Recent content by bkduckworth

Here in WV the 760 is a really popular deer rifle. Off the top of my head I can think of about half a dozen hunters I know that use them in a 270 or a 30-06. It really has a cult following here, and for good reason. Brandon

I've got a VX-1 2x7 on my Ruger M77 Mk II in 30-06 and it fits fine. Granted, you don't have as much room to play with the eye relief, but considering the ample eye relief of the Leupold, that shouldn't be an issue.

I threw a vote in for the 280. It bridges the gap better between your 243 and your heavy rifles. Since your handloading I'd venture to say you'll be able to get more out of it than the other three (I don't know how you load, so I could be wrong). I recently made this choice myself and wen't...

Have you looked into Bark River Knife and Tool? They make (in my opinion) a very nice production knife (close to custom) at a relatively reasonable price. Here is a link to a limited run bowie they made...

Being a WVU alumni I would be happy to help however possible. Have you contacted the editors of the Daily Anthenaum (student paper) to see about running an article? What needs done to form a WVU branch of this organization? Let me know what you find out and how I can help. I'll be...

Thanks for the info guys. A composite stock isn't an option, I just like the looks of the laminate too much. Ash, I was thinking along the same lines for the stock, but I hadn't thought about taking wood out of the grip area, good idea! Brandon

Hello All, This is my first post on the forum after about a few months of reading posts and wearing out the search feature. I have a Ruger M77 Mk-II Sporter with the laminated stock in 30-06. Right now with a 3x9x40 Swift scope, slip on limbsaver recoil pad, and a sling, my rifle weighs...