Pistol Caliber #1 ?

[FLUndertaker]

What pistol calibers has the #1 rifle been offered in over the years? I am considering one in .460s&w. Has it ever been offered in .500s&w?

 

[RSIno1]

Numero Uno is your friend http://www.classicsportingarms.com/ruger-no-1-rarity-tables/ruger-no-1-caliber-list-and-production-data/

This is intended to be a complete caliber list of all Ruger No. 1’s that were commercially produced. It does not include the “one of a kind” chamberings that have been made.
204 Ruger, 218 Bee, 22 Hornet, 222 Rem, 223, 22 PPC, 22-250 Rem, 220 Swift, 6mm PPC, 6mm Rem, 243 Win, 250 Savage, 257 Roberts, 25/06, 257 Weatherby, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×55, 6.5 Rem Mag, 6.5-284 Norma, 264 Win Mag, 270 Win, 270 Weatherby, .275 Rigby, 280 Rem, 280 Ackley Improved, 284 Win, 7×57, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm STW, 7mm/08, 30-06, 30/30, 30-40 Krag, 300 RCM, 300 H&H, 300 Weatherby, 300 Win Mag, 308 Win, 7.62×39, 303 British, 338 RCM, 338 Federal, 338 Win Mag, 35 Whelen, 357 Mag, 9.3×62, 9.3x74R, 375 H&H, 375 Ruger, 38-55 Win, 404 Jeffrey, 405 Win, 450/400 Nitro Express 3”, 416 Ruger, 416 Rem Mag, 416 Rigby, .44 Rem. Mag., 460 S&W, 45-70 Govt, 450 Bushmaster, 450 Marlin. 450 Nitro Express 3 1/4”, 458 Win Mag, 458 Lott, 475 Linebaugh, 475 Turnbull

 

[mlazarus5388]

I know for sure Ruger made the No. 1 in 44 magnum. And I know for sure they are cool little rifles.

 

[seasterl]

I had a couple No.1 converted to 445 SuperMag and 500S&W. The projects took years working with a couple different gunsmiths. Ballistically, the 445 SuperMag is like the 444 Marlin but operates at higher pressure. I did the project initially because I like the idea of buying bullets in bulk and using them in multiple firearms. I absolutely love my two No.1. I will say, though, that sight regulation was a very difficult process because it’s much trial and error. NECG (New England Custom Gun) makes the best parts for the rifle. While the two rifles turned out great and I enjoy the “idea” of loading the same projectiles for revolver and rifle, in reality I ended up using different bullets for each gun, meaning, I went with lightweight bullets for 44 Special, mid-weight for 44 Mag, and heavier bullets for the 445SM rifle. The 500S&W is a different animal, though, when using Barnes bullets. I don’t know why Ruger hasn’t offered this chambering yet. If I had to do it all over again, I would have kept one of them in 45-70 and been done with it. With the throat reamed out to accept the Hornady 500gr solid, there’s not much it can’t do if the range is kept reasonable. IMO, the No.1 is the ideal rifle for guys (like me) that prefer iron sights. I think for No.1 fans that don’t want to do a custom 500S&W, the 475 Linebaugh (or 460S&W) would be great to have.

 

[G2]

I think for No.1 fans that don’t want to do a custom 500S&W, the 475 Linebaugh (or 460S&W) would be great to have.

Well this is good to hear,
I finally found myself a 2012 shipped, No.1, model# 11337, 22” 1-S Medium Sporter,
I really have liked it.

I aquired the 44Mag and with the 20” barrel it feels good but it is a stubby chunk of a rifle.
My No.3 44 Mag with its 22” barrel just feels right, the reason I wanted the first offering 475L with the 22” vs 20” barrel.

One would not think that 2” matters. It is noticeable. :wink:

 

[Hvymax]

Stubbing in a custom barrel blank would probably be the fastest and easiest way to do it. The bullet weight issues are due to the rifling twist rate not working with your desired projectiles. By ordering your rifling cut and twist rate tailored to your desired projectiles allows you to get anything you want.

 

[flyer898]

I like big bore Ruger Number 1 rifles and so far I have six: .35 Whelen, .375 H&H, .405 Winchester, .416 Rigby, .45-70, and .458 Lott. I am on the lookout for a .404 Jeffrey and a .450/400 3" Nitro-Express (same bullet diameter - .411-.412). But maybe I am getting to old to shoot hard kicking rifles; I hope not because it sure is fun.
However, the new California excise tax (abomination) has me sufficiently irritated that until it is overturned I am unlikely to buy anymore guns. By then it will have acheived the state's overall objective of putting most gun dealers out of business. (See the one-gun-a-month and audio/video surveillance requirements.)
Thank you @RSIno1 for the list.

 

[Pál_K]

I like big bore Ruger Number 1 rifles and so far I have six: .35 Whelen, .375 H&H, .405 Winchester, .416 Rigby, .45-70, and .458 Lott. I am on the lookout for a .404 Jeffrey and a .450/400 3" Nitro-Express (same bullet diameter - .411-.412). But maybe I am getting to old to shoot hard kicking rifles; I hope not because it sure is fun.
However, the new California excise tax (abomination) has me sufficiently irritated that until it is overturned I am unlikely to buy anymore guns. By then it will have acheived the state's overall objective of putting most gun dealers out of business. (See the one-gun-a-month and audio/video surveillance requirements.)
Thank you @RSIno1 for the list.

There was a guy on youtube who apparently had five Ruger No.1's, some custom made I suppose. I believe they were .375 H&H, .416 Rigby, .450 NE, .470 NE, and .505 Gibbs.

He shot them all and did a penetration test. I can no longer find the video, though.

My No.1 is in .375 H&H and I have a CZ550 in .416 Rigby. Having a No.1 in .470 NE or .505 Gibbs would be a hoot. However, if I were going to ask Ruger to make me a custom No.1, rifle it would be in .475 No.2 NE - a magnificent round. I have the rounds, but not the rifle.

By the way, Canada banned the Ruger No.1 by name simply because one of its possible chamberings is .460 Weatherby - which exceeds their legal energy thresholds.

 

[GasGuzzler]

I've seen a .357.

 

[91B40]

I saw one, too. It was a special deal for purchase by California Highway Patrol troopers, if I remember correctly. Way overpriced. Besides, it was not stainless.