairly prevalent down under also, as it was a common service round to you all. Congrats on the rifle, I know when I was reading some of your hunting magazines this last time I was deployed, there were alot of kills with the 303. Either way, standard loads should still be plenty powerful, they have more juice than a 30-30 and nobody balks too much at that! Good luck. Scotty