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So, what would you pick.....

Savage
22 (37.3%)
Stevens
2 (3.4%)
Remington 700 SPS
4 (6.8%)
Tika
11 (18.6%)
Mossberg
0 (0%)
Other
20 (33.9%)

Total Members Voted: 59

Voting closed: September 24, 2005, 09:58:16 AM

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Offline Dave in WV

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« Reply #30 on: September 27, 2005, 03:23:25 AM »
Ruger M77 MK II stainless synthetic.
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« Reply #31 on: September 27, 2005, 07:21:53 AM »
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Ruger M77 MK II stainless synthetic.


Are the stocks any good?  And is the stainless steel too shiny? I owned a real nice chrome barrelled 22 Remington nylon 66 once. The squirrels saw it coming from miles away.  

To tell you the truth, I have been really impressed with the Ruger M77 MK II in stainless synthetic as my next rifle.  Same price as in wood blued (which I ordinarily prefer.)  The one I looked at just seemed to fell right.  Nice balance.  The stock seemed to shoulder easily.  I was reluctant because of stainless finish.

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« Reply #32 on: September 27, 2005, 08:00:52 AM »
I would like to try one of the Tikkas everyone raves about, but unless I have missed a model they make, they dont want us Lefties to shoot them, so I will stick with my Savage's...I like the Ruger #1's as well but for the money it is hard to beat the Savage out of the box..I have a SS mod 12 in 223 and right out of the box it shot 1/4"-3/8" with factory ammo...plus Savage has wanted the lefties business way back when in order to obtain a left hand bolt gun, the only other way was to have a custom gun made...also everyone seems to think the Savage trigger isnt good..I have the instructions that came with my fist 110 and it includes the adjustment of all 4 screws...very easy and works slick..have never played with many others and am wondering if they have the 3 position safty so the bolt can be worked to unload and still have the safety enguaged?...anyway Savage has been good to me over the years..just my thoughts
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« Reply #33 on: September 27, 2005, 11:46:30 AM »
Stocks the M77's seem to be for the small-statured. My hand is much too large to feel comfortable on it, so I bought a B&C for it. The stainless is nice, and not too shiny.

My largest complaint is that you need to set aside $75 when you buy one for the trigger you will need for the MKII's. They are the worst factory trigger I have ever tried to pull.

My vote would be for Winchester or Remington. I like my Ruger, but like the others better.

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« Reply #34 on: September 27, 2005, 03:17:46 PM »
Ron Byers, the Ruger factory synthetic stock is pretty rigid. I have the old "boat paddle" stock and although butt ugly is a good stock. The new style is better looking. As for the shinney barrel I took a synthetic sanding pad and gave my Ruger a brushed finish look. Since the original post was about synthetic stocks I suggested the synthetic stock but I prefer a laminated stock.
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« Reply #35 on: September 27, 2005, 04:35:50 PM »
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Stocks the M77's seem to be for the small-statured. My hand is much too large to feel comfortable on it, so I bought a B&C for it. The stainless is nice, and not too shiny.
 
My largest complaint is that you need to set aside $75 when you buy one for the trigger you will need for the MKII's. They are the worst factory trigger I have ever tried to pull.

 
I am about "average" in height. The stock felt good when I brought it up to my shoulder. Now two of  my sons are much taller (6'5" and 6'6") and always have to have a custom stock. As to the trigger, I agree the lawyer trigger will require some replacing or work, but with the Ruger you get mounts and rings.  The pricing of the Ruger seems more in line with Savage than either Remington or Winchester.  My number one son who is about 6'0" (three inches taller than me)  just got a Savage that shoots really well for him.
 
Before you start wondering, tall is not unusual in either my wife's or my family, and I was a high school wrestler who, now that I know better, would never recommend "making weight" to any growing boy.