Rifle Question

[EZ-10RANCH]

At lunch i went and looked at a Ruger Mark 77 chambered in 308. I really like the feel and looks of the rifle but would like any positive or negative input before i take a plunge.

I would use it mainly Texas WT and one day Elk. Thanks in advance.

[FloMo Hunter]

I don't think you can go wrong with that one. Also, check out a Weatherby Vanguard Sporter or Deluxe. I love my Weatherby Vanguard Sporter in stainless steel.

[Sparkles]

I have never heard anything bad about mark 77s, and I frequent some gun boards. Not my favorite action, but whatever I am sure my favorite isn't other peoples. Ruger makes a good bolt gun and .308 is a great caliber.

[big_smith]

For me personally I don't like Ruger's. Probably me, but something about them causes increased recoil. I shoot my Remington-does not bother me at all. My BIL has a Ruger in the same caliber and it beats the crap out of me. Might be just me. You can't go wrong with the 308 caliber though.

[EnglishRedneck]

New or used? I'm assuming used... 308 is a great round, easy to buy for, easy to reload. The new Rugers have great triggers, but some of the older ones can be a little heavy with long pulls, soggy bites and overtravel. I assume you've looked at the If you have tested the trigger, and find it satisfactory, then take the plunge... nice rifle.

[Artos]

My experience with 77's has been 50/50 in the accuracy dept. I would go remmy 700 or a savage for something comparable.

[TexasBob]

I haven't found anything made by Ruger that I don't like.

[weasel]

I'm a Rem 700 man, but my dad is a die hard Ruger fan. I guess I can't blame him, he's shot the same 77 30-06 for about 20 years now and it's an absolute tack driver. I have witnessed him shoot 4 turkeys in the head between 75-100 yards. I really like the new 77 Hawkeyes with the camo synthetic and stainless barrels.

[BrianL]

My experience with 77's has been 50/50 in the accuracy dept. I would go remmy 700 or a savage for something comparable.

X2 I have owned several and it is 50/50. Only have one left and it is a 270 that shoots very good.

[wellingtontx]

Have multiple M77s. Tack drivers. BIL shoots one in 7mm - also a tack driver. Love them ! Reliable. Look great.

[EZ-10RANCH]

Thanks guys. It's a new rifle so hopefully it has a good trigger pull. It really caught my eye because of it's looks. it's stainless with wood and lots of detail with the woods grain. I know this is not the way to shop but i can't help it on this one. Also, I hunt bow only on my place so this gun will only be used when I get invites to rifle hunts.

[PIc]

Look at the Tikkas in my opinion they are the most accurate factory rifle for under $900 my second choice would be the Sako A7 they both have the same barrel. You can buy a Tikka for around $500 or less.