RUGER NO. 1 CARBON FIBER BARREL

[stk-300]

I saw a ruger no. 1 with a carbon fiber barrel. It looked great. Has anyone had any experience with barrel swaps on a no. 1?

 

[instructor]

I took my NO 1 and had Douglas make two barrels for it, one in 22-250 and other in 348 Winchester. Keep in mind that replacement barrels require that they are fitted to your action for dimensions vary from action to action but other than that only part change out is the extractor suitable for different case head dimensions. Did the same for my NO 3 but in 4570 and 6BR calibers.

 

[jakes10mm]

Who did you use for your #1 gunsmithing. I have a 45-70 model that I'm thinking about having converted to 358 win for hunting.

 

[instructor]

I only live about 10 or so miles from Douglas Barrel Co. and had them do the work on both the NO 1 and NO 3.
Have used Douglas for various barrels over the years and find them to be quite accurate and overall, well done.
Over the years Douglas has done considerable number of barrels for the military and LE groups and have what is called a SPR MK 12 Mod 0 which uses a Douglas barrel as well, it is an accurized AR 15 version of the M16 military rifle. Douglas does good work.