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Yeah, you see, I hate it when that happens, when a cheap Savage tops the mark for accuracy. They're generally uglier than homespun sin, but they shoot.
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I still dont get why people say Savages are ugly. Maybe it's just because I am a proud new papa, but I think my new baby is just beautiful :)
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all parents think their kids are cute...unfortunately it's the ones with ugly kids that are the first to whip those pictures out at work :D

I would recommend a ruger M77 without much hesitation. my brother had one of the mkII in 7mm rem mag and shot it a great deal but years of shooting super hot loads has pretty much fried his barrel so it's not that great of a shooter anymore . I would recommend either a remington 700 or weatherby vanguard over the M77 for the cost. also a cheaper option you could look into would be the ruger american rifle, they are a bit more economic though I haven't heard much about them yet.
 
Savage rifles

In the GUN WORLD the look and appeal of a rifle is NOT how the rifle LOOKS, but how it SHOOTS. Savage Rifles are fine accurate rifles and are BEAUTIFUL in their function and accuracy!!!

V/R
J Budd
 
I've owned a M77/.243 cal that you can't get me to part with. I've had a few offers for it too. Its a good shooter and if you purchase one you're making a good decision:)
 
Hmmm must need a certain number of posts before your allowed to Quote...

SALTY... 700 is budget without a scope.. I plan to have about 1000 into it after the scope.. Leupold or Bushnell are that list.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder:)
 
$700 for just the rifle opens up a lot of doors. Remington, Savage, Ruger, Marlin... pretty much all of the major manufacturers have some nice offerings in that price range - many for far less, too. I say forget the brand name and find what fits you best. How it works for you is far more important than who made it.
 
How it works for you is far more important than who made it.
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+1 for that.

What matters most is that you get what you want. If you really like the Ruger then that's the rifle for you. I own one and think it's a very accurate, functional rifle and I love it. I also own Remington's, Brownings, and Weatherby's, and they too are all great rifles, in my opinion.
 
77's

I've always liked the lines, stock style, balance of the 77's. Blued steel, classic minimalist stock, no white line spacers...that all looked right to me.

My only early 77 is a 77v in 22-250 and that thing will shoot. Guess I got a good one, or maybe the V barrels had higher standards, I dunno. No groundhogs left (coyotes eat'em all) but I can't part with the 77v.

My mark II is the boatpaddle/stainless variety, but I bought it for the odd caliber (7.62x39). It is not classic in appearance, but is a shooter also, and near indestructible. A great boys rifle, though bamaboy seldom hunts it anymore. (I do).

The .308 is a great GP round and loaded and pointed right is more capable than many give it credit .
 
A Ruger is a pretty good gun and is generally my 2nd choice when selecting a rifle. I would prefer it by a wide margin over a Remington or Browning. My 1st choice is the newer Winchester models, but the Ruger is good too and a little less expensive. Older Rugers developed a reputation for poor accuracy and that reputation follows them. Don't let anyone tell you a Ruger won't shoot. They made changes in 1992 and again in 2006 that have made current Rugers as accurate as anything else. Some guys just won't let old myth's die.

The chambering is really less important. As an all around choice a 308 is fine, as would be a 30-06, or 270. Any of those 3 will take anything in NA with the right bullets in the chamber. Some will try to tell you that it is a little light for elk. I disagree. With good ammo it is a solid 400 yard elk rifle. The 30-06, 270, or magnum rounds might be more effective at longer ranges if that is important.

Don't make the mistake of buying a dedicated elk rifle and try to make it work on smaller deer and bear that you will hunt 99% of the time. Buy a rifle designed for what you will hunt the vast majority of the time and make it work on those rare chances on larger game. You might be surprised at how well smaller calibers work on really large game when loaded with some modern loadings.

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Agree. I would consider a .300 Win Mag if you're not recoil sensitive. I used one for 20+ years
 
for elk or bear, some people would recommend 180 grain bullets. If you chose to use 180 grain bullets, the 30-06 can offer a slight advantage, as could a short magnum round.

the 150 grain standard .380 is completely adequate for elk, bear, and deer, inside of 300 yards, if you are competent out to 300 yards.

the 77 is a top quality rifle if it is good for you.
 
if you like lever action, i have a really pretty savage m-99 in 308 to sell. i could probably even be convinced to part with it for $700. pm me if interested.
 
If you liked the Ruger M77, get it.

Everybody has their own preferences and you could buy most any mass produced rifle for $700.

You can't go wrong with the Ruger.
 
scoutman.. thanks for the link I did look at some of the scout style guns..

But I sprung for the ruger m77.. Had to order it because they didn't have one with a composite stock and stainless barrel. Should have it sometime next week.

Now time to figure out optics:D

thanks again
 
here it is with a Leupold vxii 4x12x40.. have only put 8 shots through but i am like'n it:) think maybe shorter black rings and a laminated thumb hole:confused:

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Ring height looks about perfect.

Thumbhole stocks and pencil barrels look goofy to me, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

A thin, laminated, pistol grip stock would look gorgeous imo though.

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I have an x-bolt, its good but not as accurate as you would expect for a rifle with such good fit and finish (definitely hunting accurate). I'd go with a remington 700 or winchester 70, my $0.02.
 
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