This is the first new rifle I ever bought. Got it in 1985 or 1986 when I was still in high school. Tang safety Ruger in .30-06. I decided on .30-06 because in my financial state at that time I thought I would only be able to own one rifle and wanted to be able to use it for anything I would ever get to hunt in the U.S. Still the only rifle I need, and try to use it at least once a year just so it doesn't get lonely in the safe. I have since put a sims recoil pad on it and floated the barrel.

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Bob.