Wow! I have seen some real nice custom built #1's over the years and this is by far one of the nicest I have seen and its absolutely stunning per my tastes. 

JLouis

Somebody at Ruger needs to take note of your Ruger build and offer an octagon barreled #1! It's something I've said for decades to anyone who was a Ruger #1 fan. I think they'd sell a bunch of octagon barrel versions!
Very nice gun!

Great work, Mr. Hardcastle. Was that a build for a customer? What weight/length barrel?

And, a great cartridge. Will make a terrific mid-range BPTR rifle (probably won't be allowed at long-range matches due to being a 38cal - silly rule). Do wish the NRA would approve the Farquartson, Borchardt and other period rifles for BPCR competition. Their 'exposed hammer' rule is also silly. 

Don't think octagon barrels and great triggers would save the No.1. Just not a big market and that's all that Ruger (and like companies) is (are) interested in these days of 'black rifles'. We are lucky that Ruger offers any No.1 rifles. If it wasn't their distributors asking for them am sure they would be history.

Outstanding work!!

Having more time and effort to spend with it and based on your quality of work I have no doubts that it can indeed be made to shoot well beyond anyone's imaginiation and hopefully somehow you can find that time. I once picked up a Ruger that was already know to shoot quite well in 32-40, with a Shilen barrel, bullet seater, newer stock set etc. I felt I had got it for pennies on the dollar with the only intent of helping it shoot a bit better and to then to pass it onto a new individual wanting to get into the sport with it already being extremely competitive. Any out of pocket money I spent was on me and not passed on and when the fellow who ended up buying it including bullet mould, load data etc. It was capable of shooting 250's of which I had done in load development. When he picked it up all he needed was a good scope it already had a rail I made for it installed for the 7.2 spacing should he choose to use a modern scope. With just a few changes in the approach used for bedding the forearm, a new speed lock hammer and spring I felt it as being just as competitive and consistent as anything found on the line and I was able to pass it one at an extremely reasonable price. All parts labor and time involved on my part to devolpe it where not taken into account but only the want to help someone get into the sport without having to take a back seat to anyone. The only thing he had to do on his part was to go out and learn how to read the conditions and to do it while also being able to have full confidence in the rifle. 

JLouis


JLouis

Very Nice. Having never fired a No.1, how is the Ruger trigger?  Is there a conversion for a DST?  Does Ruger sell receivers 'in-the-white'?  Thanks, Ed

The factory triggers that have come into the shop usually run between 4.5 to 6 pounds. Stoning the sear nose and hammer notch will reduce them considerably. I have used several replacement triggers in the past but have settled on the Jard  Ruger #1 trigger, I say #1 as they will not work on a #3 as the sear engagement screw bears against the trigger guard on a #1 and the #3 has the trigger guard as part of the lever. The Jard triggers are fully adjustable for sear engagement and over travel and are purchased by the pull weight desired, allowing approx. +/- 1/2 pound from the weight ordered. They are listed at 1 pound to 4 1/2 pound pull weights with three weights in between. The instructions leave a little to be desired as the trigger design has been modified since the instructions were printed but they are easy enough to figure out if you are familiar with the Ruger trigger system.

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