Question for fellow #1 owners

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jrhilde

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On all my bolt actions, I hold the trigger back while closing the bolt to relieve the pressure on the spring, but what method is reccomended for the Rugers? Just pull the trigger after it's cleaned ? One of mine is in .204, is there still enough "shoulder" on the firing pin that this will not cause damage over time?
Or should I just use a snap cap ?
 
I'm sorry I don't own a #1, but I recommend snap-caps.
Even if there is enough shoulder on the pin it's better to be safe, then sorry.
 
On my No.1 I just dry fire it. I do use snap caps if I am testing the trigger pull and doing multiple times.
 
Ive been into guns for over 40 years and have yet to use a snap cap on anything and have yet to break parts because of it. Dry fire it and dont worry about it. Ive dry fired my #1s hundreds of times.
 
roklok said:
Open lever, pull and hold trigger back, close lever. That simple.
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Yep, that's all I've ever done with my #1's - You can eyeball whether or not the hammer's cocked by glomming the little window cut into the forward portion of the lever, on the bottom just to the rear of the pivot.

When the hammer's cocked, it's tip can be seen/felt in the hole/window; when uncocked, the hole's empty.

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Roc Loc---did you see me just hit myself in the forehead with the palm of my hand ? You know, the why didn't I think of that myself gesture---thanks for the info ---------
 
I don't worry the rifle staying cocked.

I have #1s in 223, 270, and 7mmRM.
I really like them.
I made an offer yesterday at the gun show on a 270 priced at $550.
I said, "Take off the scope, and I will give you $500.
He did not go for it, and I really didn't need it.
 
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