hickok45 is a national treasure!

I have owned a Ruger No.1 338WM since 1996, and it is my favourite hunting rifle (African bush) for the following reasons: It is as fast as a shotgun and actually has the same safety mechanism - you never miss on a 1 second quick opportunity; Even with a 26" barrel, it is far shorter and lighter than any bolt action rifle - it is a pleasure to walk with it the whole day long; There is no drop in the heel of the stock and recoil is only backwards - no problem of hitting the eye with a mounted scope.

Ruger number one, of the most beautiful guns in the world.

I love you Hickock!! I never had a grandfather but I've been watching you for about 8 years now. Thank you for what you do!!

This man goes plinking with a .338 Win Mag. What an absolute legend!

Classic Rifle. Someone once wrote ‘have you ever met a hunter carrying a single shot rifle who did not know what they were doing?’. I liked that line. Awesome calibre! Like the way it could take down a Grizzly in self defence but still flat shooting at long range. Thank you 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

One thing I love about his videos is that there is no unnecessary editing. I’ve seen some KZfaqr have 6 cuts in one single sentence. Hickok45 never fails to deliver.

My buddy has one in .458 magnum. He got it for Christmas in 1982. The first weekend in 1983 we shot it from the bench. I fired seven rounds with a light jacket on. My nose was bleeding! Haha Both of us have always enjoyed big bore rifles! That was a great day! Much more comfortable to shoot standing so you can lean into heavy recoil!!

I've never shot a Ruger #1 but I've owned a nearly 50 year old Browning Model 78 in 25-06 since it was new. By far, that falling block single shot is my favorite rifle. The single shots are just so very solid and elegant.

I don't know but just me but there's something just Majestic about the Old West Guns and the single shots I love my single lever action rifle and my Colt Army Single Action pistols

I'm a big fan of single shot rifles, but this rifle is more than that. The gentleman in question brightened my day with his refined style of presentation of such a unique item. I don't know if the man is alive anymore, if he is, may God grant him a long and healthy life. Milenko from the Balkans.

Walking softly but also carrying a big stick. Beautiful bit of kit and very capable chambering. During my hunting career, long since retired, I toted my faithful number one “ Tropical “ over many a hill and dale. Pretty much anywhere I could carry a gun. In reliable Holland & Holland .375 magnum loading. She has fallen silent now but she sits in a very proud corner of my rifle cabinet. A wooden cabinet my dear mother had made for a gift for me so many years ago. Nicknamed the New Jersey the famous battleship that rifle is a treasure to me and one would be hard pressed to identify it from new. From forty below to a hundred and ten the Leopold scope 3X9 and firearm was as rock in dependable reliability. Before transitioning from my Winchester model 70 A in 30 06 caliber. Largest bull elk taken with that rifle was six point with 56” between widest point of inside antlers. Got the urge for a .375 and bought my Tropical. It served me well also and over the years it took 25 mule deer 🦌 bucks and 12 bull elk largest a six point as well but not as that magnificent first bull.

"If John Browning can do it, then you can do it." I appreciate your confidence in us.

As a hunter first shot accuracy is most important and this shoots same hole groups on cold bore everytime

Welcome to the Ruger #1 family.....they are special. I have had a few but currently have a 25-06 and it is amazingly accurate.

I have had a Ruger #1 in a wildcat 30-338 since 1984. Extremely accurate and flat shooting gun. One thing you can do with a #1 is sand the interior of the wood on the forearm to increase the space between the wood and the barrel. The forearm is held onto the barrel with a single screw to a forearm hanger. If the wood is touching the barrel, as the barrel heats up it will push on the wood and the point of aim will change and the rifle will become less accurate as the barrel vibration changes continually as the barrel expands. Providing a slightly larger clearance between the forearm and the barrel eliminates the problem. It's the opposite of bedding the barrel because the gun has a separate stock and forearm.

Mine is an International chambered in 7x57 Mauser. My favorite rifle and the most difficult to handload. Bill Ruger was a genius.

Hey Hickok! Have a great day and a great weekend, love your videos sir!

I deer hunt here in WV with a Ruger MKII .338 Win Mag. I handload my own 200 gr SP. I’ve shot all my Deer in WV, Bobcat, Coyote and even a Black Bear in Saskatchewan Canada all with my .338 Win Mag.

i have not seen anyone do a video on the number 1 ruger . really enjoyed the history and shooting ! 338 win mag is a great round. my Dad always wanted one in the BAR 338 win mag, another sweet rifle. thanks for giving the ruger number 1 some love!

I recently acquired a No. 1 in 220 Swift. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but expect great accuracy. Nice rifles.

27:36 "a great gun for defense" I love this

I own a Winchester model 70 in .338 Win mag. After about 10 rounds, your shoulder is going feel it. That’s a beautiful No. 1. I also have a No. 1 chambered in .458 Lott, it recoils a lotttt!!

Clearly the best round for home defense. If your home is being invaded by angry rhinos.

My single shot is an Enfield 1896 Falling Block converted to 303 Brit. I think it was originally a black powder gun, which I had slightly modified to have contemporary sights. Also, I've a Remington rolling block in 7x57 from 1864.

Hickok is doing Americans a favor showing us these beautiful firearms

I finally got one in .300 win mag, it was born 1980 , beautiful it is got a leupold 4-14-40 scope on it !

I was finally able to purchase a Ruger No. 1 in my favorite caliber of 30.06 and I love it.

What a gorgeous piece of ordnance

Great video. Loved my Ruger #1 in 30.06 but it was heavy hauling around the mountains. Thanks for bringing back some memories!

I've always loved the simplicity of a single shot. I have a few, but never a Ruger No 1, but its on my list of rifles I hope to own one day. My Dad had one in 45-70 that I really wanted, but he traded it to my Uncle for something. I always feel like a single shot makes me a better hunter. I always try for 1 sot 1 kill, but a single shot keeps that in the back of mind more.

Both of my Ruger #1s are beautiful in appearance and shoot with excellent accuracy. One is a 22-250 with a bull barrel the other, a very accurate .270. They are treasured. Also own a Ruger Model 77 in .338 Win Mag. Accurate as well--the first shot IS the most important! Lots of punch with the .338 in both directions. LOL

Thank you for this... I absolutely love the Ruger No.1

Life is always good with Hickok45 and any gun.

I have a Ruger No1 in 218 Bee. I love the styling and look of the rifle. If they weren't so expensive, I would have a bunch of them. Especially in the more classic cartridges such as 7x57 or 300 H&H

Beautiful masterpiece of craftsmanship!

My hunting rifles have always been Rugers. My 1st and 2nd was the M77 chambered in 270 and 7mm magnum. My oldest son also chose the Ruger in 7mm magnum. As far as the Ruger No1 I absolutely love the craftsmanship and quality put into every one. I will own one in either the hard hitting 338 or possibly the super fast velocity of the Ruger 204. No matter the caliber, it’s the quality as well as the piece of firearm history that I would hope would stay passed down for generations in my family. I own an Over/under 16 ga Merkel shotgun. An absolutely beautiful, and amazing craftsmanship but to me, the No1 is atleast equal to if not surpasses the craftsmanship of the very respectable Merkel. That’s saying a lot when considering the monetary value of each firearm. In other words, the No1 is extremely an incredible work of art which can be bought at a fraction of what it’s worth.

In my opinion, the Ruger #1 is one of the most elegant looking rifles made.

What a beautiful piece and has some kick!! Love your content sir and the knowledge you share. 🇺🇸

The trophy bonded ammo line is a amazing hunting rounds, I use them in my .308 and .300 Win Mag, I'm on the hunt for my first No.1 at this time but they are very hard to find and expensive when you do, great video as always!

An absolute pristine beauty. Love the single shot for strength through its simplicity.

I just got a ruger no 1 in 458 win mag recently and now hickhok releases this lol. Definitely a beautiful rifle

Just found your videos on Facebook I'm down for the pot smoking and uzi shooting! Keep up the great work ! The black community loves ya Greg

I bought a Ruger No.1 in 25-06 for my son because he shoots left handed and when I took it up to sight it in with reloads I put one right dead center at 100 yards so a friend of mine was impressed so I let him try it and he put his bullet in the same hole. He then went out and bought one in 25-06

Exactly why I am still on my same 20 round box of ammo after 10 years. It only takes one shot if you are patient and don't take ridiculous shots. Every deer I have taken has been inside of 150 yards and have only needed 1 shot.

Hickok is as good a shootist as has ever been ,a decent human being for sure.

Thanks to you guys I still want one in 375 H&H. What a thumper.

Certainly not the same quality, but both of my sons started hunting with H&R Handi Rifles in .243 with youth stocks. At the time you got a coupon for a free adult length stock and I ordered them. My oldest eventually moved on to a Marlin 336 in 30-30, his dream rifle. My youngest (now 26) still hunts with his single shot rifle. He calls is "killer" since he has never missed a deer with it. Single shot rifles are very cool in my opinion.

.338 win mag is absolutely my fav cartridge. extremely high ballistic coeffecient.

hickok absorbs the kick of these big guns more than most of us would. i'm betting my shoulder would be sore after a good range session with that. former ibf supermiddle champ out of nashville caleb plant fighting undefeated former 2x wbc supermiddle champ david benavidez tonight in vegas. promises to be the proverbial shootout. hopefully tomorrow morning for sunday shootaround, only about 6 hours after the fight, when hickok lists the tennessee greats, plant will have added to that tennessee greatness.

Mr. Hickok that is one beautiful piece of art...

What a fine piece of steel. Thank you, as always, Hickok! I wish Federal would make plinking ammo with cheap FMJ bullets in .338 Win Mag. It saddens me a bit to see those Partitions used this way. Norma makes those, but they're not cheap. One time at a range, I shot 30 rounds and ended up with a very bruised shoulder. But it was a blast and a very memorable evening.

Beautiful rifle. Thanks to you Hickok, I bought a Ruger No.1 in .458 Winchester a couple months ago. Probably the most beautiful rifle on Earth.

.338 Win Mag is my favorite cartridge and I have had #1 for about 20+ years. It poked a 3 shot group at 3/4" at 300 yds. and has taken a number of elk, caribou, and moose (1 shot) with Federal Premiums.

Hickok 45 Sir.. Hope you always be in good health and give us such nice Gun videos on KZfaq for many more years to come 👍

That ruger is beautiful & very cool!

Thank you sir for making my morning better reloading while watching this im reloading my 338-378 weatherby as i watch this

Definitely a Ruger No 1 fan!

Fr mike I love the no.one In the past No.1 7mm Rem Mag Sporter No.1 45-70 gov't carbine No.1 .416 Rem Mag Tropical Loved em all...from my memory library i shot/owned. I found my recoil tolerance with the 416! Thanks for lighting a lamp!

Y'all ever see the movie national treasure with Nicholas Cage when there inside Mount Rushmore and the finally find that room and he light the oil when that room lights up it's just hickok45 and his arsenal with not scrolls from the library at Alexandria but scrolls from the collection of Sunday shoot around life is good lol best dude in the firearms realm

That's one "purty" rifle!

I bought my first No 1 in June of 1975. It was a 45-70. Have owned close to a dozen over the years. Lovely rifles!

When the shoulder needs to be punished!! Even the reviews of his I don’t agree with I still can’t stop watching. GOAT

I have always loved you vidios.thankyou for all your do for us Hitchcock. Keep it coming.

I learned every thing about shooting from my papa with alot older version of this rifle ,solid piece I'll never let it go .

How did I miss this gem. I been looking for single shot like this. It reminds me of the old days

When I was young in my 20s Ruger no.1 in 458 was the my favorite and had often shot a box or two. Now in my 70s Ruger no.3 in 22 hornet is my favorite. It often produces one hole groups. I still love my no.1s and often shoot my 45-70. My son loves my 458. My no.1 in 22-250 produced 3/8” groups regularly. I regret selling it.

' I just like to shoot water... that's fun. ' - hickok45 - 2023

I have Ruger number 1 in 375 H&H love it

I had a friend, Larry, that was spontaneous about going out and buying a gun, that no one where I grew up at would possibly own one like it. So he goes and buys a Ruger No. 1 in 458 Win. , brand new around 1993. He allowed me to shoot the first round though it after he had purchased it. Hadn’t thought about that in years. Accurate rifle for sure.

A one of a kind classic shot by a one of a kind classic - life is GOOD !

What a stunning rifle... Your are awesome my friend glad to see you are still rolling out videos..

Gorgeous weapon... you do a great job with it! .338 win mag is a helluva round!

What a beautiful rifle. Thanks for sharing your latest addition.

You must have the best backyard ever! Lots of fun! Enjoy your videos, this reminded me of my Dad's 45-70 Ruger.

Beautiful rifle. I've always wanted one. I wanted a full stocked modle in 7×57 mauser. They could be loaded pretty hot in a rifle like this. Great video. .338 Winchester is capable of taking any North American Game and effective for much in Africa too. God bless all here.

Fabulous rifle, love the the deer logo.

Single shot rifle and a one eyed dog. Here come the Ken folk to plink some steel. Ole Hickok 45…👍🇺🇸🦅👍🇺🇸🦅💯

That’s a very nice piece. There’s something so appealing about archaic guns.

I've got a #1-B chambered in 7mm STW. Phenomenal rifle. It's killed a lot of elk

I was into my gentleman's rifles for a while and owned 3 at one time. Varminter .220 Swift and a 200th year Liberty. 300 win.mag and a tropical. 458 win.mag. three guns i wish i had back.

i have a Ruger 1V in 7mm Mag, and the Liberty model at that. I love it. It weighs about 2,000lbs so recoil is gentle

I want one of the .405 Win chambered #1s!

Another wonderful video. Topic rich and great to see a big magnum at work. Which I could not justify having. Yes a wonderful topic in the calibre it's origins and the falling block No1. Sturm Ruger. As it was when I first discovered Ruger. I did have a SR 10/22.

That is a real beauty Hickok, I would love to own a few, they are just a bit out of my price range, my school teacher back in the 80s had a #1 rsi or international with the full length stock carbine length barrel in 308 boy was that one sharp looking gun and handy of course we were just young kids but occasionally he would take us out on a fall grouse hunt and let us shoot her boy does your video bring back some nostalgia!!

Hi,i try to watch your program often.i have a Ruger no.1 in 300H&H.great firearm.i wish it had auto eject.

I had a Ruger #1 in .416 Rigby. Amazing caliber. Sako are good weapons too. Back then, I had a Sako 375 H&H converted to the 404 Jeffery caliber by a Nuremberg gunsmith. A .416 Rigby would not have fit into the system. At that time, such weapons were not yet common, even in America. I went hunting in the Czech Republic in the 90s with a Ruger No. 1 with Mannlicher stock and 20" barrel and caliber 7x57mm. I shot a roe buck there at 180 m. 7x57 is a good hunting cartridge. I also had a pre-war Mauser in 7x57 (1937). But actually I was a target shooter and one shot was enough. I am a German from Franconia and now live in Thailand.

Absolutely sick in love with my Ruger #1 in 300 H&H!!!

I hunt with a ruger #1 chambered in 30-06. That single shot capacity makes for a patient hunt indeed. My favorite rifle by far.

that is one of the most elegant and beatiful guns i've seen

A beautiful rifle for sure. And that falling block action must be solid as a bank vault.

I just got a Henry single shot 12g, went skeet shooting with it, my goodness it’s the most fun I ever had. Makes shooting simple and satisfying.

I've always wanted one of these chambered in 308 win

I remember when a Ruger #1 was reasonably priced. Now not even close. 1980 the #1 & M77 in 25-06 were similarly priced. 400+/-. Easily attainable for an E-2 making 600 a month.

I have a Ruger No 1 in 308, my favorite rifle I will keep it until the day I die. Bought it at a gun show and yes had a background check on it.

My grandpa has one of these in .204 Ruger. Pushes a .32 grain bullet over 4000 fps. It has the most beautiful stock too.

I love Ruger, but I am not spending the money on a #1. And currently the calibers they are making is 257 wly, 275 Rigby and 6.5 creed without sights.

Beautiful rifle. A real pounder. I have a Ruger No.3 which you seem to see less of. Chambered in 45-70. Also have a No.3 in 22 Hornet which I loaned my son for coyotes but I don't think he wants to give back to me for some reason.

Really nice ruger no 1 338 win mag single shot thanks for sharing Hickok45

Became a ballistic and reloading nut several years ago, don’t know if Al Gore had even invented the internet at that time. Beginning of the video has great info that I learned through the books. Have a good Sunday shoot around tomorrow…..life is good.