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25-06 to 264 win mag
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<blockquote data-quote="Hugnot" data-source="post: 1989341" data-attributes="member: 115658"><p>I have mixed views on some of the Ruger M77, MKII rifle features.</p><p></p><p>The integral cast into place scope mounting system is just about perfect for a hunting rifle - I would guess this saves money over drilling & tapping.</p><p></p><p>I have 10 Ruger 77 MKII's and 1 push feed M77 (plunger type ejector). For any long range shooting I use 30mm tube scopes. Using 2 scopes, a 6.5-20X50 VX3, 30mm and a 4.5-14X40 VX3, 1 inch. I can hit at 880 (1/2 section) with both of my .22-250's (75 ELDM @3200, same size barrels, same reamer, same ammo) using either 30 mm or 1 inch scope on one rifle but the other 22-250 needs the 30mm scope. There is some incentive to get that rifle drilled & tapped for a 20 MOA base. If I had a Rem 700 I could just screw down a Picatinny base & use Burris Sig Zee rings, (+20 low back) or some 20 MOA base.</p><p></p><p>Of interest Ruger is now making their long range tac(?) rifle with a drilled & tapped receiver (8-40's ?). Burris would please me by making some type of Sig ring for MKII's</p><p></p><p>All my Ruger M77's have squared up receiver rings to make for a 90 * fit with the barrel axis. Bolt lugs are lapped in.</p><p></p><p>My final aggravation is the diagonal bedding system - restocking the MKII usually requires some fussing to get the floor plate to fit well. A one piece investment cast bottom metal having simple up/down screws, would make me happy.</p><p></p><p>I can restock a Rem 700 in half the time it takes to stock a R MKII. But generally go for the Ruger because they are tough, simple, controlled feed, non-rotating extractor, and easy to re-barrel.</p><p></p><p>The common 6.5-.284 would probably work, same size .473, with at new magnum size magazine box and magnum follower. By "work" this means positive & reliable feeding; it has a better track record for long range competition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hugnot, post: 1989341, member: 115658"] I have mixed views on some of the Ruger M77, MKII rifle features. The integral cast into place scope mounting system is just about perfect for a hunting rifle - I would guess this saves money over drilling & tapping. I have 10 Ruger 77 MKII's and 1 push feed M77 (plunger type ejector). For any long range shooting I use 30mm tube scopes. Using 2 scopes, a 6.5-20X50 VX3, 30mm and a 4.5-14X40 VX3, 1 inch. I can hit at 880 (1/2 section) with both of my .22-250's (75 ELDM @3200, same size barrels, same reamer, same ammo) using either 30 mm or 1 inch scope on one rifle but the other 22-250 needs the 30mm scope. There is some incentive to get that rifle drilled & tapped for a 20 MOA base. If I had a Rem 700 I could just screw down a Picatinny base & use Burris Sig Zee rings, (+20 low back) or some 20 MOA base. Of interest Ruger is now making their long range tac(?) rifle with a drilled & tapped receiver (8-40's ?). Burris would please me by making some type of Sig ring for MKII's All my Ruger M77's have squared up receiver rings to make for a 90 * fit with the barrel axis. Bolt lugs are lapped in. My final aggravation is the diagonal bedding system - restocking the MKII usually requires some fussing to get the floor plate to fit well. A one piece investment cast bottom metal having simple up/down screws, would make me happy. I can restock a Rem 700 in half the time it takes to stock a R MKII. But generally go for the Ruger because they are tough, simple, controlled feed, non-rotating extractor, and easy to re-barrel. The common 6.5-.284 would probably work, same size .473, with at new magnum size magazine box and magnum follower. By "work" this means positive & reliable feeding; it has a better track record for long range competition. [/QUOTE]
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