Ruger No. 1B .243

[aqbill]

So far, so good! Took my new-to-me 1999 No. 1B .243 Winchester out to the range today to see what it would do at 100 yards with Federal factory 100 grain soft points. It has a Leupold VX IIc 3x9 scope on it. Nothwithstanding the 98 degree temps, 80 percent humidity and biting flies I put the last 3 rounds in a 1.5 inch group. Now, if I could just move the scope back just a little more...I've already ordered one of the Ruger BO4 offset rings for the rearmost mount which will get me another .75 inches and, if need be, will get a second one to back it up a bit further still. The trigger was not too bad either with no discernible creep but it's definitely on the heavy side - I'd guess about 5 to 6 pounds. All things considered it was a good introduction to Ruger No. 1 shooting!

 

[Buckeye Bill]

Welcome to the forum and congrates on that rifle. I like that 243 caliber. Post a picture if you get a chance.

 

[picketpin]

A good smith should be able to get the factory trigger down to 3 pounds and that should shrink you groups a bit.

#1s are all about barrel harmonics. Try a few different loads including bullet weights and one should shoot markedly better than the rest.

Congrats, a very good place to start, #1 B in 243. My best friend shot deer, antelope and squirrels for his for years before he bought a 22-250 to scope up for varmints. I still use a 243 "V" for windy day picketpins and chucks.

the best

Ross