As much as I like attractive rifles, I appreciate rugged and reliable ones even more and the old canoe paddle Ruger stocks are as lithe and durable as any made. And if you want a larger butt you can easily add a larger recoil pad to them.

Here is my Ruger 416 along side my 22/77.

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Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.