Rifle arrived today. I am in LOVE! What a smooth action this baby has!
A guy came into the shop not too long after the UPS guy dropped off my little bundle of joy. He owns a Ruger M77 in .338, and we had ordered some ammo for him as it is a VERY uncommon caliber for SE Virginia. He recommended that I not even bother firing it until I get a recoil pad attached to the butt. He seemed a pretty stout fellow, and I had gotten similar advice from a couple of other people so I suspect I will do so prior to firing the first shot.
Now for some glass. Any recommmendations?
Also, I'm going to use this baby primarily for elk in eastern Colorado (near the Springs and Rocky Mountain Natl Park), so I am looking for some advice about factory loaded ammo that you guys have had success with.
Thanks in advance.
(And did I mention that I am totally impressed with this rifle? )
A guy came into the shop not too long after the UPS guy dropped off my little bundle of joy. He owns a Ruger M77 in .338, and we had ordered some ammo for him as it is a VERY uncommon caliber for SE Virginia. He recommended that I not even bother firing it until I get a recoil pad attached to the butt. He seemed a pretty stout fellow, and I had gotten similar advice from a couple of other people so I suspect I will do so prior to firing the first shot.
Now for some glass. Any recommmendations?
Also, I'm going to use this baby primarily for elk in eastern Colorado (near the Springs and Rocky Mountain Natl Park), so I am looking for some advice about factory loaded ammo that you guys have had success with.
Thanks in advance.
(And did I mention that I am totally impressed with this rifle? )