Mine wasn't factory but rather started out as a naked action. Got a factory barrel form Cariboujack that was 22" and fluted thanks to a previous owner. Had it mounted in a boat paddle stock when you could still et them from Numrich Arms. Added a Limbsaver.
Shoots great and recoil isn't much worse than my boat paddle .300WM. Got my elk about three years ago with my longest shot ever, 487 yards. 225g AB over H100V for 2742fps. Great combo.
Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!
No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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