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Limbsaver recoil pad makes a world of difference. There must be other brands that work. Most any pad will fit, the only problem for some is that it makes the stock too long. I have cut the stock and built up the thinner inner I beam with Devcon and added a decelerator recoiled pad. That was the issue with me. Instead of sticking with it like you did, solving the long LOP, I moved it. DF
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A stiff stock stock without give, a narrow pad that has indeed become harder with age, makes my SS boat paddle 7-08 recoil feel like a 30-06.
I don’t want to molest it though, so at the range the sissy pad is used…..
Casey
Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively...
Having said that, MAGA.
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I was told that the zytel I beam stock was a personal favorite of Bill Ruger. They are amazingly tough, lightweight and well balanced. I do like them on my 416 and 375 Ruger stainless carbines, as well as on my MkII that Bill Atkinson converted from a .338 to the 375 H&H for Ruger quite a few years before they came out with their own 375.
The canoe paddle stocks may give the Ruger rifles all the aesthetic charms of a chainsaw, but they make them just as useful ! They are light, lively and lethal.
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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The canoe paddle stocks may give the Ruger rifles all the aesthetic charms of a chainsaw, but they make them just as useful ! They are light, lively and lethal. I managed to get a hold of one for my .375 Ruger Alaskan some years ago and being a logger, the comment above is exactly how I think of mine.
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Have a couple, a 22LR and a 22Mag I'm thinking of selling.
I know, should be sharing in the classifieds but there seems to be some fans here.
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Just had the "pleasure" of verifying zero on a couple in 338WM a week or so ago. Had several larger rounds in wood stocked rifles to verify at the same time. The Rugers proved memorable...
A very low seat, set well forward produced a vertical presentation to recoil. It should have been nothing...
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When these came out there was a stainless in 35 whelen. It sat for years in the gun store. I don't know why I didn't buy it
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Have had several 223, 22-350 and 308 they are truly an all weather setup, Alaska is not the only place that has crappy weather at times. Mb
" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "
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I've got two, both .22s, a .22WMR with sights and a .22 LR. I have an all weather .243 77 Mk. II which wears a plastic stock that's just a year or two post zytel. The zytel stocks are definitely tougher.
I always thought what made them ugly was the large "RUGER" with the logo on the side of the stock. If Ruger would've kept their name/logo small and on the pistol grip cap the design would've been a lot more attractive.
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I always thought what made them ugly was the large "RUGER" with the logo on the side of the stock. If Ruger would've kept their name/logo small and on the pistol grip cap the design would've been a lot more attractive. Hey, if ya got it, may as well flaunt it... DF
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While I'm not in AK, never been to AK, probably won't get to AK.... I do like the M77 MK II stainless/zytel Rugers. Have had a bunch, from 223 Rem to 338 Win Mag. Sights, no sights... but the same trigger upgrade in all of them, a Timney. The ones I had with sights, though a good idea, I never had to use them. I sighted in with them, just never needed them. My moose gun for years was one in 338 Win Mag. Very minute of moose with my Barnes TSX 250gr handloads, 200 yard zero. Killed a bunch of WT deer and antelope with one in 243 Win. To me, they're a very nice all weather hunting rig. Down to just one now, a 30-06 stainless plain barrel. Like em, don't like em, use them, don't use them, all personal preference.
It isn't what happens to you that defines you, it's what you DO about what happens to you that defines you!
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My issue is that when I purchased my first Ruger boat paddle (260), I liked it so much I went and bought a long action (270), put it in the safe and there it has been 18-20 years later. All I need is a 6.5 caliber. I will put it in the classifieds as soon as the value raises again.
I like testing the waters in Alaska where a rifle is a tool and not furniture.
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Does anyone know if the short M77s, .22 Hornet -. 357 - .44, will drop in a paddle stock? I'm looking at a .22 Hornet but haven't laid hands on one yet.
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I had one in 300 win mag, when I lived in Alaska. Had a store in Valdez and fairbanks(the prospector apparel and sport goods, little plug there). We sold as many of them as all the other SS long guns available at that time combined. They seemed to be well liked but everybody bitched about how ugly they were. They are. a very durable control feed action, and by in larger accurate. If I remember right ruger started making their own barrels in The late 90’s, greatly improving the overall accuracy of their firearms. My 300 shot fabulously? really liked nosler partitions which suited me to a T. Killed my largest brownie on Kodiak island fall of 93. Sold it ,regrettably, to a good buddy when I retired in 98 and moved back to home state of Wyoming, Eished I’d kept it, though I had a kimber of Oregon in same cal, that shot just as good , but was to pretty to hunt with in Alaska. The Praxs have owned the prospector for a long time, when did you sell?
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I had one in 300 win mag, when I lived in Alaska. Had a store in Valdez and fairbanks(the prospector apparel and sport goods, little plug there). We sold as many of them as all the other SS long guns available at that time combined. They seemed to be well liked but everybody bitched about how ugly they were. They are. a very durable control feed action, and by in larger accurate. If I remember right ruger started making their own barrels in The late 90’s, greatly improving the overall accuracy of their firearms. My 300 shot fabulously? really liked nosler partitions which suited me to a T. Killed my largest brownie on Kodiak island fall of 93. Sold it ,regrettably, to a good buddy when I retired in 98 and moved back to home state of Wyoming, Eished I’d kept it, though I had a kimber of Oregon in same cal, that shot just as good , but was to pretty to hunt with in Alaska. The Praxs have owned the prospector for a long time, when did you sell? Hi John: I went into partnership with Warren Prax and Kerry Grondwell in thhe summer of 89, we built the store in Valdez
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I had one in 300 win mag, when I lived in Alaska. Had a store in Valdez and fairbanks(the prospector apparel and sport goods, little plug there). We sold as many of them as all the other SS long guns available at that time combined. They seemed to be well liked but everybody bitched about how ugly they were. They are. a very durable control feed action, and by in larger accurate. If I remember right ruger started making their own barrels in The late 90’s, greatly improving the overall accuracy of their firearms. My 300 shot fabulously? really liked nosler partitions which suited me to a T. Killed my largest brownie on Kodiak island fall of 93. Sold it ,regrettably, to a good buddy when I retired in 98 and moved back to home state of Wyoming, Eished I’d kept it, though I had a kimber of Oregon in same cal, that shot just as good , but was to pretty to hunt with in Alaska. The Praxs have owned the prospector for a long time, when did you sell? Hi John: I went into partnership with Warren Prax and Kerry Grondwell in thhe summer of 89, we built the store in Valdez I remained partner, and managed the Valdez store until about 96, then sold my interest to Joe Prax and Kerry G. and retired from the TAPS pipeline. You perhaps know that Warren died in that tragic airplane crash flying out to his cabin. Previous to the accident Warren had bought out Kerry’s interest in the corporation After the settlement of His estate Joe ultimately ended up sole owner and operates both the Fairbanks and Valdez store. Curious how you know the prospector? Take care, Don Chase
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I had one in 300 win mag, when I lived in Alaska. Had a store in Valdez and fairbanks(the prospector apparel and sport goods, little plug there). We sold as many of them as all the other SS long guns available at that time combined. They seemed to be well liked but everybody bitched about how ugly they were. They are. a very durable control feed action, and by in larger accurate. If I remember right ruger started making their own barrels in The late 90’s, greatly improving the overall accuracy of their firearms. My 300 shot fabulously? really liked nosler partitions which suited me to a T. Killed my largest brownie on Kodiak island fall of 93. Sold it ,regrettably, to a good buddy when I retired in 98 and moved back to home state of Wyoming, Eished I’d kept it, though I had a kimber of Oregon in same cal, that shot just as good , but was to pretty to hunt with in Alaska. The Praxs have owned the prospector for a long time, when did you sell? Hi John: I went into partnership with Warren Prax and Kerry Grondwell in thhe summer of 89, we built the store in Valdez I managed the Valdez store until about 96 and sold my interest to Joe Prax and Kerry G. You probably know of Warren’s passing and the circumstances of youngest son Joe’s present ownership of the corporation. How is it you know of the prospector and the Prax family? Take Care, Don C.
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Don,
I live in Fairbanks and have been in both stores.
I never met Warren but I remember when he crashed, out towards the Wood if I remember correctly.
I have had some interaction with Mike and Phil, its been awhile, I don't know Joe at all.
I still see Kerry around now and then, I remember he tried to sell me some whites many years ago.
I shop there when I need something, or Big Rays.
It sure improved when they remodeled years ago, Warren had a habit of filling up every inch of floor space!
Hard to walk around!
John
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