I don't know about the Ruger since they don't offer it in Left Hand but i can tell you the Browning A-Bolt is one great rifle in the Hornet. I also like my my Encore in Hornet
Amen on the Browning Hornet; I have one.
I do have a Ruger 77/Hornet too, and must say it is very accurate.
There is really nothing I dislike about it. One 3 shot group I made at 50 yards was 1/4", using a Weaver V-16x set at 16x. It may not be as well appointed as the Browning, but, there is nothing wrong with it. I have 3 Hornets, all excellent rifles. The other is an old Win Model 54 Hornet, in collector quality condition.
One thing that stands tall with the Ruger 77/Hornet, and that is its rotary magazine....
Edit to add: OldRemington's original posting mentioned that he was interested in a Blued, Walnut stock Ruger rifle. That's the one I have, and I appreciate that it is Blued with a Walnut stock.