IMO, the Mark IIs are the pinnacle of the Ruger bolt guns. They are CRF, feed smoothly, and are strong as an ox. Yes they sometimes need a bit of tweeking to wring out the best accuracy, but what mass-produced rifle doesn't? They also benefit GREATLY from a Timney trigger and sear, although the factory trigger can be improved a lot with a bit of stoning and a spring change. The safety is a trigger safety, but it is a good one and has three positions for unloading in the SAFE position. My Mark II in 7x57 functions flawlessly and is probably the last rifle I would part with, though it would be tough to part with the FN Mauser in the same caliber. Hope I never have to choose.
Nice post. I hear you about not getting rid of your rugers.....I almost fd up and got rid of one a couple of weeks ago......That would have been a damn shame. The only reason was, I really don't care for 308 win so I thought I'd dump it but I had to rethink things a bit....As for my M77 MKII 338 win mag...I'll never get rid of my "elk rifle".
