I saw the thread below debating different 17 HRM's.

I sold my NEF 17 to a friend who has been wanting one. It was accurate as can be but I wanted a bolt rifle.

My Father in Law has a pre 2004 Marlin that shoots wonderful but the trigger sucks.

I am looking at a new Marlin to replace it with. I am also concidering a Ruger 77/17 blued rifle as it is pretty. Has anyone had good experience witht he Ruger's?

I need to get into something pretty quick as Ground Squirrels will be out in force here in Idaho shortly.

CM