Ruger #1 9.3X74R Now available

[RockChucker]

  Picked up my Ruger#1-S in 9.3X74R . Can't wait to test fire only thing holding me back is the -37c which won't make for good bench rest testing.
Have couple of pics to post, enjoy!

[kyelkhunter3006]

SWEEET!  I love the Ruger #1's.  Best looking factory rifle made.  Nothing else has class that these rifles do.  Let us know how it does, I've been debating getting one--no earthly reason for it, but that hasn't stopped me yet.   

[marlinman93]

Very nice, and a neat caliber! Looking forward to seeing how it performs for you!

[Fred M]

Rockchucker.
Where did you get that rear extension ring, I need two of those for two of my #1.
Nice looking rifle. Sofar I have not seen one. -37 where are you. The winter games in Whitehorse had -36 yesterday.

I am a little baffeled about the 20" barrel on that rifle. That is a bit strange.
A 22"or even a 24" would not be out of place. Or am I mistaken?

Pretty hard to beat a Ruger #1 single shot. I just can't get enough of them. My four are all old models from the 80 tees. bought them used.

[RockChucker]

Yes from Whitehorse!
Ring set came from Wholesale sports from your neck of the woods.
#1-s comes with a 22" barrel just like the #1-s 45/70.
Just chomping at the bit waiting for some warmer weather to go out and test fire the 9.3x74R. I'd settle for a balmy -20c with no wind!
If your into Ruger single shots you just might like my Custom #3 with #1 wood and a full loop lever chambered in 50 AK. or my #1 in 405 Win.
Nothing like a nice Ruger #1.

[Fred M]

Rock Chucker
Thanks for the reply. Have to check into WSS. They are right around the corner.

Here is my revamped #3 in 375Win. This rifle is deadly accurate. I adapted the Weaver bases and used Burris -Z rings with the excentric bushings. There were no provisions for the 1/4 rib. #1 stock, modified leaver.

I go fishing to Atlin every year for two weeks. We fish on the Taku river.


I am working on two others #1's. One is going to be a 7x57, I got a used factory barrel with an unfired bore. The other one is a 257 Roberts.

[Airsporter]

Fred M,
FYI - When I bought my first No. 1 a few years back, I had eye-relief issues using a Leupold 2x7.  Scope was a bit 
too far forward for proper eye relief.   I contacted Ruger customer service and we traded my 'issue' rings for a set of factory offset rings - at no charge other that mailing back originals.  Gained about 1/2" - which made a big difference.

[BlkHawk73]

  Nice grab!  I'm debating what the next #1 will be for me. (3 currently)  Really want a an "H" model in .405 but have considered this chambering as well but in the "H" model.   
  Planning for one in the new .375 Ruger also which you know is coming as a cataloged model.  (There's a special run in .this chambering w/ engraving coming later this yr) 

[buffalohunter]

I got 2 Ruger #1's now in 416 Rigby and 458 Win Mag, gonna try to get one in .450-400. I don't know anything about the 9.3-74R so I will wait a while to get one. As far as I am concerned the Ruger#1 is the best rifle made. Just my humble opinion. LATER

Good Shootin

[Fred M]

Buffalo Hunter Quote
As far as I am concerned the Ruger#1 is the best rifle made. Just my humble opinion.
I aggree 100%.

Airsporter.
I have a set of double offset rings on the way.  The #3 with my modified Weaver bases are working fine too, but they are lots of work to make and put on.  I have the same system on my 25-06 and I have no complains about it. They don't look as nice as the 1/4 rib but there is a considerable weight saving.

[oldandslow]

Ditto on the best rifle made. Also the best looking. I'm trying to find a reason why I need a 45-70 because I know where there is a brand spankin' new one for $694.