I am not a "pretty gun" guy. It is a tool used to keep my freezer full. I have never owned a Ruger rifle, due to barrel issues etc. over the years. I do not like wooden stocks as they have too many issues with weather, scratching etc.

I will have a left-hand, stainless .308 American in my mitts by the end of this week and will make my evaluation at that point. I have read/heard a lot of good stuff about the American for sure.

You did not "seen" anything, you "saw" it.
A "creek" has water in it, a "crick" is what you get in your neck.
Liberals with guns are nothing but hypocrites.