Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles 7-08: ruger compact or x-bolt micro?

Neither rifle is a POS, let's get that straight. I've shot both so I know.

I know the Ruger is the louder of the two. That is something to take into consideration.

The Rem. Model 7 would be a good choice.

A Win. Featherweight Compact would be an excellent choice as well, although it's a little heavier, but can be had for around the same money.

It's pretty simple when buying a rifle for a new shooter. What is going to scare them?

Excessive noise and excessive recoil.

Remember those two rules and you won't end turning a kid who likes to shoot into one that doesn't.

JM

I owned a Ruger Compact Laminate Stainless, it shot itty bitty groups, didnt notice the noise. The rifle handled like a dream. When I threw it to my shoulder it felt like half the work of getting on target was done for me. Was a pleasure to pack around in the high country and just out rambling around. The rifle was bomb proof. Only a severe case of gunitis caused me to trade for something else.

Ruger makes great guns here in the U.S.A.

.............Well! At least your last post makes more sense, is free of accusations, and your points are well taken.

Ok then! As opposed to some kids like I mentioned being able to handle and tolerate the compacts, then maybe "only a few" will be handle the Ruger compacts! Happy now?

But don`t try and tell me that there is an enormous noise level or muzzle blast difference between a 16.5" vs a 20" barrel, when in actuality there isn`t much. That is something that I do know first hand.

I'd take the browning over the ruger any day. I think the browning is more likely to be more accurate and the barrel lenght is the biggest advantage in my opinion. Also the trigger will be better, out of the box than the ruger I would bet. No doubt the ruger is a fine rifle, but I wouldn't want that short of a barrel on any rifle.

Browning all the way. I have owned a compact Ruger 308 and it was nice rifle, but the fit, finish, trigger and accuracy was not up to par with my Brownings. I have a full size X-Bolt in 30-06 and it will shoot almost any factory ammo under MOA. I am looking to add a Micro in 308 to my fleet.