Originally Posted by Dixie_Rebel
I have and like both; however, I absolutely love Ruger 77 MK/II actions. I love their extractors, scope mounting system, stainless trigger guards and looks.

So here is my question. Can a skilled gunsmith custom barrel/build a Ruger and get it to shoot just as accurate as a Remington 700?

Or...

Will a Remington 700 always out shoot a Ruger?

Please speak up if any of you have used the Ruger 77 MK/II as a basis for an extremely accurate hunting rifle.

I will use a Brux, Krieger, Rock, or Bartlein barrel on which ever action I eventually choose.

I'm hoping, all things being equal, a Ruger 77 MK/II can be made to shoot just as accurately as a Remington 700!

I'm wanting to build an accurate 20" barreled carbine for treestand and tight cover hunting. Something similar to the Savage Carbine or Remington LTR.


You just phckin with us for a sunday kick or what??? I've had many Ruger mkII'S and hawkeyes that shoot. I even have one tang safety 300 win mag that shows promise. I'd run my 338 win mag against any Remington 700 in the same flavor:

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It shoots like this every time I take it out.....

My new to me 300 win mag (tang safety) shows promise too, as I haven't tried too many loads through it yet:
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(group shot after I re-installed the scope after it was cerakoted)

My 308 Hawkeye shoots decent enough too:
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.........and my Ruger MKII 223 does alright:
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I don't see why you couldn't get a "custom" ruger M77 to shoot....... whistle

Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

BSA MAGA