Late to understand what Ruger was doing, I just bought a Ruger 77 Hawkeye Compact Magnum in 338 RCM.
It has a 13" LOP and 20" barrel. It fits and swings naturally.
To say that I love it is an understatement!
It fits a niche for sure as a woods/stalking rifle.
The RCM cartridge and the overall length of the rifle make a great combo for woods hunting and I am sure that can be stretched out to moderate distances.
I don't need a high BC bullet and can't see any reason to compare it to 338 win mag velocity.
So what if it doesn't match the 338 WM.
This combo carries itself and speaks for itself as is.
To bad Ruger discontinued it. I am thinking of getting the 300 RCM in a No 1....or another 77.
I'm getting back into open sights for big game hunting and this rifle is a good fit.
http://www.realguns.com/archives/168.htm
