I've always liked the #1A, but only had one in 7x57 back in the 80's for a brief period. The other 3 chamberings are so mundane as to not bother and I often opined that if they would make them more unique calibers, I would snap one up. In the last year, I had to put my money where my mouth was; adding a 257 Roberts, 6.5x55, 303 Brithish, 300 H&H(#1S), 35 Whelen, and a SS 45-70(#1S). I sold two of the 30-30 #1A's to buddies. So, as previously mentioned, there have been no 308 #1A's since I was in high school and knew not of such things. Myself and two friends are patiently waiting for the return of the 308 #1A, a rifle I would have bought decades ago, if Ruger had made them(just like my 44 Special Blackhawks). Enjoy!! Bob! :D