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One of my favorites at the moment is my laminated Ruger Hawkeye Predator .308win. It's not light, but it's built stout and easy to shoot. Great 2-stage trigger out of the box. I bedded/floated mine, as it had a lot of pressure on the forend.
Now with even more aplomb
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Just picked up a stainless / laminated / 18.7”, Ruger scout rifle.
Scope will be mounted in the normal rearward position. I see the rail as handy if one wanted to use a red dot type sight. The forward mounted scout scope is not my choice of optics.
Now to locate some 5 round magazines for actual use.
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I'd have some patience and find a nice classic M70 or pre-64 M70 instead of settling for what is made today. Yep. I agree.
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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Although a fine rifle, Tikka is not CRF. Its funny how many guys are suggesting them, like they think they are..
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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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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Not much available for sale at the moment.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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Kimber Montana has been solid for me. Very accurate and a pleasure to carry. Nothing I can fault it for
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I found a Kimber Classic Select, French Walnut in .308 for $1,100.00.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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I found a Kimber Classic Select, French Walnut in .308 for $1,100.00. And? 
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The Classic Select s a rather trim rifle at 5 lbs. 10 oz. I remember handling one at the Dallas Safari Show a few years back and it sure was a nice rifle, but they don't seem to be very durable. I think Rather have an M70 Featherweight, but I haven't found one yet.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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I purchased a used 308, M70 classic stainless, walnut featherweight a few weeks ago. I have not shot the rifle, but really like the looks and feel. I have a few of the Classic stainless rifles. But, I will take this stainless Ruger scout rifle over the model 70’s for your stated purposes. The 5 round magazines in the Ruger are my choice over the 10 round ones. Edit to add: I also have a couple of Kimber Montana rifles. I Really like them also. But would still pick the Ruger scout rifle over them. I wish, I would have warmed up to the scout rifle sooner, when they were more available. I would luv the 18.7” stainless in a 338 Federal. The Classic Select s a rather trim rifle at 5 lbs. 10 oz. I remember handling one at the Dallas Safari Show a few years back and it sure was a nice rifle, but they don't seem to be very durable. I think Rather have an M70 Featherweight, but I haven't found one yet.
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I hear ya' but the Rugers are currently way over priced at the moment. I don't particularly like the idea of spending a grand or more on a Ruger.
Realistically, the rifle will primarily be used for hunting and punching paper rather than SHTF or as a truck gun.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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Agree, but all prices are up, at least in my area. And as I have discovered, if I want the rifle I had better get it then; or it is gone.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
- Del Gue
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Have a tikka in 30-06 and its a great gun
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The Kimber Hunter is CRF, albeit from a DM, and considerably under $1k. Pretty good rifles, if you can get by the stock.
Since I’ve never had any issue with a Ruger Hawkeye, I don’t see them as overpriced at all. Will always prefer a good Mauser to any other bolt gun, but Rugers are solid, and available. The walnut stocks are the best they ever made.
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Never owned a Kimber because im a lefty and dont want any more right handed rifles, but if i were right handed=eye dominant id own several.
One to look for is the Ruger compact magnum rifle. These have a 20" barrel, perfect proportions and did come in the RCM cartridges and also 308 win. This is the best bolt action Ruger ever made IMO. Ive got a left hand specimen in 338RCM and it really is my favorite rifle by a wide margin. Id love to find one in 308 win to go with my 338 but i do have the Ruger scout rifle as well and i like it too.
Good luck with your search for a controll feed rifle. I fully understand why a person would go that route and in bolt actions ive gone that way myself but its been difficult because of left handedness disease.
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Theoldpinecricker: There's a left-handed Ruger Compact Magnum on gunbroker right now in .338 RCM. Starting bid is $699.00, buy it now price is $799.00.
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
- Del Gue
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