Ruger No. 1 Disassembly and Reassembly
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Internally, Ruger No. 1 rifles have amazingly few parts, but not everyone knows how to disassemble them for cleaning. So I made this video.
Well, actually, I made this video twice. The first time was years ago when my editing skills left a lot to be desired (loud background music driving people crazy). But, in spite of its deficiencies, lots of people referred to that video over time, so I thought I should revisit it and, this time, do a better job.
By the way, UA-cam demonetizes any content demonstrating how to take firearms apart (which discourages creators from making them, in case you're wondering why there's so few). It's an unbelievably idiotic policy.
But I think it's an important topic to cover, so I set aside a day and re-did the video anyway. If you want to give UA-cam the finger for the way they treat the firearms-owning community, consider giving this video a thumbs up (and, even better, subscribing). Cheers.
The older (less viewer-friendly, but more detailed) version of this video can still be found here: • How to Disassemble and...
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Have recently bought a 308 from 2003. Also trimmed the barrel down to 22 inches and threaded for suppressor. Very pleased with the gun.
Cool. They're great rifles alright.
The Ruger No 1 is my all-time favorite rifle.
Bought my first, a 45-70, in 1974.
I have owned 3 in 45-70, 3 in 375 H&H (the one I have now has been re-barreled to 375 Flanged Magnum Nitro Express), 458 Win Mag, 416 Rigby, 450-400 Nitro Express, 300 H&H (a Boddington Kudu) and 30-40 Krag.
Thanks for this video! And your rifle is magnificent!
Thanks for the compliment. Always nice to hear from another Ruger No. 1 afficionado.
Nice 45-120, I just bought a 45-70, 25-year-old, new from old stock from 1997, never fired unless once at the factory, but no telltale evidence. Your kind manner is pleasant to watch and listen to. When working with such a beauty, I often put 1-2 layers of masking tape on surfaces adjacent to those that require screwdriver or punch action.
Thanks. And I like your idea of using the masking tape.
An excellent video. Your first one covering the subject was fine as well but as you discovered you didn’t really need the background music. Your presentation style is pleasing to listen to & stands on it’s own without ‘enhancements’.
Thanks for the compliment and for giving me that second kick at the can Russell!
Love your Ruger no.1 and the caliber it's beautiful. I may attempt breaking down my 1984 model to see what I can clean up. I don't believe it's every been taken apart.
One problem I encountered was self inflicted: up until about1995 I was an avid wd40 user 4 of my older #1’s accumulated so much crap around and inside the block it was softening the firing pin fall. Some gun scrubber for degreasing and switching to ballistol for rust prevention and lube solved it
Sounds like good advice. Thanks.
I have always wanted a Ruger #1 in 7mm Rem mag .Maybe next year.
Stay alert and safe
Nice to hear, they're great guns! Good fortune to you as well.
One of mine is rebarreled to 376 Steyr and yes it has taken a cape Buffalo
Very cool!
Great Video.. Would love to see a video on the trigger Disassembly ....
Thanks Billy. Although not showing it's disassembly, I do have a short video showing the trigger assembly somewhere... Oh, here it is: ua-cam.com/video/Pbkr3baRq9c/v-deo.html
Awesome Video. Thank you
You're very welcome Jim. Glad you liked it!
Ruger N1 os one of muy favourite rifles.
Thanks a lot for this nice introduction into Ruger No. 1 surgery. Is it, by any way, possible / advisable to remove the rear stock? I might have to transport a No. 1 which is not fitting the case i have at hand as it is....
Yes, you definitely can remove that stock Norman (I've done it before). Start with removing the two Philips-head wood screws holding the recoil pad on. Once that's removed, you'll need a 7/16" socket on an extension. There's a big hole going into the stock, headed to the receiver which you'll see once the recoil pad is off. Just reach the socket into there and, with a rachet at the end of the extension, undo the bolt. Once it's unscrewed, the receiver will be lose from the stock.
Good man, thanks for mentioning God, we're commanded to be diciples and shine the light. Praise God.
is the Falling block at an angle to the bore or is it at 90 degrees?
Good question. I'm pretty sure it's precisely 90 degrees, but I could be mistaken.
Don ,is that a straight taper on that barrel ?
Great vid 👌
Yes, it is George. Glad you liked the new version of this video.
I own a No 1 in .44 Magnum and and probably have a 1,000 rounds through it. I have never disassembled the gun. Am I going to run into problems eventually?
....I do as thorough a cleaning and lubing as I can with everything assembled....
Then this channel is definitely for you Moto! I made the following video, showing how to do that: ua-cam.com/video/QY8HmxEl5iw/v-deo.html
Congrats on that gem! I keep seing them in .458 WM, .45-70, 7 STW, 7 Rem Mag., .22 Hornet, .223, ... whatever, but none in .357 and none in .44 Magnum. Keep it. Never sell it! 😂
Hey ,Im having a barrel made for my gun and I was wondering what diameter is your's at the muzzle .
This barrel will be 28" long and will taper down from 1.156 to
.750
I just measured mine and it tapers from 1" at the chamber end to 7/8" at the muzzle George. My barrel is 29" long. Hope this helps.
@@TheWaytoNativeChronicles thanks 👍
I recently purchased a used No. 1 in .270 Win. It came with a Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8 scope. My problem is that with the scope mounted as close to the rear as possible without touching the back sight it is still to far from my eye. Has anyone found a scope with a longer eye relief to alleviate this problem?
I put an EGW picatinny on mine. Can mount a little further back and don't even need offset mounts.
@@KolyaNickD thank you. I’ll look into that.
@Kandyman54 they take a little filing and trimming to get an exact fit over the barrel /receiver interface but otherwise a perfect fit on my 2003 308 model.
Beautiful & Simple Rifles, always wanted one because of that, so pricey though? Thanks for showing it to us. Mike
You're welcome Mike. Yeah, I suppose they're a little on the pricey side. Maybe partly because Ruger doesn't make a whole lot of them. Well made for the money though.
Ruger has curtailed production of the No 1 and wouldn’t be surprised if production comes to an end. Without Lipsey’s exclusives, the company probably would have dropped the line years ago.
who engraved it?
An engraver named Robt. Evans in Oregon.
Stop dry firing your rifle
Who made you the boss of me? ;)