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Ruger No. 1
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Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1967
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RugerNo.1

Ruger No. 1
Ruger No. 1 Photo: Arthurrh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
80
Reliability
85
Stopping Power
75
Durability
80
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
65
Calibre Versatility
85
Build Quality
90
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraCold War
In service1967–2013
Operators16 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
81
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
4/35
Cold War
36/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
80
Reliability
85
Stopping Power
75
Durability
80
Ergonomics
70
Optics-Readiness
65
Calibre Versatility
85
Build Quality
90
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Ruger No. 1
Prime contractor
Production
1967–2013
Unit Price (current)
$1.8K↗ 40% inflation · 2012→2025
Original Price
$1.3K (2012)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.8K
Original: $1.3K (2012)
Inflation: +%40
81
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerBill Ruger
  • Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.54 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • CartridgeVarious (see article)
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length0.61 mm
  • Sight Typenone, or open sights
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Features1MOD.1
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1967Production started
  2. 2013Production ended
59
years in service
46
years in production
16
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A breech mechanism in artillery where the breechblock slides vertically downward to open or close the breech.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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