Back to the original topic. I'd look for a M77 Hawkeye all-weather if I were you High_Noon. I went the semi-custom route using an M70 action, PacNor 1:12 #3 barrel and a McMillan New Hunter stock. Right at 7.5# with the 4x scope.
That's a beautiful rifle, but there's a reason you went this route and not that of the Ruger Hawkeye. I've seen them for sale on Gunbroker many times: There's actually some there right now. It's the easy solution for a totally useable utilitarian rifle. I do like the Ruger, but it is not a Winchester. Plain and simple, the reason you are showing off your beauty of a 35 Whelen model 70 . I've had many Ruger 77's and hunted the hell out of them, but in the end now have no Rugers and mostly only Winchester model 70's. Who would have thunk??????
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
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. I've had many Ruger 77's and hunted the hell out of them, but in the end now have no Rugers and mostly only Winchester model 70's. Who would have thunk??????
