Has anyone had any issues with eye relief or ring height on this model?

I was considering a 1.5 - 5 or a 1.75 - X
Then I thought maybe a Burris compact, or maybe a handgun scope because I feel like the falling block action would shift the ring mounts to cause the scope to lie in a more forward position than on a bolt gun.

ANy experience would be appreciated.

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The problem most folks have with the #1 (I've had several) is getting the scope back toward you far enough so that you don't have to stock crawl to reach it and proper eye relief.

If you send the factory rings back to Ruger, they will normally swap out for some extension rings that will allow proper scope mounting. Call them and discuss the situation beforehand. They'll tell you about sending the standard rings back and getting new ones.

Never had a problem with the block interfering with the scope.

In .375 chambering, would suggest the 1.5x5 or similar scope to get at least 3.5" of eye relief.

I must be the "average" guy that Ruger builds their No.1's for. I've owned No.1's that I have had a variety of high quality scopes on and have never had a problem with eye relief, though I do know some people do.

The 2 No.1's I still own both wear Leupold scopes. One is a Vari-X III in 1.5-5x and the other is a newer VX III 1.75-6x. Both provide plenty of eye relief for me.

I've also had a Vari-X III 2.5-8x and a Swarovski Habicht 2,2-9x that worked equally as well.

Like kdub mentioned, if you do have problems, there are some extension or offset rings that will work. Personally, I'd get whatever scope you want (though on a 375 No.1, I'd lean toward the 1.5-5 Leupold VX III, but that is just me) and if the standard rings don't work for you, you should be able to find some extension rings that will allow it to work.

Thanks guys.

I am leaning toward that scope (VX-3 1.5 - 5 x 20)

The eye relief is like 4.5 - 5.3" Can't see that being a problem.

This gun will more than likely be eye candy for a while, but it will see some action possibly as for Black Bear over bait here in the northeast US.

The second option for usage, would be for some 200+ yard down range energy. As a handloader, I feel comfortable I can achieve that with the #1 in .375. In the event that ever becomes necessary, I have a few 3-9's I can swap over from another rifle to make it work.

Any pictures?

I don't have any pictures right now, but will post one shortly, I hope of the 1.5-5x Leupy.

That scope is an excellent choice, especially for the 375. To be honest, I don't think you would need more scope for a shot to 300 yards on medium size game if cranked up 5x. It's a great scope and well-known to withstand the big recoiling guns.

BTW, I don't know if your No.1 is a new one or an old one, but if it has the old red recoil pad on it, you will want to change that out for something softer than a brick. I've still got that pad on my 338 and it's tolerable, but I really should change it out.

What would you guys think about a VX-II 2-7 x 28?

In my head it is the best of both worlds: Decent eye relief and a little more max power??

Should be a fine choice. Can't go wrong with the guarantee - just sent Leupold a 3x9 VII that's about 40 years old. This is the second trip for it (first was about 35 years ago), has been mounted on a multitude of firearms and has taken a real beating, hunting wise. Leupold never blinked and restored it to perfect condition at no cost. I only paid shipping one way.

Can't beat their product support! :D

I have mounted several scopes on number 1s, trying to find the best fit. It can be problematic. You can use the extension rings to gain some flexibility but they weigh a 'ton' and may interfere with a large objective end unless you go with high rings. I don't know about you but I like neither heavy nor high.

The best all-around combination I found was the VX-II 2-7x33 in medium rings. IMO, that scope provides the best combination of eye relief, magnification, and FOV for hunting, and it fits the #1 well without extension rings. You can actually get it on the gun with low rings but you must remove the open rear sight. Maybe the VX-III or other models work as well, but I'll never buy one when the VX-II works so well for so much less cabbage.

I have a #1 in 375 H&H and the VX1 2-7 x 33 for $179 at midsouthshooterssupply.com has been on it for the last 4 years. The eye relief is great and it hasn't shifted or changed zero in 4 years. It mounted nice and close too. Liked it enough that I picked up a Vari X II in the same thing. Switching out my older optics.

I have mounted several scopes on number 1s, trying to find the best fit. It can be problematic. You can use the extension rings to gain some flexibility but they weigh a 'ton' and may interfere with a large objective end unless you go with high rings. I don't know about you but I like neither heavy nor high.

The best all-around combination I found was the VX-II 2-7x33 in medium rings. IMO, that scope provides the best combination of eye relief, magnification, and FOV for hunting, and it fits the #1 well without extension rings. You can actually get it on the gun with low rings but you must remove the open rear sight. Maybe the VX-III or other models work as well, but I'll never buy one when the VX-II works so well for so much less cabbage.

You didn't say which type of ring mounting system you had on your #1. I have a 1B in 243 with the quarter rib type mounting system. Though this is a beautiful rifle and I dearly love it that type of mounting system has some problems. It's not well designed for heavy long scopes and with some scopes does have an eye relief problem.

The mounting system on the varmiter barreled rifles solve some of these problems but not all.

Sometimes the extended rings are the only answer.

I shoot a 44 mag Super Redhawk and it didn't have a set of rings when I bought it and I needed some 30 mm rings for a red dot sight. Found a set of Millett Ruger Angle lock Rings made for Rugers. They have built in Windage adjustments. I really like these rings and they are half the price of a set of Ruger rings.

By the way if you need a different set of rings than you have give Ruger a call, most times they will replace what you have with what you need if you send them your old rings.

For the #1B with the quarterrib scope mount I like the S&K Sculptured Mounts and Kontoured Rings about as well as any I've ever seen or used. These replace the quarter rib and offer the advantages of the varmit bases. I just put a set on a friends #1b 270 and have orderd a set for my 243.

for a 375 Michael in Ak gave you pretty good advice. For a heavy gun like this I like scopes with a large field of view. When I was hunting in Alaska I used a Leapold 2-7 on all the guns I thought I might come into bear shooting situations and even then wished for a wider field of view.