Affordable Single Shot Rifles

Rothdel · January 15, 2018, 11:03 AM

Are there any decent single shots available under $1000?

I'm not looking at break actions. Only really interested in falling blocks, trapdoors, or rolling blocks. Also needs to be in a deer or bigger caliber so thinking .357 if a pistol caliber or .243 if rifle caliber.

I've looked and while I love the Ruger No 1 I think its right on the edge of my financial comfort level.

Use will be range fun and North American Hunting primarily for deer at generally 200 yards or less. Realistically thinking 100 yards or less.

I hunt traditional black power but have lost a bit of manual dexterity in my hands during the winter. Reloading has gotten to be a bit difficult in the cold. I however love the more traditional actions that single shots provide so if I can get the feel with out the struggle so much the better.

I can afford a nicer gun, but this is going to be a working gun and I just struggle sometimes taking a $1000 + gun on a woods walk when $700 would fit the bill. I'm more concerned about function and performance than pure looks as long as it retains some of the flavor of at least the action I'm looking for.

Don Fischer · January 15, 2018, 11:46 AM

Had to go look at the price of used one's for salt, YIKES! See there, it bothered me. I spelt sail wrong!

Rothdel · January 15, 2018, 12:18 PM

Want to clarify one thing. .357 and .243 are minimums. Can go bigger. Really was just trying to eliminate Rimfire or .223 options. Guess I should have just said that.

Doyle · January 15, 2018, 12:43 PM

CVA Apex and T/C Encore both fit your requirements.

Rothdel · January 15, 2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Doyle

CVA Apex and T/C Encore both fit your requirements.

Good deal. I thought they were both break action. Didn't know they offered other actions.

taylorce1 · January 15, 2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fischer

Had to go look at the price of used one's for salt, YIKES! See there, it bothered me. I spelt sail wrong!

You still did!

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Originally Posted by Rothdel

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Originally Posted by Doyle

CVA Apex and T/C Encore both fit your requirements.

Good deal. I thought they were both break action. Didn't know they offered other actions.

CVA and T/C are only break action rifles. You're going to have to watch auctions like this one to see if you can luck into a single shot rifle like you want for what you're willing to pay.

T. O'Heir · January 15, 2018, 02:49 PM

Ruger No. 1 is only "available in select, limited edition models each year.". They start at $1899.00 MSRP.
"...357 and .243..." No currently available new .357(Marginal for deer too.). A .243 is a TALO Distributor Exclusive. And their site doesn't list any Ruger No. 1's.
Henry makes a break action that's reasonably priced. https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/single-shot-rifle/
Other action types all run over a grand.

old roper · January 15, 2018, 04:17 PM

can always find used 78

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.asp...s=Browning++78

briandg · January 15, 2018, 04:21 PM

I don't understand why Henry hasn't tried that market.

Rothdel · January 15, 2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by briandg

I don't understand why Henry hasn't tried that market.

Henry does make a break action single shot which appear to be nice guns just not what I'm looking for.

Taylors and company and Uberti make high walls and rolling blocks in the $800-1000 range. I'm not horribly familiar with their products though. Came across those today while doing some research.

Doyle · January 15, 2018, 07:48 PM

Sorry, I missed the "no break action" requirement when I suggested Apex and Encore. Too bad. Both would have been good choices for hunting.

Scorch · January 17, 2018, 01:33 AM

Chiappa makes a mini-Sharps in 22H, 357, 44, 30-30 and 30-40.They run about $1200. Or a Dakota for about twice that.

You can buy a reproduction Highwall for about the same from Pedersoli.

You can buy an original Winchester 1885 for about $1500.

You can buy a new production Winchester 1885 in just about any caliber you want for about $1100.

JL Wesson · January 17, 2018, 06:12 AM

Hello,
I have the Uberti replica of Winchester 1885 in 45-70. I am very, very happy with it!!!
I use it for target shooting only, I imagine it could be cumbersome to take around all day while hunting but not being an hunter myself I better not comment on this.
It has a great trigger, very crisp and not excessively light nor heavy.
It is also fairly accurate.

fourbore · January 17, 2018, 11:30 AM

The 1000 dollar limit is just enough to eliminate ALL the reasonable quality options. it as if he has deliberately taken all the guns off the table. There have been exceptions, if you live 24/7 on the web and willing to jump at any reasonable caliber. In general, NO, you will not find gloss blue, quality brand, nice walnut falling block under $1000. You will find a lot of options around 1200, 1300, 1400 range. That is the price or make a mission of looking very hard for a long time or find some low quality off brand and revel in saving 200 bucks to buy cheap. I have a good impression of Uberti and do not care for what I have seen from Pedersoli. That is to save 100 bucks? No way.

There was a batch of No1's on cableas for $999. They sold pretty fast. That is over and may never happen again. The sales tax alone would put that over the 1000 mark.

I did check buds and found one 1885 for $1100 in 270 win. Cash, free shipping. Like I said, you set a 1000 limit, you get nothing.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...or+28+1+Walnut

Say 1200-1400 now you can really select from a wide variety of makers and calibers with various barrel lengths and weights. That includes Ruger No1 and Winchester 1885.

Edit: I'll be! There are some Uberti well under 1000
28" round barrel and proper flat buttplate, it is 45/70 which is pretty versatile for loading.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/739536817

2nd Edit: I see this is discounted as a display model. Then I suppose Uberti, as a quality product will also top the 1000 limit as a new rifle.

625TC · January 17, 2018, 11:41 AM

I have used many of the Uberti products over the years with fine results. Pederosli I have limited experience none of which was negative. The 1000 dollar limit and break open does take a lot off the table and make the search much more difficult.

Road_Clam · January 17, 2018, 12:29 PM

I recently picked up a used mint Pedersoli 1874 Sharps in 45-70 and I must say when up close the craftsmanship is top notch. You also pay higher money for the Pedersoli's much respected match barrels.

thallub · January 17, 2018, 03:47 PM

It's possible to find a lightly used or even new Ruger No 1 rifle for $1,000 or so. Last year i bought a NIB Ruger No 1 in caliber 9.3X62 for $950 plus tax. Got a $50 discount from Cabela's.

http://www.gunsinternational.com/gun...n_id=100972410

http://www.gunsinternational.com/gun...n_id=100969968

std7mag · January 17, 2018, 04:15 PM

There's always the Dakota Model 10..

Oops. Nevermind it's over $10,000.

Paul B. · January 17, 2018, 05:18 PM

"Had to go look at the price of used one's for salt, YIKES! See there, it bothered me. I spelt sail wrong!"

What kind of prices are you seeing? I've been thinking of selling off a large portion of my small collection of #1's, mostly B models. Just haven't decided yet. I still like hunting with them.
Paul B.

Hammerhead · January 18, 2018, 10:18 PM

The 1885s are the nicest rifles, had a Winchester/Miroku in 22lr that was a gem.

TimW77 · January 18, 2018, 11:56 PM

Check the CDNN site...

They currently have in their catalog Ruger #1's, 1885's and (I think) Remington Rolling Blocks UNDER $1000...

Also, look at Dixie Gun Works, www.dixiegunworks.com. They have a constantly changing inventory.

Think the lowest for a Pederoli Sharps or Rolling Block right now is about $1100-1200 but I've seen them much lower in the last few years.

Although not quite as nice as the Peredsoli's, I picked up a 1873 Trapdoor Carbine several years ago for $450!

T.

deserted · January 19, 2018, 12:40 AM

A Ruger No. 3 in 30-40 Krag makes a great shooter. Mine is the most accurate of the many .30 rifles I have, with a great trigger. They can usually be found under a grand. They came in other chamberings, too. CDNN has 1885s at $899, thereabouts.

acj7382 · January 19, 2018, 10:35 PM

I would shop my lgs for the used #1. I got one in 375 h@h last year for $800 out the door used of course. Also came really close to picking one up in 45-70 last month for $900. Of course now I wish I had got it. They go fast but pawn shops and lgs will usually drop from marked prices. Especially now that hunting season is over.

HiBC · January 20, 2018, 02:14 AM

A Ruger # 1 is probably the most practical.Likely a barrel would not see extreme round count in a used one. As you say you intend for it to get used,no problem if you find one that looks used not abused.

I've seen a few "Spaghetti" Sharps. A 45-70 Sharps fits your 100 is yard criteria.
From what I've seen,the Pedersoli,Taylor,Cimmaron,etc are good guns.

Of course,the ones made in Montana...Shilo and...whats the other? I forget.Realnice guns.Might not fit your budget.

Who knows what trapdoor or rolling block you might find!

mete · January 20, 2018, 04:16 AM

I will be selling my Browning 1885 , 45-70 which would fit your needs. A wonderful old cartridge , very appropriate for deer /black bear even with
the 300 gr. factory load. Hotter loads for bigger stuff if you need it.

January 15, 2018, 02:49 PM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Ruger No. 1 is only "available in select, limited edition models each year.". They start at $1899.00 MSRP. "...357 and .243..." No currently available new .357(Marginal for deer too.). A .243 is a TALO Distributor Exclusive. And their site doesn't list any Ruger No. 1's. Henry makes a break action that's reasonably priced. https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/single-shot-rifle/ Other action types all run over a grand. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

January 15, 2018, 04:17 PM	#8
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	can always find used 78 https://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.asp...s=Browning++78 __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

January 15, 2018, 04:21 PM	#9
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	I don't understand why Henry hasn't tried that market. __________________ None.

January 17, 2018, 01:33 AM	#12
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Chiappa makes a mini-Sharps in 22H, 357, 44, 30-30 and 30-40.They run about $1200. Or a Dakota for about twice that. You can buy a reproduction Highwall for about the same from Pedersoli. You can buy an original Winchester 1885 for about $1500. You can buy a new production Winchester 1885 in just about any caliber you want for about $1100. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 17, 2018, 06:12 AM	#13
JL Wesson Member Join Date: January 4, 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 50	Hello, I have the Uberti replica of Winchester 1885 in 45-70. I am very, very happy with it!!! I use it for target shooting only, I imagine it could be cumbersome to take around all day while hunting but not being an hunter myself I better not comment on this. It has a great trigger, very crisp and not excessively light nor heavy. It is also fairly accurate. __________________ To ride, shoot straight and speak the truth. (Jeff Cooper)

January 15, 2018, 11:03 AM	#1
Rothdel Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2015 Posts: 190	Affordable Single Shot Rifles Are there any decent single shots available under $1000? I'm not looking at break actions. Only really interested in falling blocks, trapdoors, or rolling blocks. Also needs to be in a deer or bigger caliber so thinking .357 if a pistol caliber or .243 if rifle caliber. I've looked and while I love the Ruger No 1 I think its right on the edge of my financial comfort level. Use will be range fun and North American Hunting primarily for deer at generally 200 yards or less. Realistically thinking 100 yards or less. I hunt traditional black power but have lost a bit of manual dexterity in my hands during the winter. Reloading has gotten to be a bit difficult in the cold. I however love the more traditional actions that single shots provide so if I can get the feel with out the struggle so much the better. I can afford a nicer gun, but this is going to be a working gun and I just struggle sometimes taking a $1000 + gun on a woods walk when $700 would fit the bill. I'm more concerned about function and performance than pure looks as long as it retains some of the flavor of at least the action I'm looking for.

January 15, 2018, 11:46 AM	#2
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	Had to go look at the price of used one's for salt, YIKES! See there, it bothered me. I spelt sail wrong!

January 15, 2018, 12:18 PM	#3
Rothdel Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2015 Posts: 190	Want to clarify one thing. .357 and .243 are minimums. Can go bigger. Really was just trying to eliminate Rimfire or .223 options. Guess I should have just said that.

January 15, 2018, 12:43 PM	#4
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	CVA Apex and T/C Encore both fit your requirements.

January 15, 2018, 07:48 PM	#11
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Sorry, I missed the "no break action" requirement when I suggested Apex and Encore. Too bad. Both would have been good choices for hunting.

January 17, 2018, 11:30 AM	#14
fourbore Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2015 Location: new england Posts: 1,159	The 1000 dollar limit is just enough to eliminate ALL the reasonable quality options. it as if he has deliberately taken all the guns off the table. There have been exceptions, if you live 24/7 on the web and willing to jump at any reasonable caliber. In general, NO, you will not find gloss blue, quality brand, nice walnut falling block under $1000. You will find a lot of options around 1200, 1300, 1400 range. That is the price or make a mission of looking very hard for a long time or find some low quality off brand and revel in saving 200 bucks to buy cheap. I have a good impression of Uberti and do not care for what I have seen from Pedersoli. That is to save 100 bucks? No way. There was a batch of No1's on cableas for $999. They sold pretty fast. That is over and may never happen again. The sales tax alone would put that over the 1000 mark. I did check buds and found one 1885 for $1100 in 270 win. Cash, free shipping. Like I said, you set a 1000 limit, you get nothing. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...or+28+1+Walnut Say 1200-1400 now you can really select from a wide variety of makers and calibers with various barrel lengths and weights. That includes Ruger No1 and Winchester 1885. Edit: I'll be! There are some Uberti well under 1000 28" round barrel and proper flat buttplate, it is 45/70 which is pretty versatile for loading. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/739536817 2nd Edit: I see this is discounted as a display model. Then I suppose Uberti, as a quality product will also top the 1000 limit as a new rifle. Last edited by fourbore; January 17, 2018 at 11:49 AM.

January 17, 2018, 11:41 AM	#15
625TC Member Join Date: January 15, 2018 Posts: 67	I have used many of the Uberti products over the years with fine results. Pederosli I have limited experience none of which was negative. The 1000 dollar limit and break open does take a lot off the table and make the search much more difficult.

January 17, 2018, 12:29 PM	#16
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	I recently picked up a used mint Pedersoli 1874 Sharps in 45-70 and I must say when up close the craftsmanship is top notch. You also pay higher money for the Pedersoli's much respected match barrels. __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

January 17, 2018, 03:47 PM	#17
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	It's possible to find a lightly used or even new Ruger No 1 rifle for $1,000 or so. Last year i bought a NIB Ruger No 1 in caliber 9.3X62 for $950 plus tax. Got a $50 discount from Cabela's. http://www.gunsinternational.com/gun...n_id=100972410 http://www.gunsinternational.com/gun...n_id=100969968

January 17, 2018, 04:15 PM	#18
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	There's always the Dakota Model 10.. Oops. Nevermind it's over $10,000.

January 17, 2018, 05:18 PM	#19
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	"Had to go look at the price of used one's for salt, YIKES! See there, it bothered me. I spelt sail wrong!" What kind of prices are you seeing? I've been thinking of selling off a large portion of my small collection of #1's, mostly B models. Just haven't decided yet. I still like hunting with them. Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

January 18, 2018, 10:18 PM	#20
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	The 1885s are the nicest rifles, had a Winchester/Miroku in 22lr that was a gem.

January 18, 2018, 11:56 PM	#21
TimW77 Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2008 Posts: 485	Check the CDNN site... They currently have in their catalog Ruger #1's, 1885's and (I think) Remington Rolling Blocks UNDER $1000... Also, look at Dixie Gun Works, www.dixiegunworks.com. They have a constantly changing inventory. Think the lowest for a Pederoli Sharps or Rolling Block right now is about $1100-1200 but I've seen them much lower in the last few years. Although not quite as nice as the Peredsoli's, I picked up a 1873 Trapdoor Carbine several years ago for $450! T.

January 19, 2018, 12:40 AM	#22
deserted Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2015 Posts: 103	A Ruger No. 3 in 30-40 Krag makes a great shooter. Mine is the most accurate of the many .30 rifles I have, with a great trigger. They can usually be found under a grand. They came in other chamberings, too. CDNN has 1885s at $899, thereabouts.

January 19, 2018, 10:35 PM	#23
acj7382 Junior Member Join Date: July 9, 2017 Posts: 13	I would shop my lgs for the used #1. I got one in 375 h@h last year for $800 out the door used of course. Also came really close to picking one up in 45-70 last month for $900. Of course now I wish I had got it. They go fast but pawn shops and lgs will usually drop from marked prices. Especially now that hunting season is over.

January 20, 2018, 02:14 AM	#24
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	A Ruger # 1 is probably the most practical.Likely a barrel would not see extreme round count in a used one. As you say you intend for it to get used,no problem if you find one that looks used not abused. I've seen a few "Spaghetti" Sharps. A 45-70 Sharps fits your 100 is yard criteria. From what I've seen,the Pedersoli,Taylor,Cimmaron,etc are good guns. Of course,the ones made in Montana...Shilo and...whats the other? I forget.Realnice guns.Might not fit your budget. Who knows what trapdoor or rolling block you might find!

January 20, 2018, 04:16 AM	#25
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	I will be selling my Browning 1885 , 45-70 which would fit your needs. A wonderful old cartridge , very appropriate for deer /black bear even with the 300 gr. factory load. Hotter loads for bigger stuff if you need it. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !