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Building my last deer hunting rifle ruger 77 260
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<blockquote data-quote="Frog4aday" data-source="post: 1790792" data-attributes="member: 9308"><p>The factory trigger on those "old" M77s (tang safety) models are adjustable, so try adjusting it before dumping it and I think you'll find it is pretty good 'as is'. (See attached file for instructions.)</p><p></p><p>As for barrel fluting, it looks nice and can take some weight off, but some feel the fluting process induces stresses into the metal. Is that an issue on a hunting rifle? Probably not. So if it looks good to you and you want that, then go for it.</p><p></p><p>Nikon scopes are a good value for the money, so you should be fine with your listed choice. If not them, perhaps consider a Leupold since their lifetime warranty is for real and they make quality products, too. </p><p></p><p>Since you already use and like Krieger barrels, nothing wrong with using them again. I'm sure others will chime in with their favorite barrel maker. Lots of choices. Probably all will be good enough for a 600 yard hunting tool. As for the stock, the laminated item would be more stable for hunting in all weather conditions, but the original stock with that red recoil pad just looks classy and "right" to my eyes. Your call. Both good.</p><p></p><p>Berger shows a 1:8 twist "minimum" for their 156 grain bullet. I like [USER=90986]@idcwby[/USER] 's idea of going to a 1:7.5 twist if that's the end of the bullet weight spectrum you are looking to 'play' in most of the time as it will give you a bit more stability with those long, heavy projectiles.</p><p></p><p>Looking forward to seeing your final, completed rifle project. Keep us posted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frog4aday, post: 1790792, member: 9308"] The factory trigger on those "old" M77s (tang safety) models are adjustable, so try adjusting it before dumping it and I think you'll find it is pretty good 'as is'. (See attached file for instructions.) As for barrel fluting, it looks nice and can take some weight off, but some feel the fluting process induces stresses into the metal. Is that an issue on a hunting rifle? Probably not. So if it looks good to you and you want that, then go for it. Nikon scopes are a good value for the money, so you should be fine with your listed choice. If not them, perhaps consider a Leupold since their lifetime warranty is for real and they make quality products, too. Since you already use and like Krieger barrels, nothing wrong with using them again. I'm sure others will chime in with their favorite barrel maker. Lots of choices. Probably all will be good enough for a 600 yard hunting tool. As for the stock, the laminated item would be more stable for hunting in all weather conditions, but the original stock with that red recoil pad just looks classy and "right" to my eyes. Your call. Both good. Berger shows a 1:8 twist "minimum" for their 156 grain bullet. I like [USER=90986]@idcwby[/USER] 's idea of going to a 1:7.5 twist if that's the end of the bullet weight spectrum you are looking to 'play' in most of the time as it will give you a bit more stability with those long, heavy projectiles. Looking forward to seeing your final, completed rifle project. Keep us posted. [/QUOTE]
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