Ruger #1: 475 Linebaugh **ballistics added**

[Silvertp]

I see that Ruger is producing their medium sporter in the 480 Linebaugh.  Ive been looking for that caliber in a rifle...was hoping for a lever action but the #1 might just be the ticket.  I currently pack a Freedom Arms Model 83 in that caliber and really like the performance it gives out of a pistol length bbl.

The .475 Linebaugh should be a fine round in a short 'n handy #1 in my way of thinking.  I may even stay with the open sights to keep it light and easy to carry. 

What do you folks think?  Is there gonna be a line at the door when this gun becomes available or is it gonna be like the #1 in .357 mag I saw a month or so ago???  (Sorry Handi guys...couldn't resist).

Silvertp

[mattmillerrx]

I saw they were making it as well.  Looks interesting, but not sure I have a spot for it in my safe.  I do love the #1's.  Any idea what kind of performance that round has out of a rifle?  I might come closer to getting the .357 mag but really not needing that caliber either at least in a rifle.

[GrampaMike]

I know I am getting one ... as soon I hear they are out.

[Silvertp]

Mattmillrerrx

I did some poking around on the internet and found an article by Mike Rocole, who did some tests with Ruger #1's in 45/70 and .475 Linebaugh.  Ive got a link to the entire article below, and copied his summary table that does provide ballistics from a rifle barrel. 
 
Bullet Tests
by Mike Rocole
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/bullet_tests.htm 

Well that’s the summary I hope you enjoyed it and try some of this testing as it is fun and can be informative as well.
Rifle   Caliber   Bullet   Velocity   Inches of Penetration
Ruger #1 Stainless Steel   45-70   300 Gr. Hornady HP   2376 fps   9.5"
Ruger #1 Stainless Steel   45-70   250 Gr. Barnes -X   2335 fps   13"
Ruger #1 Stainless Steel   45-70   300 Gr. Nosler Partition   2261 fps   24"
Ruger #1   475 Linebaugh   325 Gr Hornady XTP   1740 fps   12.5"
Ruger #1   475 Linebaugh   325 Gr Speer Gold Dot   1659 fps   12.5"
Ruger #1   475 Linebaugh   300 Gr Hawk FP SP   1387 fps   12"
Ruger #1   475 Linebaugh   400 Gr Hornady XTP   1508 fps   11"
Ruger #1   475 Linebaugh   350 Gr LWFN LBT   1592 fps   26"
Ruger #1   475 Linebaugh   420 Gr WFN Home Cast LBT   1316   30"
PRC Zypher ML   62 Caliber   .600 Dia. Round Ball Home Cast   1320 FPS   16"

All loads shot into media from 10 yards


GrandpaMike
I think Im in your court on this one.  I might have to squeeze my wallet til I can get one of the new Ruger #1's in .475.  Should be a marvelous woods gun for anything from whitetails, bear, elk, moose etc.

Silvertp