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Thread: Ruger No 1A troubleshooting
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20-05-2022, 20:34 #11
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Re: Ruger No 1A troubleshooting
The Ruger No 1 is a fine nice handling rifle and the chances are good that it will shoot just fine. It has a strong ,solid action with a good lock up.
As with any product,you hear about the problems associated with the item. Sometimes real,sometimes imaginary.
A few No 1's had complaints about erratic accuracy issues. On mine,the issue stemmed from the design system of the fore end front hanger...mine i sorted by free floating the contact point between the front of the fore end contact point with the barrel as i started to get vertical stringing as the barrel warmed up. This was not an issue under hunting conditions.
IF and i say if you do have issues then Google Ruger No 1 accurizer which will explain a product made for the No 1 which allows you to fine tune fore end upward pressure on the barrel. [too much for me to go into here]
Another little thing to take note of is scope choice. Avoid a moon gazer as you will battle to load the Ruger fast in under the rear end of the scope. I carry 3 spare cartridges in a wrist band on the underside of my left wrist and can reload pretty quickly,without taking the rifles butt from my shoulder.
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20-05-2022, 21:06 #12
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20-05-2022, 21:13 #13
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Re: Ruger No 1A troubleshooting
Thanks!
I am struggling with scope choice at the moment. I want something that will complement the rifle. i have always thought that a Leupold and No 1 go together. I'm looking there first.
My main challenge is that we do a lot of low light hunting here. Once it gets dark I can add a NV/Thermal scope for pigs.
What is your scope choice?
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20-05-2022, 21:22 #14
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20-05-2022, 21:26 #15
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Re: Ruger No 1A troubleshooting
This changes the whole equation.
There are basically 2 options:
1. You mount a daytime scope, which you have to remove and replace with a nighttime instrument for the pigs. They may or may not return to zero when mounted. Finding a Ruger compatible mounting mounting base for the NV/Thermal may be a challenge.
2. You choose a scope that accepts a NV/Thermal attachment that can be attached and removed as you please. You get types that attach to either the ocular or the objective lens. Not sure how these affect zero.
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20-05-2022, 21:37 #16
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20-05-2022, 21:46 #17
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Re: Ruger No 1A troubleshooting
I'm using a PARD NV on the ocular. It does not affect zero. The ones that attach to the objective need to be zero'ed.
I'm sticking with one scope. I'm still having trouble to accept that the Blaser scope mount maintains zero. Don't want to mess around with different scopes on the same rifle if I can help it.
The thermal attachments are still too expensive for the amount of hunting I do.
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21-05-2022, 14:07 #18
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Re: Ruger No 1A troubleshooting
I have a Lynx 6x38 fixed scope on the Ruger.
Reason is i wanted a scope with a small objective lens [to clear barrel with low mounts] as well as a small ocular lens [for ease of loading]
I would suggest that you first get the rifle before you purchase a scope. Check the height needed to clear barrel and still have a decent 'cheek weld' while shooting and that you can get your finger in under the ocular lens without battling especially if you are going to use a NV system that has a rubber ring sliding over and enlarging the ocular.
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22-05-2022, 05:40 #19
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Re: Ruger No 1A troubleshooting
Suggestion: what about a telescope with long eye relief?
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24-05-2022, 07:26 #20
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