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What's the latest consensus on m77 mkII Rugers with the boat paddle stocks? I never really wanted one back when you could buy them new for $300 but over the years they have grown on me. Just seems like a tough utilitarian tool. A friend of mine has ran one in 7 mag for years and has put it through things no rifle should go through. He even rolled a horse over one and then shot an elk with it later that day.
I found one in a local shop in 7 mag yesterday for a little over $500 but it had a buck masters Nikon on it too. I put it on layaway but I'm second guessing it a bit. I have a mkII laminate in 7 wsm so I don't need it but I was sucked in by the boat paddle. It should make a good beater no?
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I have one in .30/06 and it is the last rifle I would ever get rid of. It is as tough as woodpecker lips, reliable and accurate. It has been a good luck rifle for me, too.
I would take that rifle anywhere to hunt anything.
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Don't second guess yourself.
The boat paddles are very utilitarian. They are light, impervious to wet conditions and nearly indestructible. Get a scratch or dent? Who cares?
Mine are 7mm RM, .30-06 and .300WM. I keep looking for take-off stocks in good condition.
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No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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What's the latest consensus on m77 mkII Rugers with the boat paddle stocks? I never really wanted one back when you could buy them new for $300 but over the years they have grown on me. Just seems like a tough utilitarian tool. A friend of mine has ran one in 7 mag for years and has put it through things no rifle should go through. He even rolled a horse over one and then shot an elk with it later that day.
I found one in a local shop in 7 mag yesterday for a little over $500 but it had a buck masters Nikon on it too. I put it on layaway but I'm second guessing it a bit. I have a mkII laminate in 7 wsm so I don't need it but I was sucked in by the boat paddle. It should make a good beater no?
Bb They are great rifles. There's a reason the prices have skyrocketed. It would be unwise not to buy it at that price. Keeping in mind if you don't like the scope, you can sell it and recoup some of the costs. Win win... No guess work about that one.. 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Don't second guess yourself.
The boat paddles are very utilitarian. They are light, impervious to wet conditions and nearly indestructible. Get a scratch or dent? Who cares?
Mine are 7mm RM, .30-06 and .300WM. I keep looking for take-off stocks in good condition. What did you do with your 338wm?
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I've got one in 22-250 that is one of the or the most accurate rifles I've ever owned.
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Don't second guess yourself.
The boat paddles are very utilitarian. They are light, impervious to wet conditions and nearly indestructible. Get a scratch or dent? Who cares?
Mine are 7mm RM, .30-06 and .300WM. I keep looking for take-off stocks in good condition. What did you do with your 338wm? On a conference call and wrote that while trying to pay attention. Fail. .30-06 .300WM .338WM No 7mm RM in a boat paddle. Yet.
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No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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They get the job done as hunting rifles.
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It's a win-win.
Shoot it, if it's doing what you want with your loads, it's a solid rifle that will survive years of use and abuse.
If it's not shooting for you, selling it for $550 and up shouldn't be a problem. Especially if you have recouped some from the scope resale. Still ahead.
JMHO, the worst thing about the rifle is the "band" sling points, and that's getting down in the weeds to find something to gripe about.
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I think they were on to something. My long action boat paddle stock weighs 29 ozs. My short action Kimber WSM stock weighed 28.
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My .308 would be the last rifle that I would sell if forced to.
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I'm down to a couple of boat paddle stocks in 30-06, I like them, would like to have a 338WM as well, I especially like the M77 Mk II models with the bright stainless. It's tough as the stocks are. I keep a couple of extra stocks, "Just in case". Can't have too many. They are seriously tough rifles. Don't over think this. I'm not a big fan of the 7mm RM but if you are sounds like a heck of a deal with a descent scope.
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I bought one 300 new in 98. Very tough and very accurate. It would be hard for me to ever let it go. Don't second guess, it's a great rifle.
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I just bought one today in a 30-06. Personally I like the looks of them and they are tough rifles. I have a friend who swears by them and has almost every cartridge they came out in.
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I wish I could find a short action boat paddle stock for the 77 MII in 7 wsm I picked up a few months ago. I like the shorter barrel, action and bit lighter weight of the 7 wsm. The 7 Rem mag will be a great go anywhere rifle because ammo for it is much easier to find in a pinch.
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I remember a lot of the complaints against the "boat paddle" back when; No sling swivel studs so it was tough to remove a sling for silent carry, no way to attach bipod, etc. Felt recoil was worse than other designs: sharp edge slamming your cheekbone, smaller, harder surface area of butt pad. Discoloration from exposure to sun, chemicals, etc. Couldn't cut down stock. Seemed like it was voted as the ugliest stock EVER on a number of gun forums  I distinctly remember talking with a friend who had much experience with many rifles and he adamantly insisted his BP Ruger in .338 WM was the most uncomfortable rifle he ever shot. That being said I have one in .308 that has been to Africa with me twice (even tho I could have taken nicer rifles)and is the last rifle I would ever part with. Wish I had kept the one's I had in .260 and .223. And recently grabbed a SS LW model in .243 which will likely stay around a very long time! Like a couple of guys have already mentioned, they be stiff and light. Who cares what they look like
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There is a 77 boat paddle in 300WM for sale in my area, but it isnt cheap $799
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I have an UL, in .30-06, that I won't part with. It is a great all around hunting rifle, and gets hunted quite a bit.
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I love blued steel and fine figured walnut, but keep one of the ugly Ruger 30-06 rifles as my truck and boat rifle, and used it on a tough conditions NW BC coast fly in & back back trip with perfect satisfaction.
It wears a Zeiss conquest 3-9, with flip up scope covers and a nylon sling.I added an original Ruger front sight to the plain barrel, and bought a NECG peep sight for back up. Installed a slip on neoprene cartridge holder on the butt, and slipped the peep sight in behind it in a little zippered nylon pouch like a small kids pencil case. The case also holds a metal match, some snare wire, and a flat sided folding knife. The case fits perfectly along the hollowed out buttstock and adds a "cheekpiece". Replaced the grooved hockey puck butt pad with a real recoil pad made by Limbsaver.
Ugly as sin, but perfectly functional and versatile.
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I remember a lot of the complaints against the "boat paddle" back when; No sling swivel studs so it was tough to remove a sling for silent carry, no way to attach bipod, etc. Felt recoil was worse than other designs: sharp edge slamming your cheekbone, smaller, harder surface area of butt pad. Discoloration from exposure to sun, chemicals, etc. Couldn't cut down stock. Seemed like it was voted as the ugliest stock EVER on a number of gun forums I distinctly remember talking with a friend who had much experience with many rifles and he adamantly insisted his BP Ruger in .338 WM was the most uncomfortable rifle he ever shot. That being said I have one in .308 that has been to Africa with me twice (even tho I could have taken nicer rifles)and is the last rifle I would ever part with. Wish I had kept the one's I had in .260 and .223. And recently grabbed a SS LW model in .243 which will likely stay around a very long time! Like a couple of guys have already mentioned, they be stiff and light. Who cares what they look like My only gripe is the recoil pad (or lack thereof). Change it out with a limbsaver and you are golden...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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