Rugers are tough as nails. When I lived in Alaska, I knew 4 different guides that carried the M77. I asked them why a Ruger and not a 700 or 70. All said that the m77's just worked and could stand up to tons of abuse.

I have owned 2 of them, a 30-06AI and a 338 Winmag(both ss)and sold em when I left AK.(still regret it!)

My next rifle is going to be a 280AI on a stainless M77 and an MPI stock. it will be accurate and tough as nails.