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Hello from Dover UK
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:05 am
by drone
Hi, I have a #1 in 308 and a #3 in 223.
I have the opportunity to acquire a #1 chambered for the 8 x 64S for peanuts and wondered if anyone in the US had one in this caliber and, if so, how marked is the recoil as I am just getting over a rotator cuff injury in my shooting shoulder and don't want to push it too much.
Re: Hello from Dover UK
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:16 pm
by 67stingray
Hello and welcome, nice single shot rifles you have there, I'm sure you know their addictive. You must be a peanut farmer, I don't know of many people with that kind of peanuts in stock. You'll find a very knowledgeable and welcoming group here. Good luck on your rehab.
Bennett
Re: Hello from Dover UK
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:18 pm
by gunman42782
Welcome from KY! Two beautiful single shots you have!
Re: Hello from Dover UK
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:50 pm
by Ruger8r
Welcome to the party! Nice rifles.
I'm not an expert on these but I don't think Ruger produced a No. 1 in that caliber, which may account for the peanuts.
With a pressure level near 59,000 psi and heavy bullets I'd guess recoil would be similar to a 30-06. I'm sure other, more knowledgeable members will chime in but I wanted to get this out for your consideration.
This is a cool forum with the most helpful Ruger owners on the planet posting on it. Enjoy!
Re: Hello from Dover UK
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:27 pm
by Watertender
Greetings! I believe you are our 2nd member from the UK. Our other UK member lives in Derbyshire and is a Ruger shotgun man. I am not a single shot rifle owner but there is a lot of knowledge among the members about them. We have fun here so join in the festivities!!
Re: Hello from Dover UK
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:20 pm
by SPAS 15
Welcome from Derbyshire, U.K.
If you like or shoot Ruger firearms, want to learn more about them you have come to the right place.
The folks here are a great bunch and very knowledgeable. Join in and get involved.
Re: Hello from Dover UK
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:54 am
by drone
Actually I screwed up on the cartridge, it's an 8 x 68S. This link is t the vihtavuori data page
https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-da ... tridge=100
It's actually far to powerful for my requirement so I passed on it.
Many thanks for all the comments btw.