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October 19th, 2021, 08:24 AM
#11

Originally Posted by
Sam Menard
When I decided to go all in and use a single shot, I opted for the Browning B78. It’s not for everyone and is not as popular as the Ruger, but it’s a rack driver.
I used a Model 1885 Low Wall in .223 as a varmint rifle. I preferred the Ruger's sliding safety to cocking the hammer on the Browning. It was definitely a tack driver but so pretty that I didn't like taking it out in bad conditions.
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October 19th, 2021 08:24 AM
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October 20th, 2021, 06:16 PM
#12
Hi Kevin. A #1 is on my bucket list! Great thread and I hope you are keeping well, P.
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October 20th, 2021, 11:35 PM
#13
Has too much time on their hands

Originally Posted by
contaucreek
Hi Kevin. A #1 is on my bucket list! Great thread and I hope you are keeping well, P.
Well, Paul, if I decide not to keep this one, you'll get a PM, lol!
I took it out and shot a bunch of factory ammo and some handholds with no real joy.
Then I fired my only three rounds of 160 LeverEvolution and they made one ragged hole. I'd estimate group size at less than half an inch.
I'm going to try that load again and see if it was a fluke or not. That gives me an excuse to take my Marlin .30-30 Ackley out for a side-by-side comparison.
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October 22nd, 2021, 04:14 AM
#14
I have one in 7mm-08. An accurate rifle. The challenge I had was to find a scope with suitable eye relief. I finally went with a Vortex Scout. That said, I love it.
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October 22nd, 2021, 06:55 AM
#15

Originally Posted by
Fishtail
I have one in 7mm-08. An accurate rifle. The challenge I had was to find a scope with suitable eye relief. I finally went with a Vortex Scout. That said, I love it.
Scope mounting can be a challenge on the #1 because the mounts are further forward than on a bolt action. When I had mine I was lucky enough to locate a pair of hard-to-find Ruger extension rings.
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October 23rd, 2021, 12:58 AM
#16
Has too much time on their hands

Originally Posted by
Badenoch
Scope mounting can be a challenge on the #1 because the mounts are further forward than on a bolt action. When I had mine I was lucky enough to locate a pair of hard-to-find Ruger extension rings.
Mine just would be better with a touch more eye relief. I'll get just one extension ring for the rear.