I've been shopping around for a bolt action .22 - nothing fancy, just a good shooter.
I spent my lunch hour today browsing the used rifle section at one of the local gun shops. Spent some time fiddling with a Mossberg Model 44US, but thought the price was a tad high considering the condition.
I put the Mossie back and noticed a BEAUTIFUL little .22 on a different rack. Picked it up, the balance felt excellent and it snapped to my shoulder perfectly. The fit and finish also seemed extremely good.
The rifle was a Ruger Model 77 - price was $265.00. I would have bought it on the spot, but it didn't have iron sights.
Do any of you folks own or have shot this rifle? If so, does it shoot as good as it looks and feels? I own other Rugers, so durability is not in question.
Thanks.
Cliff
I spent my lunch hour today browsing the used rifle section at one of the local gun shops. Spent some time fiddling with a Mossberg Model 44US, but thought the price was a tad high considering the condition.
I put the Mossie back and noticed a BEAUTIFUL little .22 on a different rack. Picked it up, the balance felt excellent and it snapped to my shoulder perfectly. The fit and finish also seemed extremely good.
The rifle was a Ruger Model 77 - price was $265.00. I would have bought it on the spot, but it didn't have iron sights.
Do any of you folks own or have shot this rifle? If so, does it shoot as good as it looks and feels? I own other Rugers, so durability is not in question.
Thanks.
Cliff