Extreme Ruger#1's - The Nitro Express Collection

Here's a look at a collection of Ruger #1 rifles chambered in the
classic big-bore Nitro Express calibers developed early in the last century to take the world's largest game.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

.500 nitro express is one beastly cartridge. That's one expensive collection of Rugers. Very nice chamberings.

[@Chebva]

Holy shit! My shoulder hurts just from watching you sir. You are granted the "Man card" seal of approval. Nice collection of No1's right there. $$$$$

[@izuksammy]

Sir, your channel should be called "1tuffshouler"

[@wilsonferreira6997]

Me parecio exelentisimo su video sr. Bellisima coleccion. Falto el .375 H&H mg tal vez. Felicitaciones. From Uruguay

[@BigRedPower59]

Balls of solid rock and a shoulder to boot.

[@paulsimmons5726]

You Sir, have my shoulder's utmost respect! Beautiful collection of guns!

[@landman177]

EXCELLENT! I'm, a big fan of the NO 1. This has been a very informative and delightful video! Thank you

[@TheIrishd501]

Nice collection....... absolutely beautiful rifles.

[@jarrettreece240]

what a champion video! quick and straight to the point info on the cartridges and then no fluff straight to the shooting. every gun video should be like this

[@alexs1972]

Fun fact: These work well on squirrels too

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

what squirrel?lol

[@PeliKarhu600]

yes, if you want to change them into pink mist :D

[@sappynos6440]

I use these for seagull soup

[@Patriot-rising]

Haha! It is all funny till the squirrels shoot back.

[@STEVEBURTON99]

How do you know? Have you ever recovered a squirrel that was hit by one of these? I didn't think so. That's probably because squirrels are too fast and are able to dodge out of the way of these massive high-energy bullets. 😂😂😈😈

[@benawachiphillips1946]

So much quality info so fast!

[@DenoKeller]

Awesome collection and beautiful firearms !!! I’d be extremely proud to have these in my collection !!! Thank You for sharing part of your collection ! GOD Bless

[@arodrigues2843]

Deno Keller : Sir, I have some, (big), experience with those big bores in Africa, and I shrudded when I saw the way you put your right hand grabbing the rifle.!!!!!! The index on the trigger, of course, BUT the other 3 fingers, over the lever, instead of grabbing firmly on the stock.??? I couldn't believe my eyes.!!! I cringed in advance.!!! Besides that friendly comment, loved the subject of your video. I also own several of those Rugers, in big bores. Cheers mate.!!

[@paradiseroad6405]

...magnificent collection of Ruger #1 rifles...thanks for showing them...

[@NorthEastSaskFarmer]

Meanwhile here in saskatchewan, Canada. My buddies think they have a cannon when they acquire a .375 H&H

[@MrBillinoregon]

Avi, I really do admire your ability to handle that recoil. I max out at the .450-400 with 400-grain bullet. By the way, my information is that Jeffery introduced the .450-400 in 1902, and that it was the do-everything African cartridge for about a decade until Holland introduced the .375 in 1912.

[@kombik98]

Geez, my shoulder is hurting just watching it!

[@paradiseroad6405]

...I keep coming back to this video...one of my favorites...

[@gunfighter2012]

Very cool collection, thanks for showing us.

[@garyK.45ACP]

Nice collection. I have two. A 7x57 and a .45-70 which has a 34" bull barrel, tang sight, globe front. I love the #1 rifle. They make up a classic "stopping rifle" as you have discovered!

[@nima4416]

best ever review of big bore caliber. short and efficient god bless and thumbs up

[@gunnareriksen8756]

That is some gems!.

[@kroisostreasure]

Great review! Concise and full of useful info - thank you! And such a great big bore calibers Ruger No. 1 collection you have Sir!

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Love the Classic Calibers👍

[@tenmauto]

absolutely amazing. those rifles are really awesome.

[@gunnareriksen8756]

Not only awesome, they are the best. Try one out. Never regret!.

[@gunnareriksen8756]

One of a kind. A masterpiece!.

[@Patriot-rising]

I will take that collection off your hands because I am just one of those nice guys. ;-) God I love the Ruger No 1's . I have owned quite a few back when I was collecting Red Labels as well. Today I own one No 1 in 22-250 and 1 Ruger Red Label all weather. I miss some of the super nice No 1's I at one time owned. Who doesn't have a " I wish I still had that firearm" story. I would love to get into a Drillings or a James Purdey & Sons. All the great firearms many of us miss out on in a lifetime. I own some pretty old firearms like a Winchester 1886 , a early Sako and Steyr Mannlicher. But these are well below some of my dream rifles. And yes I am very impressed the the Ruger No 1's as well. I have seen some dang nice wood and engraved with gold inlay models. Superb rifles indeed. Thank you for providing us with this video. I enjoyed it tremendously.

[@cekamsr]

Excellent video sir! Man, the biggest gun I have is a 45-70, I couldn't imagine shooting a days worth of some of those big bores!

[@gerryaddley6200]

Thank you for showing off your amazing collection of Ruger #1's

[@Darkblue1945]

Thanks for sharing, Avi. Very informative and as always, beautiful big game rifles.

[@jameshatfield3436]

Man i have watched rhis hunter for years and just love his video information

[@thomasfrontcakas5999]

Think I've watched this 10 times .totally amazing how a guy his size can handle such insane recoil all in a row. Tough guy

[@lukeshackleton1215]

One hell of a collection - thanks for the video.

[@paoemantega8793]

What a treat to see this lovely range, an interesting experiment and delivered with skill and clarity, thank you :)

[@rhpicayune]

Subscribed !!! I love love love big thumpers, and shoulder-killers !

[@jim88252]

You truly love the big bores.. And I truly love to watch your vids.

[@Bruceconsidered01]

A very nice collection.. How is your shoulder? Thanks for the video.

[@falloutm134]

Thanks Avi for your awesome videos.

[@ronaldtrask3444]

Very impressive collections. And even more impressive shooting.

[@houardtredmond9112]

gorgeous collection

[@5887MXX]

Nice quick informative info for someone who is definitely not an expert on some of this big bore stuff, hope to see more!

[@alexpocs8649]

Extremely informative. I gained actual recoil and penetration information in less time with noBS. Truly a good video. Thank you.

[@John-gc3qk]

love your collection, thank you

[@thomasfrontcakas5999]

Love this recoil junkie. Tough as nails

[@founditnow54]

Awesome shooting and form my friend!

[@BobJohnson-xg9ng]

Amazing. I had a #1H in .458, reloaded and shot a lot, could shoot about 10 before shoulder hurt. Got scared of highly compressed powder charge, so rechambered for .450 Dakota. Hurt so bad I could only fire 2 shots. Wanted to reload with mild loads, bever got around to it. It was super accurate.

[@larrypesek8818]

What a fantastic video for the amount of time!!! Thank you. A Ruger #1 is on my wish list but in a more mundane caliber!

[@djsgravely]

What a great collection. Very cool. Those are TRUE hunting rifles.

[@mikehagan4320]

Good video! Thanks for creating it. Best Wishes! M.H.

[@senormofeta6726]

Very impressive! Thank you

[@jerseycasull4546]

I love your videos, I own a Ruger #1 In 416 Rigby myself

[@1tufgun]

+kevin davis hi. in fact, I have 40 new Norma brass for sale if you're interested ? $ 100 plus shipping. let me know your e mail so we could make arrangement to get it to you. Avi

[@staccatoglock]

This dude is awesome! 💪🏼😎🇺🇸

[@ducatiluvr]

Oh man I'm jealous of that incredible collection

[@AF-O6]

You must be among the toughest humans in the world! That’s retina detaching recoil in all your vids. Thank you for your channel. I certainly enjoy it, and you’ve inspired me to procure a few big bore revolvers...my shoulder isn’t as strong as yours!

[@kysephia]

It's about time you posted another video. Love your vids.

[@MikeStar2000]

Amazing rifle collection! Thanks for sharing.

[@dancornelius320]

My Friend there probably still has a concussion 😆. Awesome collection and interesting demo.

[@Hunter-vk2wu]

love the collection :)

[@billrea66]

My first 45/70 damn near broke my shoulder on 3rd shot . I can't imagine firing any of these beasts ! Now , my 2nd 45/70 , is reloaded with IMR-4227 at 24 grains . Recoil is very acceptable and manage able . 34 grains of IMR-4198 produce a recoil of 3/4 that of factory boolit recoil .

[@angeljohnson4970]

Damn nice collection ! Ruger 1 in each cal. Salute

[@seecampacp5107]

Whew I have a 450-400 and I know what thats like to shoot a bit....but all those guns in one day? Respect for you sir.

[@culebrasty]

Thank you very much Sir👍

[@jimb7710]

Great video thank you for taking the shoulder pain.

[@jimchappell3284]

I own a few No. 1s Some of favorite rifles. Love the action and wood stocks. Thanks for the video

[@MrPh30]

.450 Ne was not banned because of recoil, it was banned due to the fear of rebels in India and Sudan would get their hands on components for their Martini rifles in .500-450 MH . Therefor the .470, rt al came in design and use. But if rebels would have used bullets and powder in MH rifles they would have gotten a very nasty surprise. I have Ruger nr 1 in.450 too, like it very much . Perhaps most cartridge to fit easy . I have used from 350 grain upp to 500 grain in .460 Wby starter load , it is great compact combination that.

[@1tufgun]

MrPh30. yes indeed ! the 450 Ne was banned mostly due to the rebels activities in India. unfortunately it was too late to correct this error in this video which was already posted & will have to be redone with further cost and lost of ratings. recoil was also a concern at that time . your insights are on Que. AVI

[@alexanderbarth8320]

I've watched this clip a couple of times when ever it poked up to relating videos. That little Guy with his glasses on is tuff as nails. He is shooting the big boomers just like a 223.

[@davidnovatka3346]

I have a Ruger #1 in a 460 Weatherby. It doesn't have a break. It is by far the hardest kicking firearm I own.

[@MrGrxxx123]

love the #1!!!

[@KolyaNickD]

I love these #1s - so compact and purposeful. I will try and get one in 243 some day though probably better suited to nice long cartridges like a 270 when it comes to loading

[@craigschiller1599]

What an awsome collection & brilliant u shot them all. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@bigbob1699]

Great ! Love to see what you are hiding in the broom closet .

[@ToadleyBrowne]

Great videos! What you are doing is physically demanding. Your collection of fine weapons is remarkable. I have a new favorite channel.

[@thewizardofcroagz394]

All action and no fluff...you sir know how to make a video!!!!

[@markfung5654]

A strong shoulder and bank account. I wish I could do what you do. Beautiful rifles mate.

[@davidv.3135]

Thanks! I liked that!

[@garycrandall8649]

I love my Ruger No 1 Tropical in 458 win mag. It's a great cast bullet cartridge. I like hunting deer and elk with 500 grain cast bullets. I have to go with spine shots and it puts them down real good.

[@KDD0063]

can you put 45-70 bullets in the 458 win mag case? assuming you have a an appropriate bullet weight and load

[@garycrandall8649]

@@KDD0063 Yes you can, I do it all the time, the rifles are both the same 457 / 458 diameter, 459 if you are using cast bullets. BTW, I have since that posting three years ago, I had my gunsmith ream out my Ruger No 1 Tropical to a 458 Lott. It still shoots 458 Win Mag but now shoots the more powerful 458 Lott in addition.

[@wrektum]

What a great video! I have a #1 in .243 and it is the most cool rifle ever!

[@gunnareriksen8756]

One of a kind. A masterpiece!.

[@tanksouth]

Thanks.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Thanks for sharing sir! Great vid, fantastic rifles. Steel shoulder. Greets from the Netherlands, T.

[@wildrangeringreen]

The no. 1 is a nice field-rifle, my uncle loves his. .450 diameter guns/ammo weren't banned everywhere in the Empire, just in the Sudan, and parts of India where there was concern of rebel groups capturing the ammo and remanufacturing it to feed the old surplus .450 military rifles there... so the solution was to increase the bore diameter by .02" to get around the law, yet offer similar performance to the .450 nitro. Gotta love the 450/400 chambering, good all around cartridge for a lot of hunting, depending on how it's loaded.

[@bryanlee676]

Hi Avi, I have enjoyed your videos for some time now. Like you, I love the big bore stuff, and especially love your No. 1 collection. If you don't mind me asking, who did the 505 Gibbs and 577 Nitro conversion? Regards, Bryan

[@jasyamaha]

At 0:22 in when he says "fire each rifle" he rolls his shoulder in anticipation 😬 Beautiful rifles

[@jl7294]

Great video! Thank you!

[@ThomasPerra]

I purchased one of your #1s in 450 ne excelent fun very accurate Tom Perra

[@africantwin173]

I hope that we see some more action on this channel. I love nitro.

[@edwardporter5905]

Damb dude thats a mint in @1s. Nice collection

[@bobbyvillalobos3159]

Nice collection of big bore rifles :)

[@michaelrichter8973]

I was impressed to see 416 Rigby out penatrate the outhers

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Smaller diameter bullets will allmost allways out-penetrate larger ones due to less frontal area.

[@JS-ed2hg]

Subscribed! nice collection and man you had to be sore after this video!

[@Sixgunningcom]

Wow, very nice collection!

[@Docsjeff]

He’s going to need shoulder reconstruction surgery! Those are all FEROCIOUS!

[@1tufgun]

Docsjeff. thanks for your concern however, the way to control harsh recoil effects on your body you have to move with the recoil motion as I do & apply your body weight on the front leg and move with the recoil rearwards motion without any resistance. furthermore, I seems to have natural ability to resist recoil energy. its called transfer of energy and body stance. My shoulder is quite fine. Avi

[@thephotoyak]

I had a No. 1 in .450 NE 3 1/4". It had the Ruger C profile, so a lighter weight barrel then the factory .458 WM and Lotts. It was too light at only 7 lbs 10 oz. I made a lead filled tube for the hole in the stock that added 11 oz and added scope and rings pretty much just for increased weight. Got it to 9.5 lbs. Since the No. 1 is so much stronger than 100 year old double rifles I got a 500 grain TSX going to 2450 fps. Which is about what a very hot Lott load would run. She was very lively in the recoil department.

[@huntingandfishing1079]

Awesome collection

[@Sandwichbull]

that recoil looks painful but fun as hell

[@TelltheElder]

Interesting video. I love the No.1 and have one in 303. I will get one in a geavier caliber soon. Great video.

[@kenmiller8499]

I love my Number 1 in 9.3x74R!!

[@harbanssingh3125]

Great video man. my main hunting rifle is a ruger no1 ( only 3006 :-P ) Now i want a bigger one . i thoroughly enjoyed watching thanks

[@Chickennss]

Dude. You firing these rifles makes me laugh every time.

[@HK_roller_delayed]

What beautiful specimens! How does one obtain a Ruger #1 in such exotic calibers. I know they offer or have offered at one time the .458 Lott, 450/400NE, and .416 Rigby. I'm assuming the only way to get one in say 500NE for example would be to have a #1 tropical re-barreled?

[@Sherman62]

Yes, at least a couple are custom barreled. Very nice. It's too bad that No.1 production has been limited so much. They are great handling rifles.

[@OG78746]

Damn bro, you're a trooper! Nice Rifles!

[@stevenacarter77]

Outstanding Video

[@rudragirik745]

I would love to see one of these in .460 s&w magnum with a 16" barrel.

[@JackGorton1960s]

All exc cartridges. Nice rugers.