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Offline flinter54

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#1-Varmint
« on: September 06, 2008, 03:18:10 AM »
I just recently put on layaway a Ruger #1 V in .223. I really look forward to spending some time at the range with this new rifle. Have any of you had any experience with this rifle/Caliber combination? The only thing I noticed is that the trigger has noticeable creep to it. I put a Keplinger in my #1b 7mag and will probably do the same with this one. ;D

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Re: #1-Varmint
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2008, 03:37:25 AM »
I have several No.1V's. I have found that mine in 223 loves Calhoun 55gr BDHP bullets. It is my only No.1V that does not have a long throat.
I have Canjar set triggers on mine and like them but have never shot a Kepplinger
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Re: #1-Varmint
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2008, 01:55:51 PM »
  I have 4 #1's currently, one of which is a V model.  Chambered in .22-250 though.  It is a verrry accuarte rifle though.  Ypou didn't mention it's vintage but if it's an older one, the trigger is somewhat adjustable. Best of luck with yours!
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Re: #1-Varmint
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2008, 05:43:52 AM »
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This rifle is brand new. The guys at Jay's Sporting Goods here in MI said that the #1 V in .223 as of this year is no longer in production. So I asked them if they can find me a new one, and a week later I got a call. I really lucked out. I am impressed with the wood Ruger uses for these rifles. This one has remarkable character as does the wood on my #1-H .416 Rem. The wood on my #1-B is not as nice, however it is nice enough. Like I had mentioned before the trigger has more creep than what I like. I have a Kepplinger in my #1-B and I will probably do the same with this one.

You said you had 4 #1's What other model/Caliber combinations do you have and which one is your favorite? My goal is to have a collection of #1's. Next on the list is a light sporter in .243 for my very soon to be wife. Then the Medium sporter in 45/70 and finally the RSI in 7x57. Then the next daunting task is to top them with some nice glass. All in time I guess.


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Re: #1-Varmint
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2008, 06:17:46 AM »
My favorite No.1V is my 6mmPPC. It is a caliber that you don't see everyday in the field. I have a M77VT in the same caliber and also in 22PPC. Now I need a No.1V in 22PPC
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Re: #1-Varmint
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2008, 06:38:18 AM »
How old is that #1 in 6mmPPC? Did you purchase it as that or did you have it re-chambered? Sounds like two very accurate rifles. Do you have a Canjar Trigger in that one as well? In any regard it sounds like you have a very nice collection  as well.
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Re: #1-Varmint
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2008, 12:10:35 PM »
My 6mmPPC is factory..  BUT
it was abused and I sent it back to the factory and they put new wood on it and refinished it.
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