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No.1 Sporter 7x57, Excellent Condition
No.1 Sporter 7x57, Excellent Condition
C$1,529.99
(C$1,529.99 Incl. tax)
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The Ruger No.1 Sporter is considered a classic "hunter's" rifle, offering a premium feel and superior handling in a compact package. This exceptional consignment rifle is in Excellent Condition, as seen in the attched pictures. Read more
Description
The Ruger No.1 Light Sporter with a 22-inch barrel is a compact, elegant falling-block single-shot rifle renowned for its exceptional balance, ease of carry in thick brush, and high-quality walnut/steel construction. Weighing less and maintaining a shorter overall length than most bolt-actions, it is favored by hunters who prioritize a single, well-placed shot.
Key Features and Performance
- Design & Handling: It is incredibly compact; a 22-inch barrel model is barely longer than bolt-action rifles with 18.5-inch barrels, making it ideal for saddle scabbards or thick brush.
- Action: The falling-block action is robust, simple, and allows for quick reloading of the single shot for experienced users.
- Accuracy & Reliability: Known for solid accuracy, though sometimes requiring attention to the fore-end/barrel contact (often needing to be free-floated or properly shimmed) to avoid stringing shots due to heat.
- Caliber: The 22-inch Sporter in 7x57 is an ideal light-recoiling, quick-handling rifle.
- Aesthetics: Known for its attractive walnut stock, checkering, and blued steel finish with a crisp 3½-pound trigger.
Advantages
- Compact, lightweight, and perfectly balanced for offhand shots.
- Extremely strong, safe action.
- Attractive, classic look with quality wood-to-metal fit.
- Ambidextrous operation.
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