Ruger

The Ruger number 1 is a bit of an anomaly. At a time when bolt action rifles offer high accuracy and easy tuning, semi auto rifles offer fast follow up shots on game, and lever action rifles offer the ultimate bush experience, the Ruger No. 1 delivers a single shot in a package no lighter than other available options. Yet, it’s seen success. The compact action saves a few inches that can be used for a longer barrel and the classy action oozes premium sex appeal. Not to mention the ribbing you can give fellow hunters who need to carry mags full of ammo into the field, while you’re capable with one in the rifle. The speciment I have here is a Ruger No1 K1-B-BBZ stainless laminate in 270 win mag. It weighs a ton compared to standard sporting rifles, but feels right at home across your lap on a ridge overlooking a field.

The action on Ruger No. 1 rifles is called a “falling block” action. After you throw the cartridge down into the chamber, the lever action moves a steel block up and behind the cartridge to hold it in place. This system offers a lot of options in changing the cartridge to be fired because all that is required is a barrel change and headspacing. However, due to the tollerances required, the lockup isn’t as tight as a bolt action rifle and theoretically the accuracy should be worse. After firing, the cartridge is ejected or extracted by pulling the lever down. That ejector can be tuned for how forcefully you want the empty case to come out, from softly sliding back to sending the case flying out at mach 2.

The green laminate 270, has only the rounds needed to sight in the Bushnell 3200 4-9X40 scope, it is in excellent condition. Comes with a sling a rifle case. The serial number shows teh gun manufactured in 2006, Bushnell scope added in 2010 and a 2 inch muzzle break added in 2012, making the originla 24" barrel 26".

These "falling block" single shot rifles are legendary. This is a nice one!