I got this one in a pawnshop for $600 OTD. It shoots MOA to 200 yards with cheap Federal factory ammo, and I'm growing irrationally fond of it.

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Build Sheet
Barreled action: Ruger M-77 Mk II in 30-06
Stock: Bell & Carlson, not sure which model
Scope: Leupold 3-9 with CDS, standard reticle
Work: Glass bedded, free floated, maybe a trigger job
Stock Finish: Hillbilly Krylon paint job that's starting to wear off
Metal Finish: Whatever comes from Ruger, but I'll paint it dark gray some day
Sling: Cheap Latigo copy
Weight: 8.5#

I like it so much that a near-twin in 338 WM should be here in a few days. Those two rifles are my battery, and probably will be for the rest of my hunting career. If forced to add a third rifle, it would be a clone of the 30-06.


Okie John

Originally Posted by Brad
If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.