Have to agree with 416Rigby's comments. I have looked hard at Rugers, Winchesters, Remingtons, Savages, and Brownings over the last six months. What sold me on the Ruger M77 was the handsome Walnut stock (not too flashy... not too plain... just right), the Mauser action, the Ruger reputation for ruggedness, and the feel of the rifle. Fits me great. Oh, they were also less expensive than all but Savage. Also nice that they come with the scope rings. It is a plus that they offer some chamberings that most other manufacturers don't. I like a nice looking, nice handling rifle, and to be honest, I don't think I could shoot a "super accurate" rifle to its potential anyway. If I can put three rounds into 2 inches at a hundred yards I am a happy camper. Not to say that Rugers aren't accurate, but that I won't spend a lot of money trying to make it super accurate. Deer in the freezer is accurate enough for me.