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Offline sgtt

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#1 scope base
« on: July 25, 2010, 05:00:48 AM »
Does anyone make a scope base that requires the removal of the rib?
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Re: #1 scope base
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2010, 07:15:01 AM »
  never seen or heard of one.  Since the rib is also the mount, why replace it?  just curious.
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Re: #1 scope base
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2010, 12:06:16 PM »
The Varminter version of the No 1 does not have the rib.  Looks like it comes with some kind of mounting bases.  Even if you could buy those from Ruger, they may not work as I think the Varminter barrel is thicker.  I'm sure you remove the rib, but then you would need to find bases that would fit the same holes.

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Re: #1 scope base
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2010, 02:27:02 PM »
  Yes, the #1V does have blocks which mount to the barrel and they are available from Ruger.    With the larger diameter bbl though, they won't fit the other bbls. 
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Re: #1 scope base
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2010, 02:50:58 AM »
  never seen or heard of one.  Since the rib is also the mount, why replace it?  just curious.

I find a scope mounted on the rib unattractive.
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Re: #1 scope base
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2010, 06:26:56 PM »
 never seen or heard of one.  Since the rib is also the mount, why replace it?  just curious.

I find a scope mounted on the rib unattractive.


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The RUGER #1 is a classy looking rifle, and the rib is part of that look.

Over the years, I have never had any problems mounting or using a scope mounted in RUGER rings on the #1 rail.

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Re: #1 scope base
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2010, 03:40:16 PM »
And there are different height rings available if you want/need to get the scope down more.
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Re: #1 scope base
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2010, 02:39:58 PM »
the varminter does have two separate blocks.depending on the year of production ,the newer ones are available,there is a difference on the olders.i cannot remember the yrs,but i have an older one without the correct mounts.it has a very nice one piece aftermarket base on it now but limits the objective dia that can be used.i think thats why the varminter has the separate bases,the are taller i beleive than the rib mount.allowing for larger objective scopes.good luck adker

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Re: #1 scope base
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2011, 09:36:57 AM »
Steve Earl might make custom bases at whatever height and barrel contour you need. I expect you would also have to get extra holes D/T ed. There are so many bases for rifles available that with some measuring of the barrel at the base position you might find something too.
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