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I had a MKII in a 270 ultralight and the barrel heated up quickly. My groups started opening up after 3 or 4 shots but completely serviceable as a hunting rifle. There are lighter and more accurate options out there.

I didn't know that Ruger was making an UL these days. My dad had a tang safety one in 270 and loved it. When he passed away, I got the rifle and cleaned it up and loaded some bullets I had that I'd always meant to try. They were Sierra 140 gr HPBT, and they shot crazy accurate. As much as I wanted to keep it, I knew someone else would use it more, so I gave it to Dad's favorite grandson. And I've long wanted my own UL, though I don't really NEED one.

One thing about Dad's UL Ruger - it was easy to handle, pointed great, and just plain felt good in my hands. And, as Dad aged, that light rifle was easy for him to carry. He hunted with it into his early 80's.

Nice 35! I may get the Hawkeye, I like your 243!

It shoots Federal 80,95,100 gr ammo very well.
It`s a joy to carry.
The reason I buy Rugers is their scope rings.
All the mounting screws are readily accesssed when going over the rifle.
As previously stated it will walk some as the barrel heats up.
Both of those deer on the wall were one shot kills so it`s somewhat of a moot issue.
The Hawkeye lite weight may be a little tough to find as it was discontinued.
Savage makes a lite weight but I don`t know much about it.

They are still a Ruger so Ultralight is a misnomer...