Hello Folks,
I'm still pretty new to Schuetzen. I was curious to know if Ruger ever produced a No. 1 in a Schuetzen configuration/chambering?
On another note, Ruger has a suggest a product to the CEO on their website. 
I mentioned that a No. 1 chambered in 22 LR with a heavy barrel and wide forearm might go over well. To me it seems as if the rimfire benchrest discipline is getting more popular. It would be interesting to see what could happen if more people brought this to the attention of the CEO.
Take Care,
Scott

Did Ruger ever produce a No. 1 Schuetzen rifle? That brings to mind a favorite story.

It was in 1973, I think; anyway, the NRA annual show was in Louisville.  About 6 of us single-shot nuts from Indiana with John Amber on tow (a long story in itself) had managed to corral a presumed sales rep in the Ruger booth just to ask him (and very politely, too) whether Ruger had any plans or even interest in producing a No. 1 along traditional Schuetzen lines.  The Ruger man, with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, patronizingly hemmed and hawed and finally asserted that, no, there were no such plans; indeed, no one at Ruger even knew what such a rifle would look like.  Thereupon one of our group who in addition to muzzle-loaders built superb and fully functional miniature guns, reached inside his sport coat and brought out a 1/3-scale Ruger No. 1, made up as an 1870s-style long range rifle - sights, Rigby barrel, and all - and sweetly stated, "It might look like this, only bigger!".  Our antagonist's jaw dropped, Amber guffawed, and our group moved on.

Today I would give a whole lot just to know what happened to that little rifle!

Bill Lawrence

Thanks for the replies and history lessons
I'll contact Jason at Lipsey's and go from there. The rimfire game is such a good tool to introduce folks to what we do. There are folks producing single shot 22 rifles, but they are either Squirrel guns or at a price a beginner cannot fathom.
Scott

Thanks for referring me to Jason Cloessner, we had a productive and enlightening conversation 
Scott

It hasn't been ruled out and there has been some discussion about it.  There is a lot of things at play here. Such as political climate, 2017 is the 50th anniversary of the Number 1, etc....
I am hopeful there will be a No. 1 chambered in 22 LR. In my opinion I'd like to see a Varmint Model in 22 LR. It would make our rimfire benchrest event more accessible to folks. It would fill a void that is not met. There is currently a light weight 22 single shot available from Winchester and Uberti, but nothing sand bag friendly.
Fingers are crossed
Scott

Just sent Jason Cloessner an e-mail expressing my interest in either a .22LR No.1 in a varmint configuration or a completed action. Perhaps if others will do the same he will pursue.

I once wrote to Ruger about making a schutzen rifle in 32-40. Basically they said that it would only appeal to a limited market and would not be profitable for them.So that one got shot down in flames.Frank

They also have this one for sale.
 
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