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Here's a good one. Three 257 Roberts rifles showed up over the weekend at the local gun shop. All used. Just about mint Ruger 77UL, 20" barrel w/no sights, w/factory rings-$699, Rem 722 open sights but drilled and tapped for scope, 24" barrel, maybe 85%-$599, and another Rem 722, open sights, also drilled and tapped for scope, also 24" barrel-maybe 70% honest wear-$499.
Which one to buy? Owned and sold a 257 77UL in past, and have been kicking myself since - really liked the rifle. The 722's have a lot of character, however, and their actions are so smooth. Wood on all three guns good and solid - 77 just about perfect, 722's honest wear with a few scratches here and there, no cracks in tang or anything.
Leaning towards the 77 as a trim, light walking gun. but those 722's have some magic - tough to put a finger on it. Will mount a 2x7 Leupold on winner.
What to do? I'm going to go buy one in the morning, but which one? Hunt in northern MN and WI woods.
Somebody throw me a bone here - tell me what I can't outright see...I already own a very accurate 257 Browning BLR, shooting 117 Fed Premiums.
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The 722 is somewhat short for the 257, I really like my Ruger UL and would not trade it for a 722. I would however not hesitate to own a 257 Remington 722.
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I really like my Ruger Hawkeye 257 Roberts UL.
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Buy the Ruger and one of the 722's Cant go wrong that way.
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Which one to buy? Owned and sold a 257 77UL in past, and have been kicking myself since - really liked the rifle. There's your answer.
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I have a Hawkeye in .257 Roberts and I love it. I’d go with the Ruger.
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Later Remington M722's were factory d&t. Classic gun....
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I say go with the 722. Also, I am going to need you to PM me the name and phone number of the gun store so I can get my FFL to send his info in for the Ruger UL.😏
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Ruger for me. Plus the UL is just a much handier pkg imho than a stock 722.
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Ruger, no question about it...
and considering I've hunted Northern MN and No Wisconsin for 10 plus years...
I'd recommend the Ruger even more so...
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I've had three Ruger ULs, two in .250 Savage that shot well and one .30-06 that didn't, though it may have been fine with bedding work, etc. I've had two 722s, a .222 and a .300 Savage, both were very accurate, more so than the Rugers. The Remington is certainly heavier than the Ruger, but far from burdensome.
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I’d have to go for the Ruger. I wish Tikka would make one in their T3 Forest or Hunter.
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I just acquired and 77RL in 257 Bob, but not shot it yet. I love the way the old RLs carry like a .22. The RL will probably take some tweaking for accuracy and for repeatability from session to session, but that is OK with me. This will make a nice stable mate for my RL in 308 that I have had for about 25 years. Tim
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I have a MKII 257 Roberts ultralight and it is my favorite hunting rifle. I love the way they look feel and carry. If you get frustrated with rifles that aren't ragged hole accurate, the UL probably isn't for you. With almost no load development I found a load that would give me 1.5 inch groups and I never looked further. That gets it done at my hunting ranges. Is the one you are looking at a Hawkeye or other? If you decide not to get it, PM me where it is.
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depending on barrel condition, the remingtons are more likely to be accurate out of the box. prices seem a little steep.
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I would go for the 77UL for the easy carrying, but Im sure the 722s will give better accuracy.
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The Ruger. But I'm biased and have no experience with the 722's but have heard good things about them. I wish my Roberts was in the UL. I"m assuming it is a tang safety. I have a UL in a 270. Even though I don't hunt with it any longer, I love the way the gun handles and shoots. Can't remember what kind of groups it shot when I first got it, but my shooting buddy at the time always told me he wanted first shot at it when I got rid of it...lol.
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Go with the Ruger UL, mine shoots .5" 5 shot groups with 110 AB and IMR4350. It's the older red pad tange safety.
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