Ruger # 1 and Sharps Actions {Edited}
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Randy shows his Ruger #1 with modification for top accuracy, as well as his Sharps 7x300 Wby made on an early Sharp’s action. Note that the rings he made for this Ruger were done over 30 years ago and he no longer offers this service.
Les Bowman, Randy’s mentor, and Bill Ruger worked on the early Ruger actions and Bill wanted Les to do a write up on them. Les refused as he saw some problems with the early models. Les and Randy discussed the issues and Randy came up with a way, using his own Ruger #1, to modify parts of the build
In 1969 Les was once again brought into the early development of the Sharp’s single shot action in the transition from Sharp-Borchardt rifle. Les and Mike Keesey from Sharp’s with Randy at the bench, tested out a number of the protypes at the range outside of Cody.
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I love these old timers, the knowledge and lifetime experience is unparalleled.
Hi Randy, fantastic content!
My shooting journey started with a Hopkins and Allen 922 at the age of 5. It was Mom's main meat getter and a gift from her Gramps.
Probably at age 11 there was a fellow with a High Wall in 219 Donaldson at the range. Very old school bench rest guy and to me he was a wizard. He was reloading with an arbor press at the bench and probably shooting .25 MOA or so.
I was hooked from then on by single shot rifles.
I love wildcats and odd calibers...never was smart enough to own an '06 or .243.
I built a Low Wall in 257 Roberts and a High Wall in 35 Whelen when it was still a wildcat.
Both were,(are), accurate dependable rifles that pretty well covered all bases.
The 257 is an easy .5 minute shooter and the Whelen around .75.
I use one load in each gun.
Somewhere along the way I decided that the 7x57 might be the ultimate solution for a one gun arsenal.
170 grain bullets for bear, elk and hogs. 140 for all else.
I bought a Number 1 with great expectations. Wow...failure. Besides the hangar issue the throat was just too long even for 175g Nosler Partition.
Lots of loads later I just hung it up.
Somewhere along the line I heard about the Hicks device. I decided to give it a go.
I decided to go all out so I got a nice piece of Bastogne for a stock and Shilen Barrel. Conetol too! Beautiful and strong.
The gun shot acceptably well and I used it mostly with 140g Partition bullets. I was getting roughly .75 inch groups. OK, but not amazing.
I found that rifle to be pretty finicky and stuck with that bullet at about 2600 fps. It did not like any of the various 160/170/175g offerings.
I never fell in love with it and eventually gave it to a dear friend who coveted the rifle.
He mainly hunts blacktail deer so the proven load was more than enough.
I stuck with my 1885's and TC for awhile. but something happened.
I had a chance to take some time off and attend the Summer gunsmithing program at Lassen College.
We got to shoot a fair bit socially and one of the other students had No.1 in 243 that was pretty much putting everything through one hole.
To make a long story less long he shared his 'secret'...basically as you outlined.
With his guidance I built another 7x57 and wow...big difference.
I just use two loads with it.
The 140 at just under 2700fps will put 5 shots under .5" from cold.
The 175g at just under 2500fps is nearly as good.
I subsequently built a 22 Hornet and 9.3x74R with pretty similar results.
The 9.3 was built well before Ruger offered it.
Anyway, your method was not only simple but more effective than the afore mentioned gadget.
No real inletting issues, simpler to bed and not as finicky. Probably less overall time involved and certainly stronger.
Other than not using the gadget it was an identical build to the first 7x57
It's not like you need any validation...you precede yourself!
But I thought it might be an interesting anecdote.
Cheers!
I have a Winchester 1885 in 45-70 built by Miroku(2010 anniversary edition). It's a great shooter for a factory gun. As far as I can tell, it seems to be free floated. I can run a piece of paper all the way down the barrel from the top of forend to the receiver. Nothing compared to the beautiful and precise single shots you showed us of course, but I am quite happy with mine.
I used to buy and read the Guns & Ammo magazine and it reviewed guns including Ruger No 1. Its writers never found a fault on any of them. Every gun was perfect in their opinion. It was advertising, not objective review. This is an example.
Thank you Sir, I have wanted a Ruger no1 for almost 40yrs. Just purchsed a unfired "shipped in 94" Ruger 77 in 25-06 from a gentlemans estate. Thank you Sir, the knowledge you are willing to share is appreciated.
Great video! This man help me out a lot on repair the ruger i had was messed up, this channel was a big help on understanding rugers a bit more
I am not really understand, is that mean release the forensic tension and bedding the barrel a few inches and flute the front barrel?
Thank you.
I finally bought a Ruger No.1 in .270 Win last year after drooling over them for many years. I knew about the forearm hanger problem but learned about the scope mount the hard way. I sighted it in during warm weather wearing a light shirt. I took it deer hunting and could not get a shot off because the scope (Leupold Vari-X III 2.5X8) was too far from my eye with heavy clothing.
That is a beautiful rifle! I love the maple stock. Thanks for sharing Mr. Selby.
Had a 270 years ago and it did exactly what you said it would do bc of pressure. I traded it off after about 300 rounds. Loved the idea of it but hated that I couldn’t get it to group consistently. Thank you for explaining
Thanks for putting out this single shot video! I have a Ruger No.1 in .338 WinMag I rarely shoot, and never really thought about the forearm problem you speak of. If I understood what you were describing, the forearm is attached to a lug on the barrel which causes a loss in accuracy as the barrel heats up from subsequent shots, causing following shots to string upward? And the fix was to add a protrusion to the front of the receiver block to attach the forearm to so it is no longer tightened down to the barrel? That's what it sounded like to me, and makes sense!
In reading through your website I noticed a familiar name or two you were lucky enough to learn under, P.O. Ackley in particular. I started to appreciate firearms probably at about the same age you did, but maybe a couple of years earlier. I remember giving reloading a try in the early 60's, beginning with attempts at giving once fired .22 rimfire cases new life, before advancing on to one of those high dollar Lee Loaders after I finished high school and had purchased my first centerfire for $19, a surplus Mauser 98 sporterized and converted to .30-'06.
During that era I lost interest in studying the Sears-Roebuck, and instead looked forward to receiving the next Herter's catalog in the mail! I certainly remember the huge color photo selection of fancy wood they sold for custom stockmaking. Then there was the local neighborhood gunsmith, Mr. Curtis, we kids would hang around just because it was so interesting to watch him work. He had a shop in his backyard, and would test rimfire arms by shooting them into an old tree as a backstop. Nobody complained, not even the highway patrolman who lived next door! If we tried that these days here in California, the S.W.A.T. team would have us surrounded and a helicopter circling overhead.
I ended up joining Uncle Sam's Navy to avoid the Vietnam draft, and in 1968 and 1969 ended up floating up and down the Mekong River anyway. I did get to play with the world's largest machine gun of that era, the 3"-50. Since I was going to be stuck with many boring days for a couple of years, I joined the NRA so I'd at least have some monthly reading material. I also joined a book-of-the-month club advertised in the American Rifleman, and that's where I came into buying gunsmithing and hunting books, including one by P.O. Ackley I'm sure I still have.
I can relate to your machinist and tool & die experience, too, as I followed the same path. Late 1970 was the beginning of my tool & die career, starting with setting/maintaining, then building molds, and a year later I officially joined the company's apprenticeship program to begin a 38 year career specializing mostly in building progressive dies.
Keep those videos coming!
Thank you for your sharing your knowledge and experience. The Thompson Center Encore is a good platform. While I don’t usually get the sub 1/2” accuracy I do get less than 3/4”. I have rifle, shotgun, and muzzle loader barrels. The system just flat out works. I’ve hunted Wyoming several times around the Kaycee area. every time I will experience shirt sleeves, wind, and snow within my hunt window. Great state!
I've used brake action rifles a lot and enjoy them. One thing to remember about them is if you use the rifle a lot the headspace will eventually become excessive as the pivot of the barrel wares.
@@russellkeeling4387 I have yet to notice a problem with headspace. I do use the aftermarket pin. A pin that you have to remove a bit of the forend with. It locks the pin into place. I have shot well over a thousand times with all my different barrels, with no problem. A LOT of 7 mag.
Nice video. My Ruger#1V 25-06 has a factory 24" bull barrel. I'm not a gunsmith but hit on an accurizing trick. I used high pressure gasket material under the front and rear barrel/forearm contact points. The modification was done in 1998, the year I purcased the gun. I check zero every year and get consistent sub 1 MOA with my handloads shooting Nosler 115 grain Ballistic Tip bullets and a healthy charge of Retumbo powder. I solved the scope creep problem using the factory rings by using a long eye relief scope. Keep posting the great videos.
Yep, again Thank you for your talks sir. You have forgotten more than I know about firearms. I mean that out of humility, and respect. Love those rifles.
I have two No. 1s. 7 Rem Mag and 257 Roberts. Put the Hicks in both and sanded out the fore end to get the stock off the barrel. Still didn’t shoot great. Then I started hand loading and learned that the throats are super long. Once I seated the bullets closer to the lands they started shooting good groups. I believe Randy talks about this when he says he didn’t seat the bullets into the powder capacity.
That's a couple beautiful rifles you got there Randy.
I've no trouble believing the accuracy of those rifles, especially the Sharps with the 30" barrel.
It's commonly thought that good accuracy can't be had out of long, thin barrels but, if the barrel length is correct for the muzzle velocity, very long barrels can be very repeatable because of the delayed muzzle movement, accentuated by the very long barrel length.
Thank you Randy for the history of those rifles. Very interesting indeed.
Great informational video, what you explained about the No1 is exactly what I found and how I fix it also. I also went to TSJC
Good to hear.
Thanks for watching.
Hello Randy. I had to write a say how much I appreciate your videos and your great contribution to our passion, guns-hunting and conservation. I live in Maine, former Marine, I unlisted in 67, foolish thing to do in hind sight. Able to come home by the Grace of God. If your still making videos on you tube, I’d love to hear what you have to say about the 35 Whelen. I use one for moose here in Maine. God love you and Cathy. The grace of God is with us all. Thank you Mike
Excellent work, Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Just saw your video on the #1 and reminded me of my experience about 35*yrs ago! Using a good friend’s 243 #1 with a big scope ,hit a woodchuck @ 400 yds ! No joke! But i think the best thing was i was told ( if you hit it you will hear a WHOOP sound before you hear the shot!) And i did!! I don’t think alot of people know that? Just thought I’d share!
Enjoyed the talk very much. The beauty of your rifles is astounding.
I believe that if i could look into his gun safe i would need some oxygen to get my breath. Thanks mr and Mrs Selby for all that you do. Ps.merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
You can feel the knowledge bleeding through the screen to the viewer Thank You
Incredibly interesting as always sir, thank you for that insight.
I would give up anything to work beside you sir in the hopes to gain your knowledge of Firearms an help to carry on your legacy
I had a Ruger #1 in .416 Rigby. Amazing caliber. Sako are good weapons too. Back then, I had a Sako 375 H&H converted to the 404 Jeffery caliber by a Nuremberg gunsmith. A .416 Rigby would not have fit into the system. At that time, such weapons were not yet common, even in America. I went hunting in the Czech Republic in the 90s with a Ruger No. 1 with Mannlicher stock and 20" barrel and caliber 7x57mm. I shot a roe buck there at 180 m. 7x57 is a good hunting cartridge. I also had a pre-war Mauser in 7x57 (1937). But actually I was a target shooter and one shot was enough. I am a German from Franconia and now live in Thailand.
When I look at your rifles It reminds me of my old beat up 82 F250 truck that I put a 460 Lincoln motor in and a steel flatbed on with oak sides and how superior it was to all my friends brand new shiny trucks that they washed and polished all the time. I could take my truck on the worst narrow logging roads and drag limbs down the sides all day and never worried a bit. Your rifles are like those fancy trucks, they're too damn nice and beautiful to ever want to hunt with!! LOL If I ever had a rifle as nice as the ones you make I would never want to let anyone else ever touch it and would only want to shoot it off the bench wearing white gloves and put silk handkerchiefs on the sandbags to be sure it didn't get scratched!! I have 2 old reconditioned 1917 Enfields that I had rebarrelled by a gunsmith and put Boyds laminated stocks on and glass bedded and added Timney triggers and reblued. I did all the work myself except the barrel changes and chambering. I'm really proud of them, but not afraid to use them. Your guns belong in a museum!! If I ever took one hunting I'd want to carry it in a padded case all day and only get it out long enough to fire a shot at game!! LOL After watching pretty much all of your videos, that's the only complaint I can come up with. I wish everyone today took pride in their work as much as you do. So many today are just incompetent or just don't care. My Grandpap always told me that any job worth doing is worth doing right!! From what I have seen you feel the same and live up to it.
Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
You have touched a fact that few people understand about falling block rifles, that is the length of the overall rifle is some 4" shorter than an equivalent bolt action, this makes a huge difference in handling, I too have always liked the falling block action, and have Farquharson and Westly Richards type, although in rather larger calibers like 577 NE and 475 x 3 1/2" , but I do have a G Gibbs in 303, which is a lovely case rifle with Selous side plates, I look forward to viewing many more of your informed discussion videos. Chris B.
My first Ruger #1 was an International model in 30-06. I was surprised how short it was when I first opened the box. It took some getting used to the muzzle blast that rifle produced. It was the easiest rifle I ever sighted in.
Rechambering a nr 1 to NE cartridge gives some very interesting options to load for also. .458 to .450NE .
Do you know what they call an installed modification that's still working after 40+ years?
A solution.
I always preferred the Winchester high wall and low wall single shot recievers myself. I like the sleek look. If i could get one at a decent price i would build a 28" octagon batreled varmint rifle in 225win with it great case for that those actions. I have two 225wins both model 70 winchesters
That sharps rifle is a masterpiece. I wanted to watch the video again just to look at it. I'd hunt with it, and would do more cosmetic damage to it sleeping with it lol.
Thank you sir. Great tutorial.
If I didn't already have a mess of rifles that took a darn long time to get the whole smoo to working right, I'd gladly bet that I'd have done better for myself buying only 3 center fired rifles from Mr. Randy.
I could have extended my point blank range by a hundred yards easy.
I am 64 and too dam old for a precision rifle. Semper Fi Mr. Randy.
I was surprised that the Colt-Sharps never caught on. Perhaps if the exterior of the action had been shaped to look more like the original Sharps Borchardt?
Thank you. To the point, as always.
I have a Ruger No. 1 in .375H&H that I am very fond of. I hope to one day have a few more in other chamberings.
Amazing work
Can you still find the sharps actions anymore? I must have one after watching this. Those are two spectacular rifles and I love single shots.
I haven't looked. Type in "Sharps actions for sale", all in quotes and see what you get. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Ruger no1
@@TheRealGunsmith u are a very knowledgeable person. Love old calibers. U are so right on the stuff that works. Would u build me a #1 rifle.
@@vernonlarson7016 Contact us through our "Contact us" page on our website. The site is always listed at the end of each video. Look forward to working with you.
Thank You Sir.
Finally somebody has the sense to combine the right barrel length with the used cartridge. Combinations of high powder capacity cartridges with short barrels just does not make sense if you wish to tease out the best performance out of magnum shells!
Appreciate the wisdom.
I sure wish I could send you my .300wm no.1. I cannot get the thinnest piece of paper between the barrel and forearm so I haven’t even shot it yet. It’s stainless and wood and I’d love to be able to use it because it’s gorgeous
Randy, I just gleam a lot from your videos. As I stated, in the past that I'm new to reloading. My goal for this year is to get set up with the appropriate accessories to reload cartilages for my Howa .25-06 single bolt action rifle. I had Sportsman Warehouse mount a SWFA SS3-15X42 I'm pleased with my rifle. your fed back on weight of bullets, powder, and tools I will need?
Randy, I'm sure this question has been asked, but do you offer Ruger No. 1 accurizing services? Or do you have instructions on how to go about the process as you described? I have 4, No. 1's that need accurizing. Thanks!
Beautiful rifle
Love your ruger number 1. Love shooting at the range and people telling me that I need a bolt action to be accurate until I beat them with my single shot
wow what a story, beautiful rifles... i went to TSJC 20 years ago.. some of the best memories of my life. while I was there my baby was a Ruger #1 in 300 Rem Ultra Mag, had a Burris Signature select scope on it... nice wood from the factory... and occasion to learn about that hanger issue hehe. Loved that rifle. Have you ever worked with a Dakota model 10, and if so do you have any advice on that?
I have a Ruger no.1B, originally in 25 06. I had it rebored to 35 whelen, I'm very pleased with the accuracy @1" moa...Off topic question: I have a 243 win Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe that I've just installed a Leupold FX11 6x36. The possible problem is with the scope set back to achieve my proper eye relief, the scope is only 1/32+or- off the barrel....Is that a real problem for a mild caliber like the .243? Thanks Randy!
Randy, I read years ago, that Bill Ruger had high regard for the Volquartsen action.
Is the #1 based more on the Sharps action, or the Volquartsen?
I could be misinformed, as it’s been a long time ago.
I remember that Ruger also based the design of his 1949 .22 auto, on the 8mm Type 14 pistol of WWII, of which I own both.
Now I understand how the old timers got the velocities they put down on paper. Younger writers say overly optimistic.
Mr Randy is a shiloh sharps action strong enough to chamber a 7mag
I have a Ruger #1 in 25/06 , and coming soon , in 40/65 . I am very fond of single shot rifles . To these , I have a custom Browning/Winchester in 25/06 which doesn't like me ? It fell over and cracked the stock. Got that fixed , then it failed to shoot ? When trigger was pulled , nothing happened ? It's been with a busy Smithy for 2+ months now , may get back next month ? Good learning video along with your guns .
Randy seeing as you are the reigning authority on rifle accurizing I had a question for you. if you would be so kind to enlighten me? I have two Savage Model No.10 rifles and had the following Question. Now if all other variables remain the same, If I zero the first rifle at 100 yards and then swap out the bolt from the second rifle into the first one that was originally zeroed, will it change the zero of the rifle or affect accuracy in any way? Simply wondering because the bolt handles are different...however the bolts are functionally identical. I just like the aesthetic of one over the other. Thanks In Advance!
Your variable influencing the equation is the slight variance in headspacing between the two different bolts
@@commoncorysense1809 of course, but will that affect the flight of the bullet?
@@chrisalbrecht2894 for sure besides a multitude of other factors, the difference between the two will impact how far the bullet has to jump to engage the rifling
I love your vdo keep up the good work. I think your wife should get saint hood.
It would have been nice if you had explained why, due to the pressure that the forestock applies to the barrel in an original No.1, the successive shots creeps up. Why is the pressure applied increased? Is it due to heat? Why does the heat increase that pressure? --- Also, why are the extra long barrels that you like not particularly fragile to harmonics? Does not the vibration increase with the distance from the anchor (bedding) point? You say that you can shoot many types of ammunitions with high accuracy and high velocity. These long barrels should ring like bells when fired. Thank you for this very expert opinion on the Ruger No. 1 and Sharp recreation. Very interesting.
Barrel pressure by the fore end destroys groups. Match quality barrels are stress relieved in the manufacturing process.
And no, they aren't. If the barrels and lengths I chose, for very good reason, for highest velocity, best SD, best accuracy for use and bullet weights for the particular caliber, etc, were negatively affected by harmonics, I wouldn't use them.
Thanks for watching.
@@TheRealGunsmith Thank you.
Good, informative video Mr. Selby. Long barrels are good barrels! I hate the midget barrels being put on factory guns the last 20 some years now. Good looking rifles.
Could you please make a video showing how the falling block action rifles function? I do not understand /cannot figure out what keeps the action closed. Looks like it was very easy to open. Why doesn't it (the lever) fall down? What keeps it up and "in battery"?
Y.T. channel guy "USOG" has shown his fine-looking assortment of single shot rifles and I hoped he would explain it but that did not happen. I'm in my m-d 60's now and have wondered this for decades. Rugers, Shiloh-Sharps, and iirc "Farquhar's"(spelling ?) or the old Remington Rolling Block actions.
A bolt-action weapon locks up solid. A breech-opening shotgun or rifle (like a Drilling/Combo gun or the old Savage model 24 combo gun have under levers inside the bottom of the action, and opening levers, usually on top, near the thumb safety. I understand those. Do you have a video explaining the "Falling Block action" with photos or drawings? Or, if you know of someone that does have such a video, could you steer me that away?
All actions of the falling block design have in the mechanism, mechanically, something that hods the action shut at all times. It varies a bit from manufacturer to manufacturer.
I'll consider a video on this down the line.
Thanks for watching.
@@TheRealGunsmith Thanks!
I have a no 1 in 25-06,when i got It ,i got a got a good gunsmith to look at it,he asked me what what i was use for 117 bullits when i got back it had a real thick 27 barral with the wright twist for heavy bullits,good scope ,worked triger, good kick pad with right lenght butt for good triger control and at 70 meters it shoot clover leafs, i am going to look if it has that screw in it, love the gun, nelly a much as the 300 h&h but work done to it
I was wondering do you make single shot rifles these days for hunting.
Yes, I do.
Thanks for watching.
I once had a #1 in 220 swift most beautiful rifle I ever owned
I handed down a Ruger #3 to my son not to long ago. I carried that rifle for many years and never had a problem with the action. The #3 did not have a latch on the cocking level whereas my #1's do. The #1's both have a problem of the lever opening when I don't want it to. When carrying the rifle they sometimes open the action and the cartridge is gone. The latch on the cocking lever needs a much stronger spring and I was wondering if a replacement for that spring is available which is stronger.
What rifling twist is this 25-06 ?
Can you make this in a break open action ? Interested on takedown rifles with ejectors no exposed hammer if i can help it.
I need really get a hold of you.
Great Channel !
A 10" twist. Sorry, the design of the action is not compatible with my takedown system.
Thanks for watching.
Sir, Thank you for the single shot action info. What are your feelings about a falling block action made by HH Greener maker in Australia? I was looking at one recently for sale and it seems to be a very smoothe and well made action. Thanks again. your videos are very informative.
They are very good.
Thanks for watching.
Now that Sharps 7x300 is a perfect fit. What twist is that barrel ?
Can that be built in a takedown ?
It is a 9" twist. No takedown on the Sharps rifle, even if one can be found, as they don't lend themselves to my system.
Thanks for watching.
I stayed away from one shot rifles because of that reason are they better built today and which ones, are better thank u
Try the Thompson Contenders.
I like the Thompson encore pro hunters,very accurate,and they don’t use rugers front hanger problem.
What reason?
@@jasonweishaupt1828 Thanks jason love the one shot rifles because of their weight but had no luck finding any info on Accuracy
@@fisher1972 THANK YOU
Great fix! I need to have this done to a No. 1 I just picked up in 7mm mag. Can I send you mine, or if you’re not smithing anymore could you show a quick tutorial? Great vid, thanks for posting!
I am working on and building rifles daily. I can do the work you'd like. Contact me from our webpage, randyscustomrifles.com through email or phone listed. I'll be glad to help.
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful No.1. What do you think of the Winchester High Wall 1885? I have had good results with mine in 300 Win Mag.
It is a good rifle. I prefer internal hammer single shots. Good shooting and thanks for watching.
Wondering what you think of the 3006 in a single shot with a longer barrel I've found performance near or better than a 300 win mag in a 22 in barrel.
You should elaborate on what load and barrel length you're trying to sell as being "near or better" than the .300 Win. Mag.! I have been hand loading for and shooting the .300 Win. Mag. for 50 years and have a difficult time indeed believing that the case capacity of the 30-06, regardless of barrel length can put it anywhere near the performance levels of a properly hand loaded .300 Win. Mag.
I never cared for Ruger intregol rings they are very crude as far as being straight and as close to exact as CNC aluminum rings. I like Ruger 77 actions and have a 264win with a 30" barrel i used a 77 action for I squared up and did the trigger for a long range hunting rifle. I drilled and tapped for 8-40 screws for a ken farrel 20moa pic rail with seekins 30mm rings
I need to know this, I have one in 6ppc usa
Ever shoot the brownings ?
Yes, often. May have that as a video one day.
Thanks for watching.
Have you retired from gunsmithing ? the reason I ask In all of this 6.5 craze I would like a 264 win mag.What would be a good platform to rebarrel in 264 WM now my preference is either 6.5 -06 or 6.5-284 .But brass ! well I don't know what to do seems 264WM still has factory ammo so brass is more prevalent ? A custom built rifle is a bit above my budget buy a new barrel.
Still working, building rifles, doing conversions, rechambering, barreling, repairs, etc.
The .264 is one of the very best cartridges in 6.5 Win.
Thanks for watching.
The key comment was he changed the barrel. Put a better one on.
Hey Randy where did all that dark hair go. Guess gun powder turns the hair white. That's one thing I've got you beat in. Mine is whiter than yours and mostly gone.😂😂
LOL! OH! Is that what caused that white hair? ;)
Thanks for watching.
Wow. How do I get one of those?
Hi Aarron. I can build you a Ruger #1, but not the Sharps as there were few actions made. This one in the video is my personal rifle.
You can contact me through information on our website, therealgunsmith.com or randyscustomrifles.com. I'll be glad to help.
Thanks for watching!
I’d love to have you build me a river number 1 in 450 bushmaster.
Hell I was only nine
man it is beautifull //what was top cal 416 or 458 //505 gibbs were custom if i am informed right //i am from europe so never saw one but on IWA// man id have 1 but here laws are // 10 joule air rifle is here a on licence same to 9 mm glock and we know it is non lethal to rabbit /at least for 3 day he might die on 5th //we can buy crossbows that penn soft levell3a west like paper on 300 m not even need to be 18//a single flintlock muskett or pirate 1 shooter is same as glock 17 again //idiots and writing law/well to be fair //possible great minds but never held no rifle air or black to auto //should not write laws to restrict me havin lol blunderbuss//but can own tac 15/16 crossbow on ar subreciver lolo
Its ok for randy to shoot animals at 6 r 700 yards. But yall better not! Its not for u. 🤷♂️
More than anything else, the shooting world needs a good stainless custom falling block action. Strongest action, simplest, and most compact.