Ruger Discontinues many models

[JT88]

I’ve always wanted a #1.

Everyone needs at least one

 

[JT88]

Anybody else hopeful that maybe it’s part of a strategy to move that production out of the northeast?

That would be a hugely beneficial move. We can hope!

 

[6mm Remington]

I’ve always wanted a #1.

I have two Ruger 1B's in 6mm Remington and 30-06. Both are beautiful and shoot great. I wish Ruger had made a 1B in 280AI. I'd swoon over that one.

 

[JT88]

My old boss bought me a 1B in 7 Mag for my 10 year work anniversary. Probably one of the best gifts I've ever received

 

[Hammsolo]

My old boss bought me a 1B in 7 Mag for my 10 year work anniversary. Probably one of the best gifts I've ever received

My boss sucks…

 

[Hammsolo]

My boss sucks…

I got a plaque for “25 years of excellence in education” this year… I definitely would prefer 2.5 rifles!!!

 

[JT88]

I got a plaque for “25 years of excellence in education” this year… I definitely would prefer 2.5 rifles!!!

Tell him you already knew that before you got the plaque because you're educated

 

[338win]

Sold a sp101 and gave away a 44 4in redhawk. Gonna keep my Hawkeye stainless 338 win until I die.

 

[Hammsolo]

I had a Mark Dos in 338 I miss dearly. It was a Christmas present from my parents. I sold it trying to dig myself out of a hole during my first marriage. Lots of lessons there. Maybe a 338 #1 would do me good?

 

[BobT1105]

I think Ruger is behind in machining technology on their older product lines, driving up manufacturing costs. Hopefully they are simply suspending production to upgrade their manufacturing capabilities.

I have a few Rugers and plan to hang on to them.

 

[JV842]

Okay, I’ve got an itch that needs to be scratched!!!! I want a No1 in 9.3X62….I’ve already got a 7X57 in the RSI that I love, I know they offered a 9.3X62 in the RSI Lipsey’s but I really wanted a 9.3X62 in the Tropical but I don’t think that was ever made. Any suggestions/recommendations?

 

[Ben Lamb]

I've got a 1S medium sporter in 9.3x74R. Don't forgo the rimmed version if you can find it. Very similar in what they can do in a #1.

 

[Redmt]

Okay, I’ve got an itch that needs to be scratched!!!! I want a No1 in 9.3X62….I’ve already got a 7X57 in the RSI that I love, I know they offered a 9.3X62 in the RSI Lipsey’s but I really wanted a 9.3X62 in the Tropical but I don’t think that was ever made. Any suggestions/recommendations?

@p_ham might be a good resource in finding what you are looking for.

 

[BobT1105]

I’m with Mr. Lamb, I would be looking for the 9.3x74R. I have a 1A in .270 that I really love. The Tropical rifle is pretty heavy, not really needed for the 9.3 cartridges IMHO.

 

[Ben Lamb]

There's a No1 light sporter in 9.3x62 on guns international.

 

[geetar]

Anybody else hopeful that maybe it’s part of a strategy to move that production out of the northeast? It wouldn’t be surprising to see them come south or maybe west to a more friendly environment. They could probably drive some cost down and improve the product if they get away from casting and into cnc.

They've already made plans if not already started moving production to North Carolina. The Gen II American rifles are made here in NC already as well as their Marlin line. Their corporate headquarters officially moved to Mayodan, NC back in January.