Originally Posted by JRGunmaker
If you're looking for lightweight falling block I'd recommend building with a Hagn or a Dakota #10. They are a lot lighter. Rugers take a lot of work to build them right the first time. They can make a nice rifle though. Here's a 300H&H I built a while back.
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YESSSS!!!! Lot of design cues there that I like. Beautiful work. Did you do the metal and wood work yourself?

I have considered the Dakota...not so much the Hagn (no real reason though). May still go the Dakota route.



Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Ignore Savage 99,it'll make your life better.


Been doing that for years. grin