Ruger #1 30-06 1-500 Commemorate, 100 years Ruger.

[Fred M]

Just  saw one of these brand new in the store. 22" barrel with
an Alex Henry fore arm, iron sights, engraved on both sides of the receiver. A fine looking rifle at $1150Can. + tax. I am not all that keen on a 30-06. The #1 are getting quite expensive, of course this is a special issue.

I just got my rebored 6.5x284 back from the smith. The 26" barrel was also milled octagon. The milling was done with the 1/4 rib in mind, all turned out well.

The fore arm needs some rework, and accurizing. The previous owner made a real mess of the inletting.

[dougk]

Why are you not so keen on the 30-06?

[Fred M]

Dougk.
I really don't know. It must be like women some turn you on some don't. The 30-06 is a fine caliber no doubt about it and a classic. I might still buy it if my wife let me have the money, ha.

[One Eye]

Dougk.
I really don't know. It must be like women some turn you on some don't. The 30-06 is a fine caliber no doubt about it and a classic. I might still buy it if my wife let me have the money, ha.

I know the feeling.  The older I get, the more unusual my weapon choices become.  I think I am just recoiling against the "masses" 
Dan

[victorcharlie]

The more ammo prices jump, and the less available it becomes, a more common caliber such as a 30.06 might be more practical.

[Hank08]

I don't think Ruger started in 1909.  I was more like 1949 with the standard .22 auto.
Must be 60 yrs. Ruger.  I like the commemorative rifle, it's a beauty even in 30/06, love to have one.
H08

[Skunk]

Dougk.
I really don't know. It must be like women some turn you on some don't. The 30-06 is a fine caliber no doubt about it and a classic. I might still buy it if my wife let me have the money, ha.

I know the feeling.  The older I get, the more unusual my weapon choices become.  I think I am just recoiling against the "masses" 
Dan

I feel basically the same. 30-06 is a fine round but it just doesn't stir me like something in 6.5 or even a .308.

[Rangr44]

Yeah - The .30-06 commemorative #1 is the 60th Anniversary of the introduction of the first #1 rifle in 1969.

In 1999, I bought a new 50th Anniversary #1, which was in .45-70, for $900.
If/when the 50th's can even be found F/S today, they seem to trade at 150% of what I paid in 1999.

A 50% gain in an investment over 10 years............... I would expect the 60th Anniv to do almost as well, even if it is a "second time around" dance.

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[Ruger # 1 Guy]

 I think you guys got things mixed up, the .30-06 commemorative #1 is NOT the 60th Anniversary of the introduction of the first #1 rifle in 1969.

 1969 to 2009 is only 40 years, And yes, Ruger started in 1949, that's 60 years, but the 30-06 commemorative # 1 is I believe commemorating 100 years of the 30-06 "Cartridge". 1906-2006.
 
 Great cartridge in my book and will do most anything needed for hunting or target shooting, in fact it's probably Un-American not to like a 30-06, it's like the US Flag and Moms Apple Pie, good old boys just have to like that stuff. 
  Ruger # 1 Guy

[Hank08]

Thanks, Ruger #1 guy, I believe that's the straight of it.
H08

[Rangr44]

[commemorating 100 years of the 30-06 "Cartridge". 1906-2006]

You know something - you're RIGHT !    

(Boy, DO I ever feel stoopid !     )

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[Ruger # 1 Guy]

Rangr44,
 You would not believe the mistakes I've made growing up.
  Ruger # 1 Guy