Ruger No 1 Optics - Page 2

Bongo Boy · August 20, 2015, 10:22 PM

Yes, it's a 6x36 now, for better or worse that's what we got to work with.

Anyway, this chapter in this No 1's transformation is sort of closed for now. Unfortunately, it will be weeks at least before I'm able to wring this thing out at a range. Just casted some 420 and 325 gr slugs tonight, but won't be able to size lube and load for quite some time. Not quite retired yet. Dambit.

agtman · August 23, 2015, 08:13 AM

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* * * Not going to hunt hogs, black bear, rabbits or elk. Going to shoot paper. What are the options? Red dots, scopes, open sights are all just fine suggestions. I ask about optics because my eyes aren't all that great these days--I'm 60.

Were you going to hunt with it, I would've suggested a low-mounted, low-power variable, like the old Weaver 1-3x. That would be a perfect set-up for hog- or deer-busting. Compact, lightweight, and 3x is enough magnification for any critter you'd likely shoot with a 45-70Gommit - hardly a prairie dog or varmint cartridge.

That said, for just punching holes in paper @ 100yds off the bench, choose anything that will help you see the target clearly.

esldude · June 24, 2019, 02:21 AM

http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showt...775&page=&vc=1

The Nikon Omega scope is almost as if made for the Ruger #1 in 45-70.

Paul B. · June 25, 2019, 04:55 PM

Dunno if you noticed but the thread is 4 years old. :ee:
Paul B.

fourbore · June 26, 2019, 03:48 PM

oh crap .... 4 years. senior member had a senior moment

August 20, 2015, 10:22 PM	#26
Bongo Boy Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2008 Location: Colo Spgs CO Posts: 517	Yes, it's a 6x36 now, for better or worse that's what we got to work with. Anyway, this chapter in this No 1's transformation is sort of closed for now. Unfortunately, it will be weeks at least before I'm able to wring this thing out at a range. Just casted some 420 and 325 gr slugs tonight, but won't be able to size lube and load for quite some time. Not quite retired yet. Dambit. __________________ NRA Benefactor Member “If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner.” T Bankhead "I think only the authorities should have weapons." The New American Electorate Last edited by Bongo Boy; August 21, 2015 at 07:33 AM.

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Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	Dunno if you noticed but the thread is 4 years old. :ee: Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

June 24, 2019, 02:21 AM	#28
esldude Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Posts: 438	http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showt...775&page=&vc=1 The Nikon Omega scope is almost as if made for the Ruger #1 in 45-70.

June 26, 2019, 03:48 PM	#30
fourbore Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2015 Location: new england Posts: 1,159	oh crap .... 4 years. senior member had a senior moment