Im mainly looking for a less recoil/ Long Range (out to 500 yards) Whitetail rifle & shoot for groups off the bench. Im also tired of my "barrel burners". I really like the ruger stock but they only offer it in the Creedmoor. I was kinda leaning towards the swede but am having a hard time finding one in a ruger. I should also add Im looking for a synthetic stock. At those hunting distances I dont think the performance from either or will matter much. I should also add Im planning to use 140gr bullets , reloading my own ammo. Lastly , I would love to mount my Schmidt Bender 5-25x56 on this rifle or do you think thats overkill?
That's a big scope, mounts high, may need something for good cheek weld. I haven't used any X power past 22X at 1000yds due to mirage plus I can see the target anyway. So for deer at 500yds it may be more than required, but if that is what you have it will work fine. I use 142gr SMK's in my 260 Rem, @ 2800fps, target rifle although it shoots 123gr bullets just as well. I have on order a Vortex 2.5x10 PST with moa reticle, this will go on a 30-06 Sako. I will be able to hold 'on the reticle' to 1000yds with the load I have. May be worth a look for your application.
