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After much soul(and reloading data ) searching, I just ordered a new Ruger No.1 in .218 Bee. I want to use the Hornady 35 gr. V-Max and the 40 gr. Sierra Hp's. Anyone do any reloading of the Bee? 
Ruger No.1 in .218 Bee
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Munenn: Ruger No.1's are like Colt SAA"s. They look, feel and shoot great. And, they are made right here, in the good ol' U.S.ofA. :cheers:
Munenn: Ruger No.1's are like Colt SAA"s. They look, feel and shoot great. And, they are made right here, in the good ol' U.S.ofA. :cheers:
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I'm no stranger to the No.1- I have 2. The first is a 45-70, and you're right- it's as handy as anything. No.1 #2 is a custom job with a heavy octagonal barrel in .300 H&H mag. That's my modernised "Quigley" gun, now that my Sharps is gone. I'm real fond of them both. Almost bought one in .218 Bee myself, only it was too heavy for what I wanted it for- I was hoping for the same balance and heft as the 45-70. Neat cartridge, though.
So, good luck with your rifle, and let us know how the .218 Bee pans out, okay?.
I'm no stranger to the No.1- I have 2. The first is a 45-70, and you're right- it's as handy as anything. No.1 #2 is a custom job with a heavy octagonal barrel in .300 H&H mag. That's my modernised "Quigley" gun, now that my Sharps is gone. I'm real fond of them both. Almost bought one in .218 Bee myself, only it was too heavy for what I wanted it for- I was hoping for the same balance and heft as the 45-70. Neat cartridge, though.
So, good luck with your rifle, and let us know how the .218 Bee pans out, okay?.
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Picked up my new No.1 in .218 Bee today. Put a Leupold 4 x 12 on it and fired some home grown loads. I used Hornady's 35 gr. v-Max and Lil Gun. After firing (and cleaning after each shot) the first 20 rounds, I tried three loads. 14 gr., 14.5 gr. and 15 gr. of Lil Gun. The last group of 15 gr. was the best. 3/4" group at 100 yds. Now a little fine tuning. Looks like I'll have my new Turkey Gun in operation by the star :cheers: t of this year's season.
Picked up my new No.1 in .218 Bee today. Put a Leupold 4 x 12 on it and fired some home grown loads. I used Hornady's 35 gr. v-Max and Lil Gun. After firing (and cleaning after each shot) the first 20 rounds, I tried three loads. 14 gr., 14.5 gr. and 15 gr. of Lil Gun. The last group of 15 gr. was the best. 3/4" group at 100 yds. Now a little fine tuning. Looks like I'll have my new Turkey Gun in operation by the star :cheers: t of this year's season.
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See my post in the rifle section for my load development. Finally a shooter.
See my post in the rifle section for my load development. Finally a shooter.
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