Mark Brendemuehl
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- May 27, 2010
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Ok fellas... Here is the deal. I have an old Ruger M77 in 6mm. I bought that rifle nearly 28 years ago when I was a kid. Since I have a Pair of Tikkas, a Weatherby and a Bushmaster, all of which are better shooting rifles, I never shoot the old Ruger. But, when I did, even with crappy optics and ammo that a 12 year old would buy and could afford, it shot pretty well. I am tired of it collecting dust. I want to shoot it again.
What can I do to modernize this thing? I want something like a McMillan stock (adjustable comb) blah blah blah.
I dont want to spend a ton of money if the rifle isnt going to be capable of shooting somewhat close to what I can do with all the rifles above, all of which shoot outstanding. Can I do anything to improve the shooting on this thing, the looks, the functionability? I am not worried about optics for it. Just what I can do with it, and what it would realistically cost, and if the cost would even be worth it?????
Any ideas are welcome, but, I am new to customizing rifles, so if you can, be specific as to what it would cost, and what I should expect the customization to do. And, like I said, if it just isnt worth the money to screw with, cool, just say so. The rifle will go to one of my kids at some point, so its not like it is going anywhere. I just want it to do something besides collect dust.
Thanks!
Mark
What can I do to modernize this thing? I want something like a McMillan stock (adjustable comb) blah blah blah.
I dont want to spend a ton of money if the rifle isnt going to be capable of shooting somewhat close to what I can do with all the rifles above, all of which shoot outstanding. Can I do anything to improve the shooting on this thing, the looks, the functionability? I am not worried about optics for it. Just what I can do with it, and what it would realistically cost, and if the cost would even be worth it?????
Any ideas are welcome, but, I am new to customizing rifles, so if you can, be specific as to what it would cost, and what I should expect the customization to do. And, like I said, if it just isnt worth the money to screw with, cool, just say so. The rifle will go to one of my kids at some point, so its not like it is going anywhere. I just want it to do something besides collect dust.
Thanks!
Mark