Hi: As you can see I am new to this site. A very good one. Here is my question and I do not mean to offend anyone. I have acquired a Ruger No. 1 in 45-70, Grade 1, Lyman Centennial edition. Before I got it, it got separated from its presentation wood box, accessories etc. and has been previously fired. No unringing the bell.
I would also like to shoot it. I would like to remove the Lyman Centennial scope and mount a modern scope on it. There is no quarter rib and the Lyman is mounted with a "base" just in front of the receiver and at the muzzle.
Questions: What factory base would I need, some thought a 1 V or 1 Varmint as it has a heavier 28 inch barrel "roughly" 1.1 or 1.2 inches at the breech.
Additionally how far forward would the second base need be placed to meet standard Ruger spacing. What screw size and depth or any other suggestions ?
Finally I would like to mount a rubber recoil pad but the butt is curved and the steel recoil plate is curved and Ruger said they only have flat based recoil pads. The other issue is I do not want to cut or alter the stock and the length of pull is already 13.5 inches.
Any ideas, suggestions etc. would be appreciated. thanks jims
I would also like to shoot it. I would like to remove the Lyman Centennial scope and mount a modern scope on it. There is no quarter rib and the Lyman is mounted with a "base" just in front of the receiver and at the muzzle.
Questions: What factory base would I need, some thought a 1 V or 1 Varmint as it has a heavier 28 inch barrel "roughly" 1.1 or 1.2 inches at the breech.
Additionally how far forward would the second base need be placed to meet standard Ruger spacing. What screw size and depth or any other suggestions ?
Finally I would like to mount a rubber recoil pad but the butt is curved and the steel recoil plate is curved and Ruger said they only have flat based recoil pads. The other issue is I do not want to cut or alter the stock and the length of pull is already 13.5 inches.
Any ideas, suggestions etc. would be appreciated. thanks jims