I'm looking for a go-to, take anywhere 30-06. I was at Gander Mtn yesterday ans examined a Ruger 77 laminated/stainless. Seemed like a pretty good gun, though it could have used some checkering and the stainless steel was kind of "flashy". Cost was around $600.00. Walmart has a Remington ADL with a laminated checkered stock, but with blued steel and iron sights for about $500.00. Which do you guys think is the better choice and why? Thanks.
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30-06 Comparisons
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SS Ruger is better deal
I have a Rem 700 ADL in a black composite stock (not laminated). It is a good rifle, but I paid under $400 for it. If you are looking at an ADL for $500 and a Ruger 77 stainless for $600, I would go for the Ruger. The one thing I do not like about the Rem 700 is that the bolt is not easily to field strip. I like the Mauser style bolts of the Winchester, and I believe the Ruger is similar.
I would either look around for a better deal on the ADL (often on sale at discount places), or go for the SS Ruger, especially if the bolt is easy to disassemble.
I have a Rem 700 ADL in a black composite stock (not laminated). It is a good rifle, but I paid under $400 for it. If you are looking at an ADL for $500 and a Ruger 77 stainless for $600, I would go for the Ruger. The one thing I do not like about the Rem 700 is that the bolt is not easily to field strip. I like the Mauser style bolts of the Winchester, and I believe the Ruger is similar.
I would either look around for a better deal on the ADL (often on sale at discount places), or go for the SS Ruger, especially if the bolt is easy to disassemble.
Dean C
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I have to go with the Ruger too. If you can find one used with the tang safety, you'll really be happy.
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I have the Ruger.
The "shiny" bothered me also. A trip to the gunsmith and the "shiny" was gone.
Of course I used it for three years before I took it in.
I had a Remington BDL and sold it as I found the Ruger to be a better weapon.
The "shiny" bothered me also. A trip to the gunsmith and the "shiny" was gone.
Of course I used it for three years before I took it in.
I had a Remington BDL and sold it as I found the Ruger to be a better weapon.
I recommend the Remington over the Ruger. I have heard that quality control is not up to par on the M77. They supposedly contract out to make thier barrels. I do not know this for certain, but let's face it, the Remington is extremely popular and is the basis for the military's M-40 and M-24 sniper rifles, so it has to be good. You will rarely find a M700 owner complaining.
Vern Humphrey
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Back in the early '70s, I was in the market for a "real" hunting rifle (as opposed to my old M94 Winchester.) After looking at everything available then, I chose the M77 Ruger (in .30-06) as the best value -- and I remain convinced I was right.
For new rifles (ruling out the pre-64 Model 70 Winchester), the Ruger is very good. The 3-position safety in my opinion is a great advantage. The current Remingtons -- which abandoned the bolt hold-down feature because of lawsuits -- is not a rifle I would choose. I don't want to crawl through a deadfall, see a 6X6 elk jump up and hear a "click" because I inadvertantly raised the bolt handle a tad!!
For those who put function over form, the Savage is a very good choice -- it may not have the fit and finish, but it has the accuracy, reliability and a good safety.
For new rifles (ruling out the pre-64 Model 70 Winchester), the Ruger is very good. The 3-position safety in my opinion is a great advantage. The current Remingtons -- which abandoned the bolt hold-down feature because of lawsuits -- is not a rifle I would choose. I don't want to crawl through a deadfall, see a 6X6 elk jump up and hear a "click" because I inadvertantly raised the bolt handle a tad!!
For those who put function over form, the Savage is a very good choice -- it may not have the fit and finish, but it has the accuracy, reliability and a good safety.
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