Ruger #1 Light Sporter in .204 Ruger

Leif · October 4, 2008, 10:51 AM

Killing a little time this morning and came across the now discontinued Ruger #1 light sporter in .204 Ruger (see http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=111554247). Seems like an odd combination to me - does anybody have any experience with this particular combination?

ammo.crafter · October 4, 2008, 11:32 AM

Not with the combo but with the calibre which is extremely accurate but wind drift is a big concern.

fisherman66 · October 4, 2008, 12:20 PM

Wow, what nerve. If you don't have anything good to say....

Actually the .204 have a very high BC and winddrift is much less of an issue than most all other varmint rounds.

Dang gorgeous rifle. I just wish I could see a real pict instead of the factory one. It's got to hurt when you have to move a #1.

Wleoff · October 4, 2008, 03:25 PM

First, I'm a real Ruger fan, but not #1s. My experience with #1s is on the opposite end of the spectrum from .204. I have a #1 in 45-70 and never could get it to shot worth anything. Supposedly, most #1s have a sweet spot under the barrel for support to get it to shoot great. Never could find that point on my 45-70. The impact point moves after a couple of rounds, at least on mine. Beautiful rifles. A friend of mine took one to Africa in .375 H&H and got a water buffalo with it. Now I really like the .204 and have been waiting for Ruger to build one in a LH Model 77. If they don't soon, I'm buying a LH Savage in .204. Having said all that, if someone gave me a .204 #1, I'd surely shoot it. Still got the #1 in 45-70. Just too pretty to sell. Would make a great bear gun at 20 yards.

Leif · October 4, 2008, 06:03 PM

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Wow, what nerve. If you don't have anything good to say....

Umm, it just seemed like an odd duck to me. The comment wasn't meant to be personal or insulting.

Kreyzhorse · October 4, 2008, 08:01 PM

I've got a Ruger No. 1 in 45-70. Very accurate outstanding rilfe. Chambered in .204 Ruger however, no experience at all with the round. Discontinued for a reason?

HOGGHEAD · October 5, 2008, 04:55 AM

The Ruger #1 is a great rifle. I do not care very much for the 204 cartridge, but I like the rifle. I do however believe that the price is absurd. And then to have the nerve to not even post the real picture. Looks like a ripoff to me. Just my opinion. Tom.

October 4, 2008, 11:32 AM	#2
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	204 Not with the combo but with the calibre which is extremely accurate but wind drift is a big concern. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

October 4, 2008, 12:20 PM	#3
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,681	Wow, what nerve. If you don't have anything good to say.... Actually the .204 have a very high BC and winddrift is much less of an issue than most all other varmint rounds. Dang gorgeous rifle. I just wish I could see a real pict instead of the factory one. It's got to hurt when you have to move a #1. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

October 4, 2008, 08:01 PM	#6
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I've got a Ruger No. 1 in 45-70. Very accurate outstanding rilfe. Chambered in .204 Ruger however, no experience at all with the round. Discontinued for a reason? __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

October 5, 2008, 04:55 AM	#7
HOGGHEAD Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2008 Location: Rivesville, WV Posts: 637	Ruger #1 The Ruger #1 is a great rifle. I do not care very much for the 204 cartridge, but I like the rifle. I do however believe that the price is absurd. And then to have the nerve to not even post the real picture. Looks like a ripoff to me. Just my opinion. Tom.

October 4, 2008, 10:51 AM	#1
Leif Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2005 Posts: 1,237	Ruger #1 Light Sporter in .204 Ruger Killing a little time this morning and came across the now discontinued Ruger #1 light sporter in .204 Ruger (see http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=111554247). Seems like an odd combination to me - does anybody have any experience with this particular combination?

October 4, 2008, 03:25 PM	#4
Wleoff Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2008 Location: North AL Posts: 380	First, I'm a real Ruger fan, but not #1s. My experience with #1s is on the opposite end of the spectrum from .204. I have a #1 in 45-70 and never could get it to shot worth anything. Supposedly, most #1s have a sweet spot under the barrel for support to get it to shoot great. Never could find that point on my 45-70. The impact point moves after a couple of rounds, at least on mine. Beautiful rifles. A friend of mine took one to Africa in .375 H&H and got a water buffalo with it. Now I really like the .204 and have been waiting for Ruger to build one in a LH Model 77. If they don't soon, I'm buying a LH Savage in .204. Having said all that, if someone gave me a .204 #1, I'd surely shoot it. Still got the #1 in 45-70. Just too pretty to sell. Would make a great bear gun at 20 yards.