Original question included a why component.
For me the Bob had the nastalgia going for it. As well I had developed an awful flinch, and needed a quiet quarter inch gentleman to help me get back in the game. By accident I discovered a Ruger Bob on sale, and the decision was made over a coffee at Tim's with big brother The_Shootist. I fell in love with rifles again, and old Bob taught me trigger squeeze and follow through again. To date an honest .75" is my expectation from my old friend Bob. I have moved up again to 30-06 and 338 winmag without incident, but still love my Bob. I am not talking anti anything here, but have not found the Bob to be short on anything, including ease of loading, good speeds or accuracy. I love old cartridges, and the odder the better. For the rest of you Canuck's out there I have thought of taking the 303 brit and necking down to 22 or 25 calibre. Not because of any reason other than to use a rebarreled SMLE and it's original round wildcatted.
Randy the wacko
