Ive gotten mixed emotions about my idea for a long range #1 in a heavy 30 like the 30-378.Ive got one in a 223 and a 300wby mag and i love them both...I wanna know what you others out there want in a custom number 1???Your ideal numero uno....Hit me with them i know im not the only dreamer out there.

What's it going to be used for and how long is "Long Range". ? For me it's very important that I have extreme accuracy out to at least 200 yds, I don't need a lot of power as all I shoot is paper targets in registered events where Bolt Actions are not allowed.
Ruger # 1 Guy

Well ive busted several milk jugs at about 430 with my 300wby mag.But that was just hold over no elevation adjustments to the scope and im confident i could kill stuff to that range with hold over id just rather have something more precise and i like those heavy hitters not at all affraid of recoil.My thought on this custom was some where around a 32 inch barrel..I havent researched yet the best barrel lenght for the 30-378 but this project is down the road so i got time.

Just rebarrel to 6.5x284 or something similar...problem solved!

I got mine, two of them actually...#1 in .300 H&H. Waited a loooong time for one so I figured why not get a pair. Even had a donor in .30-06 ready for rechambering.

I only have one No.1 an early red pad .22 Hornet model 1-B standard with very nice wood. I would love to have one in .35 Whelen.

My brother in law has a ruger #1 tropical that was a .416 remington. He had his smith take the barrel off, build him a 30" barrel in 30-378 wby. We now call the rifle the "UNDERTAKER"! It is absolutely amazing! It does kick like a mule though.

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