Ruger Mk II bolt action compact

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bullfrog99

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have any of you handled or shot the new ruger compact bolt guns yet. I ran across one today in .308. it wore a 16" barrel, was very light, and handy, also quite handsome for a carbine. the only thing i'm not sure about is with it's paper thin barrel, can put out any type of acceptable grouping, that and were talking about a .308 in a gun less than six pounds. Does anyone have any good or bad comments on accuracy recoil or anything else on this gun?
 
Did Ruger change it's name and barrel length?

Did Ruger change it's name and barrel length?
I have a little 6 pound "Ultra-Lite" with a 22 inch pencil thin barrel.

The extra lite barrel requires that you fire a 4th shot to heat the barrel up for a 3 shot group. If you don't you get a 3 1/2 inch group instead of 3/4 to 1 11/2 inch group.
 
I handled a stainless model in .243 a few weeks ago. I was impressed with its lightness and balance. I agree that they are fine looking too. I bet the .308 kicks like a mule, but it sure is handy to carry. I'm sure the barrel would heat up in just a few shots.
If you do a lot of walking and just a little shooting, it would be a great choice.
 
Talking only about recoil: My Rem700 Ti weighs 6-1/4 pounds with scope, sling and ammo. It's a 7mm08.

With max loads and 140 grain bullets, the recoil on the bench rest is not bad at all. I imagine that offhand--and particularly with Bambi in the crosshairs--recoil not be noticeable.

:), Art
 
Ruger Compact

I have the "Compact" in 243. I was surprised at the light recoil having felt more in 700's. I am loading the Hornady 100 grain BT and the Nosler 100 Partition. The Hornady is grouping about 3/4" at a 100 yards and the Nosler about 1 1/4". I had no "heat" problem up to 12 shots and then could see some in my scope. I fired 3 and checked the target and then another 3.
 
I looked at a few before ordering 1 in .308, yes it should make a great scout. I think I'm going to paint the stock and then seal it with a urthane coating, haven't been able to find a synthetic stock made for it yet.
 
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