Ruger Number 1 Sight Options

The last Number 1 I purchased was a 1S in .35 Whelen. I have been thinking about putting a peep sight on it, perhaps a Skinner. Have any of you tried this sight on your Number 1 and if so, what was your solution for the original rear sight? Are there any other peep sight options you would suggest?
Thanks,
Don

I have the same rifle (35 Wh). Have you shot yours yet? In fact I have two - a really nice wood 35Wh No.1S medium (24" bbl) became available after I had already purchased a NIB same rifle with rather plain wood, and well,.... I really like 35 caliber!

I had a #1s in 45/70 with a NECG site that worked well with the original front site.

I scabbed a modified X/S Weaver back-up sight to a modified Burris Ruger to Weaver adapter. The last 3 pic's are of a KRSI in 7x57 that I also made the same sight for. It installs in a couple of seconds. Always goes back to zero. I did have to install a higher front sight blade. RJ

I have a 416 Remington with the NECG sight. Works perfectly.

I was thinking about this today.

I wonder how a Gunsite Scout peep sight would work.

Edited to add: looking at the pic, it is a pretty tall sight...

Looking at the NECG sight, it looks to me like the body of the sight would obstruct sight picture. Do you guys using this sight notice that?

I definitely noticed the NECG blocking the view of the target. I sold mine and started using nothing but X/S ghost ring rear sights. I have killed a considerable amount of deer and hogs with my X/S ghost ring sighted rifles. I started using them when Ashley Emerson started the company, before he sold it to X/S. They are best quality sights. RJ

A scout rifle rear sight assembly will mount anywhere one can attach a Ruger scope ring. However, one will have to drill and tap one hole in the bottom of the ring attaching groove for the attaching screw. Bob! :wink:

That's the kicker, drilling that hole. If you go there, you better have it done professionally, unless you have experience at it. I've done half a dozen or so for X/S sights. Solid carbide drill bits are your friend. RJ

What XS sight do you use for the #1?

I wish Skinner would make a peep that replicates the scope rail for a #1, rather than attaches to it.

Take rail off, bolt the sight in place.

Shame on you, Joe. You know Mr. Bill calls that a quarter rib, rails is what trains run on. Bob!! :mrgreen:

I will blame it on early onset Alzheimer's…

I have both the NECG and the Skinner on Ruger rifles. Both are excellent. The Skinner is elegant and sleek, but required a taller front sight. The NECG is robust and easier to zero, but bulky. Both are a fantastic iron sights upgrade and make near to mid range shots much easier.

Joe S. The drilling and tapping that I was talking about I did was on M77's. I should have said that. I use a modified X/S ghost ring sight on my No.1 like in the pictures I posted above. This sight now has a small thumb wheel on one side, instead of the torx screw so I can attach it without tools. RJ
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